A manual

The ability to turn off flashy lights.

GENDER AFFIRMING CARE

Yes, "pregnant people" is inclusive language that describes pregnant cis women AS WELL AS trans men and nonbinary people, a lot of whom can get pregnant. But it also describes, like, 12-year-old girls who get pregnant. Do centrist pig-dogs think THEY are "women" too? Coz...bit of a red flag, that.

By the way, the blood-pact you signed upon becoming a creative states that you don't need to create every day. The council of creative demons allow breaks. You're fine. You're not falling behind. You're no lesser a creative for needing rest. Shit happens sometimes, bro. You're doing great.

I have two ear surgeries, the remnants of an ear infection, and I think I might have the best hearing in the house right now. ... So... Much... Screaming...

Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies. Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.

We're out here getting hit with tear gas, losing our jobs, depleting our funds … and every time we push the line an inch, some critical portion of our leaders drop it. The work of the people is not for a politician's comfort. And no politician should feel comfortable betraying that work.

There has been talk that Kaine, the NH dems, and a few others are potentially willing to switch their votes if constituents are angry enough. CALL IF THESE ARE YOUR PEOPLE AND TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK

Tonight was a very bad night.

Never forget that the airlines were instrumental in reducing the Covid isolation requirements and paid time off. Why? It was hurting their profits. They were about to lose money again due to the shutdown… so the Dems caved. Medicaid & ACA will be gone to keep airlines happy. Profit over people.

Is it bad that when I hear about an interesting TV show, I check if it was a book first? Hey, I know visual / auditory medium is different, but nothing is like cosying up in bed with a book. (And not like I own every streaming package either)

Companies paying their workers so little they qualify for SNAP, while raking in record profits are un-American. But don't take just my word for it. 👇🏻

Things that should always be "free", in my opinion: Basic housing Clean water Heat/AC Healthy food Health care (including dental and mental) This should all be provided to every single human on this planet by their various governments. Paid for by taxes which are proportional to a person's income.

I guess I need to apologize to the writers of Alien: Prometheus. it turns out scientists really do touch everything like that

Apparently I've been sick so long I'm losing a little weight. Now, let's be honest, I could stand to lose more than a few pounds - but not like this. So, maybe change the ratio of pudding to jello.

If I weren't already boycotting Target, this would make me start. I love Lush. Their shower gel has been my personal treat since high school. And the employees in my two local shops know to leave me alone, so I don't flee empty-handed.

Are you a TTRPG self-publisher going to Pax Unplugged? Meet other creators and have a common spot/time to say hi to friends at the Self Pub Meet Up hosted by TTRPGkids! Let me know if you'll be there, and I'm looking forward to seeing folks at the con! #PaxU #PaxUnplugged #selfpub #TTRPG

The shutdown is at 39 days but SNAP has only been cut for 8 and we're already seeing massive demand for food pantries, desperate pleas for direct help and assistance on related things like helping people keep pets. This is precarity at its highest. While the rich get richer.

"Jesus supported sex workers why can't you"

Alt text: a poster with a quote on it from Dr. Elizabeth Sawin. It reads "Stop referring to the pandemic in the past tense and climate change in the future tense."

ive been thinking about this since I walked around AnimeExpo, and walking around Lightbox really cemented it for me: But I think more artist alley tables should have a tip jar. there are so many artists I come across that id like to support financially, but I often have no need of any more merch

This perfectly encapsulates how I feel living in the US. The republican party is an insane death cult, the democratic party is 3 corporations in a trench coat, and the "socialists" are just the completely normal left-wing capitalists you'd find in any of 2 dozen European nations.

The shutdown is an excuse; not a reason. The shutdown is an excuse for Trump to fire employees, pay some employees but not others when no fund exists, cut federal projects in blue states, and to defund SNAP. None of these actions are required by the law. In some cases they are illegal.

I really love this: What does a scientist look like? Children are drawing women more than ever before #WomenInStem www.science.org/content/arti...

I can always count on my partner to take my breath away. Oh wait, oh no! I'm still fighting covid! I need all my breaths!!!!!!

"The average voter believes a SNAP recipient gets $20/day, more than 3 times the actual amount of $6."

Some people really just wanna be in charge of how much other people are allowed to like things. Don’t give them that power.

The ACLU petition still hasn't reached it's signature goal? WHAT? That needs to change now. 200k signatures is nothing, let's GET IT. AT LEAST! action.aclu.org/petition/mas...

Humanoids are easier to draw than furries. ... But I want to draw the furries too! Guess I'll just have to keep practicing. Prepping for our next Pathfinder game.

New monster CR-2 dishwasher Overheat. When it's fresh from a new load, it's super heated - and will drive opponents away screaming.

Words are soooo hard. They're at least not skipping lines anymore - but gosh, my head is pounding. Guess it's back under the blankets and continue resting for me.

I was a member of TGA Future Class 2022 and lemmee tell ya, my skin has been crawling since pretty much every interaction I had with them (few) & story I heard about other members' interactions with them (many) was bad. & by bad I mean, so many shades of being used as photo op tokens & nothing more

The reaction is understandable

Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.

The longer this recovery stretches on, the longer my work backlog keeps growing. Cheer up a writer and check out their catalog? Options steeped in Pathfinder lore - including a serial set on the streets of Absalom! www.pathfinderinfinite.com/en/browse?au...

My nose sounds like a monster. Or a lawn mower. Or a muffled barisax.

Yesterday I had enjoyed dabbling in some solid foods. But I think I've taken a step back stomach nausea wise. Good thing we still got a lot of jello and gatorade.

I'm happy that Mamdani won. But I won't let that get in the way of my celebrating Cuomo losing.

Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.

Zohran's success will hinge equally on what he is ABLE to do and how effectively he messages to voters when the federal govt of wealthy interests / police, etc in NYC deliberately sabotage things. we've seen this shit in oregon with elites lining up to torpedo progressive measures

The full weight of western capitalism is about to laser focus on NYC. The robber barons failed to win and will panic. They will sabotage NYC because the system cannot allow Mamdani's term to be successful. They cannot allow people to believe things can be better. Your job now is to hold the line. 1/

Town remained Blue. I know we're not as important as somewhere like NYC - but it's where I live. They didn't try to sway the moderates. They support the queer community, stand against ICE, and work for the dignity and diversity of people. It's small things. It starts local.

For better or worse my creative brain tends to wake up before my professional one. So I'm coming up with flashes of Code Name Pixie - my on and off again novel I got no time for. Come on, stop wheezing and get back into shape to write rules! Or at least not keel over from reading more than 50 words

even if it's a hoax, I feel like the mere threat of bombing a polling place is political violence

Daily bunny no.3128 has been invited to a rampage

I'm starting to try solid foods, but I keep going back to my good friends jello, pudding, and applesauce.