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Advocate. Bi. Genderqueer. Green thumb. Disabled. Vaxxed. Boosted. Masked. Editor. Journalist. Producer. Writer. (she/they) linktr.ee/virtuistic PFP: purple-tinted pic of me with hair down, wearing glasses, and smiling. Banner: The shore of gichi-gami

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 4d

UPDATE: I'm still looking for work, and I'll be vulnerable and admit it — I'm starting to feel scared. I only have two weeks of unemployment insurance remaining, after which point we won't have income to cover our essential bills.

So, I'm adjusting a bit and made this:
🆕 virtuistic.beehiiv.com ✨🧵

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Miles Grant @milesgrant.bsky.social · 3h

Immediately abolishing ICE & Border Patrol is the bare minimum entry point for any Democrat running for office in 2026

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 9h

I just checked and this is real. It's on Border Patrol's official Instagram (I don't see it on Facebook) and is being celebrated by Nazis on Twitter, as you can see in the screenshot.

The clip is just 13 seconds long too, so it's a very intentional thing. We've got a Nazi government.

Twitter account: Uncensored @HmanQuotes1945: Official border patrol Facebook page is posting with the banned lyrics of Michael Jackson's song.
"Jew me sue me... Kick me k*ke me."
Epic

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Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · 20h

The use of AI to marionette a woman whose tortured existence was spent trying to carve her own life and identity out of the space men forced her into is both damningly macabre and a surprisingly perfect encapsulation of the problems with this ghoulish use of technology.

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 2d

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

Want to See Marilyn Monroe in Game of Thrones? AI Could Make It Soon

Despite early, and familiar, copyright growing pains, Sora may be the prelude to AI-generated on-demand TV and movies

www.scientificamerican.com

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 18h

No, I don't want that and nobody should. Y'all sure wanna get haunted, huh?

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 21h

Thanks! They are such soft cheeks, and she already leans in for cheek and ear scritchies. 💕

We are also very proud of her for not activating her bite basket at the vet. I don't know how she does it, but she can pull her whiskers into like a crab trap mode that's the pre-chomp warning.

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 21h

UPDATE: Clean bill of health, nails clipped, and vaccines re-upped - and without totally demolishing our budget.

What a relief! 💖

Color photo of Chili, a black and white tuxedo cat with a pink nose, is resting on a light green towel inside a black and white patterned soft crate. She has a somewhat betrayed look on her face and is between meows.

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 21h

Oh nooooo, I had a brief and unfortunate fling with one of those once. Confusing for sure! Assimilation is a hell of a drug...

In hindsight, I do think I was super fortunate to have found the community I did in the creepy fanfic corners and chat rooms I used to haunt with various Internet Friends.

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 21h

Though disgusting, none of this should be surprising.

Once more for the people who need to catch up on acceptance: Republicans are abusive racists. Their entire platform is White Supremacy for Capitalist Christian Colonizers. This is why most people don't like them and are entirely correct not to.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 22h

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.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 23h

Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act.

I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 22h

*nods in reared by a pack of feral autistic bisexuals on LJ*

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

Stocked wall-to-wall with inflatable costumes, of course.

Dan of the Year @downwithdan.bsky.social · 1d

Hoping the AI bubble collapses soon so we can get a bunch of new Spirit Halloweens in these data centers

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Maybe It Will Happen Today @today-maybe.bsky.social · 1d

A squirrel is standing inside and peeking over the top rim of a hollowed out pumpkin. The top of the pumpkin can be seen behind. The squirrel is wearing a slouchy black witch hat with orange stripes and holding a squirrel-sized chef knife. The knife is because the squirrel has carved the words ‘MAYBE IT WILL HAPPEN’ in the side of the pumpkin and in the ground in front the word ‘TODAY’ has been spelled with stringy orange pumpkin guts with seeds scattered all around.

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks! 💖

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

This sweet baby has to go in for a checkup today. She's playful and affectionate, and *very* interested in stealing her sister's food, so I think she's fine, but the possibility the vet could find something we can't afford to address is doing me a big stress. Plz send healthy, happy kitty vibes. 💖

Color photo of Chili, a black and white tuxedo cat with a pink nose and golden green eyes showing her soft lil tummy.

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

🙄 "Everyone I disagree with must be MAGA" is baby brained nonsense.

But go ahead and use that tired old symbol to broadcast that you're both politically selfish and careless/ignorant about the messages you send. We will just laugh at you and yell "OH LAWD HE TREADIN'!" and "THROW BREAD ON ME!"

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

Please stop trying to reclaim the Gadsen if you want anyone to take you seriously or trust you.

🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

Y'all, this bad cancer/disease metaphor abstracts the cause and source of authoritarian power, and "protest while you still can" doesn't sound like brave messaging. It's honestly like you're expecting you won't be able to and are planning one last performative hurrah with no real goals or outcomes.

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ashley scarebanks 💀🕯️ @ziibiing.com · 1d

the photo they use is of Lakota spiritual leader Arvol Looking Horse, who has done really amazing work for his people and folks all around the world

we made this video with him

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🧣 Scarf-by Capa-cozy 🍄🍂 [Feral Edition] @virtuistic.bsky.social · 1d

"WHY WON'T THEY MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A BEAUTIFUL COVER MODEL?" wails the ugliest humanoid meat bag to ever disgrace the Earth.

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Girl, I Guess @mikellestreet.bsky.social · 1d

Very sad to have published this obituary tonight, but tried to do her legacy justice

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Stonewall Veteran and Legendary Trans Activist, Has Died at 78

www.them.us/story/miss-m...

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Stonewall Veteran and Legendary Trans Activist, Has Died at 78

Miss Major continued fighting for trans rights even after two strokes and other health concerns.

www.them.us

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

maybe this will help some realize that you don’t need access to cover the government effectively. in fact, it’s actually better.

Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 1d

The Pentagon is telling beat reporters to sign restrictive new rules by Tuesday or surrender their press passes by Wednesday. Many news organizations are rejecting the ultimatum and saying they will not sign. Here's my latest >>> www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/m...

Media outlets, including MAGA channel Newsmax, refuse to sign Pentagon’s press access rules | CNN Business

www.cnn.com

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Earn @nregib.bsky.social · 1d

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NRDC @nrdc.org · 4d

Renewable energy now powers more of the world than coal, supplying over one-third of electricity. As power-hungry AI data centers drive up energy demand, solar and wind are paving the way to a cleaner future.

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

www.npr.org

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ALOCASIA @alocasiamag.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with queer planty IndigiLit!

ALOCASIA @alocasiamag.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our ALOCASIA has unfurled a new leaf! And we're so proud!

It's our first all-Indigenous issue! This is a showcase of the work of 20 writers from around the world, curated by our guest editors Yasmine Bolden, tripp j Crouse, and Sarah Clark. We hope you are as delighted by it as we are

ALOCASIA.org

Alocasia leaf background. Text reads "Plantcestors: The Indigenous Issue"

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The Dead Milk-Manga @spider76x.bsky.social · 2d

Everytime they speak against Antifa reporters need to say “let’s be clear, you’re pro facism, right?”

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 1d

A friend lost their partner to cardiac problems very unexpectedly this weekend. They are fundraising to cover funeral expenses and set up his children for the future: everloved.com/life-of/warr...

Visit Warren Ellington Jones's Memorial Website

Take part in remembering Warren Ellington Jones. Read his obituary, share your own memories, and learn about any funeral details on Ever Loved.

everloved.com

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