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Morgan Dawn

@morgandawn.bsky.social
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Mastodon: sfba.social/@morgandawn or Counter.Social: counter.social/@morgandawn Twit: twitter.com/morgandawn6 Vidder, fangirl, bad typist. Resist much. Obey little. I choose my own way to burn. Lots of politics, a smidge of fandom.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 11h
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the endless and bountiful contributions of Native people. Let us continue to center their voices and wisdom, and staunchly advocate for their community and land prosperity, especially as it relates to climate change.
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Bertha Chin (she/her) @berthac.bsky.social · 6h
I don't know why New Straits Times changed the link to a different article in my previous post. 🙄 My comment about class still stands; the worst fire is concentrated in Kalimantan, far away fr the centre and the elites. Same as Malaysia when Sarawak was badly affected www.nst.com.my/world/region...
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Indonesia rules out national disaster status for forest fires for now | New Straits Times
JAKARTA: Indonesia will not declare its prolonged forest and land fires a national disaster for now, saying it remains capable of managing the crisis despite concerns over transboundary haze affecting...
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Bertha Chin (she/her) @berthac.bsky.social · 9h
Because right now, the worst affected area is in Kalimantan, which is far away from the centre. In the end, this is all about class. Never mind the neighbouring countries. www.nst.com.my/news/regiona...
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Haze: 19 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Nineteen areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am today, with Pasir Gudang in Johor recording the highest reading at 180.
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Colleen T @librarycolleen.bsky.social · 9h
Digitizing Clements Materials 📜 clements.umich.edu/digitizing-c...
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Digitizing Clements Materials - UM Clements Library
Digitization of Clements collections is an ongoing process, and one we spend a lot of time and energy on! In today's blog, I'll walk you through the steps of digitizing an item from our collections.
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 19h
The 2025 #OTW Annual Report is now available. You can read it, and all earlier annual reports, on the OTW website: otw-news.org/yckk5r6k
AO3 received approximately 108.2 million page views per day in 2025
2,578,113 AO3 works created. Last year 2,139,910.
39.5 billion AO3 page views. Last year 34 billion.
4.9 million AO3 tags wrangled. Last year 5.4 million.
1,954,787 AO3 accounts created. Last year 1,298,541.
40,000 AO3 Support tickets received. Last year 27,000.
47,500 AO3 Policy & Abuse tickets received. Last year 28,000.
61 AO3 releases deployed. Last year 34.
9 archives imported to AO3 via Open Doors. Last year 9.
18,614 Fanlore accounts created. Last year 21,498.
8,694 Fanlore pages created. Last year 6,700.
191,885 Fanlore edits made. Last year 163,000.
122 news posts published. Last year 118.
2 issues of Transformative Works and Cultures released. Last year 3.
23 Fanhackers posts published. Last year 17.
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 19h
I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 18h
For years, the Trump admin has launched slanderous attacks against Rep. Omar. This morning, the administration sent federal officials to raid her home. We cannot and will not accept this unprecedented abuse of power. I stand with @repilhan.bsky.social. apnews.com/article/ilha...
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Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she will “not be silenced” and calls a search of her Washington home the “latest escalation” in President Donald Trump’s “intimidation” campaign.
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Closet Cooking @closetcooking.com · 16h
Mushroom Ragu www.closetcooking.com/mushroom-ragu/
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Voters of Tomorrow @votersoftomorrow.org · 15h
Right-wing voter suppression relies on making the ballot box inaccessible, especially to Native voters and young people on tribal lands. But Native youth organizers are organizing back. This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, turn solidarity into action and help us build youth voting power: 🗳️ YouthVoteHQ.org
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Morgan Dawn @morgandawn.bsky.social · 13h
Compare the various voter guides for the upcoming California propositions election. You can click on each suggested vote for a brief explanation
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Compare voter guides for the November 3rd election
Compare voter guides for the November 3rd election
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Uncommon Ephemera @uncommonephemera.org · 12/10/2026
Still at it for the rest of the evening! Library usage, “fact or fiction,” career stuff… 70s cheese night! youtube.com/uncommonephe...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 11/10/2026
We’re looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization — the extra layer of approval insurers require before covering a medical expense — impacts patients. We need your help. 👇
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We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.
ProPublica is looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization impacts patients. We need your help to figure out if the process is still leading to delayed or missed treatments, tests...
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Colleen T @librarycolleen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I have been trying to start a PTA/PTO at my daughter's school and the admin asked us to please ignore all the typical PTA projects and just find a way to get the kids more food.
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 10/10/2026
Applications for #Fanlore Social Media Moderators, #StrategicPlanning, Organizational Culture Roadmap, #AO3 Policy & Abuse, and Specified Language #TagWrangling Volunteers are still open - check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!
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Volunteer | Organization for Transformative Works
The OTW is a fan-run nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of fanworks. We're sustained entirely by donations from our users! Please consider donating.
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Worf Email @worfemail.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Geordi LaForge, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Worf SonOfMogh
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Uncommon Ephemera @uncommonephemera.org · 10/10/2026
Back in the office tonight digitizing more #filmstrip soundtracks on #cassettes. Are they goofy? Problematic? Or just about literature? There’s only one way to find out! youtube.com/uncommonephe...
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Morgan Dawn @morgandawn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"There is something treasonous in this. Treasonous not to an abstraction like a flag or a nation, for we are not nationalists. But treasonous to the unspoken pact made with the web of life that sustains us. They are traitors to creation here" -Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, "End Times Fascism" 2/2
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Morgan Dawn @morgandawn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"We are up against an ideology that has given up not only on the premise and promise of liberal democracy but on the livability of our shared world - on its beauty, on its people, on our children, on other species..." 1/2 -Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, "End Times Fascism"
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
(San Lorenzo) InNae Academy of Martial Arts requires KF94s, N95s, or better; uses air-quality monitoring, air purifiers. Small classes, approx. 10 students each. Ages 3 & up. Details: tinyurl.com/YesInNae Covid protocols: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Welcome to InNae!
InNae Academy of Martial Arts LLC 15911 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (510) 606-4570 Building Character. Inspiring Confidence. Strengthening Community. Practical martial arts and self-defense...
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
(SF) Thursdays & Sundays, 12-4 p.m. (walk-in): Glide Memorial Church is currently offering Covid and flu vaccines for uninsured people ages 12 and up (as of October 2026). Outdoor tent location in parking lot. 330 Ellis St., 94102. Call for more info: 628-226-8675
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
(Oakland) Palapa Island in Oakland is an outdoor, mask-required massage therapy studio with hot tubs: palapaisland.square.site (as of Oct. 2026)
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social! Pandemic Roundup, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday. www.patreon.com/violetblue/p...
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Pandemic Roundup: October 8, 2026 | Threat Model
This newsletter is an inclusive, curated selection of new findings and fresh perspectives on Covid-19, dedicated to finding the highest qual
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Baya Burgess @bayaburgess.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Gen Z politicians who want to make a change grapple with parties that aren’t always ready for them. kansasreflector.com/2026/10/08/g...
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Gen Z politicians who want to make a change grapple with parties that aren’t always ready for them • Kansas Reflector
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. TOPEKA, Kan. — After state Rep. Angel Roeser defied her fellow Republicans and voted...
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laurashapiro.bsky.social @laurashapiro.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
While MAGA popularity is at an all time low, American democracy is on its last breath. We know we can’t afford to wait until 2028 to turn things around, because by then it may be too late. Join us on October 17th. #NoKings share.indvs.org/s/uBC87WF7
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Long live the vote.
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Corey Matthews (Hardeman) @cjhardeman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Wave Study 6”x8” oil/cradled birch panel 250 smackos Here: www.coreyhardeman.ca/product-page... #wavebabies #oilpainting #homesickblues #canadianartist
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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Gawt DAMN
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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 09/10/2026
There’s nothing complicated about this. If you terrorize LGBTQ people, fewer youth will identify themselves as LGBTQ out of shame and for self-protection. Q.E.D. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
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Number of teens who identify themselves as gay or bisexual is in ‘free fall’
Conservatives have trumpeted the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but researchers say the reasons for the decline are unclear.
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Rosamundi @rosamundi.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Oh, the Archdiocese of St Louis is *mad*, mad, I see. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Archdiocese sues US government over denied Catholic sacraments for ICE detainees
According to the website of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, religious figures may visit detainees at any time after giving notice to the sheriff’s office. The lawsuit contends that ICE is failing...
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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I know several trans people who have fled the U.K. over the last few years because of its sharp descent into transphobia The most recent is the parent of a trans child - who I have personally known for 10 years - who are uprooting their entire family to move to Australia.
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Leaving the UK with a heavy heart
Today, as a family, we have booked our flights and our one-way ticket out of the UK. This has not felt like a choice. This feels like fleeing to protect ourselves. For the past 7 years we have look…
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Paul Offit @pauloffit.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol... RFK Jr.'s Tuskegee experiment, revisited
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CDC Is Moving Forward With a Previously Shelved Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study
“It’s a wholly unethical trial, and it shouldn’t be allowed,” says Dr. Paul Offit of Guinea-Bissau study
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
(SF) Sat., Oct. 10, 2-5 p.m.: KN95-or-better outdoor hangout hosted by @sdaction.org, posted on their Instagram account. RSVP/exact location: tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang ⬇️⬇️
Image Description via Senior and Disability Action's post on Instagram: "A flyer with sky, clouds, and grass in the background with pine trees on either side. Text reads: "Senior & Disability Action Park Hangout. Casual masked outdoor hangout for people interested in connecting with us and other friendly Covid-conscious folks! Learn more about our Covid safety organizing, or just hang out! Saturday, October 10, 2-5pm. Golden Gate Park, SF. Wheelchair-accessible. RSVP to tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang or itzel@sdaction.org for exact location." There are images of an N95 mask and a KN95 mask on either side of text that reads: "KN95/KF95/N95 masks (or better) required and provided." SDA's logo is in the bottom corner. There's a masked cartoon squirrel on the lower left, and there's a masked cartoon rabbit on the lower right."
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
1/ (SF/online) Mark your calendars: Nov. 12-14 (in-person), Nov. 15-22 (online): SF Transgender Film Festival. "Audience is required to be KN95 masked for the entirety of their time inside the building. Our staff will provide KN95 masks to everyone before they enter the building; [cont.]
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Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
(El Cerrito) Sat., 10/10, 2-10 p.m. (gallery hrs), 6-8 p.m. (reception): Visibility Drawing's first community art show! KN95+ masks required/provided. Photo booth, tarot, more. Food/drink to be consumed in a designated outdoor area only. More at their Instagram post: www.instagram.com/p/DeASnzkEmEV/
Flyer with cartoon illustrations of framed figure-drawing artwork hanging on a wall. Text reads: “Visibility Drawing Community Art Show. Sat. Oct. 10th, @Colorspace Arts, El Cerrito. 2-10 p.m.: gallery hours. 6-8 p.m.: reception. KN95/N95 masks required & provided. Wheelchair accessible.” One figure is wearing a pink mask. There is a pink star above the day and date. There’s a light green background. Text across the top of the flyer reads: “DJ  Redmoxxy, tarot readings, Photo Booth, small bites.”
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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 07/10/2026
Do you have experience with research or social media? Would you like to assist AO3 users? Do you enjoy brainstorming solutions to problems? Would you like to wrangle AO3 tags? Can you translate from another language to English? The #OTW is recruiting at: otw-news.org/ycksnmzr
OTW Recruitment
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Kai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Information from Russia has been incomplete, confusing, and contradictory." My colleague @martinenserink.bsky.social on what we know so far about the possible plague death in Russia and the implications. 🧪
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Possible plague death at a Siberian lab baffles scientists
Much is unclear about the tragedy, but plague researchers say there is “zero” chance of an epidemic
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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Sometimes my wife and I like to send each other text messages as though they’re democratic fundraising messages, and I believe she has produced the jewel of the form.
, it's
and I
have some personal news to share with you.
Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I feel deeply that we should have salad tonight
This year has been challenging in many ways, and I have immense gratitude for the kindness and support of family, community, and people like you who have continued to stand by me through everything. It means the world, and I wanted you to be among the first to know that squash is in the oven and kale is in the fridge.As many of you are aware, ve been navigating one of the most challenging periods of my day while waiting for dinner.
Facing baseless federal hunger brought on by not eating since lunch, fighting for the working kids of this country, and now caring for a mean toddler and helping him grow up in a world that isn't always easy. But it has also reminded me exactly why I do this work and who I do it for.
I will never stop working to eat dinner. I will never stop fighting for what is right, even when there is also some feta in the fridge. And I will never stop being so very thankful that you are by my side in this important work and that there is tahini in the pantry for dressing
With love and gratitude,
stop to end
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Shecky @shecky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Destroying history and nature in the name of narcissism and hate.
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 07/10/2026
Having trouble deciding which books to buy from Amazon during Prime Days? Try this: None, then go support an independent bookstore instead. 😌
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Apoorva Mandavilli @apoorvanyt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The future of four large research networks that test vaccines and treatments for HIV, TB and emerging infectious diseases is in limbo after weeks of delays from the Trump administration in launching the process to renew their funding. 🎁 🔗 www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/h...
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Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research (Gift Article)
The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine.
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Fanlore Wiki @fanlore.org · 07/10/2026
This #Contober is Banned from Tulsa. This was an anti-slash incident at a fan Star Trek con. A Disney agent found fans selling a Kirk/Spock zine. His protests weren't heeded and law enforcement was called. This later inspired a filk song. Learn more: bit.ly/4jmsbZx
A coloured, cropped illustration of the “Out of Bounds, Again” zine cover, depicting Kirk and Spock embracing while shirtless in a bed. The overlaid text says, “Banned From Tulsa: an anti-slash incident at Tulsa Star Trek 1983,” beside the Fanlore logo.
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Uncommon Ephemera @uncommonephemera.org · 07/10/2026
Scanned and uploaded to @archive.org: This 1957 #filmstrip explains how laws are (or were) made in the United States, and pre-dates the famous Schoolhouse Rock cartoon by almost twenty years. VIEW AT YOUR OWN PACE: uncom.cc/qyy1p
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Uncommon Ephemera @uncommonephemera.org · 06/10/2026
LIVE NOW IN THE OFFICE: Digitizing filmstrips and filmstrip soundtracks today for eventual upload to @archive.org. Watch and listen as nearly-#lostmedia gets saved from obscurity and the landfill. uncom.cc/03b6y
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Natalie @nataliesnotinit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Endless, tremendous thanks to everyone who came out to the screening of The Matrix last night on a Lilly Wachowski’s personal 35mm print that she very graciously let us project Meant the world to program and introduce this film vital to my transness to a crowd of passionate queer folks 💚
An awning showing a marquee at the Heights Theater for “The Matrix on 35mm”
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5 Calls @5calls.org · 05/10/2026
A new proposed rule by the Trump administration would change the way the Census is conducted, to sway federal funding and representation away from racial and ethnic minority populations. Call your reps and leave a public comment by October 13th! 👉 5calls.org/issue/census...
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Oppose Harmful Changes to the U.S. Census ⭑ 5 Calls
A fair and accurate U.S. Census is both a constitutional mandate and an imperative to a functioning democracy. The data collected determines …
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Infectious Diseases @infectiousdz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Florida has reported 252 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, plus one of chikungunya. At this point, mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases are a choice. Governments don't have to let these diseases spread. worksinprogress.co/issue/mosqui...
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Mosquitoes are a choice - Works in Progress Magazine
The technology to eradicate mosquito-borne disease already exists. We just have to be brave enough to use it.
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The confirmed #measles count in Pennsylvania has topped 1,000. Important to note that confirmed cases make up only a portion of all cases, especially given infections among PA's Amish community probably do not come to public health's attention in many cases. app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrI...
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Digital Transgender Archive @transgenderarchive.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The third issue of Gendertrash From Hell, a zine produced by and for transsexual and transgender people. For more information about this item, please visit the DTA via the link in our bio. Image courtesy of The Arquives. #TransHistory #TransIsBeautiful #DTA #TransWOC
The cover of the winter 1995 third issue of Gendertrash From Hell featuring a photograph of Linda Taylor, a Black transgender woman, wearing a jean jacket and smiling.
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festivids @festivids.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Reminder: Festivids signups close this Friday at 11:59 PM UTC! Sign up at the AO3: archiveofourown.org/collections/... Learn more about signups: dw: festivids.dreamwidth.org/165456.html tumblr: www.tumblr.com/festivids/82...
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Lauren Orsini @laurenorsini.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Why an orange cat? My friend has two dumb orange cats and my child has imprinted on them like they're his life coaches.
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Tamar-o @tamarw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'm so old, I know how to navigate to my files in Finder without searching.
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