September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Today is a time to raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of residential schools and remember the children who never came home. How are you honouring the day?
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She/Her + He/Him, lesbian. I am 18+ https://ko-fi.com/heljay
people that make AI videos are going to super hell, but people that make AI videos specifically of just animals doing random things are going to hell 64
This is part of what I'm referring to with many people demanding stories that reassure them they're a good person. They want the moral instruction because otherwise, rather than processing the reading experience, there's a thrum of "am I bad? am I bad? what if someone finds out I'm bad?"
We live in an increasingly isolationist culture that encourages you to be emotionally stunted. Books and stories should be about experiencing minds different from yours. They should expand your empathy and emotional intelligence. But that doesn't happen if the reaction is constantly this:
(reposting with alt text) Important information for artists & commissioners who use paypal
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This is why I think everyone in the UK who retracts statements after legal threat is so spineless. Look at this placid defense from her team. This is the great minds that will mount her legal campaign. They will simply deny reality but that doesn't hold up even in a sham court.
Dr. Catherine Strickson@brigitteempire.bsky.social · 4w agoEye-wateringly stupid defence from Rowling’s team here - ‘She does not support legal actions aimed at harming transgender people.’ - Really? So that £70,000 towards the bathroom ban was by accident? The JKR Women’s Fund was made by an impersonator? At least have the spine to admit you want us dead
You know, when you find out that the art you like is made by people you've learned hold views you find wholly repugnant, I don't think you need to disavow ever having enjoyed the art. It's okay to acknowledge you liked or loved that art, but are now putting it aside. That was then, this is now.
BREAKING: Blizzard union workers have ratified a historic contract that has secured guardrails around AI usage, layoff protections, remote/hybrid work benefits, and much more.
Blizzard union workers ratify contract covering 1,900 employees
Union members have secured guardrails around generative AI usage, layoff protections, remote and hybrid work benefits, and more.
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Abusers exploit silence. They use the void to spin narratives. They want you gone when they're forced to face the truth. They'll lie to placate you. They'll threaten you to protect their image. Support those who risk speaking up about abuse. Truth is worth its weight in gold.
“Be Strong enough to be gentle.” Peter Cullen tells the story of how his brother inspired the voice he would use to play Optimus Prime. It’s a simple yet poignant quote that sums up why Optimus and Peter are so beloved. Til All Are One. 💔
Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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ITS GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 KS 🔗👇 www.kickstarter.com/projects/eri...
"Canada was not the safe haven from slavery we were taught about" "The first episode of Black Life: Untold Stories is an unflinching examination of slavery in Canada"
Canada was not the safe haven from slavery we were taught about | CBC Documentaries
Haven, But No Heaven, the first episode of new CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories, is an unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black p...
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My last artfight attack! This one is for @heljay.bsky.social !! Their Darknut along with my Armos Knight!! #ArtFight #Artfight2026 #TeamTragedy #LegendOfZelda #ArmosKnight #Gijinka #Darknut
Testosterone promotes ‘cuddling,’ not just aggression, animal study finds [in rodents] "Testosterone can foster friendly, prosocial behavior in males, a new animal study finds. The Proceedings of the Royal Society B published the research on Mongolian gerbils..." news.emory.edu/stories/2022...
Testosterone promotes ‘cuddling,’ not just aggression, animal study finds
Testosterone can foster friendly, prosocial behavior in males, a new animal study conducted by Emory neuroscientists finds. The Proceedings of the Royal Society B published the research on Mongolian g...
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I'm absolutely appalled that Tim Hortons has chosen to partner with the Harry Potter franchise, and enrich JK Rowling, whose unapologetic and public bigotry targets a tiny and incredibly vulnerable queer minority group. You can call Tim Hortons and tell them the same at 1-888-601-1616.
Fanart I made for my favorite fic called "Book Club" on ao3 by Anon, an Ultra Magnus x Megatron piece! I really hope you like it 😖
