Iris
@dark-muse-iris.bsky.social
Folk magick practitioner, neighborly to corvids and crafters, narcoleptic storyteller, neurodivergent hobbyist
I was pretty much done with 2025 at Samhain and I've become a hermit who only emerges for a savory baked good at the local shops once a week.
Today I bought a red bean bun and I'm going to read books to the sound of a crackling Yule log.
I don't care that it's early. This year has been cruel.
Today I bought a red bean bun and I'm going to read books to the sound of a crackling Yule log.
I don't care that it's early. This year has been cruel.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I was pretty much done with 2025 at Samhain and I've become a hermit who only emerges for a savory baked good at the local shops once a week.
Today I bought a red bean bun and I'm going to read books to the sound of a crackling Yule log.
I don't care that it's early. This year has been cruel.
Today I bought a red bean bun and I'm going to read books to the sound of a crackling Yule log.
I don't care that it's early. This year has been cruel.
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Gutted. We have lost a brilliant voice in the world. Rest in peace Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social you were so inspiring to so many of us. Thank you for sharing all your words and for always shining a light on the disability community.
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Gutted. We have lost a brilliant voice in the world. Rest in peace Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social you were so inspiring to so many of us. Thank you for sharing all your words and for always shining a light on the disability community.
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It’s been really disheartening to see the things people say about those who use SNAP. Many seem to have little understanding of why the program exists in the first place.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It’s been really disheartening to see the things people say about those who use SNAP. Many seem to have little understanding of why the program exists in the first place.
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This is also a disability justice issue.
Report examining the employment history data of more than 3m finance & tech workers at companies that rolled out office mandates found that turnover among women is almost three times as high as that of their male co-workers, and that women are more likely to take a lower position if they leave
Women are taking pay cuts as companies mandate return to office
Researchers are identifying several key factors behind why gender pay gap – which had narrowed steadily over the years – has suddenly widened.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is also a disability justice issue.
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This. The moral judgement that comes from non-disabled people is just an added bonus of existence as someone with a disability.
In my experience, where my disabilities are mostly masked or invisible, I feel like people question my experience and conditions and then judge me on top of that.
In my experience, where my disabilities are mostly masked or invisible, I feel like people question my experience and conditions and then judge me on top of that.
Disability is one of the only minority groups you can join at any time.
Everyone thinks they will be the exception.
It won’t happen to them. They will “try harder” and overcome.
They think we’re failing.
It is not a moral failing and very few people will be the exception.
Everyone thinks they will be the exception.
It won’t happen to them. They will “try harder” and overcome.
They think we’re failing.
It is not a moral failing and very few people will be the exception.
October 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
This. The moral judgement that comes from non-disabled people is just an added bonus of existence as someone with a disability.
In my experience, where my disabilities are mostly masked or invisible, I feel like people question my experience and conditions and then judge me on top of that.
In my experience, where my disabilities are mostly masked or invisible, I feel like people question my experience and conditions and then judge me on top of that.
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It's here!
Roadkill is out in the world. I can't in good conscience recommend it to all readers. A sad and angry book. 90% of the animal characters are dead at the outset & the humans don't fare much better. But if you're in the mood for an unconventional eco-horror experience, links in comments!
Roadkill is out in the world. I can't in good conscience recommend it to all readers. A sad and angry book. 90% of the animal characters are dead at the outset & the humans don't fare much better. But if you're in the mood for an unconventional eco-horror experience, links in comments!
September 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It's here!
Roadkill is out in the world. I can't in good conscience recommend it to all readers. A sad and angry book. 90% of the animal characters are dead at the outset & the humans don't fare much better. But if you're in the mood for an unconventional eco-horror experience, links in comments!
Roadkill is out in the world. I can't in good conscience recommend it to all readers. A sad and angry book. 90% of the animal characters are dead at the outset & the humans don't fare much better. But if you're in the mood for an unconventional eco-horror experience, links in comments!
The only writing I can manage these days is writing spells. It's a start.
August 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The only writing I can manage these days is writing spells. It's a start.
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*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
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*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
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*checks the news* Oh ho--
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*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
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*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
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*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh ho--
August 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh ho--
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh holy fuck.
*goes back to work*
*checks the news* Oh ho--
I need a little treat for getting out of bed and doing anything at all. 💀 My art life is so empty and it's tasteless thanks to work.
July 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I need a little treat for getting out of bed and doing anything at all. 💀 My art life is so empty and it's tasteless thanks to work.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your children are not extensions of you. They are their own people. They have rights. It is your job, should you have children, to protect those rights. And it is the community’s job to call you the fuck out if you’re not doing that.
July 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your children are not extensions of you. They are their own people. They have rights. It is your job, should you have children, to protect those rights. And it is the community’s job to call you the fuck out if you’re not doing that.
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Folks talking about different inflection points don’t understand: the COVID is over propaganda was, for a lot of us, the moment we realized our friends, family, neighbors couldn’t be trusted wholesale. When community died no matter where you lived.
That’s the difference.
That’s the difference.
I knew we were cooked as a society when everyone just sorta decided they were sick of dealing with Covid and everyone just decided to pretend like it wasn't a thing anymore.
July 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Folks talking about different inflection points don’t understand: the COVID is over propaganda was, for a lot of us, the moment we realized our friends, family, neighbors couldn’t be trusted wholesale. When community died no matter where you lived.
That’s the difference.
That’s the difference.
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Be the dumpster fire that lights the way
July 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Be the dumpster fire that lights the way
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A friend shared this with me. Made my morning. Thought you #witches might like it, too. #witchsky #witchyfinds #poisonpath #plantmagic
June 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A friend shared this with me. Made my morning. Thought you #witches might like it, too. #witchsky #witchyfinds #poisonpath #plantmagic
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I'm seeing lots of people lament that they can't attend protests for their own reasons. That's okay! Here's what you can do instead:
June 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I'm seeing lots of people lament that they can't attend protests for their own reasons. That's okay! Here's what you can do instead:
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CW: USPolitics
Remember: Don't sit down at a protest unless you're prepared for the potential consequences!
Remember: Don't sit down at a protest unless you're prepared for the potential consequences!
June 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
CW: USPolitics
Remember: Don't sit down at a protest unless you're prepared for the potential consequences!
Remember: Don't sit down at a protest unless you're prepared for the potential consequences!
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Americans are deliberately misinformed about how punitive our social "safety net" actually is.
All of it is designed to deny accepting new recipients and forcing existing recipients into the workforce regardless of health.
It's like being thrown spare change while beaten over the head.
All of it is designed to deny accepting new recipients and forcing existing recipients into the workforce regardless of health.
It's like being thrown spare change while beaten over the head.
“They’re cutting Medicaid so they can get rid of the people taking advantage of it.”
Actually, the amount of people taking advantage of Medicaid are probably less than 1%. Why? Because in order to qualify, you basically have to live under the poverty line. You can barely survive. It’s not a luxury.
Actually, the amount of people taking advantage of Medicaid are probably less than 1%. Why? Because in order to qualify, you basically have to live under the poverty line. You can barely survive. It’s not a luxury.
May 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Americans are deliberately misinformed about how punitive our social "safety net" actually is.
All of it is designed to deny accepting new recipients and forcing existing recipients into the workforce regardless of health.
It's like being thrown spare change while beaten over the head.
All of it is designed to deny accepting new recipients and forcing existing recipients into the workforce regardless of health.
It's like being thrown spare change while beaten over the head.
My disability took a major hit thanks to my job effectively ruining the language in my workplace accommodations that had been in place for years. That's why I've been scarce.
Can't afford medical care to fix the issue, so I've put my extra spoons toward sleep and praying to the gods for revenge.
Can't afford medical care to fix the issue, so I've put my extra spoons toward sleep and praying to the gods for revenge.
May 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
My disability took a major hit thanks to my job effectively ruining the language in my workplace accommodations that had been in place for years. That's why I've been scarce.
Can't afford medical care to fix the issue, so I've put my extra spoons toward sleep and praying to the gods for revenge.
Can't afford medical care to fix the issue, so I've put my extra spoons toward sleep and praying to the gods for revenge.
I'm the only masked person in my workplace and let me tell you, I'm upgrading headphones due to all the coughs.
May 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'm the only masked person in my workplace and let me tell you, I'm upgrading headphones due to all the coughs.
They'll target women who don't look feminine enough, including cancer survivors with mastectomies, anyone with short hair, anyone with facial hair, anyone who "looks tired" without makeup. That's how it's gone down where I live. They even targeted women with mobility issues.
Trans people could be forced to present passports to access toilets, under proposed EHRC guidance
Trans people could be forced to present passports to use toilets under EHRC guidance
Trans people could be forced to bring passports and gender recognition certificates into public toilets under proposed EHRC guidance.
www.thepinknews.com
May 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
They'll target women who don't look feminine enough, including cancer survivors with mastectomies, anyone with short hair, anyone with facial hair, anyone who "looks tired" without makeup. That's how it's gone down where I live. They even targeted women with mobility issues.
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Under 65 years old? No Novovax COVID vaccine for you this year.
As expected, the Republicans have enabled RFK Jr. and his coterie of antivax grifters to take away your right to make your own medical decisions in consultation with your doctor.
Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...
As expected, the Republicans have enabled RFK Jr. and his coterie of antivax grifters to take away your right to make your own medical decisions in consultation with your doctor.
Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...
May 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Under 65 years old? No Novovax COVID vaccine for you this year.
As expected, the Republicans have enabled RFK Jr. and his coterie of antivax grifters to take away your right to make your own medical decisions in consultation with your doctor.
Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...
As expected, the Republicans have enabled RFK Jr. and his coterie of antivax grifters to take away your right to make your own medical decisions in consultation with your doctor.
Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...
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The “covid is only a threat to the vulnerable” narrative primed the pump for the eugenics movement we’re seeing now.
It conditioned people to see the disabled & vulnerable as acceptable losses. People who were probably going to “die anyways”.
It paved the way for fascism.
It conditioned people to see the disabled & vulnerable as acceptable losses. People who were probably going to “die anyways”.
It paved the way for fascism.
May 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The “covid is only a threat to the vulnerable” narrative primed the pump for the eugenics movement we’re seeing now.
It conditioned people to see the disabled & vulnerable as acceptable losses. People who were probably going to “die anyways”.
It paved the way for fascism.
It conditioned people to see the disabled & vulnerable as acceptable losses. People who were probably going to “die anyways”.
It paved the way for fascism.
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A ban on regulation of AI, that is actively creating deepfake porn of people, stealing their work, helping spread conspiracies and scams.
For ten fucking years.
I swear to god this shit better not get passed.
For ten fucking years.
I swear to god this shit better not get passed.
Good lord just what the hell is up today. A potential ban on any regulation for AI for the next 10 years? This includes good bills like AB 412 of legislation protecting folks from Deepfakes! Wtf?! Call your congressmen and women asap to tell them to take this down!
www.404media.co/republicans-...
www.404media.co/republicans-...
Republicans Try to Cram Ban on AI Regulation Into Budget Reconciliation Bill
Republicans try to use the Budget Reconciliation bill to stop states from regulating AI entirely for 10 years.
www.404media.co
May 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A ban on regulation of AI, that is actively creating deepfake porn of people, stealing their work, helping spread conspiracies and scams.
For ten fucking years.
I swear to god this shit better not get passed.
For ten fucking years.
I swear to god this shit better not get passed.