Nina AKA Nivair
@ninamazing.bsky.social
Writer, editor, aerospace engineer, dragon-lover 🇦🇲🇮🇪💖
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"Interior Chinatown" Just Became a Very Weird TV Show (with Charles Yu) — our opinions are correct
In his award-winning novel Interior Chinatown, Charles Yu took a scalpel to television's tropes and stereotypes. Now he explains to us how he managed to turn that book into a brilliant, challenging TV...
www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com
I’m on @ouropinions.bsky.social today talking about space and kids’ books! 🚀💖 Always so good to have io9 reunions with @annaleen.bsky.social and @charliejane.bsky.social www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes/20...
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Since private prisons is coming up , do they give you the ick?
Fun fact you might be invested in them
www.forbes.com/sites/jbrewe...
Fun fact you might be invested in them
www.forbes.com/sites/jbrewe...
www.forbes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Since private prisons is coming up , do they give you the ick?
Fun fact you might be invested in them
www.forbes.com/sites/jbrewe...
Fun fact you might be invested in them
www.forbes.com/sites/jbrewe...
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Girls rock
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
December 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Girls rock
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
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As a multiple language speaker it's also frustrating to see people using AI for translation because the English speaking world tends to treat translators like workers for hire instead of co authors of text and this feels like more of it. Translation at the literary level is creative work.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As a multiple language speaker it's also frustrating to see people using AI for translation because the English speaking world tends to treat translators like workers for hire instead of co authors of text and this feels like more of it. Translation at the literary level is creative work.
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an untapped resource in america is rampant wealth - that shit is growing everywhere like dandelions and we refuse to harvest it...
our new capitalist endeavor should be in mining the wealth hoarded in elitist revenue streams.
THARS GOAL IN THEM THAR BILLS & ELONS & JEFFS!
our new capitalist endeavor should be in mining the wealth hoarded in elitist revenue streams.
THARS GOAL IN THEM THAR BILLS & ELONS & JEFFS!
December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
an untapped resource in america is rampant wealth - that shit is growing everywhere like dandelions and we refuse to harvest it...
our new capitalist endeavor should be in mining the wealth hoarded in elitist revenue streams.
THARS GOAL IN THEM THAR BILLS & ELONS & JEFFS!
our new capitalist endeavor should be in mining the wealth hoarded in elitist revenue streams.
THARS GOAL IN THEM THAR BILLS & ELONS & JEFFS!
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So uh.
I've spent the last five years working on a book about grief, mourning, who is allowed to grieve and how, and where we go from here, and...
you can now preorder it!
I've spent the last five years working on a book about grief, mourning, who is allowed to grieve and how, and where we go from here, and...
you can now preorder it!
All My Dead Cats and Other Losses: Practicing Good Grief in a Culture That Fears Mourning
Practicing Good Grief in a Culture That Fears Mourning
bookshop.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
So uh.
I've spent the last five years working on a book about grief, mourning, who is allowed to grieve and how, and where we go from here, and...
you can now preorder it!
I've spent the last five years working on a book about grief, mourning, who is allowed to grieve and how, and where we go from here, and...
you can now preorder it!
“The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go”
Oh, good 🤣🤣😭
Oh, good 🤣🤣😭
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go”
Oh, good 🤣🤣😭
Oh, good 🤣🤣😭
This is something that happens SO often to disabled folk. And then if you become more disabled as a result of being denied proper treatment, those in power discount your expert POV *more* because you must be biased by actually having lived experience to pair with research.
A small rant: I clocked about 3 years ago that my youngest child had *something*, likely an autoimmune something, happening in their body, and the reaction from essentially everyone was to assume I was overreacting because of my disabilities, not that I had EXPERTISE because if my disabilities.
December 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is something that happens SO often to disabled folk. And then if you become more disabled as a result of being denied proper treatment, those in power discount your expert POV *more* because you must be biased by actually having lived experience to pair with research.
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in addition to making the swiftest actions possible now, one way i think all of us in climate can and should view our work is to think about the tools this generation will need to manage the failures if we keep failing. to me that means more democratic control over everything, not less.
Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically
The world will soon be losing 3000 glaciers every year
Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically
www.newscientist.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
in addition to making the swiftest actions possible now, one way i think all of us in climate can and should view our work is to think about the tools this generation will need to manage the failures if we keep failing. to me that means more democratic control over everything, not less.
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I think a lot about Nisi Shawl's observation that white people are more scared of being called racist than they are of *being* racist.
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I think a lot about Nisi Shawl's observation that white people are more scared of being called racist than they are of *being* racist.
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Dynamic pricing should exist in in one area only and it’s taxes. Dynamically price Bezos out of several million dollars so we can have healthcare you cowards
Here’s a hot take: dynamic pricing should not be legal. It’s swindling. Plain and simple.
December 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Dynamic pricing should exist in in one area only and it’s taxes. Dynamically price Bezos out of several million dollars so we can have healthcare you cowards
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STOP CALLING IT AN IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN! TAKING CITIZENSHIP FROM EXTREMELY VETTED NATURALIZED CITIZENS IS NOT A CRACKDOWN! IT'S BETRAYAL.
Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to ramp up efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their citizenship, internal documents obtained by The New York Times show, marking an aggressive new phase in President Trump’s immigration crackdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
December 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
STOP CALLING IT AN IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN! TAKING CITIZENSHIP FROM EXTREMELY VETTED NATURALIZED CITIZENS IS NOT A CRACKDOWN! IT'S BETRAYAL.
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2/ Our readers deserve clear labeling on AI content, and we deserve job security. Sign our petition for a fair contract and we’ll keep you updated on our campaign: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Fair Contract Now for ProPublica Guild
We, the workers of ProPublica, provide our readers with deeply researched, unbiased news that holds power to account. This work is more important now than ever, but our staff can’t properly contribute...
actionnetwork.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
2/ Our readers deserve clear labeling on AI content, and we deserve job security. Sign our petition for a fair contract and we’ll keep you updated on our campaign: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
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2025 has been a year of devastating disinvestment across arts and culture criticism. Join us in calling for $1/word as the minimum rate for book critics. nwu.org/join
Illustration by @colleentie.bsky.social
Illustration by @colleentie.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
2025 has been a year of devastating disinvestment across arts and culture criticism. Join us in calling for $1/word as the minimum rate for book critics. nwu.org/join
Illustration by @colleentie.bsky.social
Illustration by @colleentie.bsky.social
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This was such an amazing interview & convo - worth a listen!
Want to find out more about how our anthology came together? Go have a listen to this podcast with me, @annaleen.bsky.social and @older.bsky.social
convergencemag.com/podcast/we-w...
convergencemag.com/podcast/we-w...
We Will Rise Again w/ Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, Malka Older
The co-editors of a new anthology of speculative fiction about resistance, organizing, and hope discuss their book, w/ Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, & Malka Older.
convergencemag.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This was such an amazing interview & convo - worth a listen!
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it's taken me a while to put this together. but I hope, if you've never heard of her, or even if you have, this tribute to Alice Wong buoys your heart and gives you a good sense of who this incredible person was. www.coyotemedia.org/remembering-...
Remembering Alice Wong
On the one-month anniversary of her passing, we honor the acclaimed disability justice advocate, writer, shit-talker, and friend to so many.
www.coyotemedia.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
it's taken me a while to put this together. but I hope, if you've never heard of her, or even if you have, this tribute to Alice Wong buoys your heart and gives you a good sense of who this incredible person was. www.coyotemedia.org/remembering-...
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HEY
today: THE LAST DAY OF MY PAPERBACK SALE
get yerself a queer historical or some queer cheese-focused fantasy romance!
www.sharonjgochenour.com/store?catego...
today: THE LAST DAY OF MY PAPERBACK SALE
get yerself a queer historical or some queer cheese-focused fantasy romance!
www.sharonjgochenour.com/store?catego...
Store — Sharon J. Gochenour, author and illustrator
Do you want to buy books directly from me? Here! Here is the place!
www.sharonjgochenour.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
HEY
today: THE LAST DAY OF MY PAPERBACK SALE
get yerself a queer historical or some queer cheese-focused fantasy romance!
www.sharonjgochenour.com/store?catego...
today: THE LAST DAY OF MY PAPERBACK SALE
get yerself a queer historical or some queer cheese-focused fantasy romance!
www.sharonjgochenour.com/store?catego...
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Looking for the perfect gift for the friend who has everything except a subscription to @theflytrapmedia.com? Great news, we now offer gift subscriptions! You can select instant delivery or schedule a day of your choosing!
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Feminist cultural criticism against the algorithm
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December 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for the friend who has everything except a subscription to @theflytrapmedia.com? Great news, we now offer gift subscriptions! You can select instant delivery or schedule a day of your choosing!
the-flytrap.ghost.io/gift-subscri...
the-flytrap.ghost.io/gift-subscri...
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"I am open with my sexuality to anyone who asks in the hallways of Merrimack Valley, which leads me to wonder: Should I be removed from the school if parents find the topics I speak about inappropriate?"
Whew, this teen's editorial is GREAT.
www.concordmonitor.com/2025/12/12/m...
Whew, this teen's editorial is GREAT.
www.concordmonitor.com/2025/12/12/m...
Opinion: A student's perspective on the removal of inclusive literature - Concord Monitor
The removal of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' from a high school curriculum sparks debate on the importance of including LGBTQ+ experiences in education.
www.concordmonitor.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
"I am open with my sexuality to anyone who asks in the hallways of Merrimack Valley, which leads me to wonder: Should I be removed from the school if parents find the topics I speak about inappropriate?"
Whew, this teen's editorial is GREAT.
www.concordmonitor.com/2025/12/12/m...
Whew, this teen's editorial is GREAT.
www.concordmonitor.com/2025/12/12/m...
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Regular reminder that the most dangerous thing most people do every day is get in a car, and it's something that is rarely talked about by the average person, let alone our politicians. This is an escalating problem, we can all see it, and there is very little political will to address it.
It’s important to contextualize just how much less safe American drivers are than everywhere else in the world, and it’s getting worse!
December 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Regular reminder that the most dangerous thing most people do every day is get in a car, and it's something that is rarely talked about by the average person, let alone our politicians. This is an escalating problem, we can all see it, and there is very little political will to address it.
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I am 100% opposed to these laws because in all cases they are used to pressure disabled people to die. Because that's cheaper than providing the supports they need to live. It happens in Canada with MAID, it happens in Oregon, it will happen in Illinois.
Noticing that Democrats are passing “right to die” laws before passing “right to housing” or “right to healthcare” laws www.nprillinois.org/government-p...
Gov. JB Pritzker signs 'right-to-die' legislation for terminally ill people to end their lives in Illinois
The new law, which takes effect next September, opens the door for people 18 or older with a terminal diagnosis to be prescribed a fatal drug.
www.nprillinois.org
December 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I am 100% opposed to these laws because in all cases they are used to pressure disabled people to die. Because that's cheaper than providing the supports they need to live. It happens in Canada with MAID, it happens in Oregon, it will happen in Illinois.
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My most fundamental belief is that we do not have to live like this.
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My most fundamental belief is that we do not have to live like this.
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'tis the season for #AwardEligibility posts!!!
I've had one short story out this year, and if you're the kind of person who nominates for such things, please consider my #queer coming-of-age modern #fantasy:
magazine.trollbreath.com/constellatio...
#WriteSky
I've had one short story out this year, and if you're the kind of person who nominates for such things, please consider my #queer coming-of-age modern #fantasy:
magazine.trollbreath.com/constellatio...
#WriteSky
Constellations Falling - Trollbreath Magazine
Constellations Falling
magazine.trollbreath.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
'tis the season for #AwardEligibility posts!!!
I've had one short story out this year, and if you're the kind of person who nominates for such things, please consider my #queer coming-of-age modern #fantasy:
magazine.trollbreath.com/constellatio...
#WriteSky
I've had one short story out this year, and if you're the kind of person who nominates for such things, please consider my #queer coming-of-age modern #fantasy:
magazine.trollbreath.com/constellatio...
#WriteSky
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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
incidentally, nobody can do @bbolander.bsky.social but bo, and I’ve always admired that
I think it would be fun if writers who love language started intentionally writing more strangely as AI flattens written "content" into a mono-voice. it would cool I think if writers responded by focusing their individual efforts on cultivating a really unique voice that's hard to copy
December 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
incidentally, nobody can do @bbolander.bsky.social but bo, and I’ve always admired that