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Arwen Spicer

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Science fiction fan & writer. Advocate for degrowth, frugal abundance, & ethical coalition building. Scholarly background in utopia studies. Fannish rambles at labingi.dreamwidth.org. Book rec's at bookshop.org/shop/arwenspicer

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Norwegian Government comes out swinging on enshittification
Norwegian Government comes out swinging on enshittification YouTube video by Louis Rossmann

Wonderful (hopeful) video on enshittification: youtu.be/ii-D9LaitUw?...

04.03.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Corporate Healthcare Strikes Again
Corporate Healthcare Strikes Again YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken

This one hits close to home: more corporate sellout of healthcare in Eugene, OR. My 89-yr-old mom lives there & recently had to wait in the emergency room for hours to get a wound attended to. This further erosion of care for greed could kill her. youtube.com/shorts/tcHwq...

02.03.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Good News in February (you might have missed)
Good News in February (you might have missed) YouTube video by Sam Bentley

A February dose of good news from Sam Bentley: youtu.be/-dEN_ebn7yM?...

25.02.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Wuthering Heights Matters (to Me) A defense of the novel

I have written a defense of Wuthering Heights... the novel, mainly from an #asexual standpoint. arwenspicer.substack.com/p/why-wuther...

25.02.2026 04:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Health Care Freedom Is Possible short video for fundraiser
Health Care Freedom Is Possible short video for fundraiser YouTube video by One Payer States

Universal healthcare now!
youtu.be/wnb17-lngLE?...

13.02.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for linking to that whole explanation!

10.02.2026 02:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I agree overall but am confused by your wording: "If you [person getting UBI?] get $15k [as UBI?] and pay $7k higher taxes as part of the deal, that cost is $8k not $15k." Seems to me your benefit after taxes $8K. The "cost" $7K in taxes? (Also MMT could cut out the tax part altogether.)

08.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover with dark-skinned, scrawny boy against a dusty background.

Cover with dark-skinned, scrawny boy against a dusty background.

Very happy to announce my social SF novel, A Soldier in the Borderlands is now available in ebook format ($4.99) through Bookshop.org, which gives a portion of sales to local bookstores. Win-win.

bookshop.org/p/books/a-so...

08.02.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Soldier in the Borderlands: Dry UramΓ©sha, #1 Dry UramΓ©sha, #1

Thanks for deleting the link, Bluesky: here it is: bookshop.org/p/books/a-so...

08.02.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good words to remember in these unmoored times.

07.02.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two illustrated figures. The left wears flaring layers of mushroom shaped armor and a ragged cape. The right wears a fitted, torn dress with slashed red and cream sleeves.

Two illustrated figures. The left wears flaring layers of mushroom shaped armor and a ragged cape. The right wears a fitted, torn dress with slashed red and cream sleeves.

Costume designs inspired by the Inky Cap, Clathrus Ruber and Devil's Tooth mushrooms πŸ„

07.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 2795 πŸ” 716 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 0

Shout out to @bynum.house.gov for supporting Haitians with TPS status and providing an email reply to my outreach that states this. I had complained previously about an off-topic form reply, and this time, it was bang on topic. Much appreciated!

07.02.2026 02:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sanchez Goes Nuclear On Cam: 'Migrant' Musk Attacked As Spanish Declares Social Media 'Failed State'
Sanchez Goes Nuclear On Cam: 'Migrant' Musk Attacked As Spanish Declares Social Media 'Failed State' YouTube video by Hindustan Times

Yet more good news: Spain standing up to social media abuses. youtu.be/ZUW6zQ8b-vY?...

05.02.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Some More Good News To Start Your 2026
Some More Good News To Start Your 2026 YouTube video by Sam Bentley

More good news. Thanks, Sam!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjYv...

05.02.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good point! In-universe, they'd be keeping close track of how much paper they use.

05.02.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jazzed that Draft2Digital is now distributing ebooks to Bookshop.org. My low-tech SF novel, A Soldier in the Borderlands will be available there in ebook format Feb. 5. books2read.com/u/m0XNyl

05.02.2026 04:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Speaking of Black History Month, please support Haitian refugees and an improved process for women's rights in Haiti. Thank you.

05.02.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white cat sleeps on top of a purse and wallet.

Black and white cat sleeps on top of a purse and wallet.

Hudson helps me keep track of my carelessly deposited wallet.

02.02.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think saying it's up to fans to change how they platform people blames individuals for systemic problems. The bigger problem is the way the power works structurally: we need wealth caps, wealth redistribution, huge structural changes to internet infrastructure, etc. to reduce gaps in power.

02.02.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 "if more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." β€”J. R. R. Tolkien

02.02.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
MAGA is Dying - German Perspective
MAGA is Dying - German Perspective YouTube video by Jan Birkmann

Good video on the fall of MAGA and the need to accept former MAGA supporters into a new coalition. As Jan notes, we need numbers. youtu.be/g8_r79Z2TpU?...

02.02.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tell CSU to invest in humans, not AI. Please consider signing if you are a #California resident or CSU alum.

01.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also sent you a DM. Thanks!

30.01.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
'Officers, Two Of Them, Shot Him Ten Times!': Peter Welch Explodes At Sec. Noem Over Pretti Shooting
'Officers, Two Of Them, Shot Him Ten Times!': Peter Welch Explodes At Sec. Noem Over Pretti Shooting YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

Common sense and decency from Senator Welch: youtu.be/ReSQBf5KIus?...

29.01.2026 22:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@bynum.house.gov Please co-sponsor H.Res.965 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

28.01.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Reboot Blake's 7 Photo by Don Smith. Image via Radio Times I've been working on an essay about how to reboot Blake's 7 for about a year on and off β€” I've even attempted to...

As a Blake's 7 fan, this just makes me happy: buttondown.com/charliejane/...

24.01.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Good News in January (you might have missed)
Good News in January (you might have missed) YouTube video by Sam Bentley

Wow, genuinely good news & some of it potentially significant! Thanks, Sam Bentley youtu.be/GBt_WotTSy0?...

23.01.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Human Rights Groups Welcome Congressional Resolution Condemning Abuses against Haitian Women and Girls and Demanding Immediate Action Consistent with the Policy Framework for an Effective and Equitabl...

@bynum.house.gov, as your constituent, I urge you to co-sponsor the Resolution Condemning Abuses against Haitian Women and Girls. Please join 48 of your colleagues in standing against racism/sexism/exploitation. www.ijdh.org/press_releas...

23.01.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
FULL SPEECH: Canada’s PM Carney Says US-Led World Order Is Breaking at World Economic Forum | AC1G
FULL SPEECH: Canada’s PM Carney Says US-Led World Order Is Breaking at World Economic Forum | AC1G YouTube video by DRM News

While I disagree with the growth/fossil-oriented economic priorities, the Canadian PM Carney's call to political realignment to resist hegemons is important & timely: youtu.be/dTvFnC-oFGw?...

21.01.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
We Do Not Have To Accept This
We Do Not Have To Accept This YouTube video by Pete Buttigieg

Hopeful, realistic message from @petebuttigieg.bsky.social: youtu.be/Mniz2DpN1vs?...

19.01.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0