Rose/T.A. Summers
@rosepetals1984.bsky.social
ACSM Exercise Physiologist (license update in progress), writer/poet, college ed advocate, indie media blogger/reviewer...aka I do many things. she/her/hers
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Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
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Ruaa is still banned after being targeted by a Nazi- guy literally had 88 in his user name- she wants people to tag moderation
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ruaa is still banned after being targeted by a Nazi- guy literally had 88 in his user name- she wants people to tag moderation
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Ruaa is still being punished and silenced here, a punishment that affects her and her family deeply
Please don’t stop helping her
chuffed.org/project/help...
Please don’t stop helping her
chuffed.org/project/help...
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Ruaa is still being punished and silenced here, a punishment that affects her and her family deeply
Please don’t stop helping her
chuffed.org/project/help...
Please don’t stop helping her
chuffed.org/project/help...
The one time I go to look at Libby to see if Frieda McFadden's books are available (usually they are) and all of them are waitlisted.
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The one time I go to look at Libby to see if Frieda McFadden's books are available (usually they are) and all of them are waitlisted.
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Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
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It just keeps getting worse.
NEW: Pentagon lawyers asked State Dept. if US could send survivors of Trump's boat strikes to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Then Pentagon pushed to have survivors sent anywhere but the US — to prevent any US court cases. Gift link to our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
It just keeps getting worse.
I have 15 books to read before the end of this year to meet my reading goal. I hope I can do it.
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I have 15 books to read before the end of this year to meet my reading goal. I hope I can do it.
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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ICE is kidnapping and locking up little kids, denying them medical care, and feeding them contaminated food.
They aren’t going after criminals, they are going after Black and brown people, because this isn’t about immigration, it’s about white supremacy.
They aren’t going after criminals, they are going after Black and brown people, because this isn’t about immigration, it’s about white supremacy.
About 400 immigrant children were detained longer than the recommended limit, ICE admits
Legal advocates concerned over the prolonged detention of immigrant children in federal custody are sounding the alarm before the federal court. U.S.
apnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
ICE is kidnapping and locking up little kids, denying them medical care, and feeding them contaminated food.
They aren’t going after criminals, they are going after Black and brown people, because this isn’t about immigration, it’s about white supremacy.
They aren’t going after criminals, they are going after Black and brown people, because this isn’t about immigration, it’s about white supremacy.
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Well, actually 🤓 (yeah, I'm that person in this thread), calibri is thought to be more accessible than TNR, which was the rationale for the change a couple of years ago.
www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/u...
Citing Accessibility, State Department Ditches Times New Roman for Calibri (Published 2023)
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Well, actually 🤓 (yeah, I'm that person in this thread), calibri is thought to be more accessible than TNR, which was the rationale for the change a couple of years ago.
www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/u...
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We have a lot of questions about the WB-Netflix-Paramount (?) deal so we got on the phone with @warren.senate.gov! To start, is this deal even legal????
December 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
We have a lot of questions about the WB-Netflix-Paramount (?) deal so we got on the phone with @warren.senate.gov! To start, is this deal even legal????
This energy wouldn't even be welcome if the font were Comic Sans. Come on, now.
(I have to jest in the face of how wasteful and ridiculous things like this are.)
(I have to jest in the face of how wasteful and ridiculous things like this are.)
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This energy wouldn't even be welcome if the font were Comic Sans. Come on, now.
(I have to jest in the face of how wasteful and ridiculous things like this are.)
(I have to jest in the face of how wasteful and ridiculous things like this are.)
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Thank you @reactorsff.bsky.social and @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social for including As The Earth Dreams!! 🥹💜🩵🖤
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Reviewers' Choice: The Best Books of 2025 - Reactor
Reactor’s regular book reviewers talk about notable titles they read in 2025
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December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Thank you @reactorsff.bsky.social and @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social for including As The Earth Dreams!! 🥹💜🩵🖤
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The only downside to having multiple platforms where you're reflecting on things is having to remind yourself "Did I cross-post this on the same day or do I need to go back on this site?"
I have accounts on GR, Storygraph, my blog and YouTube to talk about books y'all. I do my best. 😂
I have accounts on GR, Storygraph, my blog and YouTube to talk about books y'all. I do my best. 😂
December 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The only downside to having multiple platforms where you're reflecting on things is having to remind yourself "Did I cross-post this on the same day or do I need to go back on this site?"
I have accounts on GR, Storygraph, my blog and YouTube to talk about books y'all. I do my best. 😂
I have accounts on GR, Storygraph, my blog and YouTube to talk about books y'all. I do my best. 😂
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Reviews, recommendations, and requesting these books for purchase by your local library.
"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—"
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
Reviews.
Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.)
Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Reviews, recommendations, and requesting these books for purchase by your local library.
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Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak, CNN projects
Eileen Higgins will win Miami mayor’s race, CNN projects, breaking a nearly 30-year GOP hold | CNN Politics
Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, according to a projection from CNN’s Decision Desk, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak in holding the nonpartisan seat and giving D...
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak, CNN projects
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Chic hits #1 today in 1978 with “Le Freak”, a song originally titled “F**k Off!” — and written after the band was turned away by the bouncers at Studio 54.
“We go back to my apartment really pissed off,” said Nile Rodgers, “and Bernard starts singing, ‘Ahhh, f**k off!’ .. and that became the hook.”
“We go back to my apartment really pissed off,” said Nile Rodgers, “and Bernard starts singing, ‘Ahhh, f**k off!’ .. and that became the hook.”
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Chic hits #1 today in 1978 with “Le Freak”, a song originally titled “F**k Off!” — and written after the band was turned away by the bouncers at Studio 54.
“We go back to my apartment really pissed off,” said Nile Rodgers, “and Bernard starts singing, ‘Ahhh, f**k off!’ .. and that became the hook.”
“We go back to my apartment really pissed off,” said Nile Rodgers, “and Bernard starts singing, ‘Ahhh, f**k off!’ .. and that became the hook.”
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CONFIRMED: Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, will be the new mayor of Miami.
She'll be the city's first Democratic mayor since the 1990s. She flipped the office from Republicans, and does so easily. She leads the DeSantis-endorsed Emilio González 59/41 right now with most ballots counted.
She'll be the city's first Democratic mayor since the 1990s. She flipped the office from Republicans, and does so easily. She leads the DeSantis-endorsed Emilio González 59/41 right now with most ballots counted.
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
CONFIRMED: Eileen Higgins, a Democrat, will be the new mayor of Miami.
She'll be the city's first Democratic mayor since the 1990s. She flipped the office from Republicans, and does so easily. She leads the DeSantis-endorsed Emilio González 59/41 right now with most ballots counted.
She'll be the city's first Democratic mayor since the 1990s. She flipped the office from Republicans, and does so easily. She leads the DeSantis-endorsed Emilio González 59/41 right now with most ballots counted.
I'm watching this on "negative reviews" right now. I've reviewed various media for close to about 20 years now (anime/manga, music, and books).
It's a cycle discussion. I believe in being honest. I honestly reflect on what I read and appreciate honest feedback.
youtu.be/koXQeaAQYqw?...
It's a cycle discussion. I believe in being honest. I honestly reflect on what I read and appreciate honest feedback.
youtu.be/koXQeaAQYqw?...
everyone HATES a negative review
YouTube video by mynameismarines
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December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I'm watching this on "negative reviews" right now. I've reviewed various media for close to about 20 years now (anime/manga, music, and books).
It's a cycle discussion. I believe in being honest. I honestly reflect on what I read and appreciate honest feedback.
youtu.be/koXQeaAQYqw?...
It's a cycle discussion. I believe in being honest. I honestly reflect on what I read and appreciate honest feedback.
youtu.be/koXQeaAQYqw?...
Done with day job. Reading more books and catching up with writing reviews today.
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Done with day job. Reading more books and catching up with writing reviews today.
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Dayanne Figueroa is a Chicagoan, an American citizen, a mother, and a victim of the Trump Administration’s cruel anti-immigrant agenda.
ICE agents smashed her car, pulled her with guns drawn, and violently arrested her.
Thank you for bravely sharing your story with Congress.
ICE agents smashed her car, pulled her with guns drawn, and violently arrested her.
Thank you for bravely sharing your story with Congress.
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Dayanne Figueroa is a Chicagoan, an American citizen, a mother, and a victim of the Trump Administration’s cruel anti-immigrant agenda.
ICE agents smashed her car, pulled her with guns drawn, and violently arrested her.
Thank you for bravely sharing your story with Congress.
ICE agents smashed her car, pulled her with guns drawn, and violently arrested her.
Thank you for bravely sharing your story with Congress.
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Who is the new team? How did the reboot happen? Appeals to patience are well & good, but would be nice to have some immediate transparency, considering that the old company owes substantial royalties. (I'd guess that whatever assets the new company acquired, it did not take on any liabilities.)
So Down & Out went out of business in October without paying their authors, including the great @beaujohnson44.bsky.social. Now they’re back “under new ownership”? Do what you want, but I’d encourage writers to stay away from this one.
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Who is the new team? How did the reboot happen? Appeals to patience are well & good, but would be nice to have some immediate transparency, considering that the old company owes substantial royalties. (I'd guess that whatever assets the new company acquired, it did not take on any liabilities.)