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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday I got my flu shot and COVID booster. I also got my TDap booster which I was late on(!) Make sure to stay up to date on all your vaccines, not just flu and COVID!

I’m very excited for all the new neurodivergencies the conspiracy theorists say I will get. I love adding to my collection 🥰

The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · 4d

I applaud the many Jester cosplayers at the @criticalrole.bsky.social live show for committing to the bit and wearing full on wedding dresses to the show.

You are stronger than I will ever be 😅

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Cassie aka Lamia @intersectionscch.bsky.social · 4d

Saturday at 11:00am I am on the How to Avoid Creating a Non-Melanated Game Group Revisited with
@cypheroftyr.bsky.social @urbanbohemian.com @critbard.com @quincystavern.bsky.social and @dmjazzyhands.bsky.social !

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A panel announcement for How to Avoid Creating a Non-Melanated Game Group Revisited at PAX Unplugged on Saturday November 22, 2025 at 11 AM. The background is a sunny desert landscape.
Panelists are Tanya Depass, Brian Gray, Quincy, Eugenio Vargas, Omega Jones, and Lamia

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Kelli the Opera Geek @theoperageek.com · 13d

Me on every stream when I changed the subject from the original topic at least twenty times in two minutes:

#ADHD

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · 14d

@theoperageek.com and PJ are introducing me to Taskmaster. I now understand why this show is so popular.

What is even more amusing though, is Scotty being sad that he is getting no more hotdog cause it is finished.

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · 21d

One day I will tell you about all the cash my grandparents had hidden around their house. It was giving “you may need to run at any time”

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · 28d

Happy Birthday Urb!

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · Aug 31

Internet, I need to settle a debate with my friend and I need your help.

What bands/songs are considered emo? Because he is claiming that Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco are not emo and I need support

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today I turned in my master’s thesis, on a topic that I am deeply passionate about. (Vague because hopefully going to publish it eventually)

I poured my heart and soul into this paper over the past few months, despite chaos in my life. I’m exhausted but god damn it I am actually proud of myself

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Tanya is seeking work || 🔜 TCNA @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · Aug 27

An unfriendly reminder from a lifetime resident of Chicago. If you agree with the fascist, delusional bullshit that Cheeto Satan is trying to pull in my city, my hometown?

I will block you so fast there won’t even be dust.

This has been the play all along. To become a dictator like his idols.

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · Aug 6

The perk of moving back to NYC is that I can hopefully attend PAX Unplugged this year! I would love to go so I can see friends and get back into the TTRPG world.

So let’s hope job stuff cooperates so I can make it 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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Brian Gray 🪩🥂💖 @urbanbohemian.com · Aug 1

This makes me sad. It's bleak. There's really no other way for me to process this. PBS… NPR…

"…educational content, locally relevant journalism, emergency communications, cultural programming…"

Why on earth would Congress not include funding for this?

(I know, no need to tell me.) 😞

Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · Aug 1

"WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2025) – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that it will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations"

cpb.org/pressroom/Co...

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Jeremy Cobb (he/him) @jeremycobb1.bsky.social · Jul 29

If you call yourself an ally, you have a responsibility to educate yourself on the history of racism/white supremacy and how it harms PoC today, and to actively oppose it wherever you find it, including within yourself. And if you're a white person, it's DEFINITELY within yourself. 2/3

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Tanya is seeking work || 🔜 TCNA @cypheroftyr.bsky.social · Jul 29

Lastly, another reason we gotta stop treating people who get a little shine like gods & untouchable n this space.

It’s how we get lists of who’s good or bad going around. It fuels the whisper networks that torch people careers on nothing more than rumors, revenge & lies.

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B. Dave Walters - Yes, it is I! @bdavewalters.bsky.social · Jul 27

I have my own story about what Saige did to me, but right now, this is about Surena and Omar.

Saying someone got arrested when they didn't is absolutely diabolical. Especially since people tend to believe the worst of PoC without a second thought.

Watch this:
www.tiktok.com/t/ZPHpUSYo4N...

TikTok - Make Your Day

www.tiktok.com

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Noordin Ali Kadir @werewolffeels.bsky.social · Jul 28

The amount of punishment a person of colour can get for simply having a dissenting opinion is far beyond what people know.

We don’t have to harm people to “face consequences”, all we have to do is slightly discomfort them.

And it’s almost worse in the creatives, because “talent” is hard to metric.

ThatBronzeGirl @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social · Jul 28

“If all this was happening why didn’t anybody say anything all this time”

Because it’s made clear to us that our invitation is conditional. And the second you are disagree, push back in any way or are “difficult” your invitation is rescinded.

You can apply the above to a myriad of situations.

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Kelli the Opera Geek @theoperageek.com · Jul 27

In about half an hour, join me as we continue climbing the latest #Oblivion tower!

I'm sure it will be fine. I've never had a problem in combat. Its fine.

twitch.tv/theoperageek

Twitch

Twitch is the world

twitch.tv

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The Tired Grad Student @thefrenchtuck.bsky.social · Jul 10

I just wrapped up listening to the series and so many things are happening beat for beat.

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Cassie aka Lamia @intersectionscch.bsky.social · Jul 10

I need everyone to listen to Behind The Bastards's series on Eichmann.
The biggest reason to listen is because you all be down playing what is happening in the US now and it really is a direct parallel in too many ways and y'all constantly ignore that many Nazi policies were inspired by the US.

Cool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · Jul 8

New Behind the Bastards

In Part 3, the Reich has invaded Russia and Eichmann is on a fact finding mission that will determine the course of the Holocaust.

@iwriteok.bsky.social ‪‪‪@jkass99.bsky.social‬ @whysophiewhy.bsky.social

www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...

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Kat the Antifascist 🚫🧊 @tarmokat.bsky.social · Jun 14

Fuck everyone who voted for these people or didn’t vote against them. Unforgivable.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 14

A man impersonating a police officer assassinated a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, and killed the lawmaker’s husband. The assailant also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife, officials said. nyti.ms/4jRTrvw

A black card with white text that reads: "Minnesota Lawmaker Is Assassinated in Act of ‘Targeted Political Violence’ A person pretending to be a police officer assassinated Melissa Hortman, a Democratic state representative, Gov. Tim Walz said, and killed her husband. The gunman also targeted a state senator and his wife in  a separate shooting. June 14, 2025"

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Cassie aka Lamia @intersectionscch.bsky.social · Jun 14

Stop letting the people kidnapping children, arresting elders in rollators, & attempting to murder people for chanting dictate what acceptable forms of resistance are.

Stop falling into the trap of accepting the premise that the only response to state sanctioned violence must be "peaceful".

PROTECT THE PROTEST

THE SOLIDARITY WAVE

What to do if someone does something you don't like:

1. MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS

We're all here for the same cause. There is no legal requirement to alert police to potentially illegal activity.

2. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

If someone's behavior raises your risk level beyond what you're comfortable with, leave the situation and head to a safer space.

3. ASK FOR SUPPORT.

If someone's behavior raises your risk level and you're unable to leave, ask for support from the people around you or see if the person is able to accommodate your needs.

4. RESPECT DIVERSE TACTICS

Engage with curiosity about people who do things differently from you. What motivates them to be courageous in the face of police violence?

5. KEEP COMRADES INVISIBLE

If someone needs to blend into the crowd quickly, help them. Learn about de-arresting and support people who are being targetetd.

Together, we can be powerful, strategic, and united.

#Solidarity Wave

#EffectiveProtest

#PeoplePower

#Gelderloos

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tt🪦RIP💀gifs @ttrpgifs.bsky.social · Jun 14

🔸MASK UP
🔸HIDRATE
🔸KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
🔸DON'T SIGN ANYTHING
🔸DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF YOURSELF OR OF ANYONE
🔸DO NOT POST ANYTHING ON ANY SOCIALS

Take care of yourself and each other.

Be safe.

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Gnome Anne @annethegnome.bsky.social · Jun 9

Some advice for protesting while autistic

1. Prepare in advance
Watch footage you find so you get an idea of what's going on and things you might have to deal with. Learn who the organizers are & what the goals are. Learn what the strategies are. Talk them through with your buddy. Prepare mentally.

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Jessie Gender @jessiegender.bsky.social · Jun 8

Fuck Trump. This is fascism - using the national guard on American citizens. Fuck those fascists fucks my LA folks.

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Danielle Radford @danielleradford.bsky.social · Jun 7

They’re called “less lethals”

Not, “NOT lethal”

“LESS lethals”

A soupçon of lethality

A smidge of killing

A dash of death

Don’t be afraid of this rubber bullet he’s just a lil’ guy

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