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Petra Skelton

@preapocalypse.bsky.social

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Goblin. Columnist, Author, Workhorse. Rage. Horror. Feelings. Centering Trans & Queer experiences over Cis comfort. Repped by Morgan Wilson at Belcastro Agency http://petraskelton.carrd.co/ She/Her 🏳️‍⚧️

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Petra Skelton @preapocalypse.bsky.social · Aug 7

🍽️NEW GAME ALERT🍽️

Bounty as great as Earth could only hang upon the warming tray of the universe for so long. A new patron has arrived from parts unknown and demands a feast.

Pray that whatever we provide is enough.

preapocalypse.itch.io/consumer

CONSUMER by Petra Skelton

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Petra Skelton @preapocalypse.bsky.social · 1d

Counterpoint: these are all reasons TO follow you

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More Carta @morecarta.bsky.social · 2d

I am fundraising for an anonymous friend, who is a trans sex worker and POC. They are at risk of losing custody of their children. Please, please donate. This is a situation that is painful and scary beyond description.

PLEASE SHARE GRAPHICS WIDELY

🫂 www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-... 🫂

URGENT NEED! HELP KEEP FAMILY TOGETHER, DONATE NOW!

We are raising funds for a pillar of our community: a trans sex worker of color who is at risk of losing custody of their children. While their lawyers are confident they can win this discriminatory case, funds are needed by February 2026. We believe they should no longer have to face this on their own, which is why we are asking for your support.

Goal: $50,000

https://www.gofundme.com/help-keep-family-together-urgent

Venmo: carta-monir
Cashapp: $cartamonir

Send donations with a red heart emoji to ensure funds are redirected to this SWER

We are raising funds for a beloved community member; a trans sex worker of color who is at risk of losing custody of their children. For their safety and privacy they must remain anonymous, but this is a pillar of our community, loved and verified by those of us running this fundraiser.

Our friend is facing a trial in February regarding the custody of their young children. The case against them is based on the fact that their primary form of income is sex work. Notably, the judge of the initial custody arrangement ruled that their job was not reason enough to restrict their parenting time years ago. Because of this precedent, their lawyer feels very confident they will win their upcoming case.

To defend their rights to parent their own children, our friend needs to raise $75,000 by February 2026. This staggering amount of money is required by the court to cover the costs associated with a two day trial (lawyers fees, expert witnesses, the court reporter, depositions, creation of trial binders, the list goes on). If they cannot secure these funds by the February deadline, they will be forced to settle, resulting in severely reduced interaction with their children. We obviously do not want this to happen.

Our friend has provided for themself and their children for years, fighting their custody battle in private while continuing to be an incredible parent, friend, and educator. They can no longer face this by themselves, which is why we are asking for your support.

In our current political climate, we know that our friend's situation is especially precarious. This is a crucial moment to show solidarity with a community member who needs it more than ever.

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John Clarke @johncke.bsky.social · 3d

“I call upon the prime minister to make this right and stop victimizing me and other #Inuit who were treated as lab rats for the benefit of an unexplained biological program. I am not a monkey.”
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Former premier of Nunavut calls on Carney to stop victimizing Inuit

Paul Quassa is among the Plaintiffs in a class action filed almost six years ago over biological experiments.

www.aptnnews.ca

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Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 7d

Never, ever Newsom. Fuck that guy.

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 7d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Ro Salarian @rosalarian.bsky.social · 10d

I've decided I'm going to perform despite the death threats. It's going to be my first performance accompanied by armed security, which makes it a little easier to be brave. I need to perform this more than ever. Plus it'll be the most punk thing I've ever done.

Ro Salarian @rosalarian.bsky.social · 15d

An essay about death threats, censorship, loss, and the silence of cis people. All of these events happened in one week. I'm exhausted.

www.rosalarian.com/post/transge...

Transgender Dystopia Blues

One especially dystopian week in the life of a trans person in 2025 USA. Things are getting worse.

www.rosalarian.com

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Reilly Qyote @gendershrug.bsky.social · 12d

If you need an editor for your upcoming ttrpg, I could really use the work btw 🦊

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Arya (hogpog_98 elsewhere) @aryawrites.bsky.social · 13d

Been working on this for the last few months, and it's really really important to me. We've got some really cool games and folks. Please come by and watch the stream and donate!

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 13d

Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Twitch stream to support Trans Lifeline, a hotline and non-profit organization offering direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Tune in to twitch.tv/magic on Oct 4th at 10am PT to play games with us and support!

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Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 14d

Please help if you can 💕

Melinda Magpie 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 Free Link, free Palestine @melindamagpie.bsky.social · 14d

Miss Major, one of the mothers of the trans liberation movement, has been in the hospital for 10 days with sepsis and a blood clot. She has looked out for us for generations, now it’s time to look out for her. Donate if you can: fundly.com/missmajor

An older Black femme, laying in a hospital bed. She's smiling and holding a pink, lavender and yellow dragon stuffie.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 15d

At tonight’s “consultation”…

When a high school kid tried to raise concerns about the teachers strike, Bruce McAllister cut the kids mic and then suggested his parents should have beaten him more.

Listen to the clip yourself…

It’s…

Telling.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Petra Skelton @preapocalypse.bsky.social · 14d

Ro Salarian writes so many truths in this piece that I know myself and others will find themselves within.

There's strength here, even amongst the dread, and if you have the time, I ask you to share it.

Ro Salarian @rosalarian.bsky.social · 15d

An essay about death threats, censorship, loss, and the silence of cis people. All of these events happened in one week. I'm exhausted.

www.rosalarian.com/post/transge...

Transgender Dystopia Blues

One especially dystopian week in the life of a trans person in 2025 USA. Things are getting worse.

www.rosalarian.com

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Just Marcy! @marcille.bsky.social · 18d

Don't touch that dial now, we're just getting started! Here's 5000 words about why you should play Silent Hill f. www.goonhammer.com/goonhammer-r...

Goonhammer Reviews Silent Hill F: The Hills Are Alive

There’s a new Silent Hill game out and the franchise is “returning” to Japan (Konami’s words not ours), so Marcy’s here to look at how well it went.

www.goonhammer.com

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Petra Skelton @preapocalypse.bsky.social · 16d

Something that's stuck with me about that score is something that @jadedjessie.bsky.social pointed out, which is that "Life" is inexplicably (and wonderfully) a Star Trek theme??

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 17d

Abolish ICE. Now.

www.newsweek.com/ice-detentio...

ICE Warden Put Transgender Detainees into Forced Labor Program: Complaint

A federal complaint accuses the warden of creating an ad hoc work program used to demean trans detainees.

www.newsweek.com

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momatoes @momatoes.com · 16d

If you enjoyed a game on Itch, leave a comment!

Honestly, it really brightens a creator's day. And it's a big encouragement for others who may be interested in getting that game.

Itch hides reviews from the game page, so I find comments more useful in the long run.

Like a game? Comment away!

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Cirice Gray (Temporary Odin Slayer) @ciricegray.itch.io · 16d

Stop buying Brandon Sanderson's books.

Ciara RayneCloud @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 16d

Hey so... did you know that the Mormon Church filed an amicus curiae brief on the 19th of September? Me either...

www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...

In short, "Giving trans people rights hurts us because it ruins our religious freedom to be bigots!"

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mcc @dryad.technology · 18d

They made my existence into an "issue" then complained I'd become a single issue voter

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Not Writing Games @notwritinggames.bsky.social · 18d

Feeling some kinda way about what Magic The Gathering is becoming?

Check out Punk Magic. Single player. Make a cube to draft with friends. Make the cards Wizards of the Coast are too scared to make. Be silly, be serious

Make your own formats. Make your own cards.

notwriting.itch.io/punk-magic

Punk Magic by NotWriting

A Fan Format for Magic the Gathering

notwriting.itch.io

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Coyote & Crow Games @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social · Sep 12

If you haven't yet, please consider reading our petition regarding Avatar Fire & Ash. We're asking that a portion of proceeds go toward helping fund Indigenous futurist art projects. Go here to read, sign, and share:
c.org/mNWjkxpYPv
#NativeSky #AvatarFireAndAsh #IndigenousFuturism

Share Profits from Avatar with Indigenous Artists

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

c.org

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JOHNNY is drawing @jxthics.bsky.social · 20d

⚔️ TRANS KNIGHTS - HELL YEAH ⚔️
4x6" lino on bristol
available on my kofi, details in 🧵

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Gretchen Felker-Martin 🍉 @scumbelievable.bsky.social · 19d

Sama'a and her family are struggling. They desperately need our help finding shelter, as their tent is not enough to protect them from the sun. Please give what you can.

gofund.me/db56c7ce3