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The Verge @theverge.com · 02/09/2026

As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.

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There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series

You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 03/09/2026

A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape. to.pbs.org/4xE0gIL

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EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans

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cmitown @cmitown.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The guy who ran onto the court during the Finals to take a selfie with Wemby got banned from every NBA arena for life. There's literally no reason not to do the same to Kanter. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA Finals fan who ran onto court for Wemby selfie arrested, banned

The NBA announced severe consequences for the fan who ran on the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals for an apparent selfie with Victor Wembanyama.

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 26/08/2026

A federal judge has ruled that Texas’ ban on drag shows is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment, offering the following advice to those offended by drag: “The solution is relatively simple ... just don’t go [to the shows].” (www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...)

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Venus's Unruly Child @saturnexalted.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's a very late entry into a lifetime of iconic roles, but this may be my favorite Tim Curry performance. Recorded after he suffered a stroke jn 2012, Auntie Whispers is simultaneously unsettling and warm, lovable-- basically his entire persona distilled. youtube.com/watch?v=ITx0...

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Auntie Whispers | Over The Garden Wall | Cartoon Network

YouTube video by Cartoon Network

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Jenny with a Green Ribbon Around Her Neck @readingtheend.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

it's hard to explain to the younger generation how meaningful The Rocky Horror Picture Show was, in spite of its uhhhhh very muddled gender politics. the idea that sex/gender/gender performance could be, like, fun? not a punishment? was brand fucking new to me when I watched it at seventeen.

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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 25/08/2026

Fun fact, tho not so much given the circumstances: Many large west coast SEIU local numbers are based off mergers. 1021 was 10 locals, now 1. 521 was 5, now 1. 721 was 7, now 1. Not 925. 925 is numbered after the 9 to 5 movement of women workers in the 70s, which Dolly wrote the song about.

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle playing their acrylics. Two icons.

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 24/08/2026

This view of Angelina Anderson's incredible save on the PK 👀

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

if a man is being sooooooo silenced then how the hell is he posting his rancid takes on substack

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Jack Hittinger @jackhitts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

LMFAO get a load of this fuckin guy.

This, after all, was one of several columns of mine that had been spiked at the Seattle Times.
One was a piece questioning whether players for the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team were really the victims of discrimination in their equal-pay lawsuit. Another was a more general column on cancel culture in sports. The last, written shortly after George Floyd’s death, implored people to listen to state-champion basketball coach Mike Bethea — a black man urging the public not to stereotype cops. The common theme? All of these challenged prevailing newsroom narratives and likely would have triggered the outrage mob.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Wow. Proponents of the ICE taser gloves are openly saying that one reason they love the gloves is that they doesn’t leave any marks or proof that they were used, making it harder for people to sue when they’re shocked excessively.

Mother Jones

"In today's society, you know, everybody's filming everything, everybody has a cell phone," Glueck said. If an officer punches someone on camera, that can go viral in an instant; even a standard taser leaves puncture wounds. But "the glove is low optic, and it looks better on camera, and it looks better to those witnesses. With a glove, there are no burn marks or scars."

But local police across the country are still eagerly buying the gloves—in large part so that they can harm people and avoid being sued for it. It's been successful "from the patrolmen to the jailers," Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said in a Compliant Technologies promotional video. "It's been a great tool as far as mitigating liability," according to Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall.
Bob Couey of the Floyd County Sheriff's Department sung the GLOVE's praises, too: "I highly recommend these gloves to anybody that's looking for a utility they can use that is conducive to not leading to lawsuits."

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 17/08/2026

Without real consequences for police abuse, Flock Safety's reforms are "just a fig leaf for Flock,” EFF’s @cooperq.com told @techcrunch.com. "The best way to ensure accountability is to pass laws constraining the use of this technology and requiring a warrant for its use.”

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Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works | TechCrunch

The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called "Audit Assistance" mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool w...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirms. She was 36 abcnews.com/US/hayden-pa...

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

cannot believe im attempting to get into star trek,,,

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

something i’ve been thinking about is whether or not there’s a way to rightfully condemn anti-trans comments by people with a public profile without elevating their celebrity/importance + serving them on a platter to the right wing media ecosystem. the cycle is painfully disturbing and predictable.

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e.w. niedermeyer @niedermeyer.online · 08/08/2026

not the consequences of my actions!

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Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Not to be that guy but I’ve seen her stats why would she want us to focus on those?

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NPR @npr.org · 08/08/2026

The Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, the Boston Hunters and the San Francisco Firebells take the field in Springfield, Ill., as the Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season. n.pr/4bAVbYC

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The Women's Professional Baseball League makes its historic debut

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Michaela Joffe @joffeorama.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

“the jewish immigrant communists are trying to undermine america with race mixing!” became “the muslim immigrant socialists are trying to undermine america with transgenderism!” so gradually that its almost like its aways been the same bullshit

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Howard Megdal @howardmegdal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Big news out of #WPBL postgame tonight: Queens manager Eric Young Jr. told me his starting pitcher Friday night will be Ayami Sato. So the matchup between Sato and the firepower of Kelsie Whitmore's San Francisco Firebells is almost here.

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Lucy 🫠 📷 @ltotheucy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There is a player on the LA Queens, Brittany Apgar, who has a limb difference and traveled back to Illinois from receiving her first ever batting prosthetic *today* and is 3-for-3 in her first game playing with one. Incredibly cool.

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

who saw justice smith and elle fanning together and decided they had enough chemistry to do atbp bc id like to just say: huh?

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Robert Raymond @robpertray.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

if we lived under socialism every adult in this country would get a $600 tariff refund check but instead they are giving your money to the very multibillion dollar corporations who pricegouged you

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

hope that machista falls and breaks his ankle the first game out idgaf

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

chich@rito returning to pro soccer?? dont make me laugh

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

the guys nice enough but im still like. nervy about it ya know. cause its been a minute since ive gone on a first date ugh

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

is going on an escape room date worth it??? we shall find out this friday

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Billionaires have already poured $433 million into the 2026 midterm elections—and 80% of it is going to Republicans.

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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Once you have a lot of money it becomes easier to get more money by doing nothing, which disincentivizes work. This is why all our billionaires post insane bullshit all day. If they had to work they'd be too busy to act like this, doubly benefiting society

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half egg for full price @critterisgrey.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

by age 30 you should have at least one overly-hated female character that you get extremely defensive about

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It is genuinely bizarre that we’ve become acclimatized to right wingers throwing a tantrum every time a black person (particularly a black woman) is cast in something, but are also supposed to pretend that this is not racism but related to some other substantive concern.

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Seattle Torrent @seattletorrent.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Brownie is gonna (officially!) be a wifey!! 🥰

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

knighter i was never mad at you for your decisions okay youre always gonna be my goat

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

like i didnt feel like receiving unsolicited advice . im not sorry

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steph @secrettimelord.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

the nosiest mfers loveeeee to get mad at you when u dont tell them what ur doing

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lizard @lizzzard.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Joan Sebastian Guerrero is the name of the victim of the fatal ICE shooting this morning in Biddeford, Maine. say it, spread it, make it as known as the other names of lives taken by ICE

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lizard @lizzzard.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

the press herald lifted the paywall on this article if you want to see updates on the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine this morning. i’m sure i’ll be posting as well.

pressherald.com

Live updates: Man shot, killed by ICE agents in Biddeford

Witnesses described one person being shot in the head.

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The Troys Are Back In Town @troyponce.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sorry but when your 'we care about women's sports' letter also says “If it were not for Caitlin Clark the WNBA would still be irrelevant and possibly even defunct." it's pretty clear you still hate women's sports and just like this racist cudgel.

The letter was cosigned by Reps. Erin Houchin (IN-09), Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Victoria Spartz (IN-05), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Mark Alford (MO-04), Pete Sessions (TX-17), and John Rose (TN-06). In addition to cosigning, the members shared the following statements:

“If it were not for Caitlin Clark the WNBA would still be irrelevant and possibly even defunct. Caitlin, and every player, deserves to know that when they walk on the court they are protected from unnecessary physical hostility and violence. Commissioner Engelbert is responsible for the safety of the women in her league, she should act swiftly to keep them all protected from the thug-like violence Caitlin Clark has fallen victim to,” said Rep. Marlin Stutzman.

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Kate Draws 🌈✨️ @tacticiankate.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

AT LONG LAST I FINISH A COMM FROM THE PREV BATCH!!!!! comm of a very lovely and very sad goddess :) #art #commission

A color illustration of a client's OC, a goddess named Center. She is a woman with fair gold-hued skin with purple markings on her cheeks, closed eyes, and long flowing white-blond hair; she is wearing a white tunic-like gown with gold trim and a rope belt, gold accessories, and a crown of laurels. She is holding a sword thrust through her own chest as she weeps.
The background is an art nouveau-style graphic, primarily featuring reds + purples + golds, with celestial motifs accented by a large peony at the top.

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