Just read this graf. Share it with people you know who don’t pay attention to politics or news.

It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic. When the fire starts to burn, every good person better be ready to man a post with a bucket of water if you want to stop it from raging out of control.

7 DAYS LEFT until applications are due for The Perry Second Chances Scholarship! We are awarding $10,000 PER WINNER to WOMEN ONLY impacted by incarceration As I pour through the apps, please pay attention to these reminders b/c some of your apps are being purged for not following directions.

As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.

Costco, which has come out saying it supports DEI, will make no changes to its existing programs, AND pays workers a minimum of $30/hour, is up 15% YTD. Target, which announced it is ending all DEI programs and has a minimum wage of $15-$24/hour, is down over 4%. Keep voting with your wallet.

They are seeking to criminalize integration efforts across public life. We must be clear eyed and direct about what’s happening here. We have not witnessed this blatant of a comprehensive governmental attack on integration since the Civil Rights Movement. slate.com/news-and-pol...

This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm. The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him. Happy Black History Month.

These are terrible conditions, please share the link and support this family if you can.

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As we knew he would, Trump is targeting the American education system & severely restricting the fiscal means for impoverished people to go to school Please know my nonprofit will ALWAYS fight against this LADIES, I’ll pay for your education. Apply before 2/27

Ok #booksky, let’s talk. 👎🏼Goodreads, owned by Amazon, fuels its monopoly on books. 👍🏼StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform, offers an ethical, ad-free alternative with mood-based recommendations, user control over data, and a focus on inclusivity. Support diversity over corporate power!

0. Does that mean I’m officially old now? 😅🥲

This is a timeless note of advice on how to be a good writer, from none other than C. S. Lewis. The wisdom is simple yet profound, and Point 5 stands out as especially important these days. A quick thread 👇 #TTRPG #WritingCommunity

if you made art this year, you did well. a sketch, even if it was scrapped ; a poem, even if it was deleted — mattered. you put thought to paper, you engaged with the creative alchemy of turning feeling to something tangible. doesn't matter if you weren't productive "enough." or good "enough."

Need something to do with 3-5 friends tonight? Pick up a copy of my holiday pf2e oneshot, A Very Halloween Christmas, out now on itch and DTRPG; includes 5 premade characters to play with! hyperionskies.itch.io/a-very-hallo... www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

For all adventurers preparing to face the demon Treerazer in our Spore War Adventure Path, we’re introducing the completely spoiler-free Spore War Player’s Guide! We’ve also posted a blog that does a rundown of how it can be of use to our players!

Starting in the new year subscribers will be able to build a tavern sign from asset packs! I'll be adding new assets in themed packs for you to create your own. And they will be available for commercial licensing! Surprise your players with glasses or shirts from their favorite fantasy tavern!

Hi Bluesky, I’m a professional DM/GM and I’m seeking a couple more players for a fresh Sky King’s Tomb campaign on Thursday nights for 3 hours starting at 8:00 PM eastern! If you would be interested… the game, sign up, pricing, etc. information can be found here: startplaying.games/adventure/cm...

I asked for cozy Black romance recommendations on Threads, and I had over 70 author names dropped into my mentions over the last 24 hours. At least half of those I had never read before! I’m working on a list of those new-to-me authors, but in the meantime, here are ones I have read and enjoyed!

I’m just so tired.

Happy New Release Day finders! SO much coming out this month. Player Core, GM Core, Season of Ghosts part 2, Starfinder scenarios... we are going to hit our character limit WAY before we finish the hype. Check it all out today on the blog. paizo.me/47yldHt

Hi, all! I’m running my first game on StartPlaying. Come join me for the Pathfinder 2e Beginner’s Box on Thursdays at 6:00 pm EST & we’ll have some fun learning how to play PF2e & figure out what the heck’s going on under the fishery in Otari! (We’ll begin once I have 3 players signed up 😊)

I mean, he was a necromancer, that’s his whole M.O. 😝 Come join us as our group of outlaws tries to save Alkenstar and decides who gets to hold the one brain cell they share tonight…

No sessions this week as our players enjoy a week off for the holidays! Stay safe and enjoy yourselves out there!

Woot! Let’s get started! 🥳