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Pax Ahimsa Gethen
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#Queer, #Black, #trans (#agender / #nonbinary / #transmasculine), #vegan, #atheist, #pacifist. Longtime #Wikipedia editor, #blogger, #photographer, and #SanFrancisco […]

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"I’ll never get to do a crossword puzzle again, because I already know all the answers, because I made the crossword."

- #rheaseehorn on the downsides of the #pluribus hivemind. As a fellow #crossword enthusiast, this got my attention! […]
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December 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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[Semi-spoiler for Pluribus]

I took my last name from "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin, the book Carol was seen reading in this week's episode of Pluribus. I don't really see the book's story of a human visiting Gethen, a planet of physically androgynous people without fixed […]
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December 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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In happier #trans news, these #translatinas in their 50s got to celebrate a belated #quinceañera in #texas 💜

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-lgbtq-quinceaneras/
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Glad to see my state of #california is one of the plaintiffs in this latest lawsuit against the government's #transphobia.

https://apnews.com/article/lawsuit-hhs-transgender-health-care-children-015b2e5df026c9d69da7eadbdf6647ae

#uspol #trans #transgender
December 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Good to know that #santa hasn't forgotten about all the kids celebrating #christmas in #antarctica

#santatracker
Google's "Santa Tracker" showing Santa Claus unloading a bag of presents into a chimney at his current stop in White Island, Antarctica.
December 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Administration: ASL Interpreters At Briefings Would Prevent Trump From ‘Controlling His Image’
Once again, this administration is demonstrating it has zero interest in serving the public. The administration acts together to serve a single person: Donald Trump. Anything that looks like it might benefit the public more than it benefits Trump is unacceptable. The man at the top considers everything to be zero sum. And that means […]
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December 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Considering #trump is on the record talking about grabbing women's genitals, I don't expect a letter by #epstein saying Trump loved doing this will make any difference to his base.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/epstein-files-larry-nassar-letter

#uspol
December 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Bravely-written obituary of #dei by the sole #black writer currently on the staff of #wired, Jason Parham (@jasooooon.bsky.social).

https://www.wired.com/story/dei-died-this-year-maybe-it-was-supposed-to/

#blackmastodon
DEI Died This Year. Maybe It Was Supposed To
I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.
www.wired.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Discussing on #wikipedia the legality of today's announced vote to add #trump to the name of the #kennedycenter, one editor says "Who cares about what the federal law says?" And welp, that about sums up the current US federal government […]
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December 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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It's been over a month since #mozilla posted to their community forum about #ai integration in #firefox, and the overwhelmingly negative comments are still coming in.

Some are a bit hyperbolic ("I would rather burn down my house with my whole family in it") but yeah, hopefully they are paying […]
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December 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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My #steamreplay2025. Mostly continued playing my fave indie games, #terraria, #stardewvalley, and #oxygennotincluded.

https://s.team/y25/ftqffbd?l=english

#gaming #steam #steamreplay
funcrunch's Steam Replay 2025 12 games played 15 achievements, 660 sessions, 1 new game Most played games: - Oxygen Not Included (38%) - Terraria (35%) - Stardew Valley (15%) - Balatro (9%) - Tiny Bookshop (1%)
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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No, #linkedin, I won't download your app in order to see my #yearinreview. I'm (still) primarily a desktop computer user, and while I can understand the move toward mobile-first, I'm not OK with mobile-only.
December 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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O hive mind: Can you point me to 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organizations that are explaining the depth and breadth of Trump world corruption? The "mainstream" press is doing such an abysmal job on this, and I want to donate to journalists who get why this is so important to flag for public notice.
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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My #nytgames year in review for 2025. Don't know why it omits stats for the full or Mini #nytcrossword, which I've done every day along with #wordle and #SpellingBee.

Also annoyed that I had to use their app to see this.
The New York Times Year in Games 2025 Icon for Wordle with text "Most-played game" Sun icon with text "Morning Solver" Average guesses to solve Wordle: 3.82 Most used Wordle starting word: STARE 220 Pangrams, 25 Geniuses Total Spelling Bee words found: 6,938 nytimes.com/yearingames
December 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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I oppose the #deathpenalty under all circumstances, and I doubt the late #robreiner and Michele Singer Reiner would support #capitalpunishment for their son.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/16/rob-reiner-nick-parents-murder-charge
Nick Reiner to be charged with first-degree murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
LA district attorney says charges could carry the death penalty, after Nick Reiner arrested in murder of his parents
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December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Are you a fan of trans journalism? Are you an enjoyer of ranked lists? If you are either of those things, or both, we've got the end of year feature for you.

Read our list of the best ten and worst five examples of journalism on trans issues of 2025.

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The Ten Best (and Five Worst) Pieces of Trans Journalism of 2025 — Assigned
The trans community has been plagued with a surplus of news in 2025. Here’s Assigned Media’s list of the best and worst of journalism on this beat.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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#factchecking is critically important, especially for journalists but also for those sharing on #SocialMedia. #misinformation can cost lives.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/15/pakistani-man-living-in-australia-describes-nightmare-of-being-labelled-as-bondi-attacker

#bondibeach
Pakistani man living in Australia describes ‘nightmare’ of being labelled as Bondi attacker
Naveed Akram, a 30-year-old from New South Wales, was misidentified online as alleged attacker of the same name as misinformation spreads
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December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Sadly additions to the murder toll this weekend: #robreiner and his wife Michele Singer.

One reason I subscribe to and recommend #theguardian (US edition) over other mainstream news outlets is that they didn't publish a story on the Reiners until their deaths were officially confirmed by a […]
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December 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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The Dec 12 print edition of the #sandiegouniontribune contained a full page of placeholder (greeked or "Lorem Ipsum") text.

This is not The Onion.

https://www.sandiegoville.com/2025/12/san-diego-union-tribune-full-page.html#google_vignette

#journalism
December 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Today in @assignedmedia.org, I report on the recent memorial for #missmajor Griffin-Gracy in #sanfrancisco, and share reflections from community members on her legacy and the quest for #BlackTransLiberation.

https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/miss-major-memorial-black-trans-liberation […]
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December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Assigned sent Pax Ahimsa Gethen, @funcrunch.me.dm.ap.brid.gy, to the memorial for Miss Major. Here's their story:

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What Mama Major Taught Us — Assigned
Community members reflect on the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and the quest for Black trans liberation.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Assigned Media is on this list of independent news organizations to support over these holidays. Support us and all the great people doing this work!
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!

My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I've heard of "lesbian sheep syndrome", but this is a new one.

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/dec/05/gay-sheep-fashion-show-rainbow-wool

(As a vegan, I appreciate that this article points out the ethical issues with animal farming.)

#sheep #gay #wool
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Photos from yesterday's memorial for #missmajor Griffin-Gracy at Glide Memorial Church, #SanFrancisco.

All licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0; please credit Pax Ahimsa Gethen.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/funcrunch/albums/72177720330803349/

#blacktransliberation #tgijp #transjustice
Miss Major Memorial
Glide Memorial Church, San Francisco, December 6, 2025
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December 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Just back from a lovely memorial for #missmajor which would have been lovelier if the FUCKING TRIO OF YOUNG CHILDREN SITTING BEHIND ME HADN'T TALKED THROUGHOUT

Parents and caretakers, MIND YOUR FUCKING KIDS
December 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM