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Sharing this great resource from @uabookbans.bsky.social as the school year starts back up. If you're a student, parent, or community member concerned about censorship in your district, there are some great tips here. ❤️ uniteagainstbookbans.org/guide-to-att... #UniteAgainstBookBans
Guide to Attending Library and School Board Meetings
Make sure local officials know you support the library and access to books of all kinds by attending, listening, and speaking out against censorship.
uniteagainstbookbans.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Sharing this great resource from @uabookbans.bsky.social as the school year starts back up. If you're a student, parent, or community member concerned about censorship in your district, there are some great tips here. ❤️ uniteagainstbookbans.org/guide-to-att... #UniteAgainstBookBans
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We continue to be appalled by attacks on immigrants that are making communities and cities across the country less safe. Today's shooting of a civilian by an ICE officer is horrifying. We have donated to MIRAC and encourage you to donate to organizations that share your values. www.miracmn.com
MIRAC - Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee
www.miracmn.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
We continue to be appalled by attacks on immigrants that are making communities and cities across the country less safe. Today's shooting of a civilian by an ICE officer is horrifying. We have donated to MIRAC and encourage you to donate to organizations that share your values. www.miracmn.com
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Watch me make a pomegranate painting!
Original and prints available for sale. Atarasarina.com
#painting #pomegranates #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #stilllife
Original and prints available for sale. Atarasarina.com
#painting #pomegranates #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #stilllife
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Watch me make a pomegranate painting!
Original and prints available for sale. Atarasarina.com
#painting #pomegranates #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #stilllife
Original and prints available for sale. Atarasarina.com
#painting #pomegranates #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #stilllife
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A haunting and provocative fictional autobiography that chronicles one woman's unusual life, including the price she pays to survive and the cost her choices hold for the society she is trying to save.
Find it here: buff.ly/G6hUvvp
Find it here: buff.ly/G6hUvvp
December 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A haunting and provocative fictional autobiography that chronicles one woman's unusual life, including the price she pays to survive and the cost her choices hold for the society she is trying to save.
Find it here: buff.ly/G6hUvvp
Find it here: buff.ly/G6hUvvp
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US imperialism is an evil, existential threat to life itself. I try to avoid just piping in to tweet that something is bad unless I can offer something *actionable*, but as ways to help emerge I'm going to try to keep this thread updated with those ways. My heart is breaking for Venezuelans
January 3, 2026 at 8:11 AM
US imperialism is an evil, existential threat to life itself. I try to avoid just piping in to tweet that something is bad unless I can offer something *actionable*, but as ways to help emerge I'm going to try to keep this thread updated with those ways. My heart is breaking for Venezuelans
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I made an interactive map! This is a look at the effects Tx book-banning laws have had just *since the end of last school year*. I made it because it's easy to hear a shocking story about a book ban and then forget it and lose the larger picture.
www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
Mapping Texas Book Bans SY 25-26 - Google My Maps
Mapping Texas Book Bans SY 25-26
www.google.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:45 AM
I made an interactive map! This is a look at the effects Tx book-banning laws have had just *since the end of last school year*. I made it because it's easy to hear a shocking story about a book ban and then forget it and lose the larger picture.
www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...
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I want to print YOU DON'T GET GOOD AT A THING BY NOT DOING IT onto little cards and just hand them out in conversation sometimes
D1) again, this is difficult to pull off at longer lengths. But you don't get good at a thing by not doing it.
E) YOU DON'T GET GOOD AT A THING BY NOT DOING IT done is better than perfect. Don't worry so much about "practicing right" just practice. You can adjust as you need as you go on.
E) YOU DON'T GET GOOD AT A THING BY NOT DOING IT done is better than perfect. Don't worry so much about "practicing right" just practice. You can adjust as you need as you go on.
December 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I want to print YOU DON'T GET GOOD AT A THING BY NOT DOING IT onto little cards and just hand them out in conversation sometimes
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SO, you want to network but don't know where to begin.
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
SO, you want to network but don't know where to begin.
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
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Here's a simple happiness hack:
Do something for someone that is truly altruistic. Do it in secret if you can, and take no credit, if you can manage that in a world that sees everything.
Do this as often as your circumstances allow, which may be once a year or once a day.
Try it and see.
Do something for someone that is truly altruistic. Do it in secret if you can, and take no credit, if you can manage that in a world that sees everything.
Do this as often as your circumstances allow, which may be once a year or once a day.
Try it and see.
December 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Here's a simple happiness hack:
Do something for someone that is truly altruistic. Do it in secret if you can, and take no credit, if you can manage that in a world that sees everything.
Do this as often as your circumstances allow, which may be once a year or once a day.
Try it and see.
Do something for someone that is truly altruistic. Do it in secret if you can, and take no credit, if you can manage that in a world that sees everything.
Do this as often as your circumstances allow, which may be once a year or once a day.
Try it and see.
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My friend Mary was laid off AND diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few months; treatment is going to make it extremely hard to start a new job. She set up a GFM and I am signal-boosting.
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
Donate to Support Mary’s Breast Cancer Treatment, organized by Mary Andrews Hanson
I never imagined I would be writing this, but life has taken an unexpected … Mary Andrews Hanson needs your support for Support Mary’s Breast Cancer Treatment
gofund.me
December 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
My friend Mary was laid off AND diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few months; treatment is going to make it extremely hard to start a new job. She set up a GFM and I am signal-boosting.
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
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A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion.
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and c...
www.cnn.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion.
Such doge, much Crimmus
December 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Such doge, much Crimmus
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I signed this.
Reposting this petition for NYC people interested in pushing back rather than partnering up:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I signed this.
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Feeling this so hard this past several weeks
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Feeling this so hard this past several weeks
@yamino.bsky.social Merry Frelling Christmas <3
December 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
@yamino.bsky.social Merry Frelling Christmas <3
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WTAF?!
Also, for the love of God, can we not refer to NCAR As a “climate lab?” It does a hell of a lot more than just climate.
Also, for the love of God, can we not refer to NCAR As a “climate lab?” It does a hell of a lot more than just climate.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
WTAF?!
Also, for the love of God, can we not refer to NCAR As a “climate lab?” It does a hell of a lot more than just climate.
Also, for the love of God, can we not refer to NCAR As a “climate lab?” It does a hell of a lot more than just climate.
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For today only (Dec 14) All Systems Red (1st book in The Murderbot Diaries) is on sale across all US ebook retailers for $2.99 (published by Tordotcom, edited by @leeharris.net cover art by Jaime Jones) www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
All Systems Red ebook by Martha Wells - Rakuten Kobo
Read "All Systems Red The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells available from Rakuten Kobo. Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award for Best Novella
Winner of the Alex Award
A New York Times and USA...
www.kobo.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
For today only (Dec 14) All Systems Red (1st book in The Murderbot Diaries) is on sale across all US ebook retailers for $2.99 (published by Tordotcom, edited by @leeharris.net cover art by Jaime Jones) www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
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Reviews, recommendations, and requesting these books for purchase by your local library.
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Reviews, recommendations, and requesting these books for purchase by your local library.
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Please help if you can! <3
Our winter fund drive is on. Consider a tax-deductible donation to support TNN (and get a gift).
Our reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical.
Your donations go to keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing our communities, which is now more important than ever.
Our reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical.
Your donations go to keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing our communities, which is now more important than ever.
This winter, please consider a tax-deductible donation in support of Trans News Network!
TNN’s reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical. Every dollar goes towards keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing the public about what our communities are facing. ...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Please help if you can! <3
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This was genuinely a thing I had to get over with my photography
Is what I do porn? Is it art? Is it still art if the subject is horny? When does an artistic nude become a monochrome dick pic?
And eventually I realised that the distinction doesn’t actually matter because it’s purely subjective
Is what I do porn? Is it art? Is it still art if the subject is horny? When does an artistic nude become a monochrome dick pic?
And eventually I realised that the distinction doesn’t actually matter because it’s purely subjective
A lot of creators essentially saying "My work might contain nudity and sexual situations, but it's NOT porn. My work is important and artistic, while their work is dirty, which is still okay to hate and censor." But guess what! The purity squad makes no such distinction.
December 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This was genuinely a thing I had to get over with my photography
Is what I do porn? Is it art? Is it still art if the subject is horny? When does an artistic nude become a monochrome dick pic?
And eventually I realised that the distinction doesn’t actually matter because it’s purely subjective
Is what I do porn? Is it art? Is it still art if the subject is horny? When does an artistic nude become a monochrome dick pic?
And eventually I realised that the distinction doesn’t actually matter because it’s purely subjective
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Orange County CA cats need urgent assistance!
CAT FOLKS: my friends mom passed unexpectedly and she cannot house her mother's two 8 year old cats Jeeves and Bentley. if you know anyone with a loving home for these 2 please let me know!
December 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Orange County CA cats need urgent assistance!
passage of time is but a concept to my brain & yet I get into the most trouble that way
December 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
passage of time is but a concept to my brain & yet I get into the most trouble that way
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Even tiny, Fareeha means business.
I can't remember where I found this Top Gun looking outfit for her or if it's official in any capacity but it sparked SO much joy so I had to try my hand
#overwatch #fanart #watercolor
I can't remember where I found this Top Gun looking outfit for her or if it's official in any capacity but it sparked SO much joy so I had to try my hand
#overwatch #fanart #watercolor
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Even tiny, Fareeha means business.
I can't remember where I found this Top Gun looking outfit for her or if it's official in any capacity but it sparked SO much joy so I had to try my hand
#overwatch #fanart #watercolor
I can't remember where I found this Top Gun looking outfit for her or if it's official in any capacity but it sparked SO much joy so I had to try my hand
#overwatch #fanart #watercolor
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I’m making butt paintings again! I tend to make these every year, different colors each time!
These are the first 4x4in ones of 2025!
Get yours at starlinearts.com (they make great gifts!)
These are the first 4x4in ones of 2025!
Get yours at starlinearts.com (they make great gifts!)
November 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I’m making butt paintings again! I tend to make these every year, different colors each time!
These are the first 4x4in ones of 2025!
Get yours at starlinearts.com (they make great gifts!)
These are the first 4x4in ones of 2025!
Get yours at starlinearts.com (they make great gifts!)
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺