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It's time for the article you've all hopefully been waiting for. Enjoy my dive into a part of the aviation industry that respectable experts ignore! admiralcloudberg.medium.com/dark-network...

Dark Networks: The 2003 Timor-Leste Il-76 crash and the global air cargo shadow industry

How the crash of a Russian cargo plane at a remote airfield provides a glimpse into an aviation underworld that we aren’t meant to see.

admiralcloudberg.medium.com

December 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM

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Parker Molloy

@parkermolloy.com

The Next One
Here's what's going to happen next.
Somewhere, right now, a trans person is teaching a class, or coaching a team, or working at a library, or providing healthcare. They're doing their job. They're probably good at it. And at some point, someone is going to have a problem with them. Maybe a parent, maybe a student, maybe a coworker. The problem won't really be about job performance. The problem will be that they're trans.
That person, or someone connected to them, will take their grievance to social media. If they're lucky, Libs of TikTok will pick it up. Or Turning Point. Or one of the other accounts that have built massive followings by turning trans people into content. The post will frame the trans person as a predator, or a groomer, or a bully, or a tyrant. It won't matter what actually happened. The framing is the point.

Then the calls will start. To the school board, to the administration, to the HR department. Local news will cover the "controversy." A state legislator will demand an investigation. The institution, desperate to make the problem go away, will put the trans person on leave. Maybe they'll be fired outright. Maybe they'll resign because the harassment makes it impossible to do their job. Either way they're gone.
And then the person who started it all will go on Fox News. They'll get a GoFundMe. Maybe a speaking gig at a conservative conference. If the story is big enough, if it goes viral enough, they might get something more. A podcast. A book deal. A center with their name on it.
This is not a guess. This is a pattern. We've watched it happen over and over again, and we will keep watching it happen until the institutions that capitulate to these campaigns start recognizing them for what they are: coordinated attempts to purge trans people from public life, dressed up as individual controversies.

December 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM

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Bobby Schroeder

@ponett.dog

Here it is! New on the Ponett Gazette: I've returned to Hazbin Hotel for a followup review! Season 2 is a marked improvement in many ways, but is it enough to outweigh the show's continued issues with its tone, themes, and politics? (Plus: I also discuss Helluva Boss) ponett.dog/blog/hazbin-...

Is redemption possible for Hazbin Hotel? Season 2 (and Helluva Boss) review

To put it mildly, I did not like the first season of Hazbin Hotel. Almost two years ago now I wrote a scathing 13,000 word review on the many issues I had with it—not just the surface level stuff peop...

ponett.dog

November 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM

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➼ amihan (he/hymn)

@therosecleric.bsky.social

Living in the duality of trying to be entertaining enough for people to care while going through hard times & trying to maintain a positive disposition has been so difficult.

Here is an update on my personal situation, health and survival.

Fundraiser:
🪷 gofund.me/b9dc07bb3

Back in September, I informed everyone that I was in a bad situation that was only getting worse. The community offered such overwhelming support during an incredibly difficult time. I mentioned in the last fundraiser that I would continue to need assistance, but figuring out a way to facilitate that was difficult. I felt the only solution would be to raise money seasonally until I either lucked into a well-paying job or found a way to meet my needs without finances.

As you all know, SNAP benefits will be cut off in November. It feels like every moment I get to breathe, something else happens and I have to scramble to survive. Trying to keep up with my job and constantly face the reality that my life is one emergency from homelessness has been demoralizing in so many ways.

I am providing an update for my situation:

With SNAP benefits being cut off, I will not be able to afford food without help. Even with local food banks and distribution resources, this is impacting thousands of families across the city, and resources will be stretched incredibly thin for the holiday season. I still need assistance so I can afford basic toiletries, menstrual supplies, and rent.
As said in my last post, I have been officially diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and have spent the past year attempting to recover from CPTSD. In short, I have multiple disorders stemming from multiple traumatic situations and incidents that have occurred to me over the course of my life, but especially in the last decade. Thanks to Medicaid, I am fortunate enough to have 2 different therapists and a psychiatrist. As of (9/11/2025) I do not wish to share details beyond this. Do not speculate about my personal life.
While I have sought out healthcare for my chronic pain, my arthritis has worsened significantly because of the stress I am under. Life has become substantially more difficult because of the adjustment to constant pain. It is a struggle to cook meals for myself & my household.

I have been at risk of homelessness since July, and that situation has not changed. I have a job, but I do not make nearly enough to support myself through survival. I have found an opportunity to make some spare income locally, but this will not go into effect until December, and will not be consistent as it is gig-based. I have been looking for jobs that are accommodating to my disability, with no luck as most of them require relocation or hybrid work environments. I have opened commissions of various types - including video editing, art commissions and tarot readings - but my commissions aren’t consistent enough for me to build a stable income off of.
I am behind on commission based work because of my pain and the above circumstances. I will not be accepting commissions that need to be immediately fulfilled until further notice.

I have dropped out of multiple TTRPG projects because of the above circumstances. The community within the TTRPG space I have is very important to me, but I feel I cannot keep up with anyone because I am constantly fighting for survival. I have remarked that I feel unseen, and it is because I feel like I have to be entertaining for people to care about me as a human being.

I don’t enjoy having to list my marginalizations for people to have empathy (I honestly feel like I shouldn’t have to share them) but in this current political climate, it is exceedingly dangerous for me to be one emergency away from being on the streets. I’m not making enough to cover my living expenses, and to try and ignore my circumstances in favor of playing TTRPGs or videogames would be completely detrimental to my survival.

To everyone who has supported me the past few years - I deeply appreciate you. Whether you liked and shared my art, enjoyed my performance on an AP, or commented on any of my work, every bit of support I have cherished and treasured. There have been many of you who have donated to me out of kindness, and I feel like I can’t thank you al…

October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM

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Kyra Dempsey - Admiral Cloudberg

@kyracloudy.bsky.social

New article is out! Read this harrowing story here: admiralcloudberg.medium.com/four-minutes...

Four Minutes over Mexico: The crash of Mexicana flight 940

In 1986, 167 people died when a Mexican airliner caught fire and exploded over Michoacán. A full accounting of the causes is yet to be…

admiralcloudberg.medium.com

October 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM

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➼ amihan (he/hymn)

@therosecleric.bsky.social

Y'all. I love this show already #knightsofguinevere

September 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM

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Kyra Dempsey - Admiral Cloudberg

@kyracloudy.bsky.social

And my article is out! This case has fascinated me like few others. admiralcloudberg.medium.com/crucible-of-...

Crucible of the Cascade: The crash of Gazpromavia flight 9608

How maintenance and design errors led to a fateful battle between a Russian flight crew and a deadly automation “cascade.”

admiralcloudberg.medium.com

September 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM

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➼ amihan (he/hymn)

@therosecleric.bsky.social

I feel really unseen currently. I don't know if folks see my posts, but I'm disabled, I don't make enough with my current job to survive, and my situation is becoming more dangerous in the current climate.

I'm doing everything I can, but I cannot survive without help.

💠 ko-fi.com/therosecleric

It’s a bit demoralizing to have to post on social media like this, but I’ve been in a bad situation for a very long time. I struggle deeply with opening up about my personal life, but I feel like I have to be this vulnerable in order for anyone to understand the gravity of my situation.

I have been officially diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and have spent the past year attempting to recover from CPTSD. In short, I have multiple disorders stemming from multiple traumatic situations and incidents that have occurred to me over the course of my life, but especially in the last decade. Thanks to Medicaid, I am fortunate enough to have 2 different therapists and a psychiatrist. As of today (9/11/2025) I do not wish to share details beyond this. Do not speculate about my personal life.
My arthritis has worsened significantly because of the stress I am under. While I am seeking healthcare for this new development, life has become substantially more difficult because of the adjustment to constant pain.
I have been at risk of homelessness since July. I have a job, but I do not make nearly enough to support myself through survival. I have been looking for jobs that are accommodating to my disability, with no luck as most of them require relocation or hybrid work environments. I have opened commissions of various types - including video editing, art commissions and tarot readings - but my commissions aren’t consistent enough for me to build a stable income off of.
Because of the current administration, it has become more difficult to acquire food. The Big Ugly bill that was passed has put me at risk for having my SNAP benefits taken away. If you know me, I have had to have an additional monthly grocery fund from time to time to buy groceries/cover bills, as I provide food for & cook for my entire household. Until I find stable income, I will likely continue to need assistance like this.

I have dropped out of multiple TTRPG projects because of the above circumstances. The community within the TTRPG space I have is very important to me, but I feel I cannot keep up with anyone because I am constantly fighting for survival. I have remarked that I feel unseen, and it is because I feel like I have to be entertaining for people to care about me as a human being.

It goes without saying that I need help, and I need help badly. I don’t want to have to keep asking for help, but asking for help is my only option.

I don’t enjoy having to list my marginalizations for people to have empathy (I honestly feel like I shouldn’t have to share them) but in this current political climate, it is exceedingly dangerous for me to be one emergency away from being on the streets. I’m not making enough to cover my living expenses, and to try and ignore my circumstances in favor of playing TTRPGs or videogames would be completely detrimental to my survival.

To everyone who has supported me the past few years - I deeply appreciate you. Whether you liked and shared my art, enjoyed my performance on an AP, or commented on any of my work, every bit of support I have cherished and treasured. There have been many of you who have donated to me out of kindness, and I feel like I can’t thank you all enough.

Even with my circumstances, I am committed to making artwork, and have opened a Patreon for those who would like to support my artwork.

If you would prefer to make a one-time donation, you can help in the following ways:

Ko-fi || @therosecleric
Venmo / Cashapp || @therosecleric / $therosecleric

Thank you for reading.

September 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM

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Sean Fay-Wolfe | Diamond Axe Studios

@seanfaywolfe.bsky.social

Here are some things that Charlie Kirk said in his life.

The man is dead, and so it only seems fair to share his legacy by cataloguing the values he spread while alive.

September 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM

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Kyra Dempsey - Admiral Cloudberg

@kyracloudy.bsky.social

New article is out! admiralcloudberg.medium.com/how-not-to-r...

How Not to Run an Airline: The 2024 Saurya Airlines CRJ-200 crash

The final report on last year’s deadly crash in Nepal reveals that the airline and its staff did almost everything wrong.

admiralcloudberg.medium.com

August 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM

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Adam 🪿

@vexnir.bsky.social

Sunny tangerines ☀️🍊🐈

#art #traditionalart #cuteart #caturday

Traditional art done in marker and colored pencil. The picture is bright and colorful. It shows an orange striped cat climbing a branch of a tangerine tree, sniffing the tangerines growing on it. The picture has checker-flower patterns framing it on the top and bottom.

July 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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Kyra Dempsey - Admiral Cloudberg

@kyracloudy.bsky.social

It's the middle of the night if you live in my hemisphere, but it's here: the Birgenair-Aeroperú double feature, featuring my new analysis of the Birgenair flight data! admiralcloudberg.medium.com/insidious-tr...

Insidious Truths: The crashes of Birgenair flight 301 and Aeroperú flight 603

In 1996, two Boeing 757s crashed into two different oceans, killing 259 people and changing the way the industry treats unreliable…

admiralcloudberg.medium.com

June 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM

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Sanmei

@sanmei.bsky.social

Some of my favorite youtubers, @weelassreacts.bsky.social and @notsoavgfangirl.bsky.social, are writing and producing their own animated series, and the artist for my fic, @gibbledygoo.bsky.social, is doing character art! Check out @dragonflycreates.bsky.social to follow along!

youtu.be/IZEwPcXpou4

"The Elves of Amaranth" Teaser Announcement

YouTube video by Dragon Fly Creations

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June 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM

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Bobby Schroeder

@ponett.dog

New on the Ponett Gazette: I wrote about rereading Simon Furman's IDW Transformers run! I discuss the highs, the lows, Furman's legacy, and, yes... the disaster that is Spotlight: Arcee, and the fact that Furman kinda accidentally made all the Transformers gay

ponett.dog/blog/thought...

Thoughts on IDW Transformers: The Furman Era

If you've managed to stumble upon this post from my Neocities profile, it's currently unlisted for the sake of proofreading. Look forward to the final draft going live tomorrow. After nearly a decade ...

ponett.dog

May 24, 2025 at 9:50 PM

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Kyra Dempsey - Admiral Cloudberg

@kyracloudy.bsky.social

After six years of investigating and over a month of research and writing, it's finally time to tell the story of Aeroflot flight 1492, and the plane, pilot, and airline that came together to cause it. admiralcloudberg.medium.com/trial-by-fir...

Trial by Fire: The crash of Aeroflot flight 1492

Six years after 41 people died aboard a Sukhoi Superjet on a Moscow runway, the full story of that horrible day can finally be told.

admiralcloudberg.medium.com

May 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM

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The Hushfall Archives

@hushfallarchives.bsky.social

HARK! Saints and Sonnets and our New Classics collections are LIVE AND READY FOR ORDERS ⚔️ See you in the Archives!

hushfallarchives.com

A still image announcement with a figure raising a dagger on a red background. Model is wearing our Reliquary Robe, a grey chiffon robe with sword embroidery. Text reads "New collection Saints and Sonnets, orders open, available now! 11 April 2025"

April 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Gib ✨

@gibbledygoo.bsky.social

Painting practice with my favorite deep voiced mirror elf ✨ #aaravos #thedragonprince

April 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM

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Kyra Dempsey - Admiral Cloudberg

@kyracloudy.bsky.social

Thank you for your patience! Read my latest long-form analysis of how the 2022 Wings Over Dallas air show went tragically wrong. admiralcloudberg.medium.com/passing-the-...