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Mezentine @mezentine.bsky.social · 15h
We all need that sometimes. We all need moments of total fantasy, whatever that fantasy is. But I think, on a personal level, it’s essential to be mindful of your relationship to it. And I think we have a problem with people who experience the reality of other minds as an assault on their fantasies
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Curly sue @moocowsue.bsky.social · 8h
Clean energy group sets its sights on a new GOP target: Lauren Boebert www.politico.com/live-updates...
politico.com
Clean energy group sets its sights on a new GOP target: Lauren Boebert
The super PAC, which has also attacked Republican Reps. Andy Ogles and Chip Roy, is out with their first ad on Boebert’s past “Beetlejuice” incident.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 8h
Worth a listen! And this is a group I've postcarded and phone banked for before, so don't make me keep calling you!
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Micah @rincewind.run · 9h
since apparently the original article failed to upload:
news.mit.edu
Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret H. Hamilton, a profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program, died at age 90.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 10h
We live surrounded by surveillance that utterly missed this, apparently.
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Usman T. Malik @usmantm.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Elise Tobler, editor of the fabled SHIMMER magazine and now THE DEADLANDS is hospitalized after cancer and an infection. She made SFF an inclusive, interesting place and broke out many authors. Help if u can gofund.me/6ea1bf7a4
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Donate to Help Support Elise While She Recovers, organized by Sean Markey
hello. friends if you're reading this, you're likely a Friend of The Deadl… Sean Markey needs your support for Help Support Elise While She Recovers
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 11h
Zumiez is a chain of skate shops which works with Voto Latino and Skate to the Polls to help young people register and vote. Now they're a target of ICE. Registering new voters puts you on this admin's naughty list and they will punish you for it. www.rawstory.com/ice-zumiez/
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ICE targets skateboarding store for helping register swing-state voters: report
Federal immigration investigators appear to have gone after Zumiez, the youth-oriented skate shop with locations in malls nationwide, after the company backed efforts to get people registered and voti...
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 10h
Spanish pensioner at the heart of nationwide protests dies
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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked protests dies
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests, has died. Ms Abascal had been hospitalised after she was evicted from the apartment she had lived in for seven decades. 
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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This will be a thread of essays I recommend to students in my creative nonfiction workshop:
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neuroparis.bsky.social @neuroparis.bsky.social · 14h
"A Liberal is someone who advocates for individual freedom, civil liberties, and social or political reform, coming from the Latin word liber, meaning "free". Rooted in thinkers like John Locke, this political tradition emphasizes individual rights, consent of the governed, and the rule of law."
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kvconner.bsky.social @kvconner.bsky.social · 16h
NO PAYWALL The Congressional Research Service has listed 81 US aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during operations against Iran, including crewed airplanes, helicopters and drones. By Stephen Pope October 6, 2026, 14:53 MDT www.aerotime.aero/articles/us-...
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Congressional report lists 81 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war
A congressional report lists 81 US aircraft reportedly lost or damaged in Iran operations, including airplanes, helicopters and drones.
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Michael Iantorno☔️✊ @michaeliantorno.com · 18h
"Currently, if an employee makes anything creative in their free time, with their own resources, Hasbro can claim ownership. What we do in our free time should not be dictated by the company, and what we make in our free time should belong to us.“
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The workers at Wizards of the Coast are teaming up
Workers at Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering demand ownership of personal work made off the clock.
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James “Vamp” Fleet @horrorfilms101.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Cults are not collections of deluded ignoramuses, they’re curated and exhaustively-managed systems of abuse.
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gamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I am so tired of Jonestown being a stock reference for “haha, you’re in a cult.” 918 people died, most against their will, and still it has become shorthand for how stupid you think someone is. It's the McDonald's hot coffee incident of mass death — universally referenced, entirely misremembered.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/10/2026
SUSAN COLLINS: I was successful in getting road salt removed from the Canada tariff list TROY JACKSON: What about everything else? We can't eat road salt
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Hannah Alexander Artwork @hannahartwork.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Moth 🔦 first picture in my October series!
A digital illustration of a giant moth fae with glowing yellow eyes clinging to a lighthouse. At it's base, a lighthouse keeper emerges from his house to investigate.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The best character in The Chronicles of Narnia is Jill Pole.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/10/2026
12/ We spent months compiling every case we could find of immigration agents detaining Americans. We did it because the government hasn't. And now, we're sharing every one of those cases with you. Explore our database: propub.li/4egbSK2
Screenshot of database titled "Explore All Incidents Where Citizens Were Detained." Text below explains that this is every incident ProPublica could find in which one or more citizens were reportedly detained between January 2025 and September 2026. There are 506 citizens' cases in the database, and users can sort by what the incidents involve, where the incident is located, and the recency of the case.
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Mediaite @mediaite.com · 24/09/2026
Nevada Says Every Single Voter DHS Flagged as a Noncitizen Is Actually a U.S. Citizen
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Nevada Says Every Single Voter DHS Flagged as a Noncitizen Is Actually a U.S. Citizen
Nevada election officials say all 185 voters whom DHS identified as confirmed noncitizens are actually U.S. citizens, according to The New York Times. The post Nevada Says Every Single Voter DHS Flagged as a Noncitizen Is Actually a U.S. Citizen first appeared on Mediaite.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Read "A tradwife is exposing the sham of Trump’s America" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-8CSnxLW0/F...
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A tradwife is exposing the sham of Trump’s America (The i Paper)
To find joy in someone’s misery is not a good or admirable thing. But, viewed in a certain light, Bernadine Bluntly’s story offers much of it. For those of y...
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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Constitution allows it. South Korea has proven it works. If you want to make impeachment viable—and so much else is pointless if you don't—then it can be done by a simple majority adopting a simple rules change: vote on the verdict by secret ballot.
theunpopulist.net
A Democratic Senate Should Adopt Secret Impeachment Ballots on a Priority Basis
Such a change, requiring no constitutional amendment, would free senators to vote their judgment instead of their fears
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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There are no words for how horrible this kind of mindless destruction is...
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Damn. Hastert AND Bakker? www.cnn.com/2026/10/05/u...
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Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a faith-based empire before resigning amid scandal, dies at 86 | CNN
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who rose to national prominence in the 1970s and ‘80s before stepping down from his ministry amid scandal, has died. He was 86.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looks like nobody knows the trick: Pour boiling water onto a bale of Shredded Wheat, then drain. Add a little butter, sugar, and milk.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#WIPSnips #WriteSky #Fanfiction Elrond at 150 or so, abruptly fed up with his family being the subject of every single song performed in Mithlond. Mind you, it's hard to *avoid* singing about Elrond's family, since he's related to everyone. Maybe skip Elros, though.
Elrond slipped out the window with just a few supplies: a small set of campfire cooking tools, a good knife, a bit of rope, a stout cloak wrapped about Maglor’s harp, all of which bundled neatly into a small pack, and the bow and arrows given him by Celeborn. He knew how to hunt and forage, and presumed he could feed himself well enough for as long as he intended to be gone. His goal was vague, but there was a feeling that he had said his farewells to those the sea had taken from him, but not yet to he who had been devoured by the land. Whether the spot could be found from the description of Elros a hundred cataclysmic years earlier, and a sense of roughly how far from Mithlond they might have gone, was anyone’s guess. His fear was to find the soul of Maedhros, refusing to go into the West, becoming corrupt in its denial. His hope, though he hated to admit it even deep in his heart, was to find the soul of Maedhros for one more conversation and a farewell.
But such a finding, if it happened at all, would not happen here upon the roof. He ran lightly from ridge to ridge, at last sliding down the final roof before the wall. The gates were just opening for the morning merchants with their loads of fresh herbs and vegetables. With a nod and smile to the gatekeeper, he was off.
It took a day or two for the skills forever in his mind to make their way back out to his hands and feet, but he did not go hungry and he was not seen by anyone he did not wish to see him. He kept to the forest for the first few days, then found a road away from Mithlond and covered a few extra miles. There was little sign in the land, even after a mere century, of the upheavals of Beleriand’s destruction. While there were still rifts and clefts, they were cooled, gathering soil and plants. Some of the older trees had an odd crook to their trunks, showing that the land they grew in had changed its angle. He admired their acceptance of their new circumstances and pondered whether he might gain that…
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This is a big deal for me and, as I've said a thousand times on here, I think the doomer-narrative of nothing being a win bc Trump and his people lie and cheat is dangerous. They lose. A lot. And rightfully so because they're doing illegal things. And taking those wins is important for democracy.
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 05/10/2026
"Seven former Cornell students are accused of sexually assaulting another student who says she was incapacitated. Messages allegedly inviting other frat members were sent to a group chat during the assault. Everyone is talking about the seven. I keep thinking about the others." buff.ly/z7yWbR2
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An Open Letter to Cornell University from the Mother of a Prospective Male Student
“Seven former Cornell students are accused in a civil lawsuit of sexually assaulting another Cornell student who says she was incapacitated. Messages alleged...
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
My man looks like he likes to say "it's called ketamine, not keta-ours"
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ghost malone ergo propter bones @proptermalone.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
donate or volunteer here and tack on 38 cents if you want em to know you’re from Bluesky:
achillesforidaho.com
Todd Achilles for Idaho
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Walker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
NEW: October 17 marks a global event called “Origin,” focused on Earth regeneration. Rather than a movement to directly influence climate policy or polluting companies, Origin promises change through synchronized prayer and body movement. Behind it? A fossil fuel heiress and an anti-vaccine doctor
importantcontext.news
Exxon Heiress Aims to Regenerate the Earth With Spirituality
The great-granddaughter of one of America’s wealthiest oilmen has teamed up with an anti-vax doctor.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Congress allocated a lot of money the OMB then "clawed back." And yet deficit spending is huge. Where is this money going? Can we have an audit, please?
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MauiPat @ancientactivist.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
WELL NOW, would you look at that? A massive, 4-YEAR-LONG study of NEARLY 30 MILLION people in France found that individuals who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine had a 74% LOWER risk of death from severe COVID-19 compared to unvaccinated individuals and ZERO increased risk of all-cause mortality.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Disgraced former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dies at 84 share.google/27ARGMJxjFtD...
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Babylon 5: Alfred Bester's Cheerful Wave
Alt: Babylon 5: Vir's Cheerful Wave Bye-bye
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Drew Magary @drewmagary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Whoa hey Dennis Hastert died. Nice.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hey, Georgians: gcvoters.org/100-renewabl...
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100% Renewable Georgia - Georgia Conservation Voters
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 04/10/2026
"Absent policy steering, AI’s modeled effects increase the carbon intensity of the global economy and reinforce fossil fuel incumbency—outcomes that current analytical and governance frameworks do not fully capture."
nature.com
AI-driven productivity gains enable more CO₂ emissions than they avoid in a global energy–economy model - npj Climate Action
npj Climate Action - AI-driven productivity gains enable more CO₂ emissions than they avoid in a global energy–economy model
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Patrick "Inverted Vibe Curve" Blanchfield @patblanchfield.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
new wolfenstein looks like shit
its pete hegseth splaying his arms christlike at a podium with all sorts of americana bunting thats got a distinct fash aesthetic
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Democrats should..." "The media should..." We should. We who oppose Trump should accept handy labels and go do the things, including compiling survival tips for an energy crisis that's clearly coming. Base layers: www.rei.com/learn/expert...
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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Here is Lin in her own words:
nytimes.com
Opinion | I Coined the Term ‘Sexual Harassment.’ Corporations Stole It. (Published 2017)
A word that once promised revolution has been made business-friendly and bloodless. It’s time to reclaim it.
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Damn. Just found an invasive joro spider eating an invasive stink bug.
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Just Kevin @kevinleecaster.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I sure do want for everyone around the world to know that Democrats ARE taking climate action!
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 03/10/2026
we went wrong as a society when we stopped painting little lads with snouts on our dishware
Five reverse sides of dishes
Manises (Valencia, Spain), 2nd half of the 15th century Ceramic with metallic lustre
Artists in Valencian workshops paid particular attention to the underside of their works painted in metallic lustre on an ecru ground. Their favourite patterns can be found there, like the bryony-style motif or the heraldic eagle. The underside can even sometimes be more original, as in the case of the field mouse on a carpet of liquorice foliage which is much more narrative than the heraldic decor on the other side. The underside with a lion in a liquorice leaf pattern belongs to a dish with the Medici family coat of arms, another copy of which is housed in the British Museum in London. These scrolls of wild liquorice leaves sometimes form carpet-like foliage patterns for these richly-decorated undersides.
Purchased 1853; CI.2307 / Purchased 1848; CI.1688 / Purchased 1855; Cl.2456 / Purchased 1852; CI.2139 / Purchased 1853; CI.2304Five reverse sides of dishes
Manises (Valencia, Spain), 2nd half of the 15th century Ceramic with metallic lustre
Artists in Valencian workshops paid particular attention to the underside of their works painted in metallic lustre on an ecru ground. Their favourite patterns can be found there, like the bryony-style motif or the heraldic eagle. The underside can even sometimes be more original, as in the case of the field mouse on a carpet of liquorice foliage which is much more narrative than the heraldic decor on the other side. The underside with a lion in a liquorice leaf pattern belongs to a dish with the Medici family coat of arms, another copy of which is housed in the British Museum in London. These scrolls of wild liquorice leaves sometimes form carpet-like foliage patterns for these richly-decorated undersides.
Purchased 1853; CI.2307 / Purchased 1848; CI.1688 / Purchased 1855; Cl.2456 / Purchased 1852; CI.2139 / Purchased 1853; CI.2304
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
LOL thespinoff.co.nz/business/03-...
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Kiwibank is desperately trying to stop people saying they want to fuck its sheep mascot | The Spinoff
New Zealand's home for independent journalism, illuminating perspectives and good times.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Something big may be happening: Trump's world-historical misrule may be creating the conditions for the emergence of a coalition similar to the one that ousted Viktor Orban earlier this year: Anti-corruption, anti-authoritarian, pro-democracy. I made this case here: newrepublic.com/article/2161...
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Hey, fellas, before you write that white hot take about how rape is such a tricky thing and, I mean, who can really say what happened and, you know, maybe we should not be too judgmental, I'd like to remind you that instead you can simply shut the fuck up.
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Louis @louisevans.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
You gotta watch The Bit
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Dem Senate Candidate Drops Wizard of Oz Closer at Debate 😳 #Kansas #Shorts
YouTube video by Lamont Tyson
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Elves in Viridian @reindeerarebetter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Dear Pilsbury: It's a marble cake. Your baking directions should assume we might use a 9"x13" pan for maximum marbling potential.
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TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛ @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Voting isn't asking for power; it is the power. If you are in AZ, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, OH, TN, or TX, the deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 5. Verify your status today and make sure your community is prepared. Let's do this together. 💪 #LetsGetVoteReady #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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John Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We’re screwed www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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A Wealthy Russian Businessman Is Helping Fund Trump’s Stupid Ballroom. Nothing Sketchy About That, Right?
Surely, our president will face consequences for this insanity.
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