NEW: #Namibia has made steady progress in reducing poverty since gaining independence in 1990, but many communities still face economic hardship. High unemployment, regional inequality, and limited access to services continue to shape daily life for millions. borgenproject.org?p=568963

Take a moment to read my latest article! Last winter, the talented actor and dedicated humanitarian #StanleyTucci used his influence to champion winter relief initiatives for refugees through @unhcr.org. www.borgenmagazine.com/unhcrs-winte... #unhcr #writersky

Hello, everyone. I am a writer/journalist for TheBorgenProject.org I am currently holding a Fundraiser to help fight and help families in Sudan. Please chip in to help me fight against this humanitarian Crisis. Link: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati... #FreeSudan

I will be apart of my friend, @danerdette.bsky.social fundraiser live tomorrow on Discord to help her out. Please click, and donate.

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Hello, everyone. I am a writer/journalist for TheBorgenProject.org I am currently holding a Fundraiser to help fight and help families in Sudan. Please chip in to help me fight against this humanitarian Crisis. Link: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati... #FreeSudan

My good friend @danerdette.bsky.social is doing a fundraiser. Please check ut out. www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

Here’s The Trick: Crisis is no longer a journalistic exception it’s the house style. When everything is urgent, nothing is. medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #Journalism #Writersky

Read: “Stan Culture and Digital Devotion: How Fandom Became Infrastructure.“ Phoenix Shanklin 🐦‍🔥 on Medium: medium.com/@angiephoeni... #StanCulture #DigitalCulture #ParasocialRelationship

Here’s The Trick: Crisis is no longer a journalistic exception it’s the house style. When everything is urgent, nothing is. medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #Journalism #Writersky

"The Medium is the Message." - Marshall McLuhan Never forget these words. (Image: Yousuf Karsh. 1967) #booksky #writers #marshallmcluhan

Welcome to the recession-era #skincare economy. Where Influencers sell glow, platforms sell identity, and you’re left with a drained bank account and a half-used serum. Read: medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #Recession #Consumerism #Influencers

This essay explores #Magneto’s origin story, beginning with his imprisonment in #Auschwitz, and argues that his arc is one of #Marvel’s most profound ethical narratives. Read: medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #XMen

This essay explores #Magneto’s origin story, beginning with his imprisonment in #Auschwitz, and argues that his arc is one of #Marvel’s most profound ethical narratives. Read: medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #XMen

Welcome to the recession-era #skincare economy. Where Influencers sell glow, platforms sell identity, and you’re left with a drained bank account and a half-used serum. Read: medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #Recession #Consumerism #Influencers

Roland Barthes' critical perspective about #classism, etymology and semiotics of ordinary people, places, and things can be found in book, MYTHOLOGIES. #booksky #books #mustreads

Wanda Maximoff/ #ScarletWitch can be a breakthrough for trauma and disability representation — when writers stop using her body as shorthand for catastrophe and start treating her as a person who grieves, loves, and negotiates care. Read: medium.com/@PhoenixShan... #DisabilityRights #MarvelComics

Read: “Stan Culture and Digital Devotion: How Fandom Became Infrastructure.“ Phoenix Shanklin 🐦‍🔥 on Medium: medium.com/@angiephoeni... #StanCulture #DigitalCulture #ParasocialRelationship

As a Pro-palestine supporter, America’s pro-Palestinian movement has mistaken virality for victory — trading real political leverage for online noise, purity tests, and fleeting dopamine hits. via Medium: medium.com/@angiephoeni... #ProPalestine #Politics

"Born This Way” is more than a song — it is a war cry. #LadyGaga positions herself as a messianic figure, delivering a manifesto that blends queer theory, feminist resistance, and pop maximalism. Phoenix Shanklin 🐦‍🔥 on Medium: medium.com/@angiephoeni...

NEW: Read “Below the Silk: Female Desire and Repression in Le Fanu’s “Carmilla.“ via @medium: medium.com/@angiephoeni... #Carmilla #Books #LGBTQ+

I'm back! Better than ever! #UICLife #Classof2026

Dish: Chicken and Veggie #Stirfry. Decided to show off one of my favorite #AsianCuisines. With sliced mini peppers, garlic and broccolini as the ingredients, this was SMACK-TASTICALLY delish! So excuse me while I chow down this pleasant meal. #Foodies #FoodPorn #Foodie 🍚🫑🥦🧄🥢

Gonna be my MUST-HAVE!

Olurinatti's "The 7 DEADLY SINS of Black Politicians" is a MUST-WATCH! (via @msolurin.bsky.social): youtu.be/grd35B5dl9Y?... #Politicsky #Politics #BlackPoliticsky #Olurinatti

Currently discussing Adrian Tomine's SHORTCOMINGS for English 237/Graphic Novels class. #Comicssky #Comicsky #Comics

TRANS RIGHTS RALLY TOMORROW @ UIC!!!

Currently discussing Adrian Tomine's SHORTCOMINGS for English 237/Graphic Novels class. #Comicssky #Comicsky #Comics

A two-fer post today! Happy Saturday!

Learning about Marxism and Capitalism. If you wanna read about Capitalism's effects on the working class, I suggest you read "Estranged Labour". Link: www.marxists.org/archive/marx... #Booksky #Books #Essays

For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation

#TBT: "For #selfcare, engage in hobbies that relax your mind and provide a stress-free experience." (via The Nerdette) bit.ly/4iX480v #Blog #Writing

I use wired headphones and I’m not changing.

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

Learning about Marxism and Capitalism. If you wanna read about Capitalism's effects on the working class, I suggest you read "Estranged Labour". Link: www.marxists.org/archive/marx... #Booksky #Books #Essays

I wasn't aware that Dr. Doom was responsible for Mary McPherran/Titania's powers. The MORE you Know. #Comicsky #Marvel #SheHulk #Comics

Repost if you’re NOT going to watch the inauguration

As I play #XMen: Children of the Atom, I am reminded of how tragic Spiral's story is.

ATTENTION: I am starting a charity bundle to benefit victims of the Southern California wildfires. Game (and other) makers, please submit your projects so we can do some good. There is a call for submissions of projects through the 18th, please share widely! FAQ below: itch.io/jam/californ...

Not to be alarmist, but please be prepared for many gov services to vanish or be horribly downgraded in the months to come. While continuing to push national and local electeds to hold the line, think about non-gov groups that are supporting folks in your community and consider how to support them.

If you're curious about the early days of the Caped Crusader, look no further! (The Nerdette) buff.ly/4fHXQyZ #Booksky #Comics #Comicsky #Batman #DCComics #Readersky

I've had a few bookings for LGBTQ+ history month, but I've still got spaces So if you'd like a speaker on Queer TV/Film/Cultural history, let me know. More of what I do on my website! emilygarside.com