Libitina
@libitina.bsky.social
hedonist dilettante queer liberal propagator trying to live a decent life. pronouns: she, her, that person, hey you https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/Libitina Please do not add me to starter packs
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Libitina
@libitina.bsky.social
· Oct 12
I guess it's only fair to warn people that if I don't know you or recognize you from an interaction, then I'll probably block you as soon as you follow me.
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One theme here is the speed of American institutional collapse.
“It took Erdoğan 15 years to do what Trump did in 100 days. If [Americans] do not accept the fact that this is a long game, and it will be brutal, I think you won’t have the patience and stamina to bear it.”
“It took Erdoğan 15 years to do what Trump did in 100 days. If [Americans] do not accept the fact that this is a long game, and it will be brutal, I think you won’t have the patience and stamina to bear it.”
We asked activists from authoritarian regimes what they wish they’d known sooner. Here’s what they said www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We asked activists from authoritarian regimes what they wish they’d known sooner. Here’s what they said
Activists from Hungary, El Salvador and Turkey offer advice to the US about what they’ve learned about authoritarians
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
One theme here is the speed of American institutional collapse.
“It took Erdoğan 15 years to do what Trump did in 100 days. If [Americans] do not accept the fact that this is a long game, and it will be brutal, I think you won’t have the patience and stamina to bear it.”
“It took Erdoğan 15 years to do what Trump did in 100 days. If [Americans] do not accept the fact that this is a long game, and it will be brutal, I think you won’t have the patience and stamina to bear it.”
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If you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege.
December 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you love freedom but don’t care if it applies to everyone, what you actually love is privilege.
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"With Cocona of the Japanese group XG — who trained and debuted through the K-pop system — revealing on Saturday that they are transmasculine non-binary, the K-pop scene now counts at least four idols who have publicly come out this year."
Is K-pop really ready for LGBTQ+ visibility?
With Cocona of the Japanese group XG — who trained and debuted through the K-pop system — revealing on Saturday that they are transmasculine non-binary, the K
m.koreaherald.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:06 AM
"With Cocona of the Japanese group XG — who trained and debuted through the K-pop system — revealing on Saturday that they are transmasculine non-binary, the K-pop scene now counts at least four idols who have publicly come out this year."
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if you give a mouse a cookie
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
if you give a mouse a cookie
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Don't break bread. Don't accept gifts. Make sure you spell their name right. If you're INSIDE the salt circle you're ON the record.
the rules of journalistic ethics and the rules of Faerie ethics are eerily similar
September 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Don't break bread. Don't accept gifts. Make sure you spell their name right. If you're INSIDE the salt circle you're ON the record.
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I've always thought that the whole "natural immunity is the best way to protect people" thing was a bit like saying "getting pregnant is the best form of birth control."
Anyway, cool to see it's better for the immune system to see vaccine before virus from an effectiveness standpoint too.
Anyway, cool to see it's better for the immune system to see vaccine before virus from an effectiveness standpoint too.
A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
Redirecting
doi.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I've always thought that the whole "natural immunity is the best way to protect people" thing was a bit like saying "getting pregnant is the best form of birth control."
Anyway, cool to see it's better for the immune system to see vaccine before virus from an effectiveness standpoint too.
Anyway, cool to see it's better for the immune system to see vaccine before virus from an effectiveness standpoint too.
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It's the same problem as "childcare is insanely expensive and childcare providers are woefully underpaid" and the solutions on both counts are systemic not individual
not sure how to square ‘no one person can be reasonably expected to pay for every media subscription’ with ‘sorely underpaid writers need to make a living’ but my inclination is not to locate that problem with any of the broke ass people on either end of the complaint
December 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's the same problem as "childcare is insanely expensive and childcare providers are woefully underpaid" and the solutions on both counts are systemic not individual
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This creater puts "reading levels" into perspective in a really helpful way, so sharing it here.
October 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This creater puts "reading levels" into perspective in a really helpful way, so sharing it here.
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This is something I and my fellow hyper literate types have a really hard time grasping. It’s frustrating to think you’re being really clear in writing, but still get wildly misunderstood because you’ve overestimated people’s literacy level.
This is…a real problem online.
This is…a real problem online.
People don't understand what is meant by "literacy" and the "literacy crisis".
Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.
Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This is something I and my fellow hyper literate types have a really hard time grasping. It’s frustrating to think you’re being really clear in writing, but still get wildly misunderstood because you’ve overestimated people’s literacy level.
This is…a real problem online.
This is…a real problem online.
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Also, I don't understand how stories can mention Andreessen Horowitz without mentioning that they hired a partner solely on the basis that he strangled a man to death. It seems pertinent when they're trying to stop laws about software that encourages kids to die.
December 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Also, I don't understand how stories can mention Andreessen Horowitz without mentioning that they hired a partner solely on the basis that he strangled a man to death. It seems pertinent when they're trying to stop laws about software that encourages kids to die.
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Accurate headline would be "Trump attempts to violate constitution to appease AI investor cronies in the White House" as @nytceciliakang.bsky.social well knows, but NYT editors refuse to accurately headline these stories. The lede should mention regulations are meant to stop kids killing themselves.
They should have worked this part into the headline:
Trump Promises Executive Order to Block State A.I. Regulations www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Trump Promises Executive Order to Block State A.I. Regulations www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Accurate headline would be "Trump attempts to violate constitution to appease AI investor cronies in the White House" as @nytceciliakang.bsky.social well knows, but NYT editors refuse to accurately headline these stories. The lede should mention regulations are meant to stop kids killing themselves.
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Tim Walz and his family are being terrorized by MAGAs driving by their house and screaming the R-word at their special needs son, Gus.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/empaths-an...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/empaths-an...
Empaths, Sociopaths, and Why America's Divide Isn't About Politics Anymore
This is not about politics.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tim Walz and his family are being terrorized by MAGAs driving by their house and screaming the R-word at their special needs son, Gus.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/empaths-an...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/empaths-an...
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This will affect blind and vision/print disabled folks hugely! Please, Please share far and wide!!!
Lots of services have to be delivered to folks via mail and this bill will make those services unusable for many! This will punish.
Fight to keep this service!
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Lots of services have to be delivered to folks via mail and this bill will make those services unusable for many! This will punish.
Fight to keep this service!
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Bill proposes to end free postage for people who are blind
The federal Liberals’ budget bill currently making its way through Parliament contains a small amendment to Canada Post’s legislation that could spell the end of a critical service providing accessibl...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This will affect blind and vision/print disabled folks hugely! Please, Please share far and wide!!!
Lots of services have to be delivered to folks via mail and this bill will make those services unusable for many! This will punish.
Fight to keep this service!
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Lots of services have to be delivered to folks via mail and this bill will make those services unusable for many! This will punish.
Fight to keep this service!
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Getting and selling porn should be easy like buying anything in life is. We shouldn't be underground because that is what fascism wants. Stand up for porn now or lose most creators you love. Don't let us backslide!
"porn's going back underground"
"we're going back to cash"
"we're going to crypto"
"we're gonna mail print only"
how about instead of saying funny shit online you call your reps and speak up for us so we don't have to do this
"we're going back to cash"
"we're going to crypto"
"we're gonna mail print only"
how about instead of saying funny shit online you call your reps and speak up for us so we don't have to do this
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Getting and selling porn should be easy like buying anything in life is. We shouldn't be underground because that is what fascism wants. Stand up for porn now or lose most creators you love. Don't let us backslide!
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This feature can be disabled by going to Invoicing -> Feedback and toggling 'Collect feedback' off there (on a business account, at least)
Apparently P*ypal now asks for customer opinions on accounts sending invoices.
If you are paying an invoice to a nsfw artist, do NOT mention NSFW in any way, keep it blank even. you risk both your account and the artists.
If you are paying an invoice to a nsfw artist, do NOT mention NSFW in any way, keep it blank even. you risk both your account and the artists.
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
This feature can be disabled by going to Invoicing -> Feedback and toggling 'Collect feedback' off there (on a business account, at least)
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Glad to see people talking about Penn Jillette. The 2024 interview was done by me. I found him to be a refreshingly reflective, self-critical individual who has remained curious and willing to evolve.
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Glad to see people talking about Penn Jillette. The 2024 interview was done by me. I found him to be a refreshingly reflective, self-critical individual who has remained curious and willing to evolve.
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Forgot to post here!
Asked Mamdani for comment on the anti-ICE mobilization that sabotaged a major ICE raid last wkd.
Mamdani described the action as people exercising their free speech, that he looks forward to protecting that right.
He has not previously commented on the community defense.
Asked Mamdani for comment on the anti-ICE mobilization that sabotaged a major ICE raid last wkd.
Mamdani described the action as people exercising their free speech, that he looks forward to protecting that right.
He has not previously commented on the community defense.
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Forgot to post here!
Asked Mamdani for comment on the anti-ICE mobilization that sabotaged a major ICE raid last wkd.
Mamdani described the action as people exercising their free speech, that he looks forward to protecting that right.
He has not previously commented on the community defense.
Asked Mamdani for comment on the anti-ICE mobilization that sabotaged a major ICE raid last wkd.
Mamdani described the action as people exercising their free speech, that he looks forward to protecting that right.
He has not previously commented on the community defense.
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Ive only watched #cdrama #FlourishedPeony but as its my favourite genre (historical romancedrama) and in my top 5 favourite drama in 2025 it was a easy choice today 😍
Both leads actors portayal of these multilayered, always growing characters will stay engraved in my ❤️ at least for a very long time!
Both leads actors portayal of these multilayered, always growing characters will stay engraved in my ❤️ at least for a very long time!
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ive only watched #cdrama #FlourishedPeony but as its my favourite genre (historical romancedrama) and in my top 5 favourite drama in 2025 it was a easy choice today 😍
Both leads actors portayal of these multilayered, always growing characters will stay engraved in my ❤️ at least for a very long time!
Both leads actors portayal of these multilayered, always growing characters will stay engraved in my ❤️ at least for a very long time!
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If you're looking for a payroll service, and are looking at Wave, DO NOT.
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If you're looking for a payroll service, and are looking at Wave, DO NOT.
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
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Friends, we're just one week away from launching the field op for the most robust NYS Tax the Rich campaign in decades.
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
Friends: the locations for @socialists.nyc's Tax the Rich field launch on the weekend of Dec 13–14 are now up.
Use this map by @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social to sign up for a neighborhood near you: 👉 ourtime.nyc/act/events
Our message is very simple: Tax the rich for childcare.
Use this map by @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social to sign up for a neighborhood near you: 👉 ourtime.nyc/act/events
Our message is very simple: Tax the rich for childcare.
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Friends, we're just one week away from launching the field op for the most robust NYS Tax the Rich campaign in decades.
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
Use the @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social link in the quoted post to sign up for a specific canvass this weekend.
Use this general link to stay in the loop: act.ourtime.nyc/sign-up
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The works will “be dried, sent to a bookbinder to be restored, and then returned to the shelves” 📜
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of works, museum says
Open valve in heating system affects 300 to 400 items just weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised security concerns
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The works will “be dried, sent to a bookbinder to be restored, and then returned to the shelves” 📜
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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I cannot stress enough that your calls — and your social media posts — on this issue DO matter and WILL impact things long-term
But you have to call
But you have to call
#SaveSpeech
starting Nov 1st we're entering the holiday season, which is a big stress point for big businesses like Mastercard and Visa. These Paypros havent stopped cracking down on Adult Content, so we need to jump back into calling them in full force again!
stop-paypros.neocities.org
starting Nov 1st we're entering the holiday season, which is a big stress point for big businesses like Mastercard and Visa. These Paypros havent stopped cracking down on Adult Content, so we need to jump back into calling them in full force again!
stop-paypros.neocities.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I cannot stress enough that your calls — and your social media posts — on this issue DO matter and WILL impact things long-term
But you have to call
But you have to call
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Spotted outside of Safeway...
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Spotted outside of Safeway...
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird: