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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 8d

Shane and I are running a 5k next weekend in Prospect Park to raise money for Gaza through @unrwa.org.

It's pretty short notice, but we'd love to raise $1K for the cause! Please signal boost and donate if you can!

getinvolved.unrwausa.org/fundraiser/6...

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2h

Contractor Merc today

Alyssa in a sports bra and carpenter pants

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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 4h

I need more of this genre of image (YouTubers crying that people want them dead)

Dehumanized Palestinians and said the government should use live ammo on protestors

Is being relentlessly mocked for his tweets

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 7h

A brief clip, but I discuss at-length the origins of the Luddite revolution and how it ties directly into the AI slop factory.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 21h

Shocker! For @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social

www.jezebel.com/men-found-an...

Men Found Another Disgusting Way to Bet on WNBA Games

Over the summer, men bet on whether someone would throw a dildo onto a WNBA court. Wired has since found they're gambling on something much worse.

www.jezebel.com

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spooky mental haunted house @jesseltaylor.bsky.social · 1d

donning the armor of god to face the forces of hell

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 21h

Shocker! For @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social

www.jezebel.com/men-found-an...

Men Found Another Disgusting Way to Bet on WNBA Games

Over the summer, men bet on whether someone would throw a dildo onto a WNBA court. Wired has since found they're gambling on something much worse.

www.jezebel.com

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 23h

Current or former Sucker Punch employees!

I'm looking to talk to people about company culture, Ghost of Yotei harassment, and the events that took place last month. I can protect your identity.

It would be immensely helpful for a story I'm working on. My information is signal below.

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 1d

This was inspired by Brian’s book, which I’m currently reading! He’s not on the stream lmao

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 1d

Had a really interesting convo about the Luddite Revolution and AI (thanks @bcmerchant.bsky.social) on stream yesterday, so I cut it into a YouTube video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiGX...

The 1800s Worker Revolution That's WEIRDLY Relevant Today

YouTube video by Alyssa Merc

www.youtube.com

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Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 1d

Starting at 9 AM PT

Tamoor Hussain @tamoorh.com · 4d

This week I’m going to raise money for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social to help Palestinians in need.

On Fri I'll start & finish Metal Gear Solid, MGS2 on Sat, Delta on Sun. It'll be 9 AM PT each day on www.twitch.tv/tamoorh.

Fundraiser is live on my Twitch. Please share if you can!

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 1d

PAPA-PAPARAZZI

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dead domain 🐐🏳️‍⚧️ @domaindead.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve received a report from anonymous active duty personnel in Texas that the Texas National Guard will be moving out nationwide to ICE Protest sites, possibly in civilian gear, and changing their unit patches to hide origins.

Full report here:

youtu.be/jtpXI-6PxaU?...

BREAKING: Trump's Plan To Use Texas National Guard Nationwide, UNDERCOVER At Protests, And More

YouTube video by Dead Domain

youtu.be

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aaron from queens from twitter @aaronnarraph.bsky.social · 2d

the background on zohran's colbert appearance is jaw-droppingly disgusting

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

Live now to discuss my new Guardian piece, Ubisoft Civil War game, and more news before I boot up Hades II and go after that scrawy bastard Chronos again!

COME HANG OR ELSE

twitch.tv/alyssamerc

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

My interview with Alyssa Walles of the @igda.org Foundation is live at @theguardian.com right now!

What a lovely chat about a crucial service: helping people around the world break into the video game industry.

www.theguardian.com/games/2025/o...

The non-profit helping people from all over the world to become successful game developers

The IGDA Foundation broadened its reach by attending the world’s biggest video games event this summer – but faces challenges funding its work helping underrepresented developers

www.theguardian.com

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

I hate that this is even a question. Looks like it’s bespoke, but it is very weird messaging.

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

Is this AI I haven’t finished my coffee yet

Game Developers Conference @officialgdc.bsky.social · 3d

A New Era Awaits!

bit.ly/3KKYUIq

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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 3d

NEW: Planned Parenthood's Manhattan clinic will stop seeing patients as of November 1 as affiliate prepares to sell the building amid budget shortfalls. Sale announced in March
Patients told to schedule at Bronx, Brooklyn, or Queens (LIC) clinics or virtual
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-cente...

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The Manhattan Health Center will no longer see patients as of November 1, 2025. Book in-person services at our Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens health centers or a virtual visit through our Virtual Health Center.

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

Got to Chronos tonight with a stupid fucking build—attack had a solid chance of doling out a huge BONK on enemies’ heads, was just lacing everyone but didn’t have great movement so died to the bastard

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

Tysm

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acabylon 👻 BOO! 👻 @acabylonbee.bsky.social · 2d

in a stunning repudiation of the administration the yankees have been ELIMINATED by a canadian team

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

I still firmly believe that a person who has donated thousands of dollars to rescues, is best friends with the owner of an animal sanctuary, had rescue pits, and has advocated for adoption is NOT an abuser, but the internet is fucking stupid

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alyssa mercante @alyssamerc.bsky.social · 2d

At $640 and still have a few days before we run a 5k in Prospect Park for Palestinian refugee children!

Please share here, boost wherever (even on the hell site), send to friends and family, and donate if you can! I'd love to hit our goal before Sunday!
getinvolved.unrwausa.org/fundraiser/6...

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