Salima Alikhan
@salimaalikhan.bsky.social
Children’s book author + illustrator. VCFA WCYA, MACambridge School of Art. She/her
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Republican presidents get power and Democratic presidents don't. That's what the last four years of SCOTUS boils down to. slate.com/news-and-pol...
June 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Republican presidents get power and Democratic presidents don't. That's what the last four years of SCOTUS boils down to. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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Why does this echidna look like he’s about to drop the hottest jazz piano album OF THE YEAR
April 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Why does this echidna look like he’s about to drop the hottest jazz piano album OF THE YEAR
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For everyone concerned about tariffs in book publishing, PW has a great explainer with okay news for now: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Books Escape New Tariffs, At Least for Now
In the cascade of news about massive tariffs imposed on many of America's largest trading partners, books appear to have fared well—although experts say the situation remains very fluid.
www.publishersweekly.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
For everyone concerned about tariffs in book publishing, PW has a great explainer with okay news for now: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Thrilled about this! @sallymkim.bsky.social is just great, as is the lovely team over at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . So excited to start this journey!
March 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thrilled about this! @sallymkim.bsky.social is just great, as is the lovely team over at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . So excited to start this journey!
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I keep coming back to this photo I took yesterday of the Stonewall Inn, and the vow written in neon in the window, which I think we would all do well to live by right now:
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
February 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I keep coming back to this photo I took yesterday of the Stonewall Inn, and the vow written in neon in the window, which I think we would all do well to live by right now:
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
“In the name of those who came before me, I pledge to be brave, to be true to myself, and to fight like hell for equality.”
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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
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Today I joined a coalition of publishers including @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, authors @dashkaslater.bsky.social and David Levithan, @authorsguild.bsky.social, and Idaho librarians, parents, and students, in a lawsuit against Idaho's book banning law, HB 710. I'm proud to be part of the fight.
BREAKING: Major publishers, alongside the Authors Guide, bestselling authors, and others, have filed a lawsuit against Idaho's draconian book ban bill, claiming First and Fourteenth Amendment violations.
bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...
bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...
Publishers, Authors Guild, and More File Lawsuit Against Idaho's Discriminatory Book Banning Bill
Plaintiffs claim that Idaho's HB 710, implemented last summer, violates First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
bookriot.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today I joined a coalition of publishers including @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, authors @dashkaslater.bsky.social and David Levithan, @authorsguild.bsky.social, and Idaho librarians, parents, and students, in a lawsuit against Idaho's book banning law, HB 710. I'm proud to be part of the fight.
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No one elected Elon Musk.
As Donald Trump allows Musk to access people’s personal information and shut down government funding, Republicans in Washington will also own the consequences.
We must do everything in our power to push back and protect people from harm.
As Donald Trump allows Musk to access people’s personal information and shut down government funding, Republicans in Washington will also own the consequences.
We must do everything in our power to push back and protect people from harm.
February 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
No one elected Elon Musk.
As Donald Trump allows Musk to access people’s personal information and shut down government funding, Republicans in Washington will also own the consequences.
We must do everything in our power to push back and protect people from harm.
As Donald Trump allows Musk to access people’s personal information and shut down government funding, Republicans in Washington will also own the consequences.
We must do everything in our power to push back and protect people from harm.
Sharing some illustrations I’ve done lately that made me happy, amid all this. I’ve called this one “Laundry Day.”
January 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sharing some illustrations I’ve done lately that made me happy, amid all this. I’ve called this one “Laundry Day.”
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Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
January 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Speaking of healthcare. Let's make @bsky.app the platform that fights misinformation. Some great follows are @drsusanoliver.bsky.social @jsm2334.bsky.social @therealtruther.bsky.social
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
Let's get them more followers and engagement than other platforms and let health science accounts find a home
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People on TikTok are reporting ICE raids happening in small cities in various states.
To get past algorithmic censorship, they’re writing down the information on paper and holding up and shuffling through the handwritten signs as they talk about pretend subjects like shopping, food, and animals.
To get past algorithmic censorship, they’re writing down the information on paper and holding up and shuffling through the handwritten signs as they talk about pretend subjects like shopping, food, and animals.
January 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
People on TikTok are reporting ICE raids happening in small cities in various states.
To get past algorithmic censorship, they’re writing down the information on paper and holding up and shuffling through the handwritten signs as they talk about pretend subjects like shopping, food, and animals.
To get past algorithmic censorship, they’re writing down the information on paper and holding up and shuffling through the handwritten signs as they talk about pretend subjects like shopping, food, and animals.
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Long 🧵.
I suspect many people have parents, uncles, cousins, and friends in their lives who have recently acquired strong opinions about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at large corporations without any actual experience of large corporations much less of corporate DEI.
I suspect many people have parents, uncles, cousins, and friends in their lives who have recently acquired strong opinions about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at large corporations without any actual experience of large corporations much less of corporate DEI.
January 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Long 🧵.
I suspect many people have parents, uncles, cousins, and friends in their lives who have recently acquired strong opinions about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at large corporations without any actual experience of large corporations much less of corporate DEI.
I suspect many people have parents, uncles, cousins, and friends in their lives who have recently acquired strong opinions about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at large corporations without any actual experience of large corporations much less of corporate DEI.
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Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
www.advocate.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
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This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.
January 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.
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This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
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This is your mission. We take our power back now at the local and state level. Stop waiting for a national hero. It’s you. Get to work.
January 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This is your mission. We take our power back now at the local and state level. Stop waiting for a national hero. It’s you. Get to work.
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Only a ghoul with an unflagging desire to hurt people would grimace through this prayer.
There is no such thing as “American Christianity.”
There is no such thing as “American Christianity.”
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
January 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Only a ghoul with an unflagging desire to hurt people would grimace through this prayer.
There is no such thing as “American Christianity.”
There is no such thing as “American Christianity.”
Such an important article, reflecting the current reality for so many educators in the States. www.slj.com/story/School...
School Librarian Trades ‘Broken’ North Carolina System for Tunisia
Tired of active shooter drills, censorship attempts, and the overwhelming stress of the job, this school librarian writes about going abroad to revive her love of her job and find a true work/life bal...
www.slj.com
January 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Such an important article, reflecting the current reality for so many educators in the States. www.slj.com/story/School...
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Goldman Sachs analysts : The money men saying the quiet part out loud
Curing patients may not be a sufficiently profitable enterprise for biotech companies.
Chronic disease is a far more beneficial business model
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Curing patients may not be a sufficiently profitable enterprise for biotech companies.
Chronic disease is a far more beneficial business model
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'
Goldman Sachs warns sales from the most successful disease treatments are difficult to maintain.
www.cnbc.com
December 18, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Goldman Sachs analysts : The money men saying the quiet part out loud
Curing patients may not be a sufficiently profitable enterprise for biotech companies.
Chronic disease is a far more beneficial business model
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
Curing patients may not be a sufficiently profitable enterprise for biotech companies.
Chronic disease is a far more beneficial business model
www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...
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Every word of this. The Democrats’ leaders have been so silent since the election. They need to get loud. They are losing so many of us with their silence.
i'm moving away from a two column/week pace in favor of a single extended argument. here is this week's.
Opinion | What Do Democrats Need to Do? Act Like an Opposition Party. (Gift Article)
Now is not the time for surrender.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Every word of this. The Democrats’ leaders have been so silent since the election. They need to get loud. They are losing so many of us with their silence.
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Some folks are pretty good seeing things coming.
December 18, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Some folks are pretty good seeing things coming.
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i love holding real news in my hands
December 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM
i love holding real news in my hands
Love this and love seahorses.:)
Male sea horses don't just carry eggs until they hatch, their "brood pouch" actually contains specialized blood vessels that transfer oxygen and nutrients to the embryos, almost like a placenta...
December 5, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Love this and love seahorses.:)
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Help trans kids! Have a weird time with me!
Hey! Looking for a GIFT? I have an item up for auction at Support TK, afundraiser for and by the book community, raising funds for charities that help provide support to queer youth, with a focus on trans kids. So many items! Like my HOUR LONG CHAT!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
60-Minute Zoom Chat
Auction item '60-Minute Zoom Chat' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Help trans kids! Have a weird time with me!