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Miriam Forster

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Two capybaras in a long wool cardigan pretending to be a writer. Autistic, agender, fact-checker and heretic. She/they. “Exclamation marks are numerous, but justified.” -Kirkus, starred review

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · Sep 28

Your periodic reminder that I wrote a book about shark evolution AND another one about bug evolution!

They are BIG and GORGEOUS and illustrated by the exceptional @gordywright.bsky.social

A hand holding two oversized picture books. The back one is blue and called Sharks, a Mighty Bitey History, and the front one is green and titled Bugs, a Skittery Jittery History.

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Kelly Lynne D’Angelo ✨ @kellylynnedang.bsky.social · 11h

This proclamation is batshit insane and i just want everyone to try to fathom, for one second, what is like being a Native person on their homeland with invaders and occupiers continuously spouting lies and threatening violence against those who defy it.

Also, this means we’re winning 💅🏽

The WHITE HOUSE
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Today our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus — the original American hero, a giant of Western civilization, and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the earth. This Columbus Day, we honor his life with reverence and gratitude, and we pledge to reclaim his extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and virtue from the left-wing arsonists who have sought to destroy his name and dishonor his memory.

Just over 2 months later, on October 12, 1492, Columbus made landfall in the modern-day Bahamas. Upon his arrival, he planted a majestic cross in a mighty act of devotion, dedicating the land to God and setting in motion America's proud birthright of faith. Though he initially believed he had arrived in Asia, his discovery opened the vast frontier and untold splendors of the New World to Europe. He later ventured onward to Cuba and other islands in the Caribbean - exploring their coasts and engaging with their people.
Guided by steadfast prayer and unwavering fortitude and resolve, Columbus's journey carried thousands of years of wisdom, philosophy, reason, and culture across the Atlantic into the Americas — paving the way for the ultimate triumph of Western civilization less than three centuries later on July 4, 1776.

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Outrageously, in recent years, Christopher Columbus has been a prime target of a vicious and merciless campaign to erase our history, slander our heroes, and attack our heritage. Before our very eyes, left-wing radicals toppled his statues, vandalized his monuments, tarnished his character, and sought to exile him from our public spaces. Under my leadership, those days are finally over — and our Nation will now abide by a simple truth: Christopher Columbus was a true American hero, and every citizen is eternally indebted to his relentless determination.

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This Columbus Day, more than 500 years since Columbus arrived in the New World, we follow his example, we echo his resolve, and we offer our gratitude for his life of valor and grit. Above all, we commit to restoring a Nation that once again dares to tame the unknown, honors our rich cultural inheritance, and offers rightful praise to our Creator above.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested the President proclaim the second Monday of October of each year as
"Columbus Day."

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 11h

I saw a scrub jay with a peanut out of nowhere last week. They love those things. 😂

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Standplaats Kraków @standplaatskrk.pl · 4d

Geordi La Forge Nope/Yes meme, but the yes has laser eyes in the visor:

NOPE:
"Do Not Comply In Advance"
- bossy
- already a cliche
- implies permission to comply later

YES:
"Fuck You, Make Me"
- leads by example
- directs yelling at opposition instead of allies
- easy to chant at a protest or put on a banner

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 21h

Chicago and Portland showing us how it’s DONE!!

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🦋 Phenomenally Autistic 🦋| Ayanna Sanaa Davis @ayannasanaa.bsky.social · 1d

Black autistic girls exist and they’ve always been here. It’s time the world stopped overlooking them. Representation saves lives 🫶🏽 ‘I’m Autistic & I’m Phenomenal’ is that representation all little Black autistic girls need! 🖤🫶🏽♾️

Phenomenally autistic holding a copy of her children’s book I’m autistic & im phenomenall the cover is pink with a little black girl with 2 Afro puff ponytails , the background of the photo is pink & teal ombré & phenomenally autistic has curly hair hoop earrings and a pink T-shirt on

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 15h

Exactly! Parents who don’t believe children need agency have a horrible time dealing with their autistic kids

They COULD choose to sit with the parenting they received and the mistakes their own parents made, but that would involve dealing with their own childhood trama.

Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 16h

I read a terrible article once by a mom who dragged her kid literally screaming and crying into a children’s theatre because she wanted him to do something normal or some shit like that.

Autistic kids amplify parenting misconceptions and mistakes in a way that makes a lot of parents really angry.

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 16h

Yeah, unfortunately autistic kids, especially ones with higher support needs don’t slot nicely into the “normal family” ideal that a lot of parents have. They hate adapting and accommodating because it’s hard and weird and not what they expected.

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 16h

It’s one of those day where the turn signal is too loud. 😭

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chira 🎋 @artofchira.bsky.social · Jun 1

whenever i encounter people who say they can't understand shakespeare verses I always send them this clip from the 2019 Shakespeare in the Park production of Much Ado About Nothing

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Ann Finkbeiner @annfinkbeiner.bsky.social · 17h

May I recommend the Hero of Infection Tracking, Caitlin Rivers? National data not available? then call up every state.

Caitlin Rivers @cmyeaton.bsky.social · 17h

Going state by state for the 2nd week in a row to check on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV trends bc the shutdown is interrupting public reporting.

Not done yet as most data doesn't come out until tomorrow, but already seeing small signs of increase in RSV among ages 0-4.

caitlinrivers.substack.com

Force of Infection | Caitlin Rivers | Substack

Weekly updates on what's going around. Tracking COVID-19, influenza, RSV, food recalls, and more. Helpful for anyone looking to stay well. Click to read Force of Infection, by Caitlin Rivers, a Substa...

caitlinrivers.substack.com

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Alan Elrod @aselrod.bsky.social · 23h

The America we used to live in—the America we want to think we live in—is gone.

We’ll have to build again.

We want to think that the repeated, widespread abuse of basic rights by DHS; the DOJ actions against former officials like James Comey and John Bolton; the presence of 2020 election deniers across congressional and executive branch leaders; the unconstitutional dismantling of federal agencies; the consolidation of old and new media under leadership favorable to Trump; the use of lawsuits and executive branch power to intimidate and silence critics; and the clear attempts to subvert the 2026 and 2028 elections; and Trump's constant insinuation that he might seek a third term do not all in fact mean
that we have crossed the threshold into a competitive authoritarian environment.
But we have. We have passed through the veil. Whatever becomes of American liberal democracy in the near or distant future, it will be a resurrection and not a continuation.

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Standplaats Kraków @standplaatskrk.pl · 20h

"what a great nap, i feel totally disoriented and i'm frothing with hate" ~Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Dale Bartholomew Cooper, speaking into his Dictaphone. The sky outside the windows of his vehicle is the color of a television tuned to a dead channel.

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Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.bsky.social · 22h

This is fantastic

He and his team are very good at making videos that feel genuine and hopeful.

It's nice to see something in politics that makes you feel good

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

Stephanie and Najia started "Deafies for Zohran" to make this movement accessible to their community. They even created a signature hand sign for “Zohran.”

Sign up for a shift and wave 👋🏻 the next time you’re canvassing in Jackson Heights!

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 23h

I need more arms! 😂

Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 23h

No one is allowed to ask me any more questions about this morning or about my very fetching new fur stole.

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 23h

Having one growing puppy and one dieting adult means both dogs are STARVING to DEATH, and will gnaw on anything that smells even remotely like foods.

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 23h

Combined with the cat’s new wet food, which apparently smells amazing, I have spent too much of the morning yelling THAT’S NOT FOR YOU.

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 23h

So I have one dog who loves to eat (and shit) paper products and one dog who loves to chews on and play with paper products.

You see where this is going.

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Krista Koeller @kristalerista.bsky.social · 1d

Important perspective.

Rishika Pardikar @rishpardikar.bsky.social · 2d

This is from a very prominent conservationist from Kenya

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 1d

This is a bop
Know your rights.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

Credit where credit is due. The Democrats' message that the GOP shut down the government because they want to throw millions of people off healthcare has broken through. Two of my cousins who are NOT AT ALL tuned into national politics told me that this is why the government is shut down.

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Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 1d

Miiriya is still around yall. They do good 🥹♥️

Positive Black Content @miiriya.com · 1d

I created an app where you can shop Black Owned Businesses on one app. It has a Mutual Aid section and so far it helped raise $150,000+ people struggling in the community. Reaching out to Blacksky to help spread this, this combo of helping Black Businesses, simultaneously giving back is amazing and-

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Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 1d

Every time you find a loophole so you don’t have to fight for someone else’s rights, you leave yourself vulnerable to the same.

The same wall protects us all. Knocking bits out of it for your own comfort is a fool’s game.

Miriam Forster @miriamforster.bsky.social · 1d

Periodic reminder that there’s always going to be someone who wants to take your rights away.

And the only way to fully protect yourself from that person or persons is to stand ten toes down and say “these rights are for everyone, no exceptions.”

Even for the people you don’t like.

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