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Nicole Maines (Aimu) @aimunicolem.bsky.social · 5h

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Adam Selzer @adamchicago.bsky.social · 11h

The frogs have landed in Chicago!

Protestor in a frog suit and an anti-Ice sign with what I believe to be a Pokémon character on a street corner in Rogers Park.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · 1d

You need to see this headline www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Creatures buried in soil for over a century burst back to life in Toronto waterfront

A project to restore coastal wetland leads to astonishing discoveries of a host of life: seeds and plant scraps, as well as water fleas, worms, larvae and plankton

www.theguardian.com

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Gorey Cask of Amontilladoing @coreybrickley.bsky.social · 2d

ye see this shits not inevitable never give up in advance

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 2d

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

www.jsonline.com

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Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 5d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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The Yetee 🌈 🕊️ @theyetee.com · 4d

Gather your friends, then gather some pumpkins; it's time for The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival, and we've got an exclusive tee created just for the event in collab with @adamgryu.bsky.social! This official tee is available now only for a limited time: theyetee.com/ghosttownpumpki...

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Adam @adamgryu.bsky.social · 3d

Super jazzed we got to do this collaboration with the Yetee and @kduffles.bsky.social! $6 from each tee goes to the Canadian charity Water First!

The Yetee 🌈 🕊️ @theyetee.com · 4d

Gather your friends, then gather some pumpkins; it's time for The Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival, and we've got an exclusive tee created just for the event in collab with @adamgryu.bsky.social! This official tee is available now only for a limited time: theyetee.com/ghosttownpumpki...

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ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ Milla Lorelei Mélomane 💙 ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ @britpoptarts.bsky.social · 5d

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 3d

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 3d

tap into this article to see the details of the bills that would protect trans & queer people that are still on the table.

when you call, tell him he needs to sign all of them. name them!

gavin: (916) 445-2841

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California Could Pass Ten Bills Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights Into Law—If Gov. Newsom Doesn’t Veto Them

Responding to an unprecedented wave of hate against trans communities, California legislators have sent bills supporting queer healthcare and privacy rights to the Governor’s desk. Californians must p...

transnews.network

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March Caprice @marchcaprice.com · 3d

Thank you to everyone who has bought our Merch or given financially to March Caprice directly.

✨ We're excited to announce that for the first time since the event's inception, we've exceeded our operating costs!

As promised, this means any excess funds have gone toward Charity. 🧡

Image of a receipt for $318.02 to The AbleGamers Charity. It reads "Thank you for your gift! Thank you for donating to the AbleGamers Charity. We're honored to have your support. You will soon receive a confirmation email to the account provided. You've added your voice to thousands of Able Gamers supporters committed to making the world more accessible and inclusive. One time amount: $318.02." March Caprice has added the comment" "This donation is made on behalf of March Caprice, an annual event put together by fans to celebrate the Kingdom Hearts series of video games."

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Emma Kidwell | Looking for work ✨ @emmakidwell.bsky.social · 3d

Boosting again, please share! Still looking for writing work-- full time or contract, i'm incredibly adaptable and eager to learn and grow ✍️

Emma Kidwell | Looking for work ✨ @emmakidwell.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.

I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:

emmkid.info

Portfolio

emmkid.info

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Laura Michet @lmichet.bsky.social · 3d

Learned that I am being laid off from Heart Machine, and will be leaving the studio later this month.

Do you need a contractor? I've got a track record of leading scope-friendly script revisions late in dev. I have also done a lot of consulting on new IPs and pitches/demos. Feel free to DM me!

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 3d

Moonpath Games is hiring a Game Designer (Freelance) and a Social Media & Community Manager (Part-time) to help shape Omee Life, a cozy idle game about collecting magical creatures!

📍 Remote, PT ± 3 hours

➡️ www.workwithindies.com/work-with/om...

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 3d

For the first time in history renewable energy sources are now generating more power than coal worldwide.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 3d

Did you know I’ve got a starter pack of awesome people who make awesome video game books and magazines?

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han ♑︎ @hanmckinley.bsky.social · 4d

NEW SHEDDING STARLIGHT FEAT. @eliseteria.bsky.social ⭐️✨

we're joined by the WONDERFUL Elise to talk about our not-so-empty-headed big softie boy, terra 🧡 Elise is a BIG expert on RPGs so she was wonderful perspective to have on this ep 🤩

youtu.be/Ii6D367_jRk

The Corruption of Control feat. Eliseteria - Terra | Shedding Starlight Podcast

YouTube video by Shedding Starlight

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elise ₊˚𓇼🐚 @eliseteria.bsky.social · 4d

SURPRISE 🧡

When I played BBS for the first time, I fell in love with the story-telling & Terra’s route was my personal favorite!

So I’m thrilled to share I’m on this ep of Shedding Starlight! It was such an amazing time discussing Terra with @hanmckinley.bsky.social & @khnyctophiliac.bsky.social ⭐️

han ♑︎ @hanmckinley.bsky.social · 4d

NEW SHEDDING STARLIGHT FEAT. @eliseteria.bsky.social ⭐️✨

we're joined by the WONDERFUL Elise to talk about our not-so-empty-headed big softie boy, terra 🧡 Elise is a BIG expert on RPGs so she was wonderful perspective to have on this ep 🤩

youtu.be/Ii6D367_jRk

The Corruption of Control feat. Eliseteria - Terra | Shedding Starlight Podcast

YouTube video by Shedding Starlight

youtu.be

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Noisy Pixel @noisypixel.net · 4d

Kingdom Hearts Mobile English Fan Translation Released, Featuring Lost Mini-Games and More - noisypixel.net/kingdom-hear...

Kingdom Hearts Mobile Fan Translation Released

Kingdom Hearts fan Aid1043 has completed a seven-month preservation project translating Kingdom Hearts Mobile into English. The 2008 Japan-exclusive title now features restored content, eight mini-gam...

noisypixel.net

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Alexa Ray Corriea @alexaray.bsky.social · 4d

It’s boiling in October because you’re using ChatGPT to write your emails, Janice.

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Cabletownart @cabletown.bsky.social · 4d

KINGDOM HEARTS MOBILE: TRANSLATED IS LIVE!

Aid is so cool and this is so cool and I whipped this up for it because I love it GO PLAY

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Aid1043 @aid1043.bsky.social · 4d

After 7 months of work, my latest project: a full English patch of Kingdom Hearts Mobile! You can play all 8 of these previously-lost mini-games, in English for the first time.

There's puzzle games, card games, rhythm games, and more, and even canon lore!

More info: youtu.be/dWJEfN3W6Iw

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Alanah Pearce @charalanahzard.bsky.social · 9d

Similar to my Stop Killing Games video, I’d love to chat to game devs about their thoughts on GamePass. If you are a game dev, or know one who has Opinions On GamePass, and would be willing to share them with me (can be anonymous) please reply to this post!

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Hatok @hatok.bsky.social · 5d

what really makes the Pixar worlds in KH3 work is they're written like it there was a Kingdom Hearts episode in a TV show based on the movie, so you get a low scope complete narrative that hits a couple fan favourite notes and that's it

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