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Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts detained by ICE agents The superintendent of the largest school district in Iowa has been detained by federal immigration officials. Superintendent Ian Roberts of Des Moines Public Schools was detained Friday morning, accor...

What the fuck?

My piece for the Sing, O Muse Art Zine :] Coming out in October! Make sure to keep an eye out for that!!

Circe #odyssey

Vinay Prasad had YouTube censor Jonathan Howard’s channel because he didn’t like how it made him look.

A petty act by a vindictive, unqualified hack. And more evidence that these frEe sPeEcH warriors have always been petty censors out to silence criticism that they just can’t cope with.

江澄

A picture isn't always worth a thousand words Grok's capacity to detect AI-generated images leaves something to be desired

Are AI chatbots a reliable tool for detecting media produced with other generative AI tools? Based on a quick experiment with Grok, the answer is "no".
www.conspirator0.com/p/a-picture-...

Post from disgruntled Karen about a dig at JK Rowling in Duolingo referring to her as "mean." Author says "trans ideology" is infecting Duolingo

Duolingo: We apologise for any offence caused and will remove this content from the app.

If you needed any more reasons not to use Duolingo to learn Japanese or other languages, they're now catering to transphobes.

Three Japanese youth look at the twisted remains of a school jungle gym struck by the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Scene from Kurosawa's Rhapsody in August.

Four Japanese youth sit on veranda, reading a letter with their grandmother in traditional dress. Scene from Kurosawa's Rhapsody in August.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, which devestated large swaths of the city, killing around 70,000 in the initial blast. If looking to reflect, Kurosawa's 2nd to last film, Rhapsody in August (1991), is about generational trauma/the question of reconciliation. Cont.

Enako's post on X showwing her in a large public bath with the sentence "Take a bath" and the subtext "Stop looking for reasons not to bathe"

Cosplayer Enako made a poster she intends to distribute at Comiket 106, encouraging stinky attendees to "come to Comiket after bathing!" The poster says "take a bath" and "stop looking for reasons not to bathe."

Hello, I'm Clair! I'm a queer black artist always learning and expanding my creative horizons.

🌸•• You can expect my works to be a combination of both fanart and original pieces.

🌸•• I do commissions!! Here is my Linktree containing all my commission info/instructions: linktr.ee/clairityco

New #danmei cover reveal! ✨ BALLAD OF SWORD AND WINE: QIANG JIN JIU (NOVEL) Vol. 6 by Tang Jiu Qing, with gorgeous art by St! #SevenSeasDanmei #QiangJinJiu #QJJ

This historical tale of war and political intrigue continues this December.

Pre-order now:
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/ballad...

Protect Queer Creators and Sex Workers - Tell Payment Processors to STOP TELL VISA, MASTERCARD, STRIPE, and PayPal to STOP

btw yellat.money

"In my defense," Tianlang-jun says as he elegantly lowers himself to sit cross-legged on the floor of the Holy Mausoleum, "I've never brought anyone back from the dead before. As far as complications go, this is relatively manageable. Wouldn't you agree?" The question is directed towards a young child swimming in black robes far too elaborate and spacious for his minuscule size. The child simply blinks his big, dark eyes in response. It's a familiar mannerism, and one that has only gotten cuter amidst accidental age regression.

89k | 28/28 chapters I complete relationships: Tianlang-jun & Zhuzhi-lang, Luo Binghe/Shen Yuan | Shen Qingqiu, Su Xiyan/Tianlang-jun, Luo Binghe & Zhuzhi-lang, Luo Binghe & Tianlang-jun, Shen Yuan | Shen Qingqiu & Tianlang-jun, Background Mobei-Jun/Shang Qinghua tags: De-Aged Zhuzhi-lang, Post-Canon, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Non-Sexual Intimacy, Tianlang-jun Has Chronic Pain, Dreamscapes, Memories, Pregnancy Mention, Eventual Happy Ending, Zhuzhi-lang Lives, Minor Liu Mingyan/Ning Yingying/Sha Hualing, Trans Shang Qinghua, Hurt/Comfort, Agender Su Xiyan

🌻 i shine only with the light you gave me

- #tianlangjun #zhuzhilang #tianxi #bingqiu #svsss
- 89k | T | complete
- de-aging, post-canon, h/c
- TLJ brings ZZL back to life. it doesn't quite go as planned

🔗 archiveofourown.org/works/385236...

A MASTERPIECE

The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark...

I've been awaiting the comments of several health specialists before sharing, and they have been positive, so I am also sharing this release from biopharma giant Gilead Sciences in what could be some big, very good news for the treatment/management of HIV globally.

Supporting research is good.

“you already left kudos here” me:

027: Who the Hell is Dave Portnoy? feat. Robert Silverman Examining the origins of 'Barstool Conservatism' with an in-depth look at ‘El Presidente’

OUT NOW: Who the Hell is Dave Portnoy?

With massive assists from @robertsilverman.bsky.social, this deep-dive covers the creator of Barstool Sports. As his media empire grows, we set out to explain how Portnoy amassed so much influence in MAGA.

postthroughit.substack.com/p/027-who-th...

gonna post this one as well, of course hehe

A man has been charged with a hate crime after Little Village buildings were vandalized with swastikas and a message reading "ICE Rules." blockclubchi.co/4kZS4eI

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread Gender identity–driven violence is the most common ideological theme across ‘lone-actor’ extremist manifestos in a recent study.

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread theconversation.com/i-analyzed-m... by @karmvirpadda.bsky.social

"What emerges is a chilling picture of how deep-seated misogyny, disguised as grievance and moral outrage, can escalate ideological violence."

Blue carbon ecosystems are key for protecting the Philippines from climate shocks (commentary) Our vibrant nation of the Philippines is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Subject to tropical cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, it ranks number one globally on…

[COMMENTARY]

In the wake of historic typhoon activity in 2024, experts are calling for stronger blue carbon ecosystem protection.

“Coordinated action will enable these ecosystems to come to life,” a new op-ed argues.

** The views expressed are those of the authors, not necessarily of Mongabay.

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tl;dr - the reason why pro-censorship groups, notably Collective Shout, have influence over the payment processors is because they’re backed by a lobbying group called GOSRN (the Global Online Safety Regulators Network)

if you’re looking at the PP censor situation, you might want to look into this.

Hikaru with tendrils coming out of his eye

What Summer 2025 anime are you most invested in?

www.animefeminist.com/what-summer-...

Gachiakuta Anime Adds 4 Cast Members Mie Sonozaki, Satoshi Hino, Kazuki Ura, Hisako Tojo voice Cleaner, 3 Supporters

The Gachiakuta anime casts Mie Sonozaki, Satoshi Hino, Kazuki Ura, and Hisako Tojo!

Insightful description of my native prefecture as a constituency: “the industrial belt in the east, the metropolis of Yokohama, broad suburban sprawl, and a more rural and sparsely populated west and feels like a microcosm for Japan as a whole – I sometimes think of this as the “Kanagawa School.””

Hua Cheng struggling to do calligraphy. he's sucking on the red pearl in his hair

The new TGCF short made me realize I never posted this here
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#TGCF #HuaCheng

This is awful — this would mean stripping legal status from a ton of longtime US residents who never did anything wrong and who are, to generalize, hardworking parents and grandparents of US citizens

The Shrews of the World — Tetrapod Zoology shrews, Soricidae, soricid, soricomorphs, insectivores, Insectivora, lipotyphlan, Lipotyphla, Eulipotyphla, eulipotyphlan, mammals, mammalogy, Sorex, Blarina, Scutisorex, Hero shrew, hero shrews, inse...

Teeth infused with metal, the evolution of venom, an over-developed spine built to withstand great weight, a deciduous dentition that's shed before birth... and so much more. #Shrews are something else: tetzoo.com/blog/2020/6/... #mammals