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Rien Gray @riengray.bsky.social · 1h

my lesbian knight book being framed by swords delights me in so many ways I cannot express!

Kris Madigan @krismadigan.bsky.social · 2h

It's HEREEEEEEE and it is SO DELIGHTFUL AND SMALL! A thousand blessings upon the house of @riengray.bsky.social for offering hard copies of this series. I can't wait to add the others to the bookshelf when they're available.

a small, mass market paperback sized copy of Valerin the Fair by Rien Gray rests against a black fur background. Two small swords (witcher 3 replicas) are layered behind the book. The book's cover is a parchment colored base with green designs that look like crowns.

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Skylar Patridge @skyepatridge.bsky.social · 22h

WITCHING SEASON is now live on Kickstarter with a cover by yours truly 🔮

A 150-page horror anthology, featuring a stacked roster of talent and brought to you by @cerealpancake.bsky.social & Lifeline Comics!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...

Cover A for WITCHING SEASON. A dark-haired woman lies nude in fallen leaves. Sunlight filters across her through an unseen forest canopy above. She grips a bleeding pomegranate, red juices dripping,down her arm & mouth. Her eyes glow and golden tattoos light up across her skin.

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Mr. Chau @srirachachau.bsky.social · 2h

Long story short, an actual Nazi doxxing ring. Enough people reported them that they went away for like 12 hours and then Elon personally brought them back. The site is dead. If you’re still on there, go lock your account right now

chris @knightscrest.bsky.social · 2h

what even happened on the other site this time

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 3h

It's worth noting that the EHRC maintains its trans exclusionary legal position in its draft Code of Practice. But the decision whether to lay that Code remains with the Minister, not the EHRC. Hence their angry letter to Bridget Phillipson today.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

"Covering a war means going to places torn by chaos, destruction and death... It means trying to find the truth in a sandstorm of propaganda" - the late Marie Colvin.

Truth is the cornerstone of justice. Without it we can't start to hold those responsible to account. Let journalists into Gaza.

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 3h

The Rafah crossing is expected to re-open.

Alongside the desperately needed aid, journalists must be allowed into Gaza.

Over 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza - but the crimes of the Israeli government and military must not go undocumented.

Let the journalists in.

Graphic with an image of a press photographer among rubble in Gaza.

Text reads:

REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE.

LET
JOURNALISTS
IN

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London, SE16 9GQ

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 4h

My sister & I collect books. It's our hobby. We especially love limited editions or signed editions.

We've made out like bandits in Oct. Books by Jodi Taylor, C.K. McDonnell, & Richard Osman have all arrived, with books from Kathy Burke, Tony Moyle, and Janina Ramirez all due for release soon. ❤️📚

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Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 4h

Irene C Peden is an electrical engineer & was the first woman scientist to live and work in the interior of the Antarctic, developing techniques for studying deep glacial ice using radio waves. Cliffs in Antarctica have been named after her. Find out more: adalovelaceday.subst...

Prof Irene C Peden, Electrical engineer

Irene C Peden is an electrical engineer who was the first woman scientist to live and work in the interior of the Antarctic, developing techniques for studying deep glacial ice using radio waves.

adalovelaceday.substack.com

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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 6h

Statutory or not, it still is not the law: A statutory code of practice is not a law itself, but it is a form of guidance issued by a statutory body.

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 7h

We've written to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to request the government to revoke the 2011 services code and make our updated version statutory. It accurately reflects the law and updated guidance is urgently needed: www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...

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Simon's Cat @simonscatofficial.bsky.social · 4h

New Film Coming Soon!

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Adam @adamf23.bsky.social · 6h

“The content in this version of the code currently in force is based on the EHRC's previous misinterpretation of the Equality Act 2010."

So the EHRC are claiming they spent 14 years misinterpreting key legislation, because of the FWS judgement. And that judgement provides "clarity" does it? Right 🧐

Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 7h

We've written to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to request the government to revoke the 2011 services code and make our updated version statutory. It accurately reflects the law and updated guidance is urgently needed: www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...

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Siobhan Craig - DarkEden21 @darkeden21.bsky.social · 8h

List of Labour MPs who are openly transphobic nowadays and who to vote for to unseat them.

1) Tonia Antoniazzi

Transphobic for years. Open GC. Behind the "Women's Dec" for Labour

Constituency: Gower
Maj: 11567

Suggested vote: Plaid Cymru

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Deb Fielden @debfielden.bsky.social · 1d

This was a first for me! I came across this adult wood pigeon feeding its squab by regurgitating its crop milk in Shrewsbury’s Quarry this afternoon. I knew that’s what they did but had never seen it happening - amazing! 🐦 #wildlife #Britishwildlife #birds #Shropshire

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

This surge is now absolutely phenomenal.

110,000 members.

That's +5000 in the last 24 hours alone!

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Virginia Black Writes @virginiablack.bsky.social · 1d

PDX! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Come join me on Wed. Oct 22nd as I chat with Sarah Bunger about all things INCENDIANT at Sellwood Community House! Be sure to register before the event:
www.sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/adult-senior...

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 2d

I am seeing a lot of people reposting Lakota Man today bc it's Indigenous Peoples Day. A reminder that he is not well liked amongst many (most?) Natives on social media. Many of us blocked him a long time ago. Some of the reasons why are in this article.

www.dailydot.com/irl/lakotama...

Who is LakotaMan, the user behind one of the most popular Native American accounts on X?

John Martin is adored by white X users—but infamous among Native and Indigenous communities.

www.dailydot.com

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 2d

From someone who is refusing to talk about the damage and great harm (and IMO at least one death) caused TO CHILDREN, by Streeting's puberty-blocker ban, this comes across as utter hypocrisy.

My peer-reviewed research that evidences the harm he is causing to trans kids:

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Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · 2d

That’s Akua Reindorf with Lucy Masoud at the FiLiA conference.

Just Em 🏳️‍⚧️ [illegal lesbian] @agirlcalleddave.bsky.social · 3d

Apparently, the FiLiA conference is going well.

Jean Hatchet says Lucy Masoud attacked her at the FiLiA conference and had to be held back after throwing a drink over Hatchet. lol

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Buddha_aka_me @buddhaakame.bsky.social · 2d

Her shenanigans are known far and wide.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 2d

Another great charity that could do with help. Please give if you can.

Assistance dog charity appeals for £100,000 to stay open

Shrewsbury-based Dog Aid says it needs the money by 15 November to remain operating.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · 2d

Having a great time looking through everyone's memories of watching the Mary Rose being raised.

So much truancy!

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 2d

It’s lovely and Octoberish out there today, which is always good for buying a book.

It’s science. - Michael

All books talk, but a good book listens as well. - Mark Haddon

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dansenfans.bsky.social @dansenfans.bsky.social · 3d

📸 Pepcommunityorg Instagram story with Azie Tesfai

#AzieTesfai

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 3d

You'll have to wait a little longer for 4th place - Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree is out in November - BUT the good news is, you can still pre-order a signed copy!

bertsbooks.co.uk/product/brig...

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Amber (Spooky Version) @amberkinion.bsky.social · 4d

She needs support and funds! She runs her own business. Shop her store or support her ko-fi. Tips appreciated, but even just sharing the link with a note or emoji is helpful!

➡️ ko-fi.com/nerdsbian/goal

crystal @ Nerdsbian Creations @nerdsbian.bsky.social · 4d

I just lost my dog and now I'm really worried about my cat. I noticed blood in his stool this morning when cleaning the litter box. He is acting normal, but I'm still going to make him an appt at the vet to get him checked out.

If you could send good vibes his way, I'd appreciate it.

A closeup of an orange tabby cat laying on a blue crocheted blanket.

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