Rita Briar she/they
@ritabriar.bsky.social
Writer of SFF, Secretary of WisCon, gardener
USian told to be white; bisexual and non-binary
For: kittens & kindness; Against: kierarchy & prison
Pic alt: self-portrait in brush pen
Banner alt: eclipse pic from pi day 2025
USian told to be white; bisexual and non-binary
For: kittens & kindness; Against: kierarchy & prison
Pic alt: self-portrait in brush pen
Banner alt: eclipse pic from pi day 2025
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So much awfulness in the news around trans rights these days, so here is a great resource from the APA with "dos" and "don'ts" for teachers and school personnel about supporting kids who are exploring their gender identities.
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
www.apa.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
So much awfulness in the news around trans rights these days, so here is a great resource from the APA with "dos" and "don'ts" for teachers and school personnel about supporting kids who are exploring their gender identities.
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
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For SCIENCE
"A new study has found that eating 50g or more of high-fat cheese a day correlates with a lower risk of developing dementia. That means all cheeses with more than 20 percent fat content, including brie, gouda, cheddar, parmesan, gruyere, and mozzarella." www.sciencealert.com/cheese-linke...
Cheese Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in 25-Year Study
One of the finest foods available to humanity may carry an unexpected benefit.
www.sciencealert.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
For SCIENCE
Cat tax
Have a Void Floof
Have a Void Floof
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Cat tax
Have a Void Floof
Have a Void Floof
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Have you been looking for a craft book that discusses techniques & when to implement them? Or a craft book that talks honestly about burnout & the pursuit of perfection? Or a craft book stuffed with incredible short stories, accompanied by a breakdown of what worked & what didn't?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
An Honour & A Privilege | Stanchion
In collaboration with eleven writers, including The Handmaid's Tale screenwriter Lynn Renee Maxcy, Sunday Times bestseller Thomas D. Lee, and Nebula/WFA finalist Eugenia Triantafyllou, award-winning a...
www.stanchionzine.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Have you been looking for a craft book that discusses techniques & when to implement them? Or a craft book that talks honestly about burnout & the pursuit of perfection? Or a craft book stuffed with incredible short stories, accompanied by a breakdown of what worked & what didn't?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Cats' quiet purr: I am happy
Cats' loud purr: I am entrusting you with my happiness
Cats' loud purr: I am entrusting you with my happiness
December 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Cats' quiet purr: I am happy
Cats' loud purr: I am entrusting you with my happiness
Cats' loud purr: I am entrusting you with my happiness
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If you love hearing people talk about design process this video is for you.
December 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
If you love hearing people talk about design process this video is for you.
I'm in the process of switching to Linux, which has all of the usual tech bumps and whatever. The two big things I miss are my universal, multi-clip clipboard and my emoji button. (I don't expect solutions, but if anyone has them, reply away.)
December 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I'm in the process of switching to Linux, which has all of the usual tech bumps and whatever. The two big things I miss are my universal, multi-clip clipboard and my emoji button. (I don't expect solutions, but if anyone has them, reply away.)
Hey, is patreon still the best place to publish chapter-by-chapter?
December 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Hey, is patreon still the best place to publish chapter-by-chapter?
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Die hard is not a Christmas movie.
It’s the story of an occupied people rallying against incalculable odds to miraculously overthrow their greedy oppressors.
It’s a Chanukah movie.
It’s the story of an occupied people rallying against incalculable odds to miraculously overthrow their greedy oppressors.
It’s a Chanukah movie.
December 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Die hard is not a Christmas movie.
It’s the story of an occupied people rallying against incalculable odds to miraculously overthrow their greedy oppressors.
It’s a Chanukah movie.
It’s the story of an occupied people rallying against incalculable odds to miraculously overthrow their greedy oppressors.
It’s a Chanukah movie.
Random thought of the day: no one/company should be rich enough to undercut the competition long enough to drive them out of business
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Random thought of the day: no one/company should be rich enough to undercut the competition long enough to drive them out of business
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seeing a lot of author-targeting scams in email lately about "sharing your book"
a few are particularly insidious, saying "An honest note from someone who just finished your book" and "I just finished reading one of your books, and I have to say—I’m genuinely blown away."
pretending excitement
a few are particularly insidious, saying "An honest note from someone who just finished your book" and "I just finished reading one of your books, and I have to say—I’m genuinely blown away."
pretending excitement
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
seeing a lot of author-targeting scams in email lately about "sharing your book"
a few are particularly insidious, saying "An honest note from someone who just finished your book" and "I just finished reading one of your books, and I have to say—I’m genuinely blown away."
pretending excitement
a few are particularly insidious, saying "An honest note from someone who just finished your book" and "I just finished reading one of your books, and I have to say—I’m genuinely blown away."
pretending excitement
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CDC ACIP removed half the open lottery public comments (removing the Friday comment period many including myself signed up for), and replaced them with a specific timeslot for only for antivaxxers today.
December 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CDC ACIP removed half the open lottery public comments (removing the Friday comment period many including myself signed up for), and replaced them with a specific timeslot for only for antivaxxers today.
I recently harvested the last of my row of daikon radishes. It was 20 pounds!
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I recently harvested the last of my row of daikon radishes. It was 20 pounds!
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If you, like me, have long covid and want to help find a way to reduce symptoms, there are some spots left in this super smart randomized trial!
Fewer than 50 slots left in this Long Covid trial (down from 1000!)
They’re especially hoping to enroll folks from North Dakota, Mississippi and Puerto Rico, as well as more BIPOC participants.
To sign up: longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
They’re especially hoping to enroll folks from North Dakota, Mississippi and Puerto Rico, as well as more BIPOC participants.
To sign up: longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
The Scripps tirzepatide trial is in @wired.com today! Thanks so much for covering this @emilymullin.bsky.social!
The signup link for the trial: longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
The signup link for the trial: longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If you, like me, have long covid and want to help find a way to reduce symptoms, there are some spots left in this super smart randomized trial!
Do this locally in your area, too! Waterproof in mittens and boots is key: if fingers and toes get wet, they might not get dry again
We are now also low on snow boots, I think probably 40 pairs went out today!
We got a massive donation of blankets last week and we're already almost through them all. If you have blankets to donate, please do! Your neighbors are cold!
December 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Do this locally in your area, too! Waterproof in mittens and boots is key: if fingers and toes get wet, they might not get dry again
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We are now also low on snow boots, I think probably 40 pairs went out today!
We got a massive donation of blankets last week and we're already almost through them all. If you have blankets to donate, please do! Your neighbors are cold!
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We are now also low on snow boots, I think probably 40 pairs went out today!
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Are there any fan artists who can do (Western) TV cartoon characters reasonably true-to-style who want to donate a little mischievous labor to some Canadian creative industry workers in a union fight against corporate greed? If so, send me a message and I can give you details!
December 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Are there any fan artists who can do (Western) TV cartoon characters reasonably true-to-style who want to donate a little mischievous labor to some Canadian creative industry workers in a union fight against corporate greed? If so, send me a message and I can give you details!
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This is insightful
Doubly so because it gives us all permission not to debate someone who is loudly and proudly wrong about stories in games.
We can just keep telling stories and if some dude wants to bray about how that's not the point of games then that's just like, his opinion, man.
Doubly so because it gives us all permission not to debate someone who is loudly and proudly wrong about stories in games.
We can just keep telling stories and if some dude wants to bray about how that's not the point of games then that's just like, his opinion, man.
I'm not going to re-write a whole piece I already wrote 8 years ago, so here
www.vice.com/en/article/s...
www.vice.com/en/article/s...
Stories in Games Aren't Problems, They're Solutions
Lots of video games have terrible stories, but that's no reason to give up telling them.
www.vice.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is insightful
Doubly so because it gives us all permission not to debate someone who is loudly and proudly wrong about stories in games.
We can just keep telling stories and if some dude wants to bray about how that's not the point of games then that's just like, his opinion, man.
Doubly so because it gives us all permission not to debate someone who is loudly and proudly wrong about stories in games.
We can just keep telling stories and if some dude wants to bray about how that's not the point of games then that's just like, his opinion, man.
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The nature center's longtime eagle pair is now visible around the clock.
Texas eagles are nesting. This new live cam shows it all.
The nature center's longtime eagle pair is now visible around the clock.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The nature center's longtime eagle pair is now visible around the clock.
Cantook--actually any and all ereaders--I beg you! Please, please let me choose many books and add them all to one category
Please
Please
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Cantook--actually any and all ereaders--I beg you! Please, please let me choose many books and add them all to one category
Please
Please
Random thought of the night, a high-low greenhouse thermometer is a great gift for anyone who wants to know more about how cold it gets in different parts of the house, like the attic, basement, or that one weirdly cold cupboard.
And also especially gardeners.
And also especially gardeners.
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Random thought of the night, a high-low greenhouse thermometer is a great gift for anyone who wants to know more about how cold it gets in different parts of the house, like the attic, basement, or that one weirdly cold cupboard.
And also especially gardeners.
And also especially gardeners.
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I keep seeing frustration (this is just the latest) over media only covering the horrors, not what to do about them—but they seem to miss stories about what people *are* doing.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
I cover what people *are* doing (their work is harder than mine, but my work is not easy).
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
From the last 12 months:
newrepublic.com/article/1988...
newrepublic.com/article/1946...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...
newrepublic.com/article/1916...
newrepublic.com/article/1895...
The Los Angeles Protests Are an Act of Self-Defense
Residents of L.A. aren’t merely protesting ICE; they’re attempting to protect their communities from ICE’s raids.
newrepublic.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I keep seeing frustration (this is just the latest) over media only covering the horrors, not what to do about them—but they seem to miss stories about what people *are* doing.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
I report on that expressly because I want people to know there are people fighting back, and learn how they could, too.
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If you are in the National Guard and fear you may be deployed to violate the rights of US citizens, there is help. Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
November 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
If you are in the National Guard and fear you may be deployed to violate the rights of US citizens, there is help. Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
Visit girightshotline.org for more information
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Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving! Remember to stand by your pan today. Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires!
November 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving! Remember to stand by your pan today. Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires!