S.C. Kaplan
@medievallitura.bsky.social
XV s. French #medievalist, women's libraries. #editrice, #feminist, #reader, #foodie she/her/hers http://mftranscriptions.wordpress.com https://sckaplan.com
Woo! Confirmed events for the rest of the AY:
Marco MS Workshop in Jan
@kzooicms.bsky.social in May
@imc-leeds.bsky.social in July
All of which are new papers, two of which are for the book ❤️
Marco MS Workshop in Jan
@kzooicms.bsky.social in May
@imc-leeds.bsky.social in July
All of which are new papers, two of which are for the book ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Woo! Confirmed events for the rest of the AY:
Marco MS Workshop in Jan
@kzooicms.bsky.social in May
@imc-leeds.bsky.social in July
All of which are new papers, two of which are for the book ❤️
Marco MS Workshop in Jan
@kzooicms.bsky.social in May
@imc-leeds.bsky.social in July
All of which are new papers, two of which are for the book ❤️
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Not a single major news outlet has covered this story. There is such a blatant, obvious attempt to suppress any and all news that deals with the actual facts about transgender life and experience. As the government rolls back our rights on an unprecedented scale, we have been left out to dry.
"[G]ender-affirming care saves lives."
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
"Suicidality scores among the [study's] patients who provided responses dropped by over 67 percent."
"[O]f the hundreds of patients who started hormone therapy, only seven discontinued their treatment."
#USA #Healthcare #Suicide
New Study: Gender-Affirming Care Dramatically Lowers Suicide Risk for Trans Kids
Twenty-seven states in the US ban gender-affirming treatments for trans youth, including hormone therapy.
truthout.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Not a single major news outlet has covered this story. There is such a blatant, obvious attempt to suppress any and all news that deals with the actual facts about transgender life and experience. As the government rolls back our rights on an unprecedented scale, we have been left out to dry.
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When a politician says: we’ll deregulate health insurance and send you a “freedom account” check, ask: freedom to buy what? If insurers don’t offer real policies or can cherry-pick only healthy people, that money is a coupon for a store that’s not open.
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
When a politician says: we’ll deregulate health insurance and send you a “freedom account” check, ask: freedom to buy what? If insurers don’t offer real policies or can cherry-pick only healthy people, that money is a coupon for a store that’s not open.
New Thanksgiving story, happening as we speak: we're driving from Raleigh to Whispering Pines with a completely full car, including two dogs, one sitting up front , one in back. Up front dog insisted on sitting in stepmom's lap while she drives and begins whining. ?/1
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
New Thanksgiving story, happening as we speak: we're driving from Raleigh to Whispering Pines with a completely full car, including two dogs, one sitting up front , one in back. Up front dog insisted on sitting in stepmom's lap while she drives and begins whining. ?/1
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Solidarity to our striking baristas in Atlanta, GA! We're 15 days into our national ULP strike 💪
Baristas are on strike in over 65 cities, demanding: higher pay, better hours, & an end to union busting. Until Starbucks brings us NEW proposals, you’ll see us on the picket line. #NoContractNoCoffee
Baristas are on strike in over 65 cities, demanding: higher pay, better hours, & an end to union busting. Until Starbucks brings us NEW proposals, you’ll see us on the picket line. #NoContractNoCoffee
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Solidarity to our striking baristas in Atlanta, GA! We're 15 days into our national ULP strike 💪
Baristas are on strike in over 65 cities, demanding: higher pay, better hours, & an end to union busting. Until Starbucks brings us NEW proposals, you’ll see us on the picket line. #NoContractNoCoffee
Baristas are on strike in over 65 cities, demanding: higher pay, better hours, & an end to union busting. Until Starbucks brings us NEW proposals, you’ll see us on the picket line. #NoContractNoCoffee
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Brazil approves the first vaccine against dengue. The disease killed 6000 Brazilians in 2024.
This is a really remarkable achievement. I got dengue in 2015, and even with the mild case I had, it was a really miserable experience.
This is a really remarkable achievement. I got dengue in 2015, and even with the mild case I had, it was a really miserable experience.
Anvisa aprova vacina brasileira contra dengue, a 1ª do mundo em dose única.
Após 12 anos de pesquisa e cinco de testes, imunizante foi produzido pelo Instituto Butantan. Em 2024, a doença matou quase 6 mil brasileiros.
Confira a reportagem completa: glo.bo/4rf9Hvg #JN
Após 12 anos de pesquisa e cinco de testes, imunizante foi produzido pelo Instituto Butantan. Em 2024, a doença matou quase 6 mil brasileiros.
Confira a reportagem completa: glo.bo/4rf9Hvg #JN
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Brazil approves the first vaccine against dengue. The disease killed 6000 Brazilians in 2024.
This is a really remarkable achievement. I got dengue in 2015, and even with the mild case I had, it was a really miserable experience.
This is a really remarkable achievement. I got dengue in 2015, and even with the mild case I had, it was a really miserable experience.
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Government works when it wants to… especially when it wants to bar all asylees from a country for whose issues we are largely responsible on the basis of one motherfucker’s bad actions
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Government works when it wants to… especially when it wants to bar all asylees from a country for whose issues we are largely responsible on the basis of one motherfucker’s bad actions
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This is a very sweet (if very Christian-centric) trans-led mutual aid project that connects anonymous gift givers with unhoused or in-foster care trans kids.
www.transanta.com/about
www.transanta.com/about
About — Transanta
www.transanta.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is a very sweet (if very Christian-centric) trans-led mutual aid project that connects anonymous gift givers with unhoused or in-foster care trans kids.
www.transanta.com/about
www.transanta.com/about
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I have just learned that when they found out CDC's search tool was down, The Immunization Action Coalition put together a page with various search tools for vaccines, with different categories - could be useful to people:
www.vaccineinformation.org/vaccine-basi...
www.vaccineinformation.org/vaccine-basi...
Where To Get Vaccinated | Vaccine Information
Our curated list of links to help you locate vaccine centers by state, plus other tools to help you locate a vaccine resource near you.
www.vaccineinformation.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I have just learned that when they found out CDC's search tool was down, The Immunization Action Coalition put together a page with various search tools for vaccines, with different categories - could be useful to people:
www.vaccineinformation.org/vaccine-basi...
www.vaccineinformation.org/vaccine-basi...
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Since this year of all years I think skipping the big stores and shopping small businesses is a great thing, I asked my discord community to give me links to their shops!
view.flodesk.com/emails/69274...
Please link to your own shops in the replies, and show us some pics of your favorite items!
view.flodesk.com/emails/69274...
Please link to your own shops in the replies, and show us some pics of your favorite items!
November 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Since this year of all years I think skipping the big stores and shopping small businesses is a great thing, I asked my discord community to give me links to their shops!
view.flodesk.com/emails/69274...
Please link to your own shops in the replies, and show us some pics of your favorite items!
view.flodesk.com/emails/69274...
Please link to your own shops in the replies, and show us some pics of your favorite items!
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
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Fuckers.
"Louisiana surgeon general who ended state vaccine promotion and backed ivermectin for COVID installed as CDC's No. 2, with no director nominated since Monarez firing in August."
We live in the most ridiculous stoopid timeline.
"Louisiana surgeon general who ended state vaccine promotion and backed ivermectin for COVID installed as CDC's No. 2, with no director nominated since Monarez firing in August."
We live in the most ridiculous stoopid timeline.
a close up of a man 's face with a surprised expression
Alt: a close up of a man 's face with a surprised expression
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Fuckers.
"Louisiana surgeon general who ended state vaccine promotion and backed ivermectin for COVID installed as CDC's No. 2, with no director nominated since Monarez firing in August."
We live in the most ridiculous stoopid timeline.
"Louisiana surgeon general who ended state vaccine promotion and backed ivermectin for COVID installed as CDC's No. 2, with no director nominated since Monarez firing in August."
We live in the most ridiculous stoopid timeline.
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"Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses"
Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses
The University of Nottingham has suspended entry for new students on modern language courses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses"
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🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Koch History Centre Fellowships at Oxford!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Koch History Centre Fellowships at Oxford!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
We are seeking 12 historians (9 junior, 3 senior) for a one-year fellowship at Wadham College & the Faculty of History.
This year’s theme: “Scarcity and Abundance”
Deadline: 17 Dec 2025
Please share widely!
Deviled eggs
Charcuterie board
Mystery app
Challah
Stuffed turkey breast
Brisket
Gravy
Cranberry sauce (fresh)
Spinach and mushroom salad
Mashed potatoes
Roast butternut
Beer bread stuffing
Green beans/Brussels/Asparagus
Apple pie
Dark chocolate torte
Sweet potato pie
Ginger cheesecake
Charcuterie board
Mystery app
Challah
Stuffed turkey breast
Brisket
Gravy
Cranberry sauce (fresh)
Spinach and mushroom salad
Mashed potatoes
Roast butternut
Beer bread stuffing
Green beans/Brussels/Asparagus
Apple pie
Dark chocolate torte
Sweet potato pie
Ginger cheesecake
Cheese plate
Roast turkey
Gravy
Cranberry sauce
Garlic mashed potatoes
Leek and sausage stuffing
Corn pudding
Sweet potato casserole
Green beans
Glazed carrots
Brussels sprouts
Chocolate pecan pie
Bourbon pumpkin cheesecake
Snickerdoodles
Roast turkey
Gravy
Cranberry sauce
Garlic mashed potatoes
Leek and sausage stuffing
Corn pudding
Sweet potato casserole
Green beans
Glazed carrots
Brussels sprouts
Chocolate pecan pie
Bourbon pumpkin cheesecake
Snickerdoodles
Small crowd this year, so a fairly minimalist menu:
Apps:
Shrimp cocktail and deviled eggs
Main event:
Roast turkey
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Spinach salad with apples
Cranberry conserve
Desserts:
Tarte tatin with crème fraiche
Caramelized pumpkin crème brûlées
Apps:
Shrimp cocktail and deviled eggs
Main event:
Roast turkey
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Spinach salad with apples
Cranberry conserve
Desserts:
Tarte tatin with crème fraiche
Caramelized pumpkin crème brûlées
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Deviled eggs
Charcuterie board
Mystery app
Challah
Stuffed turkey breast
Brisket
Gravy
Cranberry sauce (fresh)
Spinach and mushroom salad
Mashed potatoes
Roast butternut
Beer bread stuffing
Green beans/Brussels/Asparagus
Apple pie
Dark chocolate torte
Sweet potato pie
Ginger cheesecake
Charcuterie board
Mystery app
Challah
Stuffed turkey breast
Brisket
Gravy
Cranberry sauce (fresh)
Spinach and mushroom salad
Mashed potatoes
Roast butternut
Beer bread stuffing
Green beans/Brussels/Asparagus
Apple pie
Dark chocolate torte
Sweet potato pie
Ginger cheesecake
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🚨We're hiring! A tenure track position at McGill University in the area of #bioethics and / or philosophy of science, with a special focus on the ethics of medical technologies. Please share widely. #philsky #ethics #philsci philjobs.org/job/show/30402
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy and Department of Philosophy, McGill University
- PhilJobs:JFP
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Equity...
An international database of jobs for philosophers
philjobs.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🚨We're hiring! A tenure track position at McGill University in the area of #bioethics and / or philosophy of science, with a special focus on the ethics of medical technologies. Please share widely. #philsky #ethics #philsci philjobs.org/job/show/30402
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There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-netw...
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-netw...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
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700 Years of Persian Manuscripts Now Digitized & Free Online
700 Years of Persian Manuscripts Now Digitized & Free Online
Too often those in power lump thousands of years of Middle Eastern religion and culture into monolithic entities to be feared or persecuted. But at least one government institution is doing exactly th...
www.openculture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
700 Years of Persian Manuscripts Now Digitized & Free Online
Just finished Eleanor Oliphant Is Perfectly Fine. Took me a minute to warm up to her, but loved it well before the end.
You talking about my books, or the books of any author you love, goes exponentially further than that author talking about their own books, especially on social media where your posts can go viral
I mean. Remember Bigolas Dickolas?
I mean. Remember Bigolas Dickolas?
FWIW: Mention books you like or you think others might like. You never know what'll happen:
I saw The Sad Bastard Cookbook here so I mentioned it on Masto (in a "in case you need this" sense). It kinda went viral (1K shares). It jumped to a high ranking on Amazon and then they got media attention.
I saw The Sad Bastard Cookbook here so I mentioned it on Masto (in a "in case you need this" sense). It kinda went viral (1K shares). It jumped to a high ranking on Amazon and then they got media attention.
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Just finished Eleanor Oliphant Is Perfectly Fine. Took me a minute to warm up to her, but loved it well before the end.
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Any Detroit-based followers should head to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and check out my mom’s show, HEARTLAND.
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Any Detroit-based followers should head to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and check out my mom’s show, HEARTLAND.
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2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
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This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
So this year, we are gathering at my dad's and feasting on Saturday bc most of us are getting in on Thursday (fingers crossed). Dad being generous, he has done The Shopping for all of the recipes that we sent him, which we will prep Friday and Saturday 1/?
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
So this year, we are gathering at my dad's and feasting on Saturday bc most of us are getting in on Thursday (fingers crossed). Dad being generous, he has done The Shopping for all of the recipes that we sent him, which we will prep Friday and Saturday 1/?
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.