The most maddening thing when talking about sex pests in media is that the genre actually doesn't matter. They're literally everywhere. And they love to form their own creepy networks. But if you respond in kind, somehow you're the problem.

some context for that “look at me doing edgy homophobia” Gavin Newsom clip is that Newsom rose to political power in San Francisco during the AIDS crisis. there’s a reason every current or former Californian you’ve ever met feels about Gavin Newsom the way Captain Ahab feels about the whale

Yesterday, I drove refugees that had been shipped off to Texas all the way back home to St. Paul Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home. So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.

Attention @tda-official.bsky.social! The Doubleclicks are reuniting for one night only at Capricon 46 in Chicago on February 7! Join us for @lasertheboy.bsky.social: live in concert...featuring his sister Aubrey Turner. Check out capricon.org for all the info!

I haven’t played music with my sister in so long and we’re doing a lil Doubleclicks reunion concert in Chicago on feb 7! Come join us at @capriconsfcon.bsky.social ! 💖💘💚💖💘

This once in a lifetime of lifetime dream tabletop Liveplay event is coming up Wednesday, 1/14! I wrote the game and @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social is gonna lead it and I think youse should come see it. VisionsAndVoices.usc.edu!

Laser and Maddox - November 2025 It was my absolute honor to make @lasertheboy.bsky.social's cake topper for his wedding to Maddox. The Doubleclicks have had a huge impact on myself and my friends (we're all queer now, lol), and Laser himself taught me so much. I love you, internet art Dad.

Hearing reports that some of you have not been informed that we are casting the net far and wide to determine the science fiction and fantasy favorites of the year. Here's me amending that:

Hey @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social, did Lou reveal a new Witch subclass during Make Some Noise?

Always an important read for anyone reading Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. www.wired.com/story/how-to...

normalizing mask wearing makes criminalization, from this kind of surveillance to mask bans, way harder. you wearing a respirator to the grocery store, on transit, in healthcare is a practice of solidarity with the most marginalized in your community on more than one level.

btw Costco seems to have the cheapest updated COVID vax. You can get it without a card at the pharmacy and they do take walk-ins. If you’re also uninsured due to the massive amounts of layoffs this year, they also take this goodrx coupon to lower the cost of www.goodrx.com/comirnaty?sr...

News orgs HAVE to stop calling these porn bans. Yes, #HB4938, does also criminalize porn — also terrible — it goes far beyond that. LGBTQ+ sites, social media sites, community forums, Shakespeare, drag, a review of Mrs. Doubtfire, all punishable by jail $500K fine and twenty years in jail.

Wear a face mask when you go out in public- if for no other reason than knowing that they want you too sick, too exhausted and too burned out from dealing with back to back respiratory infections to speak up for yourself & your community. You deserve to protect your health.

Just FYI: while CDC is no longer tracking much of anything, wastewater data is still being reported. COVID-19 levels have just been nationally upgraded to “high”

Here's how to support my work: I'll be teaching a version of my Columbia class on Race, Media and International Affairs 101 and 102 next month for @resistanceschool.bsky.social. The course is online/ hybrid. Deadline is Sept. 19th! Sign up! www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

Wanna know something even more ludicrous? When I was drawing Sonic the Hedgehog for Archie I legit got a death threat or two over Sonic #134 as well as a couple of slurs here and there. Its why my debut book was such a sore spot for me for so long. Its not academia but it was the exact same thing

Chicago folks, the Art Institute's exhibition of Elizabeth Catlett's work is open and I highly encourage you to visit. I saw the exhibition 3 times when it was at the Brooklyn Museum. You will thank me later. www.artic.edu/articles/121...

this is, hands down, the best video I've seen on men's influencer content and it's not close either

@ the asteroid Stay away from her, get a job etc

The night after the murder of Melissa Hortman, the Democratic legislator in Minnesota, the Yankees were at the Red Sox and neither team requested a moment of silence. For an actual public servant. Who we choose to hold a moment of silence for and who we do not are silences that speak volumes.

Amazing how those democratic lawmakers who were hunted down in their homes in the middle of the night in Minnesota weren’t a watershed moment of political violence, huh?

A trans woman expressed her thoughts about the death of a man who publicly hated and despised trans women, and DC Comics really thought the best thing for them to do was...cancel her upcoming comic book series?

CAN YOU ALL JUST PRETEND NOT TO BE DEEPLY INSECURE WEIRDOS FOR EVEN A SECOND MY GOD

I am once again asking you to stop sending us money. But we do need your time. ⏰ zohranfornyc.com/events

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

With news of a reported settlement with Anthropic I went back to check the class action form and it now allows authors outside the US to input their address, so it may be worth adding your known pirated titles (from the LibGen pirate database) www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...

To break this down, you are a member of this class as an author if: (A) you are the legal copyright owner, and (B) the work is in LibGen or PiLiMi and was downloaded by Anthropic, and (C) the work possesses either an ISBN or an ASIN, and (D) the work was registered with the US copyright office.

Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!

’Tis but early days.

The official trailer just hit, and it wastes no time setting the tone for an eight-episode dive into obsession, corruption, and the messiness of chasing the truth. redpopnews.com/ethan-hawke-... #redpopnews #thelowdown #fx

yanqui is objectively the funniest term for people from the United States

Thank you New York City for making the #ZcavengerHunt a reality 🙏

We're looking for a Lead Audience Development Producer - is that you? 👇 https://www.wearequeeraf.com/were-looking-for-a-lead-audience-development-producer-is-that-you/

HELLO!

Since this came out I've been so bitterly amused by how *much* of my stuff is here. Folks have spent so much energy declaring my work inferior and me a "DEI hire"... but then they stole every book, story, and even interview to feed their plagiarism machines. And yeah, I'm adding my name.

the olympics is already evil but LA's committee is like i will create an olympics that is *so evil*

I'm really thrilled to be mentioned in Vulture's "Five New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)!" Read it all: www.vulture.com/article/new-...

"If your books were uploaded to LibGen/fed into the LLMs, add your name to the potential class action lawsuit by tomorrow." Details: LibDem database: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a... Attorney form: www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au... (This information comes via a reliable Discord source.)

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Completely forgot to circle back on the aliens, my bad

‘We Opened a Door Nobody Knew Existed’: How Displaced Black Families Won Reparations in Portland A historic settlement returns $8.5 million and land to Black families displaced by a decades-old redevelopment scheme — and sets a precedent for cities nationwide.

the sacred fruit

an utter lack of curiosity is a defining quality of the worst people u know

‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie’ starring Jason David Frank, Amy Jo Johnson, Johnny Yong Bosch, David Yost, Karan Ashley, Steve Cardenas, and Paul Freeman hit theaters 30 years ago this week. 👊🏼🪂🤖 #OTD

Hungary banned anything that “promotes homosexuality,” which means Pride. However, today over 500,000 people in Budapest told the government to fuck off. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Any creators interested in crowdfunding (or even just being an artist for a job)—you should know about "1,000 true fans." kk.org/thetechnium/...

Today I went to a pride pool party with many queer people of different flavors, stripes and persuasions, took my shirt off around strangers for the first time, and had tacos. A better world is possible if we can all focus up.

STARTING TOMORROW we'll be raising money for Trans Lifeline w/ special guests @senabryer.com, @grubb.wtf, @merrittk.com, @adashtra.bsky.social, @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social, and many more! LINK: twitch.tv/bloodgodpod DONATE: tiltify.com/@seamoosi/bl...