Locke
@firelocke.bsky.social
I run a writer's group, work at a men's homeless shelter, and play servant to a tiny black cat.
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A world where games and media expire on corporate schedules, preservation is piracy and modification is theft, is a world that has already lost its culture. If history is disposable, then the memory itself becomes a privilege, not a right.
#blog #gaming #mods
#blog #gaming #mods
You Weren’t Supposed to See This
innerspiral.lol
March 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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February 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
As someone who was recently searching for gifts from artists and falling short, I highly recommend this. Fight AI slop and cheap Chinese goods! Support an artist and bring something truly unique and beautiful into your life.
Today's cute moment. <3
Glacier the skunk is chowing down on an apple in her home at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Until 1993, Glacier would have been in Family Mustelidae with weasels & badgers.
But molecular evidence showed that her ancestors diverged 60 MYA, so she gets her own family: Mephitidae which means, roughly, "stinky."
Until 1993, Glacier would have been in Family Mustelidae with weasels & badgers.
But molecular evidence showed that her ancestors diverged 60 MYA, so she gets her own family: Mephitidae which means, roughly, "stinky."
February 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Today's cute moment. <3
She's right. Just say no to AI. I know it's the bloatware you never wanted in every program you use lately, but this too shall pass. The more we refuse, the faster AI will become untenable for the elites.
More people should listen to @tressiemcphd.bsky.social
When people say AI is inevitable, let them know the future isn’t settled.
When people say AI is inevitable, let them know the future isn’t settled.
February 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
She's right. Just say no to AI. I know it's the bloatware you never wanted in every program you use lately, but this too shall pass. The more we refuse, the faster AI will become untenable for the elites.
You deserve access to abortion care if you are pregnant and do not want to be. Full stop.
Your reasons are your reasons and they are good enough.
Abortion is healthcare and everyone deserves healthcare access.
Your reasons are your reasons and they are good enough.
Abortion is healthcare and everyone deserves healthcare access.
You don’t need a traumatic or tragic story to deserve abortion care.
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
"In other words, Katrina is the child born from the Count's wife's husband's infidelity."
:reads that passage several times:
:can't stop giggling:
Oh, truly bad translations, we love thee so....
:reads that passage several times:
:can't stop giggling:
Oh, truly bad translations, we love thee so....
February 11, 2026 at 5:37 AM
"In other words, Katrina is the child born from the Count's wife's husband's infidelity."
:reads that passage several times:
:can't stop giggling:
Oh, truly bad translations, we love thee so....
:reads that passage several times:
:can't stop giggling:
Oh, truly bad translations, we love thee so....
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If the Heritage Foundation really wants a better America that works for all of us...
They would disband tomorrow.
But they exist to protect the very wealthy and hinder democracy, and equitable wealth distribution.
They will continue to divide the people with draconian policies and fortify wealth.
They would disband tomorrow.
But they exist to protect the very wealthy and hinder democracy, and equitable wealth distribution.
They will continue to divide the people with draconian policies and fortify wealth.
February 9, 2026 at 11:36 PM
If the Heritage Foundation really wants a better America that works for all of us...
They would disband tomorrow.
But they exist to protect the very wealthy and hinder democracy, and equitable wealth distribution.
They will continue to divide the people with draconian policies and fortify wealth.
They would disband tomorrow.
But they exist to protect the very wealthy and hinder democracy, and equitable wealth distribution.
They will continue to divide the people with draconian policies and fortify wealth.
But if course they are. They want the Christian version of Sharia law, and have ever since women started coming out of the kitchen. Because this shit is BAD when done by extremist Muslims, but FINE when done by Christians.
They don't hate Muslims; they're just jealous they succeeded at this first.
They don't hate Muslims; they're just jealous they succeeded at this first.
The Heritage Foundation has released a 250-year roadmap to “save America.”
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
They're Coming for Our Daughters
The conservative plan to shrink girls’ futures
jessica.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:43 AM
But if course they are. They want the Christian version of Sharia law, and have ever since women started coming out of the kitchen. Because this shit is BAD when done by extremist Muslims, but FINE when done by Christians.
They don't hate Muslims; they're just jealous they succeeded at this first.
They don't hate Muslims; they're just jealous they succeeded at this first.
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This comes at the same time that the conservative movement is targeting young women more broadly—from tradwife bullshit to MAHA misinformation about birth control.
The goal is convincing the next generation that the rapid erosion of their rights isn’t a political crisis, but a lifestyle upgrade.
The goal is convincing the next generation that the rapid erosion of their rights isn’t a political crisis, but a lifestyle upgrade.
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This comes at the same time that the conservative movement is targeting young women more broadly—from tradwife bullshit to MAHA misinformation about birth control.
The goal is convincing the next generation that the rapid erosion of their rights isn’t a political crisis, but a lifestyle upgrade.
The goal is convincing the next generation that the rapid erosion of their rights isn’t a political crisis, but a lifestyle upgrade.
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If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
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Get 2 books for at least $3
Get 4 books for at least $10
Get all our stuff for at least $18
This bundle supports the amazing TGI Justice Project!
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
February 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
ICYMI this is an incredible bargain — everything @annaleen.bsky.social and I have written for Tor, for $18 plus whatever you can spare. And it benefits a wonderful organization that supports Black trans people.
If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!
Oh, I WANT this!
February 10, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Oh, I WANT this!
The more I learn about France, the more I think our mocking of them is just sour grapes that we don't measure up.
February 6, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The more I learn about France, the more I think our mocking of them is just sour grapes that we don't measure up.
Oh but, *a woman* can't be responsible for the manly art of sci-fi! Every good fanboy knows their heads are filled with PlayDoh and clouds and unicorns, and they only exist in the community for sexy cosplay!
*has so many follow up rants that brain short-circuits*
*has so many follow up rants that brain short-circuits*
Ooh, just saw “without Asimov there would be no science fiction,” and no, you stale crouton, you waterlogged saltine, without Mary Shelley—harassed by her husband and Lord Byron—there would be no science fiction.
You’re confusing fandom for canon.
You’re confusing fandom for canon.
February 6, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Oh but, *a woman* can't be responsible for the manly art of sci-fi! Every good fanboy knows their heads are filled with PlayDoh and clouds and unicorns, and they only exist in the community for sexy cosplay!
*has so many follow up rants that brain short-circuits*
*has so many follow up rants that brain short-circuits*
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A famous actor of remarkable skill died at a very ripe old age today. Beyond his art, he's known for taking a stand that helped end the terror of the McCarthy years, & for raping a 16 yo girl, events that happened just a few yrs apart. I'm purposely not using his name because
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November 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM
A famous actor of remarkable skill died at a very ripe old age today. Beyond his art, he's known for taking a stand that helped end the terror of the McCarthy years, & for raping a 16 yo girl, events that happened just a few yrs apart. I'm purposely not using his name because
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I have always known that my place in my community, my career, and my art is dependent on a cis man of equal or greater rank not deciding he has the right to assault me. I hate this knowledge. But I am not unique in holding it.
February 6, 2026 at 12:24 AM
I have always known that my place in my community, my career, and my art is dependent on a cis man of equal or greater rank not deciding he has the right to assault me. I hate this knowledge. But I am not unique in holding it.
This is the most wholesome misbehavior I have ever seen, and I love it!
I need everyone to know that on the crochet subreddit the mods made a big post about how they're taking a week off because there was too much fighting/political posts. so there's currently no mods on r/crochet and people are being absolutely insane
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
This is the most wholesome misbehavior I have ever seen, and I love it!
Nothing quite like shots of hope.
Seattle City Hall right now, where students from around the city have gathered after a mass walk-out to protest ICE:
February 6, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Nothing quite like shots of hope.
Maybe someday I'll go to bed at a reasonable time.
Today is not that day.
Today is not that day.
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Maybe someday I'll go to bed at a reasonable time.
Today is not that day.
Today is not that day.
Smart kid.
When I was in high school I did a constitutional debate program and witnessed this exchange:
JUDGE: what’s your favorite amendment?
KID: the third
JUDGE: why the third?
KID: because if there’s soldiers in your house, the other ones really don’t matter
BORN READY FOR 2026
JUDGE: what’s your favorite amendment?
KID: the third
JUDGE: why the third?
KID: because if there’s soldiers in your house, the other ones really don’t matter
BORN READY FOR 2026
January 22, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Smart kid.
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This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
January 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM
This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
This is how I keep sane with the awful news. It has literally saved my mental health without me having to tune out completely. 'Tis free. 'Tis awesome.
And the dude who runs it seriously needs a medal of honor and fully paid therapy bills. I don't know how he manages to keep sane.
And the dude who runs it seriously needs a medal of honor and fully paid therapy bills. I don't know how he manages to keep sane.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:37 AM
This is how I keep sane with the awful news. It has literally saved my mental health without me having to tune out completely. 'Tis free. 'Tis awesome.
And the dude who runs it seriously needs a medal of honor and fully paid therapy bills. I don't know how he manages to keep sane.
And the dude who runs it seriously needs a medal of honor and fully paid therapy bills. I don't know how he manages to keep sane.