Remy Nakamura (he/they)
@remymura.bsky.social
Writer. Activist. Traveler.
Location: the intersection of Doom & Hope. Also PDX.
Current projects: hopepunk fungi-post-apocalypse novel, and kabuki onnagata actor turned consulting detective series.
SFWA, HWA. Clarion West grad & board member. he/they.
Location: the intersection of Doom & Hope. Also PDX.
Current projects: hopepunk fungi-post-apocalypse novel, and kabuki onnagata actor turned consulting detective series.
SFWA, HWA. Clarion West grad & board member. he/they.
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✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
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NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
There is so much power in grand stories that make sense of the world, reveal our role and connect us to a greater purpose.
The story Mamdani has been telling isn't new--that we have the means to provide for all, that everyone deserves dignity--but he's bringing it to life, making it kinetic.
The story Mamdani has been telling isn't new--that we have the means to provide for all, that everyone deserves dignity--but he's bringing it to life, making it kinetic.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There is so much power in grand stories that make sense of the world, reveal our role and connect us to a greater purpose.
The story Mamdani has been telling isn't new--that we have the means to provide for all, that everyone deserves dignity--but he's bringing it to life, making it kinetic.
The story Mamdani has been telling isn't new--that we have the means to provide for all, that everyone deserves dignity--but he's bringing it to life, making it kinetic.
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I dislodged the thing that was stuck in the snake’s throat. It was a red-belly newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster) which is known to have tetrodotoxin. The snake probably succumbed to the toxin while trying to eat. Tokikubo, Komoro, Nagano #Herps #Snake #Newt
アカハライモリの毒にやられたようだ。長野県小諸市鴇久保 #爬虫類 #両生類
アカハライモリの毒にやられたようだ。長野県小諸市鴇久保 #爬虫類 #両生類
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
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BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
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I'll go ahead and say it. Texas book banners got their butts kicked in tonight's school board elections. Again.
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I'll go ahead and say it. Texas book banners got their butts kicked in tonight's school board elections. Again.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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PDX peeps! What are you doing next Monday? How about attending STORYTELLING AGAINST HUNGER, a 5-hour marathon of author readings & open mic fun that's a fundraiser for the @oregonfoodbank.bsky.social ????
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
PDX peeps! What are you doing next Monday? How about attending STORYTELLING AGAINST HUNGER, a 5-hour marathon of author readings & open mic fun that's a fundraiser for the @oregonfoodbank.bsky.social ????
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
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It's out last joint book tour stop! Please come see @sentencebender.bsky.social and me at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social in Boulder, CO tonight at 6:30 PM MT. Pick up your $5 ticket here (it becomes a $5 coupon to spend in store): maryrobinettekowal.com/events/book-...
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It's out last joint book tour stop! Please come see @sentencebender.bsky.social and me at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social in Boulder, CO tonight at 6:30 PM MT. Pick up your $5 ticket here (it becomes a $5 coupon to spend in store): maryrobinettekowal.com/events/book-...
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Jon was deeply kind and caring, and his love for his community was clear from the first time we met. He worked hard to support institutions he found worthy, but never put institutions over people.
Our community is so much less for his loss, but the good he did will carry on.
Our community is so much less for his loss, but the good he did will carry on.
Mourning the loss of Jon Lasser, Seattle SFF community stalwart and new friend and colleague. The world has lost a deeply generous and compassionate human and talented author.
You'll be missed.
You'll be missed.
Sorry to hear this morning about the passing of Jon Lasser (@disappearinjon.wandering.shop.ap.brid.gy). My deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. If you aren’t familiar with Jon’s work, here are some things he had published: twoideas.org/publications...
September 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Jon was deeply kind and caring, and his love for his community was clear from the first time we met. He worked hard to support institutions he found worthy, but never put institutions over people.
Our community is so much less for his loss, but the good he did will carry on.
Our community is so much less for his loss, but the good he did will carry on.
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I regret to relay that Jon Lasser passed away. He was a kind peer and delightful writer. If you read any SFF magazine, you probably read a story of his, and you surely enjoyed it. I'm going to miss him.
September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I regret to relay that Jon Lasser passed away. He was a kind peer and delightful writer. If you read any SFF magazine, you probably read a story of his, and you surely enjoyed it. I'm going to miss him.
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Jon Lasser was a sweet and thoughtful guy who added much to the world. Memory eternal.
Mourning the loss of Jon Lasser, Seattle SFF community stalwart and new friend and colleague. The world has lost a deeply generous and compassionate human and talented author.
You'll be missed.
You'll be missed.
Sorry to hear this morning about the passing of Jon Lasser (@disappearinjon.wandering.shop.ap.brid.gy). My deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. If you aren’t familiar with Jon’s work, here are some things he had published: twoideas.org/publications...
September 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jon Lasser was a sweet and thoughtful guy who added much to the world. Memory eternal.
Mourning the loss of Jon Lasser, Seattle SFF community stalwart and new friend and colleague. The world has lost a deeply generous and compassionate human and talented author.
You'll be missed.
You'll be missed.
Sorry to hear this morning about the passing of Jon Lasser (@disappearinjon.wandering.shop.ap.brid.gy). My deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. If you aren’t familiar with Jon’s work, here are some things he had published: twoideas.org/publications...
September 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Mourning the loss of Jon Lasser, Seattle SFF community stalwart and new friend and colleague. The world has lost a deeply generous and compassionate human and talented author.
You'll be missed.
You'll be missed.
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Genocide is not just the mass killing of people. It has a legal definition.
Here’s a brief video I made a while back to explain genocide vs ethnic cleansing under international law:
Here’s a brief video I made a while back to explain genocide vs ethnic cleansing under international law:
September 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Genocide is not just the mass killing of people. It has a legal definition.
Here’s a brief video I made a while back to explain genocide vs ethnic cleansing under international law:
Here’s a brief video I made a while back to explain genocide vs ethnic cleansing under international law:
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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.
Since childhood, I've been sensitive to others' emotions & shrunk myself, deferred needs & reshaped my life + personality to make room.
If you're like me, I rec these books:
For help understanding root causes: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
For help changing: Stop People Pleasing
If you're like me, I rec these books:
For help understanding root causes: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
For help changing: Stop People Pleasing
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Since childhood, I've been sensitive to others' emotions & shrunk myself, deferred needs & reshaped my life + personality to make room.
If you're like me, I rec these books:
For help understanding root causes: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
For help changing: Stop People Pleasing
If you're like me, I rec these books:
For help understanding root causes: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
For help changing: Stop People Pleasing
My cute cat is sometimes not so cute. Should I be worried?
September 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My cute cat is sometimes not so cute. Should I be worried?
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So here are my suggestions if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to pronounce names in an official capacity.
1. Read them ahead of time.
2. Ask for help
3. Forvo.com is a great resource
4. Slow down, and use falling tones to give extra gravitas.
5. Apologize and own mistakes
1. Read them ahead of time.
2. Ask for help
3. Forvo.com is a great resource
4. Slow down, and use falling tones to give extra gravitas.
5. Apologize and own mistakes
Forvo.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM
So here are my suggestions if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to pronounce names in an official capacity.
1. Read them ahead of time.
2. Ask for help
3. Forvo.com is a great resource
4. Slow down, and use falling tones to give extra gravitas.
5. Apologize and own mistakes
1. Read them ahead of time.
2. Ask for help
3. Forvo.com is a great resource
4. Slow down, and use falling tones to give extra gravitas.
5. Apologize and own mistakes
This was part of the deleted Instagram post. I support what should be a 100% uncontroversial message.
September 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
This was part of the deleted Instagram post. I support what should be a 100% uncontroversial message.
Backcountry congee was a total fail this last #backpacking #ultralight trip. I expected Minute Rice to break down eventually, but there was no difference in firm-ish texture from a couple of minutes of simmering to 10+ minutes.
The shiitake & chicken bullion broth was so good tho.
The shiitake & chicken bullion broth was so good tho.
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Backcountry congee was a total fail this last #backpacking #ultralight trip. I expected Minute Rice to break down eventually, but there was no difference in firm-ish texture from a couple of minutes of simmering to 10+ minutes.
The shiitake & chicken bullion broth was so good tho.
The shiitake & chicken bullion broth was so good tho.
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Hawaii is joining the West Coast Health Alliance too! governor.wa.gov/news/2025/ha...
Hawaii to join West Coast Health Alliance with Washington, California, and Oregon | Governor Bob Ferguson
governor.wa.gov
September 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hawaii is joining the West Coast Health Alliance too! governor.wa.gov/news/2025/ha...
To the many who enjoyed the natural beauty I shared from my backpacking trip:
This article is about those putting their lives on the line to save that forest (about 25-30 miles away from my backpack route), and the fuckers disrupting these heroes' firefighting efforts in the Olympics & elsewhere:
This article is about those putting their lives on the line to save that forest (about 25-30 miles away from my backpack route), and the fuckers disrupting these heroes' firefighting efforts in the Olympics & elsewhere:
Holy shit:
Stateline spoke to nearly a dozen firefighters, agency staffers and contractors, who said that top officials assigned to the fire deployed the crews to a remote location under false pretenses so federal agents could check their immigration status.
www.hcn.org/articles/fir...
Stateline spoke to nearly a dozen firefighters, agency staffers and contractors, who said that top officials assigned to the fire deployed the crews to a remote location under false pretenses so federal agents could check their immigration status.
www.hcn.org/articles/fir...
Firefighters question leaders’ role in ICE raid near Bear Gulch Fire - High Country News
Firefighting veterans believe the management team overseeing fire crews played a key role in handing team members over to immigration authorities.
www.hcn.org
September 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
To the many who enjoyed the natural beauty I shared from my backpacking trip:
This article is about those putting their lives on the line to save that forest (about 25-30 miles away from my backpack route), and the fuckers disrupting these heroes' firefighting efforts in the Olympics & elsewhere:
This article is about those putting their lives on the line to save that forest (about 25-30 miles away from my backpack route), and the fuckers disrupting these heroes' firefighting efforts in the Olympics & elsewhere: