Effie Seiberg
@effies.bsky.social
SFF/middle-grade fiction/satire writer. Strategy/marketing consultant. Bagel the Dog's emotional support human. Dadjoke teller. Sentence-fragment lover. Disabled with #MECFS She/her effieseiberg.com/stories (or @[email protected] on Mastodon)
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Effie Seiberg
@effies.bsky.social
· May 16
DP FICTION #123B: “Laser Eyes Ain’t Everything” by Effie Seiberg – Diabolical Plots
www.diabolicalplots.com
New story day! "Laser Eyes Ain't Everything" is free to read on @diabolicalplots.com !
My wheelchair-using superhero does battle with the non-ADA-compliant superhero union.
Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the disability access rage & catharsis!
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
My wheelchair-using superhero does battle with the non-ADA-compliant superhero union.
Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the disability access rage & catharsis!
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
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To be clear, you don’t have a constitutional right to counsel before Miranda, but you still supposedly can’t be forced to answer questions. So, in theory, eventually they either are going to have to let you go or provide counsel. But I worry this concept of a Terry stop will erode rights further.
February 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
To be clear, you don’t have a constitutional right to counsel before Miranda, but you still supposedly can’t be forced to answer questions. So, in theory, eventually they either are going to have to let you go or provide counsel. But I worry this concept of a Terry stop will erode rights further.
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This would disenfranchise me as it requires voting in person for foreign residents, including active service people stationed outside the US. You better BELIEVE I’m making noise about it!
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 13, 2026 at 8:23 AM
This would disenfranchise me as it requires voting in person for foreign residents, including active service people stationed outside the US. You better BELIEVE I’m making noise about it!
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Doing my job can feel like we’re just treading water together (especially in high stress periods), but reminding each other we DO accomplish shit and reminding ourselves to brag about even the real small stuff is measurable progress and worth celebrating.
Celebrate your small stuff.
Celebrate your small stuff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Doing my job can feel like we’re just treading water together (especially in high stress periods), but reminding each other we DO accomplish shit and reminding ourselves to brag about even the real small stuff is measurable progress and worth celebrating.
Celebrate your small stuff.
Celebrate your small stuff.
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It's friday! That means it's time for the weekly good news thread. What's your good news from the week? What's made you smile?
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and the man is saying surprise
Alt: Gif from the live action version of Lower Decks with Mariner and Boimler saying SURPRISE!
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 AM
It's friday! That means it's time for the weekly good news thread. What's your good news from the week? What's made you smile?
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The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states. n.pr/4086wcp
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states
The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states.
n.pr
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 AM
The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states. n.pr/4086wcp
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“what we’re witnessing is…on the scale of the larger concentration camp systems in history—the Soviet Gulag, the Nazi concentration camps, & Chinese labor camps…The admin is actively aspiring to a system of that magnitude to reshape society to its racial, political & cultural prefs for generations”
When I got the contract to write a history of concentration camps in 2014, I hoped to keep the US from ending up here. That didn't work out! But now it's critical to understand how much is already in process and the enormity of what's coming. The sooner we act to stop it, the more people we'll save.
Building the camps
The warehouseification of detention and initial thoughts on stopping it.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
“what we’re witnessing is…on the scale of the larger concentration camp systems in history—the Soviet Gulag, the Nazi concentration camps, & Chinese labor camps…The admin is actively aspiring to a system of that magnitude to reshape society to its racial, political & cultural prefs for generations”
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During a congressional visit, Congressman Joaquin Castro discovered that babies as young as two months old are being held at the Dilley, Texas Family Concentration Camp. (February 10, 2026)
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
During a congressional visit, Congressman Joaquin Castro discovered that babies as young as two months old are being held at the Dilley, Texas Family Concentration Camp. (February 10, 2026)
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You need to understand that for every store that gets out, there are easily 5 more. There are segments of la frontera that are known as death valleys because of the difficulty of maintaining hydration and CBP‘s institutionalized culture of destroying water sources left behind by crossers & activists
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 AM
You need to understand that for every store that gets out, there are easily 5 more. There are segments of la frontera that are known as death valleys because of the difficulty of maintaining hydration and CBP‘s institutionalized culture of destroying water sources left behind by crossers & activists
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All of Star Trek is silly.
Tawny Newsome said Deep Space Nine is silly and people are losing their minds. She's uh... she's right. Cry more, nerds.
February 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
All of Star Trek is silly.
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Said it before, and I’ll say it again, but for people like me, this would be transformative - it would stabilise our incomes, and allow us to plough more time into creative work and less into stuff anyone could be doing.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
February 11, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Said it before, and I’ll say it again, but for people like me, this would be transformative - it would stabilise our incomes, and allow us to plough more time into creative work and less into stuff anyone could be doing.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
AND it’s a net economic benefit to the country.
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These are efforts to make cures for multiple sclerosis, herpes — affects hundreds of millions in the US alone! — and shingles.
This is mindblowing, amazing stuff.
But these efforts for cures require a predictable regulatory environment, where decisions are made based on science & and pub health.
This is mindblowing, amazing stuff.
But these efforts for cures require a predictable regulatory environment, where decisions are made based on science & and pub health.
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
These are efforts to make cures for multiple sclerosis, herpes — affects hundreds of millions in the US alone! — and shingles.
This is mindblowing, amazing stuff.
But these efforts for cures require a predictable regulatory environment, where decisions are made based on science & and pub health.
This is mindblowing, amazing stuff.
But these efforts for cures require a predictable regulatory environment, where decisions are made based on science & and pub health.
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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Abolish and defund ICE, of course. Eliminate qualified immunity for all law enforcement, federal and local. Only institute "reforms" that include permanent removal of funding as consequences.
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Abolish and defund ICE, of course. Eliminate qualified immunity for all law enforcement, federal and local. Only institute "reforms" that include permanent removal of funding as consequences.
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Cancel all government contracts with Elon Musk and his companies. Shut 'em all down.
Remove all government accounts from X.
Remove all government accounts from X.
February 13, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Cancel all government contracts with Elon Musk and his companies. Shut 'em all down.
Remove all government accounts from X.
Remove all government accounts from X.
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Destroy the ability of public equity firms to destroy companies and communities. This seems like a good start: www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Warren, Lawmakers Renew Legislative Push to Stop Private Equity Looting | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
www.warren.senate.gov
February 13, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Destroy the ability of public equity firms to destroy companies and communities. This seems like a good start: www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
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I'd be honored if you'd consider "Laser Eyes Ain't Everything"!
Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the rage and catharsis. www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the rage and catharsis. www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I'd be honored if you'd consider "Laser Eyes Ain't Everything"!
Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the rage and catharsis. www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
Come for the punny superhero names, stay for the rage and catharsis. www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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BREAKING: The Trump administraiton has committed a mass violation of ICE detainees' constitutional rights in MN, effectively blocking their acess to attorneys in the Whipple building, a judge ruled tonight.
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
BREAKING: The Trump administraiton has committed a mass violation of ICE detainees' constitutional rights in MN, effectively blocking their acess to attorneys in the Whipple building, a judge ruled tonight.
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The judge: Trump appointeee Nancy Brasel
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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One thing to bear in mind as critical context is that these are the biggest fucking cowards who ever lived. He "survived" being spoken to sternly by a woman.
in a text string after the shooting, a fellow agent told Exum he's a "legend"
"Beers on me"
"Beers on me"
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
One thing to bear in mind as critical context is that these are the biggest fucking cowards who ever lived. He "survived" being spoken to sternly by a woman.
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We have shipped 325,686 whistles in February (these last 12 days) so far.
This is about 651 kg of filament that we have gone through. It really does help to get gift cards for non-Amazon sources!
This is about 651 kg of filament that we have gone through. It really does help to get gift cards for non-Amazon sources!
Hello folks! In our neverending quest to get our filament needs away from Amazon, I'm doing a call today specifically for elegoo gift cards!
They have really nice affordable bundles & a few of our printers love their PETG!
Send to [email protected] 💓
us.elegoo.com/products/ele...
They have really nice affordable bundles & a few of our printers love their PETG!
Send to [email protected] 💓
us.elegoo.com/products/ele...
ELEGOO GIFT CARD
ELEGOO gift card -- the perfect present for any occasion! Whether you're searching for a Christmas gesture, a birthday surprise, or simply a token of appreciation, our Gift Card is the ideal choice.
us.elegoo.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
We have shipped 325,686 whistles in February (these last 12 days) so far.
This is about 651 kg of filament that we have gone through. It really does help to get gift cards for non-Amazon sources!
This is about 651 kg of filament that we have gone through. It really does help to get gift cards for non-Amazon sources!
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graphic design is my passion, and also I’ve got three eligible works this awards cycle. Two novels, one novella, pick your poison.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
graphic design is my passion, and also I’ve got three eligible works this awards cycle. Two novels, one novella, pick your poison.
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This is great. They should also be able to vote while in prison.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger endorsed a constitutional amendment to automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions when they leave prison. State lawmakers passed the amendment and it will now appear on the state ballot.
“It’s Time”: Virginia Lawmakers Ask Voters to Repeal Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting
Voters will decide this year whether to end Virginia’s uniquely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules. They
boltsmag.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
This is great. They should also be able to vote while in prison.