To my trans and nonbinary friends, I am so sorry that you have to deal with this hate. And I hope to see us reach the other side of it soon. And, we will reach the other side. This is horrifying, but it is ultimately the latest iteration of a time-worn tale. And their time always comes to an end.

Tragic news: The breeding male of Oregon's Metolius pack was recently found killed near Sisters, Oregon. We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf. More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF

just for the record, I have a zero-tolerance policy towards transphobia and if I see it in my mentions it's an instant block.

I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable. Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes. Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.

Video games are not escapism. Show me another art medium that confronts me with moral quandaries and choice, with personal, unique moments of defeat or victory. Video games allow me to be an active participant in the arguably-beautiful human experience, and there’s nothing avoidant about it.

Technology Connections@techconnectify.bsky.social · 2y ago

Surely this new video won't make me seem like a crank. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJp...

I....I am overwhelmed by this. Magic: The Gathering players just raised $50,000 for @translifeline.bsky.social in 4 hours! Everyone donating, everyone throwing in prizes, everyone spreading the word...thank you. I am at a loss for words. Thank you for supporting this amazing cause. 🏳️‍⚧️

Tolarian Community College@tolariancommunitycollege.com · 2y ago

I'm giving away EVERY Masters set EVER! It's Masters Masters! I'm giving TEN PEOPLE each one box of Masters from the entire history of Masters sets as a thank you! Just donate in multiples of $4.00 to @translifeline.bsky.social until Feb 15 at 11am PST! Donate---> give.translifeline.org/tolarian

I'm giving away EVERY Masters set EVER! It's Masters Masters! I'm giving TEN PEOPLE each one box of Masters from the entire history of Masters sets as a thank you! Just donate in multiples of $4.00 to @translifeline.bsky.social until Feb 15 at 11am PST! Donate---> give.translifeline.org/tolarian

Might as well report to Google that they accidentally did a stupid and put gulf of america where Gulf of Mexico should be on the map.

@ABAesq calls upon elected officials & all attorneys to “insist upon adherence to the rule of law & the legal processes & procedures that ensure orderly change” & “insist that our govt, a govt of the ppl, follow the law.” LDF always stands for these principles—now more than ever. ambar.org/f4zpnsky

The ABA supports the rule of law

It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accor...

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K! So! We spent this week figuring out how the tariffs, inflation and other bullshit is going to affect business. Time to thread. For those not in the know, I'm the Director at Hachette Boardgames USA and I import games for foreign publishers and market and sell them in the US. 1/?

What a mensch. Thank you, @maro254.bsky.social . It's wonderful to see the wide range and diversity of humanity seen and celebrated in our game. www.tumblr.com/markrosewate...

Aetherdrift pre release was a lot of fun, probably cause I got a Salvation Engine and got huge value from it in every match.

Your tax dollars, not at work, and also not returned to you. This is the real harm all this cut and tariff confusion causes. It’s in your community.

Central Oregon Daily News@codaily.bsky.social · 2y ago

The La Pine Community Health Center, which largely serves a rural, high-risk population, announced staffing cuts today, citing the recent federal funding freeze. But it says the School-Based Health Center will stay open despite rumors it was shutting down.

Guess my profile picture theme will be "me with other people's dogs"

How often do y'all try and build commander decks using just what you have around without ordering anything new? I do it a lot and dunno if I am the weird one or not, just looking through collection and theorizing what I could make viable with it. Pretty sure it makes decks weaker, but they are mine.

Haven't been crocheting for long, but made a little Moo Deng. Pattern source: youtu.be/ujBueT64BUU?...

-shows up wearing ceasefire pin -talks about how the art and magic of games comes from the creatives and devs -denounces the games made for quotas and in boardrooms -takes a shot at TGA about giving proper airtime to creatives -doesnt name drop any celebs forget the awards, this guy wins hearts man

Got our tree for this year, it's a good one.

When Animorphs ended, fans were vocal about how they didn't like the depressing ending. K.A. Applegate responded with amongst the most brutal letters I've read. It takes a generational talent to tell your fans "If you're mad at me because that's what you have to take away from Animorphs, too bad."

CerberusXt@cerberusxt.bsky.social · 2y ago

K.A. Applegate > J.K. Rowling

At this point it’s been said in a hundred different ways, so I think people are being intentional about not getting it.

From todays’s extra edition of “We’re Here”:

Vote. If you have power, you use it to meet the needs of your community. For all the imperfections and failings, your vote is still power, and it matters today more than ever. Use your power. Stand for your family and your community. Vote.

My little pumpkin this year.