Talia Bael
@essaria.bsky.social
Ex-mtg judge, current player, lifetime fae spirit. 10-6 (32nd) at pt MKM, 8-8 at pt OTJ. fae/faer
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Accessibility nightmare tbh
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Accessibility nightmare tbh
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Mamdani just explicitly shouted out the trans community in his victory speech in saying that NYC stands with them
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Mamdani just explicitly shouted out the trans community in his victory speech in saying that NYC stands with them
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This is what happened to my Grandfather in Frankfurt, Germany on 9th November 1938, commonly known as Kristallnacht.
In Portland, Oregon, masked ICE GOONS abducted and vanished US citizen Gonzalo Catalan last week. Tragically, his family remains unaware of his whereabouts and has not received any communication from him as of today.
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 AM
This is what happened to my Grandfather in Frankfurt, Germany on 9th November 1938, commonly known as Kristallnacht.
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Early voting is going on in NYC which means I get to remind the high number of folks who follow me to do the most important chore of all, which this time happens to be able to be done with enthusiasm instead of resigned pragmatism:
VOTE FOR ZOHRAN!!!!! Make sure you, personally, actually do this
VOTE FOR ZOHRAN!!!!! Make sure you, personally, actually do this
October 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Early voting is going on in NYC which means I get to remind the high number of folks who follow me to do the most important chore of all, which this time happens to be able to be done with enthusiasm instead of resigned pragmatism:
VOTE FOR ZOHRAN!!!!! Make sure you, personally, actually do this
VOTE FOR ZOHRAN!!!!! Make sure you, personally, actually do this
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the wolfey video really resonated with me
i think it'll resonate with every woman
it's so important that men don't accept and normalize treatment of themselves like this
the hyper sexualization of anyone with an iota of a platform is so gross, dude
i think it'll resonate with every woman
it's so important that men don't accept and normalize treatment of themselves like this
the hyper sexualization of anyone with an iota of a platform is so gross, dude
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
the wolfey video really resonated with me
i think it'll resonate with every woman
it's so important that men don't accept and normalize treatment of themselves like this
the hyper sexualization of anyone with an iota of a platform is so gross, dude
i think it'll resonate with every woman
it's so important that men don't accept and normalize treatment of themselves like this
the hyper sexualization of anyone with an iota of a platform is so gross, dude
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A full 2% of the American population coming out for a unified protest is incredible
October 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A full 2% of the American population coming out for a unified protest is incredible
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Hey all 👋 my living situation has dramatically changed. I should be fine for a few months, but if you'd like to help me make - significantly increased - rent, then any change would be greatly appreciated.
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October 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Hey all 👋 my living situation has dramatically changed. I should be fine for a few months, but if you'd like to help me make - significantly increased - rent, then any change would be greatly appreciated.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/spice8rack
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/spice8rack
PayPal: spice8rack@gmail.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/spice8rack
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/spice8rack
PayPal: spice8rack@gmail.com
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being trans is not a negative outcome and neither is being autistic
September 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
being trans is not a negative outcome and neither is being autistic
I feel this in my soul. Part of me would love to play competitive magic again but RCQs and online events without community are both incredibly draining.
Honestly it sucks cause I really felt like the @vmlmtg.bsky.social was my entry point to competitive Magic. I was really enjoying playing standard competitively and that community. But I'm not about to waste my Fridays in a sweaty basement with a bunch of asshole grinders at the LGS. Oh well.
October 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I feel this in my soul. Part of me would love to play competitive magic again but RCQs and online events without community are both incredibly draining.
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this is a state sponsored terrorist operation being laid out on an american and every one in ICE needs to be treated as if they are terrorists after trumps regime is over
ICE reportedly opened fire on rapid responders on the southwest side this afternoon.
There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.
This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:
There are *very few* details on this available at this time. Treat all rumors with caution until verified.
This Sun-Times article cites a DHS statement that should be treated, as always, with extreme skepticism:
Shooting involving federal agents in Brighton Park under investigation
According to the Department of Homeland Security, a woman allegedly "boxed in" federal authorities, who opened fire.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
this is a state sponsored terrorist operation being laid out on an american and every one in ICE needs to be treated as if they are terrorists after trumps regime is over
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Hi all, I left my tote at the venue yesterday with all of my magic stuff, lost and found don’t have it so if anyone has seen it/found it please reach out! Photos attached but is a raccoon tote with 3 deck boxes inside containing grixis, my draft deck and my promos, appreciated @fireshoes.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Hi all, I left my tote at the venue yesterday with all of my magic stuff, lost and found don’t have it so if anyone has seen it/found it please reach out! Photos attached but is a raccoon tote with 3 deck boxes inside containing grixis, my draft deck and my promos, appreciated @fireshoes.bsky.social
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Our team is ready for #PTEOE and we've put a lot of work in! Here's our player list, so you know who we're cheering for this weekend (1/6)
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our team is ready for #PTEOE and we've put a lot of work in! Here's our player list, so you know who we're cheering for this weekend (1/6)
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Madison Carstens, a transgender woman from Seattle, was attacked by six men in a transphobic hate crime on Sept 2. She suffered a ruptured eardrum - that may have permanently damaged her hearing - and a severe concussion that will keep her out of work for weeks or months.
Do your thing, fam. (1/2)
Do your thing, fam. (1/2)
Donate to Help a Trans Survivor Heal After a Violent Hate Crime, organized by Madison Carstens
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September 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Madison Carstens, a transgender woman from Seattle, was attacked by six men in a transphobic hate crime on Sept 2. She suffered a ruptured eardrum - that may have permanently damaged her hearing - and a severe concussion that will keep her out of work for weeks or months.
Do your thing, fam. (1/2)
Do your thing, fam. (1/2)
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That’s right Wizards, clearly the way to get more women playing is to cut the measly amounts of material support you were putting into projects that actually made a difference, and instead make pink mana or whatever this is going to end up being! Because that’s What Women Want!! 😘💖💖💖💗👌👍
- "I think about 30% of the player base today are women, and we’d like to see that increase over time. So, we’re also looking at IPs that could have some resonance there. So, don’t be surprised if you see us poking into romantic."
July 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
That’s right Wizards, clearly the way to get more women playing is to cut the measly amounts of material support you were putting into projects that actually made a difference, and instead make pink mana or whatever this is going to end up being! Because that’s What Women Want!! 😘💖💖💖💗👌👍
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Wizards is hiring for the position of "Manager, Magic Judge Program"! #mtg
"lead the strategic development and execution of the Magic: The Gathering Judge Program"
"Develop certification pathways, advancement criteria, and continuing education tools for judges at all experience levels."
"lead the strategic development and execution of the Magic: The Gathering Judge Program"
"Develop certification pathways, advancement criteria, and continuing education tools for judges at all experience levels."
July 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Wizards is hiring for the position of "Manager, Magic Judge Program"! #mtg
"lead the strategic development and execution of the Magic: The Gathering Judge Program"
"Develop certification pathways, advancement criteria, and continuing education tools for judges at all experience levels."
"lead the strategic development and execution of the Magic: The Gathering Judge Program"
"Develop certification pathways, advancement criteria, and continuing education tools for judges at all experience levels."
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Congratulations to our team members for some great finishes this PT!
We'll be cheering on Toni Portolan tomorrow as he crushes in top 8!!!
Phil Li re-q'd for the next PT with a 10-6.
Ryan Condon re-q'd for the next two PTs by going 9-7.
Paul Green q'd for the first PT next year going 9-7.
We'll be cheering on Toni Portolan tomorrow as he crushes in top 8!!!
Phil Li re-q'd for the next PT with a 10-6.
Ryan Condon re-q'd for the next two PTs by going 9-7.
Paul Green q'd for the first PT next year going 9-7.
June 22, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Congratulations to our team members for some great finishes this PT!
We'll be cheering on Toni Portolan tomorrow as he crushes in top 8!!!
Phil Li re-q'd for the next PT with a 10-6.
Ryan Condon re-q'd for the next two PTs by going 9-7.
Paul Green q'd for the first PT next year going 9-7.
We'll be cheering on Toni Portolan tomorrow as he crushes in top 8!!!
Phil Li re-q'd for the next PT with a 10-6.
Ryan Condon re-q'd for the next two PTs by going 9-7.
Paul Green q'd for the first PT next year going 9-7.
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I think a lot of people's fears of urban life are fed by the luxury belief that violence is about stranger danger and dark alleyways when it's more often about family and poverty. Any woman could get on the rankest subway car at 1 a.m. and statistically be safer than they are at home
Fear of the New York City subway is a mark of low moral character.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-subway...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/the-subway...
The Subway Is Not Scary
Fear of the subway is a mark of low moral character.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I think a lot of people's fears of urban life are fed by the luxury belief that violence is about stranger danger and dark alleyways when it's more often about family and poverty. Any woman could get on the rankest subway car at 1 a.m. and statistically be safer than they are at home
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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
June 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.
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We have lost all contact with our UNRWA colleagues in Gaza, communications have been cut off.
This morning, for the first time in months, we did not receive their morning messages to say, "good morning" and "we are fine/alive".
We anxiously await to hear from our colleagues.
This morning, for the first time in months, we did not receive their morning messages to say, "good morning" and "we are fine/alive".
We anxiously await to hear from our colleagues.
June 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have lost all contact with our UNRWA colleagues in Gaza, communications have been cut off.
This morning, for the first time in months, we did not receive their morning messages to say, "good morning" and "we are fine/alive".
We anxiously await to hear from our colleagues.
This morning, for the first time in months, we did not receive their morning messages to say, "good morning" and "we are fine/alive".
We anxiously await to hear from our colleagues.
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Important update from @tcgunioncwa.bsky.social. @tcgplayer.com had to relocate their entire business out of fear of the union, & even then they couldn't stop one final union win. Be inspired by these workers. Solidarity forever.
Hello Everyone -- We have an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
Please read the statement below:
Please read the statement below:
June 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Important update from @tcgunioncwa.bsky.social. @tcgplayer.com had to relocate their entire business out of fear of the union, & even then they couldn't stop one final union win. Be inspired by these workers. Solidarity forever.
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It’s funny, because I instead feel unwelcome in many Jewish communities because of my strong anti-genocide stance.
Not once though have I heard a peep of antisemitism from my queer homies. They’re actually pretty fucking nuanced about not tying my identity to the state of Israel. 🥰
Not once though have I heard a peep of antisemitism from my queer homies. They’re actually pretty fucking nuanced about not tying my identity to the state of Israel. 🥰
Joke’s on him, because just about every pride movement in the country already banned Jews two years ago.
Every single LGBTQ+ Jew I know has completely cut ties with their former queer community, after they were told they were not welcome unless they agree that Israeli Jews must “go back to Poland”.
Every single LGBTQ+ Jew I know has completely cut ties with their former queer community, after they were told they were not welcome unless they agree that Israeli Jews must “go back to Poland”.
June 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It’s funny, because I instead feel unwelcome in many Jewish communities because of my strong anti-genocide stance.
Not once though have I heard a peep of antisemitism from my queer homies. They’re actually pretty fucking nuanced about not tying my identity to the state of Israel. 🥰
Not once though have I heard a peep of antisemitism from my queer homies. They’re actually pretty fucking nuanced about not tying my identity to the state of Israel. 🥰
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Judge Foundry should not be standing behind bad actors, and tournament organizers shouldn’t be hiring them. If you are willing to certify and hire people who are untrustworthy, why should it matter what else you do?
Stand up for the community, or don’t stand up at all.
Stand up for the community, or don’t stand up at all.
June 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Judge Foundry should not be standing behind bad actors, and tournament organizers shouldn’t be hiring them. If you are willing to certify and hire people who are untrustworthy, why should it matter what else you do?
Stand up for the community, or don’t stand up at all.
Stand up for the community, or don’t stand up at all.