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Video Game Production Director, SFF Writer, Artist, Programmer, Puzzle Lover. (she/her) Opinions are my own. New book out now! YA tarot-themed escape room in space - for love! https://lnclarke.com/available-for-preorder-2/
“Young people still have human rights, and that includes the right to access information and to associate with other people and to speak to the world. These laws are designed to diminish those rights,” EFF’s David Greene told @TheIntercept. theintercept.com/2026/03/05/...
Hmm. You’re right. Looks like they’re claiming no relation. I personally still wouldn’t take the risk. 😅
Sora is OpenAI, so yes they are. 🫠
I wrote about the first national book banning bill, which effectively seeks to erase trans people. At the end I include a link to let your reps know that you oppose this bill and all it stands for. lithub.com/why-we-must-...
Been feeling crushed by everything, so sharing small things that have brought me joy.
Audiobooks: I’ve been listening to Terry Pratchett and @tkingfisher.com and those books have helped a lot.
A Game: A colleague introduced me to Type Help, and it is fantastic. william-rous.itch.io/type-help
My Kickstarter is now LIVE! ✨✨
Please feel free to check out if you are interested in Tarot or Artbooks!🎨🖌️📚📚
Reposts are just as valuable to help spread the word and make this a reality. 💪💪
Thank you all 🙇🙇🙇
link to KS: 👇
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Please make a terrible ruckus about this, if you live in Oregon
NEW, from me: I talked to Aliya Rahman, who was dragged out of Tuesday's State of the Union + arrested for... standing up.
Really.
Rahman, who is autistic and has disabilities, was a guest of Rep. Ilhan Omar + was previously brutally detained by ICE in Minneapolis. www.huffpost.com/entry/aliya-...
Four-panel meme of anakin and padme, with anakin saying nothing in panel one, padme cheerfully saying “of books, right?” In panel two, anakin staring in panel 3, and padme saying “of books, right?” with a sadder face in panel four
this bill is legitimately a three-alarm fire. if they manage to define trans existence as explicit then there is nothing stopping them from genocide. i need every single cis person talking about this, calling their reps, getting out in the streets.
Netflix won't counter Ellison's offer.
Ladies and gentleman, the full right wing power grab is here and will now be beamed into every home on CBS, CNN, HBO, movies from Warner and Paramount.
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Thank you to @authorsabb.bsky.social heroes @beccacoffindaffer.bsky.social and Ed Underhill, we have some slides that can be shared by anyone about this, with particular reps to target. Let's kill this bill in committee.
We’re doing a query drive to raise money to help relieve acute food insecurity among families sheltering in place. Come through!
A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.
bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...
Kansas revoking IDs from trans folks overnight is somehow not trending, so sharing again just to keep eyes on it.
Also, if you're repped by Angela Alsobrooks in MD, she's co-sponsoring KOSA and KOSMA, which would give this regime more power to censor trans friends online. Please call or write ASAP!
Haaaaaate this. The number of times I get "Just don't care what strangers think!" re: social anxiety.
Like friend I don't know how to explain to you that this is not about the opinions of strangers. 😅
Hey, so, reminder that Tennessee Republicans are introducing a bill that would kill women who get an abortion.
I dug up the MAGAs names, numbers, emails, & a script to use when calling them. Men—we need to step up. Act. Inundate them. Shut this trash down ASAP.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/tennessee-...
KOSMA* please pardon the grumpy typo.
keep children safe while remaining just as vigilant in defending privacy, free expression, and the right to access information—especially for LGBTQ+ youth, young people of color, and those seeking mental health or reproductive care. It is our responsibility to create a digital world that empowers and protects them without censoring or excluding adult internet users. One thing is clear—unfettered, unsupervised internet access is hurting our children. However, I also hear the concerns about enabling an increasingly censorious Trump Administration to further restrict dissenting viewpoints. As the Administration invokes “defending children” to justify its repressive, regressive policies, it is more important than ever that we pass legislation that actually defends children instead of just professing to do so. I cosponsored KOSA to take meaningful steps toward holding tech companies accountable for the harm their platforms can cause and to give families more tools to protect their children online. I support this legislation because I believe we must act urgently to safeguard children’s mental health, well-being, and safety—while also ensuring the bill is implemented in ways that protect free expression, privacy, and access to essential resources for all young people. I also cosponsored KOSMA to help limit children’s social media access and empower parents to set healthier boundaries for teens. Together, these efforts reflect my broader commitment to creating a safer, healthier digital environment for the next generation—one that protects without silencing and empowers without excluding. Should additional legislation pertaining to online safety come before me in the U.S. Senate, I will consider it with your views in mind.
Thank you for contacting me about online safety and privacy. Your concerns are important to both me and my team as we work tirelessly to serve the people of Maryland. Online safety refers to the ability of individuals to navigate the internet without unknowingly having their personal data gathered and without being targeted by fraudsters, scammers, and other bad actors. For children, internet safety also means safeguarding against exposure to harmful content such as cyberbullying, suicide promotion, body idealization, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation. In Congress, there are several current proposals to improve online safety. S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), would mandate safer default settings for minors, limitations on addictive features, tools for parental oversight, and opt-out options for algorithmic recommendations. It would also enforce transparency through third-party audits and reporting and allow enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), would restrict social media access for children under 13 and prohibit social media platforms from using minors’ personal data to recommend content. S. 737, the Shielding Children’s Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act, would require all commercial adult content websites to adopt age verification technology to ensure children cannot access their content. As a mother, I understand firsthand how deeply families worry about the dangers young people face online. Like so many parents, I want every child to be able to explore, learn, and connect without being exposed to harmful content, targeted by predators, or manipulated by algorithms designed to keep them scrolling. But I also know that protecting kids should never come at the cost of silencing vulnerable communities, restricting access to critical resources, or giving the government the power to unjustly invade individuals’ privacy. We must take real action to (cont next post)
The email with alt text for anyone who needs it.
Hey Maryland friends represented by Angela Alsobrooks!
She just sent out a response to folks who are concerned about these bills leading to internet censorship and the silencing of vulnerable communities by saying... she is a co-sponsor of KOSA and KOMSA.
Call/write NOW, while you still can!
Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses "The legislature did not include a grace period." ERIN REED FEB 25, 2026 88 5 21 Share Kansas Sate Capitol // farzinvousoughian
1. Numerous transgender people in Kansas are reporting that the state has sent them a letter demanding the immediate surrender of drivers licenses.
Those driving could be arrested, charged, and see privileges revoked.
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CALL YOUR CONGRESS PERSON NOW!!!!!! Tell them:
— NO to KOSA
— NO to Section 230 reform
— NO to the SCREEN Act
— NO to the App Store Accountability Act
—NO age verification laws
—NO to digital ID systems
Okay, look, I'm not really great at this part of the writing job (really bad, honestly), but more than a few people have bonked me on the head about it soooooo...
It's award-nomination season, and I have a few things that are eligible. So if you're a member of <cough> certain organizations...
That is correct. I will not apologize.
The most hardcore supporters/"it's unavoidable"-ers cannot envision an endgame without mass casualties. That's their BEST case scenareo. Job loss, the destruction of our planet and economy, global mass casualties, collect underpants, ... , star trek utopia.
If you haven't alread, pull your stuff from Academia edu IMMEDIATELY, especially if you have unpublished and draft ideas on there.
The FCC just opened public comments on SpaceX's plan to launch a million satellites to do AI compute in space. Under the current proposal, an environmental review won't be required. Please consider submitting a public comment to oppose this damaging plan.
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Deeply rooted in the concept of archetypes, this striking bust explores symbols that defines human condition. The Pagan (2023) by Cedric Laquieze - stunning.
#beautifulbizarre #sculpture #fineart #archetypes #pagan
Okay this is my new favorite artist. Wow.