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Alex Acks

@katsudon.bsky.social

aka Alex Wells, certified gentlethem. Author, geologist, "asshole geographer," cyclist, cat dad. Union strong and queer as hell. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✊ All opinions strictly my own. (he/they) https://alexkacks.com/

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Alex Acks@katsudon.bsky.social · 2w ago

The racist freakout over Nolan's Odyssey is same old same old, but it still bears repeating that "the Greeks were white" from Americans would come as a real surprising statement to, for example, labor organizer Louis Tikas and his fellow Greeks who died in the Ludlow Massacre in 1914.

Alex Acks@katsudon.bsky.social · 3w ago

Chris Nolan's The Odyssey was really good. Took its time building its theses, but really stuck the landing IMO. And there's a lot of themes in it that I'm still really mulling over. Good stuff.

Jacquelyn Gill@jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 4w ago

For folks asking why bother commenting because the OMB won't care: comments help build cases for the courts by explicitly laying out harms. That's why it's really important to have your comments be as specific as possible. Also, contact your senators and reps! They actually do care about this.

Jacquelyn Gill@jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 4w ago

Monday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one).

Keffy@keffy.bsky.social · 4w ago

glaad.org/gap/lindsey-... www.judiciary.senate.gov/press/rep/re... www.advocate.com/obituaries/l... he spent his life trying to destroy mine he was also one of the gutless "trump sucks" GOPers who got in line and started kissing ass his only principles were bigotry and bullshit rest in piss

Lindsey Graham | GLAAD

—10.11.20—Responds to LGBTQ voter asking about how his marriage to his husband and other LGBTQ rights will be defended, Sen. Graham defends people opposed to marriage equality as “not bigots” and “not...

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Alex Acks@katsudon.bsky.social · last mo.

Was made aware of this shit just now. Proposed OMB rules change that would enshrine an "anti-woke" political step in science grant funding across the board. 18 days left for public comment. Light it up. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, co...

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Alex Acks@katsudon.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Masters of the Universe was DELIGHTFUL!!!! So colorful. And fun. And interested in having a deeper conversation about masculinity than one would expect out of a Mattel property. And the soundtrack, such 80s vibes. I LOVED IT.

Shepherd@neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Queers of a certain age, we see the name "Laramie" in connection with violence against one of our own and we have a real visceral reaction. I'm glad Rihanna is still alive. I hope someday she's OK.

Colorado Springs Anti-Fascists@cosantifascists.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Patriot Front member Scott Wayne Durham (fka Patryck Scott Durham) assaulted a trans woman in Laramie, who is now facing felony charges for drawing a firearm in self-defense. laramiereporter.substack.com/p/a-laramie-...

Victoria Strauss@victoriastrauss.com · 2mo ago

Annals of AI fuckups: an author forwarded me the email below, in which the book club scammer mistakenly sent the AI output instead of the intended email pitch. Note the "strategic analysis", which illustrates the scammers' boiled-frog approach

Van: Alex N <abookwalksintoabar@gmail.com> Date: ma 25 mei 2026 om 08:07 Subject: Re: A Thoughtful Invitation To Feature [redacted] With Our Rotaract Community To: [redacted] TRANSACTION AUDIT Bio: Collected (Permission granted to pull from her personal website on May 22) Photo: Collected (Permission granted to pull from her personal website on May 22) Link: Collected (Her personal website/blog directories provided in her signature) Payment Status: $0 / Unpaid TEMPERATURE CHECK Status: Warm / Cooperatively Engaged (Independent Showcase Track) STRATEGIC ANALYSIS We are executing Phase 3 (The Pitch) with [redacted] but removing the direct payment link for this specific touchpoint. By omitting the link for now, we keep the conversation focused on the concept of the $150 production allocation and the layout approval first. This acts as an elegant soft-pitch, allowing her to confirm the administrative framework before we send the formal invoice or payment portal link. The tone remains highly professional, shifting the focus to the attached layout proof and the cooperative production framework.
Ali Trotta@alwayscoffee.bsky.social · 2mo ago

**slides this toward you like a cat** Hey, hey you. You wanna read a poem? You’re in luck! **opens trenchcoat** **three raccoons fall out** …wait.

Ali Trotta@alwayscoffee.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Darlings! My new poem, "When Death Comes, Look to The Tower," is out at @smallwondersmag.com!! It's for anyone who needs a reminder of their own strength -- that you have all the power within yourself, that you tell your own story. smallwondersmag.com/piece/when-d...