Another [not so] small victory for human rights. This is great.
It’s time for #GoodMorningNews, my well-established three day old tradition! Today’s good news: the EU’s top court has ruled that member nations must recognize gender marker and name changes made in other EU nations, making freedom of movement more of a reality for trans people. wapo.st/3NeaASe
The court sided with Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man who sued his home country of Romania for refusing to accept the gender identity changes he initiated in Britain.
Remember, folks: "Frontlist pays the dopamine; backlist pays the mortgage." - @kristadb1.bsky.social So I invite you once again to tell me about a book from your backlist (published two or more years ago). I'll RT. Tell us why you love it or what it's about or something. And LINK to it!
Me to school parents, multiple times over the last month: Our first meeting is Oct 1 at 6pm in the cafeteria! Don’t miss it! Me to school parents this morning: Our first meeting is tonight at 6pm in the cafeteria! Parent to replying to this message, at 3:45pm today: I don’t see the Zoom link. 🙄
Going to be at a school event tonight and will miss the debate. I’m counting on you, BlueSky, to make sure I don’t miss anything good (or terrible).
This is a fantastic thread and contains some great writing advice. It’s targeted towards science writers, but most of these points are relevant to any kind of nonfiction - and even fiction - writing.
October is Black Speculative Fiction Month. Get some.
NEW STORY DAY!! NEW STORY DAY!! This piece about lawncare and fascism came directly out of a conversation at StokerCon this summer with @pseudopodalex.bsky.social, so I am friggin DELIGHTED he is narrating!!
"I always mow it twice a week during peak season." Controlling Your Weeds By Rachael K. Jones Narrator: Alex Hofelich Host: Alasdair Stuart Audio: Chelsea Davis pseudopod.org/2024/10/01/p...
I always mow it twice a week during peak season. Some might consider that excessive, but if you want to keep a lawn happy, you’ve got to put in the work. That starts with regular mowing.
Friends, we're close to cracking $60 on the fundraiser for this anthology of Palestinian fark fantasy and horror. Help me get the word out! www.indiegogo.com/projects/the...
An anthology of original Palestinian dark fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.
If you read the Washington Post story i shared in here yesterday about the trans teen volleyball player who had her life ruined by bigots and the police. This is a verified fundraiser (I have personal verification) to help them raise moving expenses to flee Florida.
This family has been absolutely hammered relentlessly by local school officials and the DeSantis administration for supporting their trans daughter. Please, please, give if you can, and share widely. www.gofundme.com/f/support-je...
My name is Kristen Ferretti, and I’m reaching out to you during an incredibly difficu… Kristen Ferretti needs your support for Help The Norton Family Relocate