HotTeaSpirit
@holdwine.bsky.social
Over the hill and everything else.
Is Bank of America refusing to process anyone else's usual direct deposit today? Payroll was submitted on time the exact same way as usual for years. Never had this issue with any other holiday.
June 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Is Bank of America refusing to process anyone else's usual direct deposit today? Payroll was submitted on time the exact same way as usual for years. Never had this issue with any other holiday.
Outcast of Redwall
Screw your favorite book, which was the first that upset you?
A Wrinkle in Time was mine. The possessed baby scared the everloving shit out of me. My babysitter had to call my mom to come home early because I was hysterical.
A Wrinkle in Time was mine. The possessed baby scared the everloving shit out of me. My babysitter had to call my mom to come home early because I was hysterical.
May 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Outcast of Redwall
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JESUS
FUCKING
CHRIST.
FUCKING
CHRIST.
Trump naming Todd Blanche — the former defense attorney from his hush money trial — as acting Librarian of Congress
Trump naming his former defense attorney as acting Librarian of Congress
Todd Blanche already holds the number two position at the Justice Department.
www.axios.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
JESUS
FUCKING
CHRIST.
FUCKING
CHRIST.
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Threatening us with a good time, I see
Musk: Losing this judge race has good chance of causing Republicans to lose control of the house. You lose control of the house, there will be nonstop impeachment hearings and subpoenas
April 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Threatening us with a good time, I see
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Today's required reading.
March 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today's required reading.
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The Trump admin just illegally stripped collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers in 18 different departments across multiple agencies.
The regime stated that “Certain Federal unions have declared war on President Trump’s agenda.”
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
The regime stated that “Certain Federal unions have declared war on President Trump’s agenda.”
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Exempts Agencies with National Security Missions from Federal Collective Bargaining Requirements
PROTECTING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order using authority granted by the Civil Service Reform Act of
www.whitehouse.gov
March 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The Trump admin just illegally stripped collective bargaining rights from hundreds of thousands of federal workers in 18 different departments across multiple agencies.
The regime stated that “Certain Federal unions have declared war on President Trump’s agenda.”
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
The regime stated that “Certain Federal unions have declared war on President Trump’s agenda.”
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
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Move Fast and Break People Part 2: Everyone's Third Place is now open and free for all!
catvalente.substack.com/p/move-fast-...
catvalente.substack.com/p/move-fast-...
Move Fast and Break People Part 2: Everyone's Third Place
How the yearning for third places was weaponized against us
catvalente.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Move Fast and Break People Part 2: Everyone's Third Place is now open and free for all!
catvalente.substack.com/p/move-fast-...
catvalente.substack.com/p/move-fast-...
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Ban every last one of those deathtraps
Making door latches dependent on the vehicle having power is a criminally bad design decision, and almost certainly was the direct cause of these teens' deaths.
March 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Ban every last one of those deathtraps
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When the crucial library services funded by IMLS are gone shortly, no library can play the "neutral" card anymore, no matter how much they've stuck their feet in the mud about it.
Libraries need to be clear and precise why these services are gone: Presidential orders.
Libraries need to be clear and precise why these services are gone: Presidential orders.
March 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
When the crucial library services funded by IMLS are gone shortly, no library can play the "neutral" card anymore, no matter how much they've stuck their feet in the mud about it.
Libraries need to be clear and precise why these services are gone: Presidential orders.
Libraries need to be clear and precise why these services are gone: Presidential orders.
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Curtis Yarvin wrote that “as the crappy govts we inherited … are smashed, they shld be replaced by a global spiderweb of…independent mini-countries, each governed by its own…corporation w/o regard to the residents’ opinions.” This reminds me of DOGE, “Network States,” & “Freedom Cities.” You? 1/
February 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Curtis Yarvin wrote that “as the crappy govts we inherited … are smashed, they shld be replaced by a global spiderweb of…independent mini-countries, each governed by its own…corporation w/o regard to the residents’ opinions.” This reminds me of DOGE, “Network States,” & “Freedom Cities.” You? 1/
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Tooth and nail, friends. We need to fight this tooth and nail.
When you go so far against libraries that you’ve come back around to supporting them again. 😂😂😂
Anyway, sign the pledge to vote for libraries at action.everylibrary.org
Anyway, sign the pledge to vote for libraries at action.everylibrary.org
March 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Tooth and nail, friends. We need to fight this tooth and nail.
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We're still trying to help a beloved friend and kidlit author out of a terrible DV situation, so if you're able to give, boost, or both, it's greatly appreciated! www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-bel...
Donate to Help a Beloved Kidlit Author Recover, organized by Jessica Burkhart
Friends, a beloved member of the kidlit community needs our help. This author is… Jessica Burkhart needs your support for Help a Beloved Kidlit Author Recover
www.gofundme.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're still trying to help a beloved friend and kidlit author out of a terrible DV situation, so if you're able to give, boost, or both, it's greatly appreciated! www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-bel...
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Everyone knows that buying books and reading books are two completely separate hobbies.
It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Everyone knows that buying books and reading books are two completely separate hobbies.
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Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now
bookriot.com/imls-executi...
bookriot.com/imls-executi...
Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now
What the Executive Order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services means, how it will impact you, and what you should do right now to stop the cuts.
bookriot.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now
bookriot.com/imls-executi...
bookriot.com/imls-executi...
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Talking points regarding the IMLS cuts to make if you're in Indiana.
Talking points for Indiana folks to contact Congress about the defunding of IMLS (thanks to another Indiana librarian for the file--I just uploaded it): bysinginglight.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
bysinginglight.wordpress.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Talking points regarding the IMLS cuts to make if you're in Indiana.
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Do you want more injured meat processing plant workers? Because this is how you get more injured meat processing plant workers.
The majority of this hard, dirty work is performed by Black and Latino immigrants. Of course the Trump regime has no problem sacrificing them www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...
The majority of this hard, dirty work is performed by Black and Latino immigrants. Of course the Trump regime has no problem sacrificing them www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...
Secretary Rollins Takes Action to Streamline U.S. Pork and Poultry Processing
www.usda.gov
March 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Do you want more injured meat processing plant workers? Because this is how you get more injured meat processing plant workers.
The majority of this hard, dirty work is performed by Black and Latino immigrants. Of course the Trump regime has no problem sacrificing them www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...
The majority of this hard, dirty work is performed by Black and Latino immigrants. Of course the Trump regime has no problem sacrificing them www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...
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COME AS YOU ARE has gotten three trade reviews so far and they have all praised its banter and as a certified banter-y rom-com lover I am just really proud of myself. If you too are a fan of such things, it's out in just 2.5 months and available for preorder! bookshop.org/a/2228/97812...
Come As You Are: A Novel
A Novel
bookshop.org
March 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
COME AS YOU ARE has gotten three trade reviews so far and they have all praised its banter and as a certified banter-y rom-com lover I am just really proud of myself. If you too are a fan of such things, it's out in just 2.5 months and available for preorder! bookshop.org/a/2228/97812...
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i bet you didn't know that i'm running a kickstarter right now with @tangledwilderness.bsky.social, since i never post about it!
well, I am!
It's for the third Danielle Cain book, but don't worry, it includes cheap audiobooks of the first two books.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tan...
well, I am!
It's for the third Danielle Cain book, but don't worry, it includes cheap audiobooks of the first two books.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tan...
The Immortal Choir Holds Every Voice
A queer anarchist punk fantasy novella by Margaret Killjoy
www.kickstarter.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
i bet you didn't know that i'm running a kickstarter right now with @tangledwilderness.bsky.social, since i never post about it!
well, I am!
It's for the third Danielle Cain book, but don't worry, it includes cheap audiobooks of the first two books.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tan...
well, I am!
It's for the third Danielle Cain book, but don't worry, it includes cheap audiobooks of the first two books.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tan...
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Librarian criminalization bills are growing in numbers across the US, but they're not new. Get to know what they are, how they began, what they mean, and what states are proposing them in 2025.
That, plus this week's book censorship news: bookriot.com/librarian-cr...
That, plus this week's book censorship news: bookriot.com/librarian-cr...
Librarian Criminalization Bills Are Growing, But They're Not New: Book Censorship News, March 14, 2025
With several bills that would criminalize librarians across the country, here's a recent history of this legislation and what it means. That, plus this week's book censorship news.
bookriot.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Librarian criminalization bills are growing in numbers across the US, but they're not new. Get to know what they are, how they began, what they mean, and what states are proposing them in 2025.
That, plus this week's book censorship news: bookriot.com/librarian-cr...
That, plus this week's book censorship news: bookriot.com/librarian-cr...
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So we're six days out from the campaign launch and the world is still going to hell. But I urge you to follow the link and subscribe to be updated when the campaign goes live.
If you're unsure if this is your cup of tea, the first chapter is available for free, so you can take a taste yourself.
If you're unsure if this is your cup of tea, the first chapter is available for free, so you can take a taste yourself.
So in the midst of a LOT of awfulness (dear God) I'm going to sneak with news:
If you thought 2025 was going to pass by without a book from me, surprise! I'm announcing the start of my crowdfunding campaign for my SCIFI book, Full Negative, launching March 18.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
If you thought 2025 was going to pass by without a book from me, surprise! I'm announcing the start of my crowdfunding campaign for my SCIFI book, Full Negative, launching March 18.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Get Ready for Full Negative - A Novel
From Jenn Lyons - Get Ready for Full Negative - A Novel
www.backerkit.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
So we're six days out from the campaign launch and the world is still going to hell. But I urge you to follow the link and subscribe to be updated when the campaign goes live.
If you're unsure if this is your cup of tea, the first chapter is available for free, so you can take a taste yourself.
If you're unsure if this is your cup of tea, the first chapter is available for free, so you can take a taste yourself.
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This is grotesque, aimed at the most vulnerable elders, those for whom a phone is their chief mode of getting hold of offices, etc, who may not have good transportation options, may be housebound, & might not have reliable access online.
AND they're cutting field offices, so farther to drive/bus.
AND they're cutting field offices, so farther to drive/bus.
Under pressure from DOGE, Social Security may sharply cut back on phone service options for processing claims and direct-deposit changes, forcing millions to go in person to field offices or make changes online www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Agency considers ending phone program that helps with claims processing and is used by millions of elderly and disabled Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is grotesque, aimed at the most vulnerable elders, those for whom a phone is their chief mode of getting hold of offices, etc, who may not have good transportation options, may be housebound, & might not have reliable access online.
AND they're cutting field offices, so farther to drive/bus.
AND they're cutting field offices, so farther to drive/bus.
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Perhaps this is an unpopular opinion, but I just finished THE UNWORTHY by Agustina Bazterrica. While I love Tender Is the Flesh, The Unworthy is extra special. My full review soon.
March 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Perhaps this is an unpopular opinion, but I just finished THE UNWORTHY by Agustina Bazterrica. While I love Tender Is the Flesh, The Unworthy is extra special. My full review soon.
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These are the folks pouring money into voucher schemes so they can line their own pockets with your tax dollars while public schools wither.
America! Fuck yeah!
America! Fuck yeah!
NEW: Last week, a charter school nonprofit was launched at an event only covered by the right-wing Dallas Express. It turns out the board of the nonprofit includes Monty Bennett, the publisher of the Express, but advisors didn't know. Three have since resigned.
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/...
Monty Bennett Is Secret Mastermind Behind Dallas Charter School Group
Advisors to the Dallas Education Collective resigned when they learned the truth.
www.dmagazine.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
These are the folks pouring money into voucher schemes so they can line their own pockets with your tax dollars while public schools wither.
America! Fuck yeah!
America! Fuck yeah!
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Hey @karenfaris.bsky.social remember when you wrote a book about this?
Grimmest damn thing I've ever, EVER read.
Grimmest damn thing I've ever, EVER read.
The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to a new assessment.
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Hey @karenfaris.bsky.social remember when you wrote a book about this?
Grimmest damn thing I've ever, EVER read.
Grimmest damn thing I've ever, EVER read.