Talia Dashow
@taliad.bsky.social
Creativity coach. Working in community mental health and studying to be a therapist. Crafter. Mom. Science fiction enthusiast. She/Her
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they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
they pissed off the WeRateDogs guy enough from him to break character to directly tell them off, that's genuinely impressive levels of being an asshole
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
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"we" and "us" are my preferred pronouns
January 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
"we" and "us" are my preferred pronouns
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Another time-lapse inking video, this one of the geology museum in Rome, known affectionately as the Museo di Neo Geo. This was all done in Procreate.
#gameArt #indieGame #indieGames #indieGameDev #illustration
#gameArt #indieGame #indieGames #indieGameDev #illustration
January 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Another time-lapse inking video, this one of the geology museum in Rome, known affectionately as the Museo di Neo Geo. This was all done in Procreate.
#gameArt #indieGame #indieGames #indieGameDev #illustration
#gameArt #indieGame #indieGames #indieGameDev #illustration
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4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
4 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government
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January 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
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The embroidery piece in the header image of this fantastic article is just stunning, but the one further down from Sarah Gonsalves with Renee Good's last words and her murderer's response literally took my breath away.
Staff at a Twin Cities yarn store put together a pattern for a red knit “Melt the ICE” hat inspired by the Norwegian resistance.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
They thought they would attract 10 people to a weekly knit-along.
They’ve sold 70,000 copies, raising more than $250k for immigrant aid groups.
‘Rage knitting’ against the machine: the hobbyists putting anti-ICE messages into crafts
Makers take a stand through ‘Melt the ICE’ red knit caps and sparkly nails – all while raising funds for those affected by immigration raids
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The embroidery piece in the header image of this fantastic article is just stunning, but the one further down from Sarah Gonsalves with Renee Good's last words and her murderer's response literally took my breath away.
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All the traits that you have been taught to value and look for in special individuals - courage, intelligence, strength - are actually collective traits. There is no genius or hero coming to save us from our problems. We solve them together or not at all. Socialism or barbarism.
I have never witnessed such a spiderweb of collective action, just average everyday people showing up. Not the heroism we’ve been sold by the movies but collective heroism, a fabric of care and resistance to fascism.
January 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM
All the traits that you have been taught to value and look for in special individuals - courage, intelligence, strength - are actually collective traits. There is no genius or hero coming to save us from our problems. We solve them together or not at all. Socialism or barbarism.
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Timeline cleans with snowflake-sized baby lagoon jellyfish.
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🎥 jelliesfarm www.instagram.com/jelliesfarm?...
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🎥 jelliesfarm www.instagram.com/jelliesfarm?...
January 25, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Timeline cleans with snowflake-sized baby lagoon jellyfish.
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🎥 jelliesfarm www.instagram.com/jelliesfarm?...
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🎥 jelliesfarm www.instagram.com/jelliesfarm?...
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Want to learn how to document and record ICE activities? You can join this call on Monday:
Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings
On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...
www.mobilize.us
January 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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on the vocabulary of the soul: there are deeper, more true things, than what we can see.
December 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
on the vocabulary of the soul: there are deeper, more true things, than what we can see.
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WOW! Puzzle Spy International has been nominated for a Thinky Award for Most Anticipated Game! I'm beyond stunned... Thank you so much @thinkygames.com for the honor! 😊
#indieGame #indieGames #puzzleGame #thinkyGame #indieDev
#indieGame #indieGames #puzzleGame #thinkyGame #indieDev
December 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
WOW! Puzzle Spy International has been nominated for a Thinky Award for Most Anticipated Game! I'm beyond stunned... Thank you so much @thinkygames.com for the honor! 😊
#indieGame #indieGames #puzzleGame #thinkyGame #indieDev
#indieGame #indieGames #puzzleGame #thinkyGame #indieDev
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Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.
I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. It’s unfolding very rapidly. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-plan
I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. It’s unfolding very rapidly. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-plan
October 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.
I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. It’s unfolding very rapidly. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-plan
I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. It’s unfolding very rapidly. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-plan
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Six minute explainer for lay folk about why the current consolidation of corporations in the US sucks
If you’re a wonk you know this stuff, but if, like me, you want to explain it to someone else this will help
If you’re a wonk you know this stuff, but if, like me, you want to explain it to someone else this will help
Just five media companies control 90% of our media market.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Six minute explainer for lay folk about why the current consolidation of corporations in the US sucks
If you’re a wonk you know this stuff, but if, like me, you want to explain it to someone else this will help
If you’re a wonk you know this stuff, but if, like me, you want to explain it to someone else this will help
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Parents, we want to hear from you about how your children are reacting to news events that involve violence and the conversations you’re having with them.
Please fill out our form and contribute to our reporting: https://bit.ly/48jbRTs
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September 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Parents, we want to hear from you about how your children are reacting to news events that involve violence and the conversations you’re having with them.
Please fill out our form and contribute to our reporting: https://bit.ly/48jbRTs
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I need you to call your reps and tell them to oppose the HHS appropriations bill. They are trying to sneak a nationwide total trans healthcare ban in it regardless of age.
House HHS Appropriations Bill Would Devastate Trans Adult Healthcare Nationwide
The bill would bar federal funding for any "social, psychological, behavioral, or medical intervention" to treat gender dysphoria.
www.erininthemorning.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I need you to call your reps and tell them to oppose the HHS appropriations bill. They are trying to sneak a nationwide total trans healthcare ban in it regardless of age.
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We shared a status update on our Steam page, talking about demoing at MAGwest and more importantly, about the work that we're doing to add more interesting story and puzzles to the end of the game. Check it out at
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
Puzzle Spy International - September Update - Steam News
We talk about demoing the game at MAGwest and the changes we're making to the end of the game to make it more satisfying (along with adding more puzzles.)
store.steampowered.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
We shared a status update on our Steam page, talking about demoing at MAGwest and more importantly, about the work that we're doing to add more interesting story and puzzles to the end of the game. Check it out at
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
store.steampowered.com/news/app/340...
#indieGame #indeGameDev #gameDev #puzzleGame
This is good!
This, this, aaaall of this! I might need to record myself reading this.
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Going Viral: An actual plan for the Democratic Party - and everyone else who's ready to take action
The post below is going viral. It’s been attributed to Liz Cheney, apparently by mistake, but it appears it was actually written by a Dr. Pru Lee. I’ve taken the liberty of formatting it to make it mo...
www.dailykos.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This is good!
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@taliad.bsky.social and I were interviewed by a local online paper about the game we're developing, its origins and influences, what we've been playing together lately, the joys of co-op puzzle-solving gameplay, and more! 😄
We were interviewed by Leah Isobel of SF Independent journal @48hills.bsky.social about our experiences developing Puzzle Spy International and about how many burritos we plan to purchase with the money we make from it. Check it out here:
48hills.org/2025/06/the-...
#indieGameDev #indieGame
48hills.org/2025/06/the-...
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The retro sleuthing pleasures of Puzzle Spy International - 48 hills
Oakland-based duo Mike and Talia Dashow's artful brainteaser game calls up '60s spy capers and Carmen Sandiego memories.
48hills.org
June 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
@taliad.bsky.social and I were interviewed by a local online paper about the game we're developing, its origins and influences, what we've been playing together lately, the joys of co-op puzzle-solving gameplay, and more! 😄
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The PSI demo is now live on both Steam and Itch.io (where you can just play in browser and not download anything if you want!) See links for both in bio.
One of my favorite comments from our demo launch: "More video games should have unabashed reciprocated flirting."
#ScreenshotSaturday #indieGame
One of my favorite comments from our demo launch: "More video games should have unabashed reciprocated flirting."
#ScreenshotSaturday #indieGame
May 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The PSI demo is now live on both Steam and Itch.io (where you can just play in browser and not download anything if you want!) See links for both in bio.
One of my favorite comments from our demo launch: "More video games should have unabashed reciprocated flirting."
#ScreenshotSaturday #indieGame
One of my favorite comments from our demo launch: "More video games should have unabashed reciprocated flirting."
#ScreenshotSaturday #indieGame
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Puzzle Spy International is proud to be part of the Spy Video Game Rendezvous which launched today. If you're interested in checking out a VERY wide array of different spy games, be sure to check out the SVGR Direct!
The 1st-ever festival for spy video games is NOW LIVE on #Steam!
But first start with the 25-minute Spy Video Game Rendezvous Direct - the "State of the Union for spy video games" featuring trailer after trailer!
youtu.be/OmzdWLCbzpE
#SpyVideoGameRendezvous #SVGR #spyvideogames
But first start with the 25-minute Spy Video Game Rendezvous Direct - the "State of the Union for spy video games" featuring trailer after trailer!
youtu.be/OmzdWLCbzpE
#SpyVideoGameRendezvous #SVGR #spyvideogames
Spy Video Game Rendezvous Direct 2025 - a 25-minute showcase of spy video game trailers
YouTube video by Sunny Demeanor Games
youtu.be
May 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Puzzle Spy International is proud to be part of the Spy Video Game Rendezvous which launched today. If you're interested in checking out a VERY wide array of different spy games, be sure to check out the SVGR Direct!
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This is the puzzle game that I've been developing with my wife @taliad.bsky.social for the past year and a half or so. If you're into challenging and entertaining puzzles, hope you'll check it out!
The demo for Puzzle Spy International is out now! It's a stylish, retro 60s spy adventure aimed at fans of Puzzled Pint, Puzzle Hunts & NYT Puzzles. Grab your thinking caps and go-go boots and give it a shot!
store.steampowered.com/app/3406690/...
#puzzleGame #indieGame #thinkyGame #puzzle
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#puzzleGame #indieGame #thinkyGame #puzzle
Puzzle Spy International on Steam
Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Decode cryptograms,...
store.steampowered.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This is the puzzle game that I've been developing with my wife @taliad.bsky.social for the past year and a half or so. If you're into challenging and entertaining puzzles, hope you'll check it out!
The right is working from a view that says if you’re wealthy and healthy then god favors you, and if you’re poor and sick then god doesn’t. They justify grabbing all the money because it’s proof of their worthiness and they justify hurting the poor and sick because it’s proof of their unworthiness
April 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The right is working from a view that says if you’re wealthy and healthy then god favors you, and if you’re poor and sick then god doesn’t. They justify grabbing all the money because it’s proof of their worthiness and they justify hurting the poor and sick because it’s proof of their unworthiness