Libitina
@libitina.bsky.social
hedonist dilettante queer liberal propagator trying to live a decent life. pronouns: she, her, that person, hey you https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/Libitina Please do not add me to starter packs
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Libitina
@libitina.bsky.social
· Oct 12
I guess it's only fair to warn people that if I don't know you or recognize you from an interaction, then I'll probably block you as soon as you follow me.
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1/ I worked at DoD. I literally cannot imagine lawyers coming up with a legal basis for lethal strike of suspected Venezuelan drug boat.
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Legal Issues Raised by a Lethal U.S. Military Attack in the Caribbean
The Trump administration’s extraordinary lethal attack on this purported smuggling vessel raises significant potential legal issues.
www.justsecurity.org
September 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
1/ I worked at DoD. I literally cannot imagine lawyers coming up with a legal basis for lethal strike of suspected Venezuelan drug boat.
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
Hard to see how this would not be "murder" or war crime under international law that DoD considers applicable.
Read expert analysis by @bcfinucane.bsky.social⤵️
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I want “Trump judge” to mean incompetent toady hack and become shorthand for illegitimate bs that no one needs to take seriously. All their rulings should come with asterisks and be disqualified from citation. Just bringing them up in court should get you openly mocked as if you cited Santa Claus
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I want “Trump judge” to mean incompetent toady hack and become shorthand for illegitimate bs that no one needs to take seriously. All their rulings should come with asterisks and be disqualified from citation. Just bringing them up in court should get you openly mocked as if you cited Santa Claus
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Remember the Congressional hearing last week on 19 Bills to Censor the Internet?
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Remember the Congressional hearing last week on 19 Bills to Censor the Internet?
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
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My point is that the problem with good practical governance is the same problem with vaccines. When it works too well, people stop believing they need it.
DOGE dissolving a massive amount of the federal workforce is going to open up chasms in service and competence ppl would have never anticipated.
DOGE dissolving a massive amount of the federal workforce is going to open up chasms in service and competence ppl would have never anticipated.
December 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My point is that the problem with good practical governance is the same problem with vaccines. When it works too well, people stop believing they need it.
DOGE dissolving a massive amount of the federal workforce is going to open up chasms in service and competence ppl would have never anticipated.
DOGE dissolving a massive amount of the federal workforce is going to open up chasms in service and competence ppl would have never anticipated.
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Tearing up reading this beautiful piece. I’m so angry at the hateful, racist rhetoric coming from this country’s national political leaders. And so grateful for the wonderful Somali community that is an essential part of the fabric of our beloved community in MN minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/10/h...
He called us 'garbage.' Here is the Somali community I know. • Minnesota Reformer
I am an American and a member of the Minnesota Somali community. President Donald Trump called me and my 221,000 fellow Somali Americans “garbage.” The secretary of defense, who is Minnesota born, eag...
minnesotareformer.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Tearing up reading this beautiful piece. I’m so angry at the hateful, racist rhetoric coming from this country’s national political leaders. And so grateful for the wonderful Somali community that is an essential part of the fabric of our beloved community in MN minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/10/h...
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Our final piece of 2025 is live! 💞 @kaytiburt.bsky.social writes about fan tourism: the good, the bad, and...the basis for deeper cross-cultural connection? On Purple Festa, an event that brings fans of Korean pop culture closer to traditional Korean culture. Read or listen to an audio version:
Can Fandom Make Us Better Tourists? — Fansplaining
In an era of overtourism, South Korea’s Jeju Island and international BTS fans are building bridges of mutual respect.
www.fansplaining.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our final piece of 2025 is live! 💞 @kaytiburt.bsky.social writes about fan tourism: the good, the bad, and...the basis for deeper cross-cultural connection? On Purple Festa, an event that brings fans of Korean pop culture closer to traditional Korean culture. Read or listen to an audio version:
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"We continue to exist in a culture that devalues sex and the work of sex, especially sex that challenges normative heteropatriarchal scripts and structures. Many spheres of cultural production continue to treat sex as an embarrassment or an afterthought."
this is excellent.
this is excellent.
good morning, I have noticed that some of the critical responses to the Crave show Heated Rivalry have been, let's say, incomplete
sex scenes are craft! goddammit!
sex scenes are craft! goddammit!
Anatomy of a Sex Scene: Heated Rivalry Edition - Reading the End
Heated Rivalry, AKA the gay hockey show, has been getting a lot of buzz for its explicit(-ish) sex scenes, and a lot of that buzz has been coming from viewers and critics whose experience with the rom...
readingtheend.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"We continue to exist in a culture that devalues sex and the work of sex, especially sex that challenges normative heteropatriarchal scripts and structures. Many spheres of cultural production continue to treat sex as an embarrassment or an afterthought."
this is excellent.
this is excellent.
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I talk privately to Candace Owens fans all day long.
This really makes me nervous and I don’t say that easily.
This really makes me nervous and I don’t say that easily.
1. This is so dangerous.
Candace Owens tells her large fanbase filled with radicalized vigilantes and self-appointed intelligence officers that they should be deeply suspicious of Ukrainian refugees, as they may be operating as agents of French and/or Israeli intelligence.
Candace Owens tells her large fanbase filled with radicalized vigilantes and self-appointed intelligence officers that they should be deeply suspicious of Ukrainian refugees, as they may be operating as agents of French and/or Israeli intelligence.
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I talk privately to Candace Owens fans all day long.
This really makes me nervous and I don’t say that easily.
This really makes me nervous and I don’t say that easily.
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Even if you've never been on a boat, and never plan on being on a boat.... This still needs to worry you! 80% of the world's goods are transported by boat at some point in the supply chain.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
“Officials warn that if regional Integrated Ocean Observing System readings go dark, coastal forecasts will become less precise, endangering commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities.”
insideclimatenews.org/news/0812202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/0812202...
As NOAA Funding Lags, a Critical Ocean Weather System Nears a Breaking Point - Inside Climate News
Officials warn that if regional Integrated Ocean Observing System readings go dark, coastal forecasts will become less precise, endangering commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities.
insideclimatenews.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Even if you've never been on a boat, and never plan on being on a boat.... This still needs to worry you! 80% of the world's goods are transported by boat at some point in the supply chain.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
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UPDATE — For those who want to help, there’s now a way to donate directly to the 7500 South Shore Tenants Union to help with emergency relocation costs as residents “vacate in one of the snowiest winters in Chicago’s history.”
Details in our story.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/judg...
Details in our story.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/judg...
Judge: residents must move out, ICE-raided South Shore building is uninhabitable • The TRiiBE
The tenants of the property at 7500 S. South Shore Drive are ordered to leave the property by Friday.
thetriibe.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
UPDATE — For those who want to help, there’s now a way to donate directly to the 7500 South Shore Tenants Union to help with emergency relocation costs as residents “vacate in one of the snowiest winters in Chicago’s history.”
Details in our story.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/judg...
Details in our story.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/judg...
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Rep. Thanedar has filed two articles of impeachment against Hegseth, one for "murder and conspiracy to murder" and the other for "reckless and unlawful mishandling of classified information." 🧵
(Full disclosure: I was happy to consult a bit on drafting this.)
(Full disclosure: I was happy to consult a bit on drafting this.)
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Rep. Thanedar has filed two articles of impeachment against Hegseth, one for "murder and conspiracy to murder" and the other for "reckless and unlawful mishandling of classified information." 🧵
(Full disclosure: I was happy to consult a bit on drafting this.)
(Full disclosure: I was happy to consult a bit on drafting this.)
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December 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Ohhh now this is a difficult one. I support danmei. But a whole series revolving around the plot of how many ways are there to make Cheng Lei take his shirt off... is not that far off from my core values, either. And Song Yi was spectacular in that catsuit. And... 😅😅😳
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Ohhh now this is a difficult one. I support danmei. But a whole series revolving around the plot of how many ways are there to make Cheng Lei take his shirt off... is not that far off from my core values, either. And Song Yi was spectacular in that catsuit. And... 😅😅😳
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A new investigation has revealed that grocery delivery service Instacart is using a covert, AI-powered dynamic pricing scheme to charge customers different prices for the same items — potentially costing households over $1,000 more a year.
Instacart Reportedly Using Secret AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing to Jack Up Prices
In an experiment, investigators found that the same grocery basket at a Seattle store cost between $114 and $124.
truthout.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A new investigation has revealed that grocery delivery service Instacart is using a covert, AI-powered dynamic pricing scheme to charge customers different prices for the same items — potentially costing households over $1,000 more a year.
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HEADS UP Oregon Humane Society has Ragdolls and Maine Coons that were seized out of a hoarding situation not too long ago. If these are breeds you’ve dreamed about adding to your family, now is a golden opportunity!
Animal Details
Details about each animal available at the Oregon Humane Society.
www.oregonhumane.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
HEADS UP Oregon Humane Society has Ragdolls and Maine Coons that were seized out of a hoarding situation not too long ago. If these are breeds you’ve dreamed about adding to your family, now is a golden opportunity!
Since the 1980s I have tried to limit my air travel to airlines owned outside the united states (including trying to check for crosslisted flights). If you have that option, I highly recommend it. For many reasons.
The Trump DOT is weakening consumer protections, including killing a rule that would have mandated compensation for major delays and cancellations.
"The DOT’s agenda reads like it was copy-pasted directly from … the lobbying arm of the largest carriers,"
@wjm-air.bsky.social says.
"The DOT’s agenda reads like it was copy-pasted directly from … the lobbying arm of the largest carriers,"
@wjm-air.bsky.social says.
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Since the 1980s I have tried to limit my air travel to airlines owned outside the united states (including trying to check for crosslisted flights). If you have that option, I highly recommend it. For many reasons.
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Hi, all. If you missed my Blue Stoop workshop on Characterization on Sunday, you can purchase it here! www.bluestoop.org/recordings/v...
It Builds Character: Finding the Heart of Your Story, with N. K. Jemisin — Blue Stoop
A 2-hour masterclass with award-winning author N.K. Jemisin. In this craft-first workshop, N. K. Jemisin will share how to consider character as a building block — and an engine — of story, from initi...
www.bluestoop.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Hi, all. If you missed my Blue Stoop workshop on Characterization on Sunday, you can purchase it here! www.bluestoop.org/recordings/v...
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I wrote this back in 2023 the first time @warren.senate.gov cosponsored KOSA.
Her office met with us back then and assured us the Senator was taking these concerns into consideration.
When Trump was elected, they said they'd carefully review their position.
they decided trans kids are expendable
Her office met with us back then and assured us the Senator was taking these concerns into consideration.
When Trump was elected, they said they'd carefully review their position.
they decided trans kids are expendable
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I wrote this back in 2023 the first time @warren.senate.gov cosponsored KOSA.
Her office met with us back then and assured us the Senator was taking these concerns into consideration.
When Trump was elected, they said they'd carefully review their position.
they decided trans kids are expendable
Her office met with us back then and assured us the Senator was taking these concerns into consideration.
When Trump was elected, they said they'd carefully review their position.
they decided trans kids are expendable
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Passing this on from folks who are not on Bluesky: If you're in NYC, Bluestockings is having a final closing sale.
Come celebrate and grieve the closing of the store, and the sunset of Bluestockings Cooperative.
Books, appliances, merchandise, furniture-- everything is going.
Masks are required!
Come celebrate and grieve the closing of the store, and the sunset of Bluestockings Cooperative.
Books, appliances, merchandise, furniture-- everything is going.
Masks are required!
December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Passing this on from folks who are not on Bluesky: If you're in NYC, Bluestockings is having a final closing sale.
Come celebrate and grieve the closing of the store, and the sunset of Bluestockings Cooperative.
Books, appliances, merchandise, furniture-- everything is going.
Masks are required!
Come celebrate and grieve the closing of the store, and the sunset of Bluestockings Cooperative.
Books, appliances, merchandise, furniture-- everything is going.
Masks are required!
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-Good morning my little martini!
Momma…
-Olive my dreams came true today! *giggle*
*deep sigh*
-Oh come on. That was funny.
Vengace Momma. Vengeance.
-Yeah, yeah.
Momma…
-Olive my dreams came true today! *giggle*
*deep sigh*
-Oh come on. That was funny.
Vengace Momma. Vengeance.
-Yeah, yeah.
December 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
-Good morning my little martini!
Momma…
-Olive my dreams came true today! *giggle*
*deep sigh*
-Oh come on. That was funny.
Vengace Momma. Vengeance.
-Yeah, yeah.
Momma…
-Olive my dreams came true today! *giggle*
*deep sigh*
-Oh come on. That was funny.
Vengace Momma. Vengeance.
-Yeah, yeah.
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Cages are not policy and cruelty is not leadership.
A humane immigration system is simple. Respect human rights.
A humane immigration system is simple. Respect human rights.
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Cages are not policy and cruelty is not leadership.
A humane immigration system is simple. Respect human rights.
A humane immigration system is simple. Respect human rights.
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Another question came up with a kid going basically "I didn't like the ending of that book" and me saying "Good."
I am not here to make people HAPPY with NEAT ENDINGS I am here to ANNOY PEOPLE and write what I WANT
I am not here to make people HAPPY with NEAT ENDINGS I am here to ANNOY PEOPLE and write what I WANT
December 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Another question came up with a kid going basically "I didn't like the ending of that book" and me saying "Good."
I am not here to make people HAPPY with NEAT ENDINGS I am here to ANNOY PEOPLE and write what I WANT
I am not here to make people HAPPY with NEAT ENDINGS I am here to ANNOY PEOPLE and write what I WANT
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What are some of your favorite books you read in 2025, and what books are you all looking forward to in 2026?
Here are a few 🧵s of my 2025 faves (fiction, non-fiction, and children's) and the books I'm excited to read next year.
Here are a few 🧵s of my 2025 faves (fiction, non-fiction, and children's) and the books I'm excited to read next year.
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What are some of your favorite books you read in 2025, and what books are you all looking forward to in 2026?
Here are a few 🧵s of my 2025 faves (fiction, non-fiction, and children's) and the books I'm excited to read next year.
Here are a few 🧵s of my 2025 faves (fiction, non-fiction, and children's) and the books I'm excited to read next year.
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Yep. This is literally how it goes with popular media. Books, film, television, everything.
The majority of what you put out will break even, be a mild success, or lose money. But you'll have a scant handful of superstars that basically pay for everything else.
The majority of what you put out will break even, be a mild success, or lose money. But you'll have a scant handful of superstars that basically pay for everything else.
I'm starting to really believe that the only way to get a runaway success is for companies to fund like 20 new projects, 19 of them will either fail or make no impression, and then the 20th will resonate with audiences and create tons of merch opportunities like Bluey or KPop Demon Hunters
« KPop Demon Hunters Is TIME’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year »
time.com/7338690/brea...
time.com/7338690/brea...
December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yep. This is literally how it goes with popular media. Books, film, television, everything.
The majority of what you put out will break even, be a mild success, or lose money. But you'll have a scant handful of superstars that basically pay for everything else.
The majority of what you put out will break even, be a mild success, or lose money. But you'll have a scant handful of superstars that basically pay for everything else.