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Now this? THIS is art.
I love the smell of consequences in the morning. Thank you, @dragoncon.org
September 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Now this? THIS is art.
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Providing security for @marthawells.com today.
August 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Providing security for @marthawells.com today.
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Just added a simple list of authors and books withdrawn from the prize, for readers who requested a simpler way to use our story to go through and buy all these books (or request from libraries).
Assigned Media tracked down every single queer author who withdrew from the Polari Prize after they longlisted a self-proclaimed TERF, and linked to all their books.
These authors showed solidarity and our story is blowing up with traffic from people who want to support them in return.
These authors showed solidarity and our story is blowing up with traffic from people who want to support them in return.
Queer Authors Withdraw From Writing Prize En Masse Over Inclusion of Self-Proclaimed TERF — Assigned
A UK LGBTQ+ writing prize seems to be crumbling as the queer community protests the inclusion of an anti-trans writer on the long list. Trans prisoners in Georgia accuse the state of cruel and unusual...
www.assignedmedia.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Just added a simple list of authors and books withdrawn from the prize, for readers who requested a simpler way to use our story to go through and buy all these books (or request from libraries).
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Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
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August 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
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The Mighty Nein - S1 Sneak Peek | Prime Video
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July 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Why are they they fighting Zohran harder than they’re fighting Trump
Hakeem Jeffries has reportedly told allies that if Zohran Mamdani wins, he can't become Speaker of the House.
Leaders like Jeffries see this fight as existential for their control of the party:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/party-cont...
Leaders like Jeffries see this fight as existential for their control of the party:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/party-cont...
Party Control Is Dead
From Mamdani to Trump’s Epstein fiasco, Americans are turning on their leaders
www.kenklippenstein.com
July 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Why are they they fighting Zohran harder than they’re fighting Trump
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Presenting the BRAND-NEW season - @dimension20.bsky.social On a Bus! 🚌
DM'd by Katie Marovitch, and as players: Aabria Iyengar, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Jasmine Bhullar, and Mark Mercer!
DM'd by Katie Marovitch, and as players: Aabria Iyengar, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Jasmine Bhullar, and Mark Mercer!
July 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Presenting the BRAND-NEW season - @dimension20.bsky.social On a Bus! 🚌
DM'd by Katie Marovitch, and as players: Aabria Iyengar, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Jasmine Bhullar, and Mark Mercer!
DM'd by Katie Marovitch, and as players: Aabria Iyengar, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Jasmine Bhullar, and Mark Mercer!
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BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.
July 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.
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Parental rights had a mixed bag at SCOTUS over the past week.
Essentially, if you have anti-LGBTQ views, Sam Alito will find a way to twist the law to protect you. If your kids are LGBTQ and you want to protect them, they’ll ignore you.
At Law Dork, I explain:
Essentially, if you have anti-LGBTQ views, Sam Alito will find a way to twist the law to protect you. If your kids are LGBTQ and you want to protect them, they’ll ignore you.
At Law Dork, I explain:
SCOTUS's parental rights messages: Protect anti-LGBTQ views, ignore LGBTQ people
The court protected religious parents' rights in a case over LGBTQ-related books in classrooms. Days later, the court turned away requests from parents of trans kids.
www.lawdork.com
July 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Parental rights had a mixed bag at SCOTUS over the past week.
Essentially, if you have anti-LGBTQ views, Sam Alito will find a way to twist the law to protect you. If your kids are LGBTQ and you want to protect them, they’ll ignore you.
At Law Dork, I explain:
Essentially, if you have anti-LGBTQ views, Sam Alito will find a way to twist the law to protect you. If your kids are LGBTQ and you want to protect them, they’ll ignore you.
At Law Dork, I explain:
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
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This is BS.
I ran for office in a red state and won with 80% of the vote. I regularly talk about my identity when I knock doors. The key is to do so a way that connects to other issues (e.g. being trans shapes how I think about ALL healthcare access, threats to education, etc.).
It's that simple.
I ran for office in a red state and won with 80% of the vote. I regularly talk about my identity when I knock doors. The key is to do so a way that connects to other issues (e.g. being trans shapes how I think about ALL healthcare access, threats to education, etc.).
It's that simple.
June 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is BS.
I ran for office in a red state and won with 80% of the vote. I regularly talk about my identity when I knock doors. The key is to do so a way that connects to other issues (e.g. being trans shapes how I think about ALL healthcare access, threats to education, etc.).
It's that simple.
I ran for office in a red state and won with 80% of the vote. I regularly talk about my identity when I knock doors. The key is to do so a way that connects to other issues (e.g. being trans shapes how I think about ALL healthcare access, threats to education, etc.).
It's that simple.
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EXCLUSIVE — The Onion has a full-page ad in today’s NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out congressional fecklessness towards Trump. They also sent a copy of their latest issue to every lawmaker.
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
June 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
EXCLUSIVE — The Onion has a full-page ad in today’s NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out congressional fecklessness towards Trump. They also sent a copy of their latest issue to every lawmaker.
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
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"Once you decide that a single vulnerable minority can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic, because that means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice, and a third, a fourth, and then what happens?’ - Judith Butler
Democrats have convinced themselves that they've mastered this 5-D electoral chess strategy where they sacrifice small out-groups in the hopes of appealing to centrist voters.
Giving the government the authority to un-person any group of people always turns into a fascist nightmare for everyone.
Giving the government the authority to un-person any group of people always turns into a fascist nightmare for everyone.
June 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
"Once you decide that a single vulnerable minority can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic, because that means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice, and a third, a fourth, and then what happens?’ - Judith Butler
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Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his beautiful wife and newborn son.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
Mahmoud Khalil emerges from airport security with his wife Noor and newborn, legal team and Rep. AOC.
June 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his beautiful wife and newborn son.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
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Trump and GOP’s tax bill would sell off USPS’s brand-new EVs
A little-noticed part of Trump’s tax and immigration package would see the U.S. undo billions of dollars in electric vehicle investments by the Postal Service.
A little-noticed part of Trump’s tax and immigration package would see the U.S. undo billions of dollars in electric vehicle investments by the Postal Service.
Trump and GOP’s tax bill would sell off USPS’s brand-new EVs
A little-noticed part of Trump’s tax and immigration package would see the U.S. undo billions of dollars in electric vehicle investments by the Postal Service.
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June 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trump and GOP’s tax bill would sell off USPS’s brand-new EVs
A little-noticed part of Trump’s tax and immigration package would see the U.S. undo billions of dollars in electric vehicle investments by the Postal Service.
A little-noticed part of Trump’s tax and immigration package would see the U.S. undo billions of dollars in electric vehicle investments by the Postal Service.
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Want to push back against the bigoted attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.
June 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Want to push back against the bigoted attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.
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This is a reprint Murderbot short story, from 2021. #booksky
Finally, Reactor hosts its very own Murderbot short story, originally given to readers who preordered Network Effect! You can read "Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory" by @marthawells.com for free here!
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Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory - Reactor
Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory was originally given free to readers who pre-ordered Martha's Murderbot novel, Network Effect. The story is set just after the 4th novella, Exit Strategy.
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June 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is a reprint Murderbot short story, from 2021. #booksky
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I'm reading the Skrmetti decision now. One thing that pops out early is the reliance on Geuduldig, a case that ruled a state insurance program that exempted pregnancy did not count as sex discrimination against women.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
June 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I'm reading the Skrmetti decision now. One thing that pops out early is the reliance on Geuduldig, a case that ruled a state insurance program that exempted pregnancy did not count as sex discrimination against women.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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However, your other former employer hit it out of the park. Others just reporting on news briefings, they quickly assembled this.
minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/a...
minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/a...
A Democratic legislator was assassinated; right-wing influencers coughed out disinformation • Minnesota Reformer
Right-wing influencers marred Hortman’s death and smeared Walz on a pile of lies.
minnesotareformer.com
June 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
However, your other former employer hit it out of the park. Others just reporting on news briefings, they quickly assembled this.
minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/a...
minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/14/a...
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The House is voting on the rescissions package THIS THURSDAY.
Congress is considering devastating cuts to global health funding, including to PEPFAR and @unicef.org
More from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW2...
Check the thread on how you can take action today 👇
Congress is considering devastating cuts to global health funding, including to PEPFAR and @unicef.org
More from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW2...
Check the thread on how you can take action today 👇
90,000,000 Lives for $20
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June 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The House is voting on the rescissions package THIS THURSDAY.
Congress is considering devastating cuts to global health funding, including to PEPFAR and @unicef.org
More from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW2...
Check the thread on how you can take action today 👇
Congress is considering devastating cuts to global health funding, including to PEPFAR and @unicef.org
More from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJW2...
Check the thread on how you can take action today 👇
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Know your rights.
June 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Know your rights.
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So after about 32 years as a published writer, I was finally able to buy the original art for one of my book covers. This is the cover art by @donatoarts.bsky.social done in oil and oil mediums, for The Wizard Hunters.
June 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
So after about 32 years as a published writer, I was finally able to buy the original art for one of my book covers. This is the cover art by @donatoarts.bsky.social done in oil and oil mediums, for The Wizard Hunters.
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The Utah Report shows exactly what the people commissioning it didn’t want to see, that gender affirming care works.
This article brought to you by @evanurquhart.bsky.social
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Plentiful Data, No Regret: What the Utah Review on Youth Trans Care Found — Assigned
A 1,000-page report by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah, which found care safe and effective, stands out from others: It’s both independent and an actual review of the evidence.
www.assignedmedia.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Utah Report shows exactly what the people commissioning it didn’t want to see, that gender affirming care works.
This article brought to you by @evanurquhart.bsky.social
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Kanye is more progressive than I thought
May 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Kanye is more progressive than I thought