Malek
@kingburgundy.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Business Intelligence Developer, Game lover who dabbles with writing/creation. He/Him.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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I really think we should do a whole series about facts like this:
Have you noticed that poison ivy seems worse and itchier?
It's not your imagination. It's Climate Change.
grist.org/climate/clim...
Have you noticed that poison ivy seems worse and itchier?
It's not your imagination. It's Climate Change.
grist.org/climate/clim...
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I really think we should do a whole series about facts like this:
Have you noticed that poison ivy seems worse and itchier?
It's not your imagination. It's Climate Change.
grist.org/climate/clim...
Have you noticed that poison ivy seems worse and itchier?
It's not your imagination. It's Climate Change.
grist.org/climate/clim...
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I was busy doing things on my very favourite day of the year and forgot to promo this but VOLUME 5 of Sprigs & Kindling is OUT! HUGE thanks to our team for working so hard to get this done for Halloween!!!
Trick-or-Treat, it's TROPHY!
sprigsandkindling.com
Trick-or-Treat, it's TROPHY!
sprigsandkindling.com
Sprigs and Kindling
An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games
sprigsandkindling.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I was busy doing things on my very favourite day of the year and forgot to promo this but VOLUME 5 of Sprigs & Kindling is OUT! HUGE thanks to our team for working so hard to get this done for Halloween!!!
Trick-or-Treat, it's TROPHY!
sprigsandkindling.com
Trick-or-Treat, it's TROPHY!
sprigsandkindling.com
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It says a lot about how Jim and I really are bad at this in that we post this without saying realising we should have said "For Halloween, here's an astounding horror game" or "It's the game we've liked most since launching the site"
Comrade @rossignol.bsky.social and myself write about our time playing THE BETWEEN, the Penny Dreadful'em-up. Spoilers: we loved it. #ttrpg #rpg
Threedom: The Between - Old Men Running The World
This is Threedom, our review series in which forever-GMs Jim Rossignol, Kieron Gillen, and The Mysterious Third (Chris) get to spend a bit of time as players
oldmenrunningtheworld.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It says a lot about how Jim and I really are bad at this in that we post this without saying realising we should have said "For Halloween, here's an astounding horror game" or "It's the game we've liked most since launching the site"
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Sen. Jeff Merkley has been speaking on the Senate floor since 6:20pm last night — protesting Trump and warning that "tyranny has arrived."
"Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for masked federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color … Not in a free America."
"Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for masked federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color … Not in a free America."
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Sen. Jeff Merkley has been speaking on the Senate floor since 6:20pm last night — protesting Trump and warning that "tyranny has arrived."
"Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for masked federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color … Not in a free America."
"Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for masked federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color … Not in a free America."
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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The Oregon National Guard general says if they were to be deployed, they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters and not ICE
October 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Oregon National Guard general says if they were to be deployed, they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters and not ICE
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I’m sharing this trimet survey that seems to have been tucked away to make it difficult for us to respond - it took me multiple clicks to get to where we can actually give feedback - and hope that Portland area folks can fill it out and share with others: trimet.org/servicecuts/
Weigh In on Planned Bus and MAX Service Cuts
Due to a growing budget gap, we must cut some TriMet service starting in November 2025.
trimet.org
October 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I’m sharing this trimet survey that seems to have been tucked away to make it difficult for us to respond - it took me multiple clicks to get to where we can actually give feedback - and hope that Portland area folks can fill it out and share with others: trimet.org/servicecuts/
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Greta Thunberg has arrived in Greece following her deportation from Israel,
after the Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted
#GlobalSumudFlotilla
She said:
“I could talk for a very,very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment.
Trust me, but that is not the story.”
#Athens airport
after the Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted
#GlobalSumudFlotilla
She said:
“I could talk for a very,very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment.
Trust me, but that is not the story.”
#Athens airport
October 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Greta Thunberg has arrived in Greece following her deportation from Israel,
after the Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted
#GlobalSumudFlotilla
She said:
“I could talk for a very,very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment.
Trust me, but that is not the story.”
#Athens airport
after the Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted
#GlobalSumudFlotilla
She said:
“I could talk for a very,very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment.
Trust me, but that is not the story.”
#Athens airport
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This moment is a test. Donald Trump wants us to blink first and hand him over power.
We have too much to save to give in. Protecting the American people is too important a task for us to give up before anything even starts.
We have too much to save to give in. Protecting the American people is too important a task for us to give up before anything even starts.
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This moment is a test. Donald Trump wants us to blink first and hand him over power.
We have too much to save to give in. Protecting the American people is too important a task for us to give up before anything even starts.
We have too much to save to give in. Protecting the American people is too important a task for us to give up before anything even starts.
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We're now 8 HOURS into Overtime Mode, and the Cypher campaign is just shy of $1MM. It's still an amazing deal. Give it a look while it's still going!
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
September 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We're now 8 HOURS into Overtime Mode, and the Cypher campaign is just shy of $1MM. It's still an amazing deal. Give it a look while it's still going!
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
mymcg.info/cypher
#ttrpg #cypher #roleplaying
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THERE ARE JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO GET CYPHER!
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
September 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
THERE ARE JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO GET CYPHER!
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
Don't miss out on everything we're making for this campaign—including crowdfunding exclusive items and deluxe finishes—at an extraordinary rate.
Get on the ground floor of your next favorite RPG!
mymcg.info/cypher
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Before he was a Senator, a candidate for President, and our greatest champion in the fight against oligarchy, Bernie Sanders was the four-term Mayor of Burlington, VT.
I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.
I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.
September 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Before he was a Senator, a candidate for President, and our greatest champion in the fight against oligarchy, Bernie Sanders was the four-term Mayor of Burlington, VT.
I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.
I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.
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Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
September 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
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Sprigs & Kindling Volume 4 is now available! Issue 1 is themed around Public Access & Other Analog Oddities, and Issue 2 is Lost Transmissions! Download it for FREE from sprigsandkindling.com and shout out all the amazing contributors, editors and layout ppl for 250 pages of amazing creative works!
Sprigs and Kindling
An ongoing digital zine of community collected creative works for Carved from Brindlewood TTRPG games
sprigsandkindling.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Sprigs & Kindling Volume 4 is now available! Issue 1 is themed around Public Access & Other Analog Oddities, and Issue 2 is Lost Transmissions! Download it for FREE from sprigsandkindling.com and shout out all the amazing contributors, editors and layout ppl for 250 pages of amazing creative works!
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WCK’s mobile bakery in Gaza is currently producing 45,000 loaves of bread every day. With more supplies, including flour and fuel, we'd be able to more than double that daily output and support more Palestinian families in need. #ChefsForGaza
August 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
WCK’s mobile bakery in Gaza is currently producing 45,000 loaves of bread every day. With more supplies, including flour and fuel, we'd be able to more than double that daily output and support more Palestinian families in need. #ChefsForGaza
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CYPHER is NOW live on BackerKit!
Join the fantastic Cypher Unlimited chaps tonight at 9:30 PM EST to walk through the rules primer we released and to continue the hype train. Choo choo! 🚆🚆
mymcg.info/cypher
www.twitch.tv/cypher...
Join the fantastic Cypher Unlimited chaps tonight at 9:30 PM EST to walk through the rules primer we released and to continue the hype train. Choo choo! 🚆🚆
mymcg.info/cypher
www.twitch.tv/cypher...
August 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CYPHER is NOW live on BackerKit!
Join the fantastic Cypher Unlimited chaps tonight at 9:30 PM EST to walk through the rules primer we released and to continue the hype train. Choo choo! 🚆🚆
mymcg.info/cypher
www.twitch.tv/cypher...
Join the fantastic Cypher Unlimited chaps tonight at 9:30 PM EST to walk through the rules primer we released and to continue the hype train. Choo choo! 🚆🚆
mymcg.info/cypher
www.twitch.tv/cypher...
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New to the Cypher System and want to learn the System ,or a veteran player who wants to sling some math rocks with new people? No problem, we've got you. Cypher Con player sign up is open and totally free! We have plenty of slots still available! www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A4...
July 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
New to the Cypher System and want to learn the System ,or a veteran player who wants to sling some math rocks with new people? No problem, we've got you. Cypher Con player sign up is open and totally free! We have plenty of slots still available! www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A4...
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Looking for a shelf-ready copy?
Follow 'Cypher Dimensions' on Kickstarter for the full compendium of shorts and help us hit follower goals to unlock new one-shots and other exclusives! #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/...
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Follow 'Cypher Dimensions' on Kickstarter for the full compendium of shorts and help us hit follower goals to unlock new one-shots and other exclusives! #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/...
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Coming soon: Cypher Dimensions: One-Shot Adventures For Cypher System
Genre-spanning adventures and exciting scenarios you can set up in minutes for hours of play.
www.kickstarter.com
July 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Looking for a shelf-ready copy?
Follow 'Cypher Dimensions' on Kickstarter for the full compendium of shorts and help us hit follower goals to unlock new one-shots and other exclusives! #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/...
2/2
Follow 'Cypher Dimensions' on Kickstarter for the full compendium of shorts and help us hit follower goals to unlock new one-shots and other exclusives! #ttrpg
www.kickstarter.com/...
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In the past when I sat down to write about Israel, I’ve had a moment where I take a deep breath and accept that, as a Jewish woman, it’s going to be difficult. This time, there was no such moment.
I wrote about the intentional starvation of Gaza by Israel/US, and the moral imperative to say enough:
I wrote about the intentional starvation of Gaza by Israel/US, and the moral imperative to say enough:
Gaza is starving
Palestinians seeking food are being killed by the IDF. It's time for the entire world to say enough.
www.thehandbasket.co
July 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
In the past when I sat down to write about Israel, I’ve had a moment where I take a deep breath and accept that, as a Jewish woman, it’s going to be difficult. This time, there was no such moment.
I wrote about the intentional starvation of Gaza by Israel/US, and the moral imperative to say enough:
I wrote about the intentional starvation of Gaza by Israel/US, and the moral imperative to say enough:
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Numenera by @montecookgames.com is my favourite TTRPG setting of all time. It's unique and creative in all the right ways... and it's on HumbleBundle right now! You can grab a bunch of Numenera books at a stupidly cheap price. DO IT. www.humblebundle.com/books/numene...
Humble RPG Bundle: Numenera RPG Collection by Monte Cook Games
Get the ultimate tabletop role-playing (TTRPG) bundle for Numenera—an engrossing and addicting adventure through Earth in the distant future.
www.humblebundle.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Numenera by @montecookgames.com is my favourite TTRPG setting of all time. It's unique and creative in all the right ways... and it's on HumbleBundle right now! You can grab a bunch of Numenera books at a stupidly cheap price. DO IT. www.humblebundle.com/books/numene...
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Last month, I spent a week playtesting @jdragsky.bsky.social's the Seven Part Pact in a fancy house in Bath. I write about the most maximalist RPG I've ever played.
The Seven Part Pact: the First Actual GM-Full Game - Old Men Running The World
I was asked if I wanted to be a wizard for a week. I said yes.
oldmenrunningtheworld.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Last month, I spent a week playtesting @jdragsky.bsky.social's the Seven Part Pact in a fancy house in Bath. I write about the most maximalist RPG I've ever played.
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We are doing it again and this time even BIGGER!
FREE VTT DAY IS BACK!
Get the 2025 FREE VTT game collection on Alchemy for the low price of... well... FREE! (for one day only)
Check out all these titles and more using the link below:
app.alchemyrpg.com/marketplace
FREE VTT DAY IS BACK!
Get the 2025 FREE VTT game collection on Alchemy for the low price of... well... FREE! (for one day only)
Check out all these titles and more using the link below:
app.alchemyrpg.com/marketplace
June 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We are doing it again and this time even BIGGER!
FREE VTT DAY IS BACK!
Get the 2025 FREE VTT game collection on Alchemy for the low price of... well... FREE! (for one day only)
Check out all these titles and more using the link below:
app.alchemyrpg.com/marketplace
FREE VTT DAY IS BACK!
Get the 2025 FREE VTT game collection on Alchemy for the low price of... well... FREE! (for one day only)
Check out all these titles and more using the link below:
app.alchemyrpg.com/marketplace
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Bigass post from me on the Quinns Quest Patreon. I played The Seven-Part Pact, the upcoming wizard RPG from @jdragsky.bsky.social that threatens to bring the design of comedically sprawling board games to TTRPGs. And it's grrrrreat www.patreon.com/posts/fan-cl...
June 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Bigass post from me on the Quinns Quest Patreon. I played The Seven-Part Pact, the upcoming wizard RPG from @jdragsky.bsky.social that threatens to bring the design of comedically sprawling board games to TTRPGs. And it's grrrrreat www.patreon.com/posts/fan-cl...
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TPK's first big publish! You can now check out the in house world at my work with some prequel adventures (oh hey, I worked on one of these!)
tpk-brewing-co.itch.io/the-blooms-t...
tpk-brewing-co.itch.io/the-blooms-t...
The Blooms That Feed on Fire by TPK Brewing Co
tpk-brewing-co.itch.io
June 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
TPK's first big publish! You can now check out the in house world at my work with some prequel adventures (oh hey, I worked on one of these!)
tpk-brewing-co.itch.io/the-blooms-t...
tpk-brewing-co.itch.io/the-blooms-t...