Nicole Pouchet

Facts:
- Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass both publicly stated they did not request National Guard assistance.
- Under normal circumstances, National Guard deployment requires state approval unless the Insurrection Act is invoked, which Trump has not done.

Sticky Buns, Ravioli, and White Cake is screening at: Yosemite Fantasy Fest
Atlanta Shortsfest
The Art of Movie Making - Atlanta Regional
Seattle Film Society
Sistas Are Doin It for Themselves
Worldcon Seattle

@atlantashortsfest @worldconseattle @sistasaredoinit @yosemitefantasyfest
#BlueSkyCinema

#AntifaSocialGardeningClub

Spitfire News A newsletter from Kat Tenbarge about internet culture, politics, and media.

Almost two weeks ago, I found out I was one of 40 people getting laid off from NBC News.

Those who know me know I’ve wanted to go independent for a long time. Later this month, I’m launching @spitfirenews.com. We need journalism that is louder than ever.
spitfirenews.com/p/an-introdu...

One of Octavia Butler's alma maters. I was so honored to teach a class here.

I love @siffnews.bsky.social education and lectures!

remember stuff like this when they tell you that diversity means a lowering of standards

This is beautiful!

Stills from Syfy's The Magicians. Russian teacher says to student: Adderall to fortify you. Makes you write like Tolstoy. Don't make face. Drugs are fun.

If only...

#WritingCommunity
#ADHD
#TheMagicians

Yes, I really need this. Nice sweaters and nice hats.

Welp, AO3 is down for maintenance for 3 hours, so I guess I'll get back to writing. #ao3
#WritingCommunity
#FanFiction
#IJustWantedToSitAndReadDammit

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

The team at Mutual Aid L.A. has launched a comprehensive spreadsheet tracking all of the shelters/food kitchens/evac sites/resources for anyone impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Far more comprehensive and in-depth than mine. Please use their list. Stay safe. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

How much of writers block is actually executive dysfunction? I've been trying to finish my horror screenplay for two weeks now and can't write anything. #ADHD sucks.

#WritingCommunity

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We have very few reliable, communal safety nets in the U.S. That doesn't speak to us as individuals but more about the state of our country. A wildfire will devastate anywhere in the world, but in some places, it doesn't mean you might starve like here.

Another book I need to read but should maybe avoid so I can stay sane

For the first time, one of the hundreds of victims of Opus Dei’s cruel system of grooming and coercing impoverished young girls into a life of servitude tells her own story.

Anne Marie Allen’s new book SERVE comes out in May.

A THREAD 🧵

linktr.ee/annemarieallen

Wildfires in LA. It's been a really rough few years for many film friends in LA. Nobody deserves a wildfire, but damn, can people please catch a break?
#writingcommunity
#BookSky

I'm in Houston Intercontinental Airport. An alarm has been blaring for the past 5 minutes along with a seizure-inducing flashing light. Everyone -- including airport workers -- is pretending nothing is happening. This kind of torture makes me think I'm stuck in a bad life simulation.
#iah
#Wtf

Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81 The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.

Nikki Giovanni is the reason I write. Her poetry shaped my words and my being from childhood through college. May she rest in peace.
www.npr.org/2024/12/09/n...

Well. While he’s pardoning folks….get all of the folks on death row pardoned, all those drug convictions for weed pardoned, etc etc etc.

So true. Some of the best things I've ever read were #fanfiction

Choose 20 books that have stayed w/you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
#Books

6 of 20

I love my library! Just borrowed a book on Libby a few hours ago.

#BookSky

Does anyone else think we're trapped in a dystopia novel written by a 12-year-old? This is just dumb.