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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 2h

We are hiring! Scope the job posting below for more info :)

The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 1d

One way to push back against the fascist noise that usurps our freedom to read is by expressing how much you love books and why! Grab a review card from the front desk this week and enter a raffle to win a tote-full of rad lit! Review cards will then live on our shelves to spread the love forever :)

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 1d

Join our monthly drop-in community letter-writing event to reach out to incarcerated folks in Nevada and beyond with messages of support and solidarity from the outside. Stop by the shop anytime on Sunday, October 12th from 1-4 PM and write a letter! Free and open to all.

The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 7d

New Ben Passmore! A very timely and rarely told graphic history of Black resistance, told with Passmore's inimitable style and wit. Anger, laughter, inspiration and empowerment await you!

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 10d

Join CodePink today to protest the genocide in Gaza - funded and facilitated here in our own backyard by Sierra Nevada Corp. 1 PM at Legends - they will have signs and materials, so just show up!

Also: our Known Your Rights training, planned for today, is cancelled :( Stay tuned for a resched!

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 13d

Humble but mighty stack of new lit! Horror, modernism, and vintage choose-your-own-adventure - which will you read?

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 14d

As the situation on the ground in Gaza only gets worse, we are doing what we can to directly support and uplift Gazans and their voices. Just in: this Palestinian cookbook zine written by a young Gazan named Omar. All proceeds go directly to him and his mutual aid work on the ground.

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 15d

Sure, you can buy plant hangers, but why not make your own? Amy Aramanda, local artist and stained-glass glazier, will lead a super-accessible, no-prior-knowledge-necessary workshop on how to make macramé plant hangers. $35 includes all supplies you need to hang your fave flora. tinyurl.com/upcde6uy

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 28d

We are excited to be hosting a drop-in community letter-writing event to reach out to incarcerated folks in Nevada and beyond with messages of support and solidarity from the outside. Stop by the shop anytime on Sunday, September 14th from 1-4 PM and write a letter! Free and open to all.

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · 29d

Pocket 2026 Slingshots - the classic vibe - as well as spiral bound pocket planners - when you really gotta get serious and spread those pages - are in! True radicals plan, plan, plan, so come get your next year of resistance in order.

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Sep 6

Patreon perks! Poetry, crafting, local Nevada flavor, cultology, pyramid-scheme-ology, and more! We also have a ton of zines and a newly improved used book section, for lower tier subscribers to take your pick. Something for everyone :) We appreciate your support so much: tinyurl.com/yastrbt7

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Sep 4

Two new must-reads! Alien invasion in White's adult debut and deep literary reflection on having and losing a mother in Roy's memoir. Balance horror dystopia with family chronicle - wait, which is which, again?

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Sep 4

2026 Slingshot planners are arriving! Get organized while celebrating all the radical people and years that came before. We have large spiral-bound planners currently and will have pocket sizes very soon!

The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tarot Exploratorium is a time to come together, be inventive, and create with the tarot. No previous experience with reading the tarot is required to join. We will explore different decks and reading methods. Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 6 PM here at the shop - $10 to participate! tinyurl.com/3mwtdnnv

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 20

Kyle Casey Chu! Join us for a craft talk on writing, screenwriting, and inspiration. Kyle writes, makes films, performs drag, plays in badass bands - she does it all! Come + chat about how to turn personal experience into meaningful, powerful art. Free and open to all - bring your friends!

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 17

Beautiful Daisy! We are so happy to announce her fosters made it official and are welcoming this gentle, loving kitty into their family!! Enjoy this pic of Daisy really feeling herself in her forever home 😭 Good job Daisy ;) RC Adoption #️⃣1️⃣2️⃣8️⃣

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 15

Princess is back! This social, playful gal is looking for a low-stress home either as a solo kitty or with maximally chill animal friends. Enjoy these pics of Princess doing a once-over of the shop: her food, her reflection, and the chair. Thankfully, it seems that everything is to her liking.

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 15

We sent this perfect angel home just a couple days shy of her 2 month anniversary at RC. Cocoa we will love you always and forever 💜 RC Adoption #️⃣1️⃣2️⃣7️⃣

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 14

Tomorrow! August 15th at 6 PM, come down to Rad Cat for a discussion about writing, adventure, radical parenting, risk and resilience with author Susan Norman and poet Karen 'Kat' Terry. We will have Susan's new memoir RISK, available for purchase and signing. Free and open to all!

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 10

Tarot Exploratorium is a time to come together, be inventive, and create with the tarot. No previous experience with reading the tarot is required to join. Tuesday, August 12th at 6 PM right here at the shop - only $5 to participate! tinyurl.com/yc5ftbcz

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 8

Tomorrow! Saturday, August 9th, we are proud and excited to host Eric King for an honest, uncensored discussion on the Federal Prison System in anticipation of his upcoming book on PM Press, A Clean Hell. Books will be available for pre-order. Free and open to all.

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 6

Goodbye sweet angel!!! Our love for you is infinite!!! RC Adoption #️⃣1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ 😭

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 6

Books + cat toys + plushies + hell ya! We got new stacks to read, nip to trip, and handmade plushies to snuggle. One-stop-shop at Rad Cat oh yeah!

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The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 5

This beautiful guy is coming out of his shell 💕 Buddy is a 12 y/o baby: sweet, cuddly, and playful. Buddy is looking for a calm, loving home with or without other kitty friends. Come meet this sweet kitty and pass it on! 💌

The Radical Cat @theradicalcat.bsky.social · Aug 3

The universe can only handle so much cuteness, and Milton gets us dangerously close to the limit! This absolutely wild little dude spent a few weeks in foster and has now moved in to his well-deserved royal palace (pictured here). We are not worthy...! RC Adoption #️⃣1️2️⃣5️⃣💥

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