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Nathan Alexander
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Historian (race, atheism), Univ. of Ottawa 🇨🇦. Self-publishing a fantasy novel, Ashes of the Revolution 🐉. Author, Race in a Godless World. Project manager, @nonreligioncf.bsky.social‬. Co-host, Beyond Atheism Podcast. https://www.nathangalexander.com
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · Jul 21
I don't think I know too many people personally on here, so this may just disappear into the ether. But just in case, some personal news:
Hey all, I have some heavy news to share unfortunately: I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage-four cancer. It originated in my colon but has spread to my liver and lungs as well. I’ll soon start chemotherapy, but the doctor has told me that I may only have several years left to live, if that. Of course, it could be the case that I respond really well to the chemotherapy, and this then opens up other options for treatment, but I was cautioned that this would be a very big surprise. Still, I am staying positive. Not that I am holding out hope for a miracle cure, but rather that I am choosing to focus on all of the good things in life: the many amazing experiences and adventures I’ve had, and the meaningful relationships I’ve formed. I’ve had a really good life so far, and I’m treating any time left as a great bonus. So, while it is obviously a sad time, I’m mostly just feeling incredibly fortunate and grateful for everything. 🙌
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José Marichal @josemarichal.bsky.social · 18h
Book is officially out today from @brisunipress.bsky.social .... grab a copy.. or 10!!!

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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 21h
I like how they say the messages may have been doctored but then also apologize and say how they are taking full accountability...
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23h
POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 23h
I think it's also the sheer volume coming from the conservative side. Trump says 10 more controversial things per day than anything Biden, Obama, etc., ever said.
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Nonreligion in a Complex Future @nonreligioncf.bsky.social · 1d
Happening this Thursday! 👇
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Social Repair @socialrepair.bsky.social · 9d
Masterclass announcement! Lori Beaman of @nonreligioncf.bsky.social will be talking to us on "Exploring
Deep Equality" next week on Thursday 16th October.

3pm South Africa / 9am Canada / 10am Brazil / 2pm UK

Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8160513998...

Access code: 108926
Exploring Deep Equality Speaker: Prof Lori G. Beaman Lori G. Beaman is the Canada Research Chair in Religious Diversity and Social Change and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa. She directs Nonreligion in a Complex Future, an international, comparative, and interdisciplinary project exploring the social impact of the growth of nonreligion in diverse cultural contexts. Her research focuses on nonreligion, religious diversity, equality, and law, engaging both mainstream and underrepresented populations. She is the author of Deep Equality in an Era of Religious Diversity (Oxford University Press). Thursday 16th October 2025 15:00–16:30 - South Africa / 9:00–10:30 - Canada / 10:00–11:30 - Brazil / 14:00–14:30 - United Kingdom Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81605139987?pwd=0fqVBC5RMrdI5eaQKHiCvEguMespPB.1 Access code: 108926
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 1d
Someone stole my ape!!!!!
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 2d
Auspicious start for the new CBS News, laundering unattributed cop shit-talking through the incoming editor-in-chief’s blog and failing to correct a misspelling of the story subject’s name in the web headline for three days.
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 2d
“The UN estimates that 83 percent of all structures in Gaza City were damaged or destroyed, along with most of its crops and vegetation”

www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
The UN estimates that 83 percent of all structures in Gaza City were damaged or destroyed, along with most of its crops and vegetation
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 2d
How much more money can she squeeze out of her poor fans??
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 2d
To be fair, Andy Ngo suffered permanent brain damage from that time someone threw a milkshake at him
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 3d
Atheists are by far the most progressive lifestance demographic when it comes to views on trans issues:

www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
58% of religiously unaffiliated Americans say greater acceptance of people who are transgender is a change for the better
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 3d
Makes me think of this cartoon

xkcd.com/774/
Two stick figures with one saying "Personally, I find atheists just as annoying as fundamentalist Christians" and the other saying, "Well, the important thing is that you've found a way to feel superior to both"
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 4d
Coaches used to send out these elaborate signals to convey info to their players across the field... but it doesn't happen anymore, it seems. It's a shame!!
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 4d
Very cool! Great twist at the end!!
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 6d
Mary Ann Shadd broke ground with her anti-slavery newspaper, The Provincial Freeman.
She was the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first female publisher in Canada.
She later recruited Black soldiers for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 6d
I really miss this about baseball, now that everyone has ear pieces and such to communicate
a cartoon character is wearing a uniform that says ephtrs on it
Alt: Mr Burns as a baseball coach, giving exaggerated signals
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 6d
I really miss this about baseball, now that everyone has ear pieces and such to communicate
a cartoon character is wearing a uniform that says ephtrs on it
Alt: Mr Burns as a baseball coach, giving exaggerated signals
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Nonreligion in a Complex Future @nonreligioncf.bsky.social · 6d
Register now for the latest webinar in our series, Nonreligion, Past and Present: Interdisciplinary Conversations, a collaboration with @ishash.bsky.social. This webinar will focus on the relationship between science and the natural world.

Oct 29, 1pm ET

Register uottawa-ca.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nonreligion, Past and Present: Interdisciplinary Conversations Science and Nonreligion Renny Thomas (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal), Stephen Weldon (University of Oklahoma), Bernard Lightman (York University, Toronto), and Lauren Strumos (University of Alberta).
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 7d
Really interesting podcast, @etvpod.bsky.social and @humanistdad.bsky.social !!

www.voidpod.com/podcasts/202...
Autism and Humanism with Alastair Lichten — Embrace The Void
My guest this week is Alastair Lichten (@humanistdad.bsky.social), a humanist organizer who is particularly interested in the intersection of neurodivergence and secularism. We discuss the theory that...
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The Voyager’s Workshop @wfgworkshop.bsky.social · 9d
Thank you, Nathan! I am really enjoying helping you realize your vision. Such a fun project!
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 9d
I've been really fortunate to work with Wouter from the Voyager's Workshop! He has created amazing maps and cover art for my upcoming novel. I highly recommend him!!
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The Voyager’s Workshop @wfgworkshop.bsky.social · 9d
At the Voyager’s Workshop, I specialize in handcrafted custom maps and fantasy storytelling art. To find out more about what services I offer and how I go about helping you tell meaningful stories, visit me at thevoyagersworkshop.com !

#ttrpg #mapmaking #handmade #cartography #fantasyart #noai
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 9d
I've been really fortunate to work with Wouter from the Voyager's Workshop! He has created amazing maps and cover art for my upcoming novel. I highly recommend him!!
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The Voyager’s Workshop @wfgworkshop.bsky.social · 9d
At the Voyager’s Workshop, I specialize in handcrafted custom maps and fantasy storytelling art. To find out more about what services I offer and how I go about helping you tell meaningful stories, visit me at thevoyagersworkshop.com !

#ttrpg #mapmaking #handmade #cartography #fantasyart #noai
A closeup of a handcrafted fantasy world map featuring lots of storytelling seed and inspirational landscapes.
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 10d
I really like this phrase, "We welcome all who welcome all"
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Humanist Dad 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 @humanistdad.bsky.social · 10d
What does it mean to welcome all who welcome all? How can we describe secular communities’ inclusion, in ways that convey their distinctive values? Check out my latest post on humanist community organising, and reflections on Glasgow’s Sunday Assembly conference.
Humanist, humanist-curious or humanist friendly
What does it mean to welcome all who welcome all? How can we describe secular communities’ inclusion, in ways that convey their distinctive values? I’m reflecting on these questions following…
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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 14d
Preorder my book, get freebies!

If you preorder A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE (release date: 10.21.2025) you'll get beautiful art prints and other freebies! Go to millieabecassis.com/preorder/ to learn more about the campaign and fill out the form.

Available worldwide! Free stuff! Beautiful art!
A collage of illustrations and text in the middle reading "preorder campaign" A visual reading "preorder A Legacy of Blood and Bone and receive free art prints (and more) in your mailbox. A visual reading: Go to millieabecassis.com/preoder (link in description and in author's bio) to learn more and submit your proof of purchase by October 21, 2025. A visual showing the book cover and text reading: Coming 10.21.2025 at Brick and Bloom, an imprint of Row House Publishing + six labels around the book reading Historical Fantasy, Belle Epoque, Sapphic romance, Dangerous magic, Set in France, Politics and intrigue.
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Nathan Alexander @nathgalexander.bsky.social · 11d
I feel like the main (only?) uses of this kind of technology are harassment and fraud. It's hard to even think of any positive uses to come from it aside from silly party tricks whose novelty wears off pretty quickly
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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 11d
One thing that comes through awfully clearly in these ICE videos is how many of these goons gravitated toward the job because being able to assault people with impunity is a big thrill for them.
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