Barbara
@smirk47.bsky.social
30-something. She/her. Big ol' nerd who loves good stories, good food, and good friends.
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Send an email to stop these bills in Ohio, which would give the government the power to arrest librarians and restrict the books that you are allowed to choose for yourself and your family (@everylibrary.bsky.social).
action.everylibrary.org/hb556
action.everylibrary.org/hb556
SEND AN EMAIL: Don't Arrest Librarians in Ohio
Send an email to kill these bad bills in Ohio that would be used to give the government the power to arrest librarians and restrict the books that you are allowed to choose for yourself and your famil...
action.everylibrary.org
December 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Send an email to stop these bills in Ohio, which would give the government the power to arrest librarians and restrict the books that you are allowed to choose for yourself and your family (@everylibrary.bsky.social).
action.everylibrary.org/hb556
action.everylibrary.org/hb556
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Delightful interview with @marthawells.com, author of, inter alia, the #Murderbot series of novels by Meghan Herbst for @wired.com.
What struck me was her understanding of the human need for connection.
www.wired.com/story/murder...
What struck me was her understanding of the human need for connection.
www.wired.com/story/murder...
How Murderbot Saved Martha Wells' Life
Martha Wells created one of the most iconic characters in 21st-century science fiction: Murderbot, reluctant savior of humanity. Then she faced an existential threat of her own.
www.wired.com
December 1, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Delightful interview with @marthawells.com, author of, inter alia, the #Murderbot series of novels by Meghan Herbst for @wired.com.
What struck me was her understanding of the human need for connection.
www.wired.com/story/murder...
What struck me was her understanding of the human need for connection.
www.wired.com/story/murder...
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Things are feeling bleak for the trans community, and you've probably heard some variation of "We've survived this before." And maybe you think "a lot of us DIDN'T!" That's very true...
But it also helps to know what you're up against, and what worked before.
So let's talk about HOW we've survived
But it also helps to know what you're up against, and what worked before.
So let's talk about HOW we've survived
November 21, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Things are feeling bleak for the trans community, and you've probably heard some variation of "We've survived this before." And maybe you think "a lot of us DIDN'T!" That's very true...
But it also helps to know what you're up against, and what worked before.
So let's talk about HOW we've survived
But it also helps to know what you're up against, and what worked before.
So let's talk about HOW we've survived
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A new report details both an epidemic of fatal violence and discriminatory legislation against trans Americans. While many fear a Trump administration will only further threaten trans lives, these orgs are fighting back. ⤵️
Amid An Violence Epidemic Against Trans Americans, These Groups Are Fighting Back
A new report details both an epidemic of fatal violence and discriminatory legislation against trans Americans. While many fear a Trump administration will only further threaten trans lives, these org...
www.teenvogue.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
A new report details both an epidemic of fatal violence and discriminatory legislation against trans Americans. While many fear a Trump administration will only further threaten trans lives, these orgs are fighting back. ⤵️
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This Trans Day of Remembrance, the only message I have is:
It's not enough to remember us, you need to support us while we're still here.
It's not enough to remember us, you need to support us while we're still here.
November 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM
This Trans Day of Remembrance, the only message I have is:
It's not enough to remember us, you need to support us while we're still here.
It's not enough to remember us, you need to support us while we're still here.
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Okay, with all the new folks on I'm gonna do a proper thread on BLADE MAIDENS and why you should read it! Blaidens is a free fantasy webcomic (www.blademaidens.com) co-created by myself and @valentinemsmith.bsky.social, which will eventually be coming to print through @darkhorsecomics.bsky.social!
October 19, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Okay, with all the new folks on I'm gonna do a proper thread on BLADE MAIDENS and why you should read it! Blaidens is a free fantasy webcomic (www.blademaidens.com) co-created by myself and @valentinemsmith.bsky.social, which will eventually be coming to print through @darkhorsecomics.bsky.social!
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the lives of trans and non-binary individuals lost to violence simply for being who they are. Today, we honor their memory and pledge to create a world where trans lives are valued and protected.
November 20, 2024 at 7:56 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we reflect on the lives of trans and non-binary individuals lost to violence simply for being who they are. Today, we honor their memory and pledge to create a world where trans lives are valued and protected.
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hi hello to all Libby lovers in the US!
If you don’t have access to queer books at your library, get a card with us. We have an entirely digital collection of LGBTQIA2S+ books available FOR FREE. 🌈📚
tinyurl.com/QLLcard to apply. Flipping the bird to book banning fascists, one checkout at a time 💫
If you don’t have access to queer books at your library, get a card with us. We have an entirely digital collection of LGBTQIA2S+ books available FOR FREE. 🌈📚
tinyurl.com/QLLcard to apply. Flipping the bird to book banning fascists, one checkout at a time 💫
November 9, 2024 at 3:02 PM
hi hello to all Libby lovers in the US!
If you don’t have access to queer books at your library, get a card with us. We have an entirely digital collection of LGBTQIA2S+ books available FOR FREE. 🌈📚
tinyurl.com/QLLcard to apply. Flipping the bird to book banning fascists, one checkout at a time 💫
If you don’t have access to queer books at your library, get a card with us. We have an entirely digital collection of LGBTQIA2S+ books available FOR FREE. 🌈📚
tinyurl.com/QLLcard to apply. Flipping the bird to book banning fascists, one checkout at a time 💫
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I adore libby and my library cards especially @queerliblib.bsky.social everyone go get a library card it's easier than you think!
November 19, 2024 at 11:53 PM
I adore libby and my library cards especially @queerliblib.bsky.social everyone go get a library card it's easier than you think!
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Imma need some of you to think about thriving out of spite. I had big plans for 2025 and I’m definitely not gonna pre-derail them for likes of Elin and Tromp. I’m getting more involved. Loving harder. Writing hornier. Having more fun. I’m gonna be so kind to my neighbors, bitch.
November 19, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Imma need some of you to think about thriving out of spite. I had big plans for 2025 and I’m definitely not gonna pre-derail them for likes of Elin and Tromp. I’m getting more involved. Loving harder. Writing hornier. Having more fun. I’m gonna be so kind to my neighbors, bitch.