Happy international women's day to all women tall or short, thick or thin, cis or trans! #iwd #international #womens #day

Picture of Marjane Satrapi alongside a quote from her. The quote reads: The world is not divided into countries. The world is not divided between East and West. You are American, I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk together and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same... - Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French graphic novelist

Thinking about this quote from Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi again.

An ICE agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a US citizen and San Antonio resident, in March 2025. Then ICE and the Texas Department of Public Safety covered it up. He was 23 years old. I am calling for a full investigation into this shooting, including why there was an 8-month cover up.

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.

The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.

And trans lives are grounded in reality.

We see y'all. No matter what.

www.popsci.com/science/tran...

Alice Law from Katabasis by R F Kuang

Here's Fred Trump on that day in 1966 when he killed my dreams, wielding an axe in front of four models. When I say killed my dreams, I mean — his destruction took place one year before my parents said I'd be old enough to go to Steeplechase for the first time. The Trumps kill everything they touch.

I’m excited to read it. Any planning for a signing in the Seattle area?

incredible

So excited. This is my favorite book from the last couple years

MY MONSTER JUST WON A NEBULA AWARD

"Thank you" feels too small, but thank you to everyone who has supported this weird, little book.

To everybody who it made feel a little less alone? Remember: we all belong.

I am sorry to say they nailed it

Trans Athletes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

If you’re on the fence about trans athletes, check this out. It might help. www.youtube.com/watch?v=flSS...

Perhaps the Gamers are alright

Scale Your Demons — This Might Hurt Studios Read Scale Your Demons online for free.

Read Scale Your Demons for free here: www.isabellarotman.com/scaleyourdem...

Do you understand what I'm saying?" shouted Moist. "You can't just go around killing people!" "Why Not? You Do." The golem lowered his arm. "What?" snapped Moist. "I do not! Who told you that?" "I Worked It Out. You Have Killed Two Point Three Three Eight People," said the golem calmly. "I have never laid a finger on anyone in my life, Mr Pump. I may be–– all the things you know I am, but I am not a killer! I have never so much as drawn a sword!" "No, You Have Not. But You Have Stolen, Embezzled, Defrauded And Swindled Without Discrimination, Mr Lipvig. You Have Ruined Businesses And Destroyed Jobs. When Banks Fail, It Is Seldom Bankers Who Starve. Your Actions Have Taken Money From Those Who Had Little Enough To Begin With. In A Myriad Small Ways You Have Hastened The Deaths Of Many. You Do Not Know Them. You Did Not See Them Bleed. But You Snatched Bread From Their Mouths And Tore Clothes From Their Backs. For Sport, Mr Lipvig. For Sport. For The Joy Of The Game.

as always, there is a Discworld quote

Honestly this is the whole thing. While there are some professional bigots who will never change, I truly think a ton of everyday people who have been brainwashed by the hate campaign against trans folks would stop after meeting and learning from real trans folks. That's why they wanna silence us.

Trail of Lightning- Roanhorse

Uh no. Act 1 maybe… and that’s a maybe.

In reality, the Nahua peoples who spoke of "Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl" didn't use that name for what's now the Gulf of Mexico. Instead, that name means "the Fresh Water of Chalchiuhtlicue," and it refers to her mansion in the midst of the cosmic sea, to the east the sea-ringed world.

I'll explain.

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Costco shareholders just destroyed an anti-DEI push | CNN Business Costco shareholders voted strongly against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives, the U.S. company said on Thursday, sending a message runn...

Costco Board unanimously urged shareholders to vote to dismiss an anti-DEI proposal. Last week, shareholders destroyed anti-DEI push, by a margin of 98-2 percent.

www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/b...