“The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%. (But) the 1% aren’t just the biggest climate wreckers, they also greatly influence how the world responds to the crisis.” Rebecca Solnit

The most consistent ethical position is to always speak out against mass death.

Novellavember day 2: Bound Feet by the lovely @anovelescape.bsky.social!! It comes highly recommended by many, including my mom hehe.
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It’s outrageous that people are being fired just for calling for a ceasefire. Speaking up to end the violence is what every single decent human being should be doing. Instead, people are being punished for advocating for fundamental human rights.

It’s sad that for many, “moving on from the pandemic” means completely ignoring the reality of COVID.

“Moving on” should instead mean learning from COVID and making easy adjustments to how we live so that we protect our health and make society accessible to everyone going forward.

Hey friends, I am currently job hunting and it’s been rough. If you could share this post and/or let me know of any opportunities, that would be amazing!!

About me: worked as a data analyst, former astrophysicist; would love to work in publishing, video games, libraries/bookstores, climate work!

Pfizer says it will price Covid treatment Paxlovid at nearly $1,400 for a five-day course, which researchers estimate only costs Pfizer $13 to produce.

That's a 10,000%+ markup. Shameful.

There is always more money for war. But never more money for healthcare, vaccines, masks, Long COVID treatments, clean air, green jobs, clean energy, climate reparations etc.

Killer mermaids, haunted houses, vampires, toxic partners and so much more: 31 queer SFF books to read this spooky season!
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Hey 🌈📚 GO CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME #QueerAdultSFF KICKSTARTER FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS EVER!!

Have you read @anovelescape.bsky.social 's "The Orchard of Tomorrow" in @clarkesworldmagazine.com yet? If not, may I tempt you with the preponderance of luscious 🍑🍑🍑🍑? You have to read to figure out which interpretation of that emoji is accurate, I'm saying nothing
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new on the blog: a review of The Blighted Stars by @meganeokeefe.bsky.social. this was A BANGER!!! 10000% a new fav for me. everything about it was *chefs kiss*. go read it and meet my softie nerdy bisexual rock-boy Tarquin! #BookBlogger #queerAdultSFF 🌈📚 💙📚👀

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TLDR; Wearing a mask won't alone eradicate COVID but the more you do it, the more spaces you help make accessible to everyone, especially higher risk people. We can't accept excluding people from society indefinitely. Even if you only do it sometimes, wearing a mask is worth it.

There is just £1800 to go. On Rivers Solomon's Go Fund Me. They need £15k to stay in the UK with their family: please RT and please throw something in the pot. I can't afford to match funds but if we can make it to £14900 I'll top up for the last £100. www.gofundme.com/f/immigratio...

Congratulations to Samantha Mills! @samtasticbooks.bsky.social's “Rabbit Test” won the Sturgeon Memorial Award! You can read it here!!! www.uncannymagazine.com/article/rabb...

last read: Royal Rescue by A. Alex Logan (aroace rep)
current read: A Renaissance of Our Own by Rachel E. Cargle (queer rep)
next read: The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi (queer rep)

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Introduce yourself with 1 book, 1 film, and 1 tv show 🌈📚

Book: Ship of Destiny
Film: Robin Robin
TV show: Heartstopper