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sapphic-sprite · 2 hours
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here’s a link to operation olive branch, which provides aid to gazans who critically need to evacuate:
you can choose a family you want to send aid to, and click the link to send money. the spreadsheet also has bar graphs showing how much money each family is getting.
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sapphic-sprite · 2 hours
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London’s biggest screening party for the Eurovision Song Contest finals has been canceled, the venue Rio Cinema and organizer Eurovision Party London have said. “Following discussion with the organizers of Eurovision Party London, we have collectively decided not to screen the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year while Israel remains in the competition,” the Rio Cinema said in a statement on X. “The Eurovision Party London has been a beloved partner of The Rio Cinema for many years, and we will continue to work with them in the future. We firmly believe that the Eurovision Song Contest has the power to bring people together across the world, and when its core values of inclusivity, equality and universality are upheld, it can be a genuine force for good. With its own slogan in mind, we hope that we can all be United By Music again soon. We will continue to organize fundraising events for the charities we support, including Doctors Without Borders and Medical Aid for Palestine.”
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sapphic-sprite · 10 hours
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here are some coming out this year/that came out this year that I’m excited for:
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings comes out on August 6th 2024
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White comes out on September 3rd 2024
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson came out on February 15th 2024
A Bánh Mì for Two by Trinity Nguyen comes out on August 27th 2024
I Am the Dark That Answers When You Call (2nd book in the series) by Jamison Shea comes out on November 12th 2024
Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney came out on January 16th 2024
Rani Choudhury Must Die by Adiba Jaigirdar comes out on November 12th 2024
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole came out on January 16th 2024
Angels & Man by Rafael Nicolás comes out on March 31st 2024
Celestial Monsters (2nd book in the series) by Aiden Thomas comes out on September 3rd 2024
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sapphic-sprite · 10 hours
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In case you haven't heard yet Trans Rights Readathon is this month!
It's set during March 22nd to March 29th in preparation and support for Trans Day of Visibility on March 31st!!! The goal is to read and uplift books written by and/or featuring trans, genderqueer, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and 2Spirit authors and characters.
There's a huge list of books with trans characters and/or trans authors available on their carrd here as well as places to donate for trans causes.
Happy reading!
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sapphic-sprite · 20 days
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So a free tool called GLAZE has been developed that allows artists to cloak their artwork so it can't be mimicked by AI art tools.
AI art bros are big mad about it.
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sapphic-sprite · 20 days
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U.S. people, if you bought cinnamon from Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or other discount stores, throw it out. It's got lead
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sapphic-sprite · 21 days
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/v77vfk-help-my-family-escape-war-in-gaza?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&cdn-cache=0
hi everyone, my dad and his siblings have been desperately trying to get my aunt and her whole family out of gaza. I’ve watched him have multiple breakdowns over seeing the conditions they’re living in. they haven’t seen each other in person in literal decades. my aunt’s home in gaza city was completely destroyed and her family have had to repeatedly flee from the devastation. they deserve a better life than this, her kids deserve a better future than this.
it costs an insane amount to get over the egyptian border. please, donate if you can or rb this, it would mean a lot. thank you
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sapphic-sprite · 22 days
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Hi! This is about your recent book post. Could you give more of your opinions on "Gwen & Art Are Not in Love" and "Something That May Shock and Discredit You" ? They're both on my TBRs but I haven't gotten around to either one yet.
“Gwen & Art Are Not in Love” was a lot of fun and kind of silly. It does give off YA vibes (not a bad thing if you’re looking for something you really don’t have to think about too much when reading) but I was thoroughly enjoying the story and the characters. If you want an unserious read with a happy ending full of queer characters I would recommend it. I described it to my friend as “taking a messy gay and lesbian friendship to another level.”
“Something That May Shock and Discredit You” is the best trans autobiography I’ve read so far (maybe ever bc I liked it so much I can’t see anything topping it). The author brings so much humor, pop culture reference, and personal experiences together then effortlessly mashes them together. There were points where I couldn’t stop laughing or grinning. Genuinely such an enjoyable read.
Sorry this was late! I’m in my last semester of college and am swamped with work.
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sapphic-sprite · 22 days
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there's something very uniquely evil in the fact that the food aid dropped to gazans by the US wasn't halal
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sapphic-sprite · 22 days
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i do think that the devil lives in the words of every single person whose advice to newly out trans people has included a line about the importance of losing weight
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sapphic-sprite · 1 month
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I’ve slowed down on reading bc finals and a winter course. Here’s some of the books I read at the beginning of last year so people can use this for reading recommendations:
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore
Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel M. Lavery
Black on Both Sides: A Radical History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton
Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
Here are some I read recently:
How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman
Trans Care by Hil Malatino
D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins
How To Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager by D. N. Bryn
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton
I went back to college and completely forgot about this account for a bit ngl
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sapphic-sprite · 1 month
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In case the esim process confuses you or you aren't able to buy them yourself for any other reason, crips for esims for Gaza is collecting donations, they've almost met their goal of $150,000 raised. Donating allows them to buy esims in bulk which allows them to obtain more than individuals would be able to. I just donated and it was super easy as you can use paypal.
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sapphic-sprite · 1 month
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my university has a clothing co-op where they keep gender affirming clothes, business clothes, athletic clothes, etc… before break I put in a request for a binder my size bc mine is over 5 years old and is very worn. I finally was able to go in and pick it up only to be deadnamed on the sticky note. I’ve been signing off exclusively with my nickname through our emails so it was,,, something.
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sapphic-sprite · 2 months
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Nobody better ever fucking tell me the fight for rights is over.
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sapphic-sprite · 2 months
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your daily reminder that transfems can be butch and still be transfem
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sapphic-sprite · 2 months
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Hey, are you aware of the fact that many people in Gaza have resorted to cutting pieces of their tents for scraps for pads? Which as you can imagine isn't the safest option but their only option in most cases. This also applies to those going through postpartum bleeding from giving birth. If you want to or can help:
The Pious Projects - they distribute feminine hygiene kits for people in Gaza! I suggest checking it out yourself but there's various amounts you can give from $5-$1,000 to help make and distribute these kits! They cost around $25 for each kit, but every bit helps. Make sure to share the link even if you can't currently help donate today!
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sapphic-sprite · 2 months
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Something that I’m passionate about is public libraries because of all the support and resources that they provide to their local communities. I know I’ve probably spoken on here before about how important it is to get a library card and use it because of all the perks it can give you (such as free access to online books, movies, and such). For those who are lower class it can provide them with programs, free wifi, free computer use, etc… Public libraries are just so overwhelmingly good for everyone.
In terms of the Global strike, I would like to suggest that people go to their libraries and recommend different Palestinian books. I’m not sure if it differs per state/per library on how you recommend a book, but I know if you use the Libby app through your library card that you can recommend books by tagging them “Notify me”. I know my library system is quite different as it branches out statewide and so I have access to statewide books. I would suggest filling out the forms that come up to recommend a book or talking to a librarian over the phone if you notice they are missing a Palestinian book that you would like to read.
Here is a list of Palestinian nonfiction books that I’ve found:
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe
On Palestine by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappe
Except for Palestine by Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick
This Arab is Queer by Elias Jahshan
Blood Orange by Yaffa AS
Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y Davis
The Hundreds Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi
Here is a list of Palestinian fiction books that I’ve found:
Where Black Stars Rise by Nadia Shammas and Marie Enger
Nayra and the Djinn by Iasmin Omar Ata
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
Salt Houses by Hala Alyan
Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
Trees for the Absentees by Ahlam Bsharat
Something More by Jackie Khalilieh
Muneera and the Moon by Sonia Sulaiman
I haven’t been reading a lot lately because of my health, but a lot of these came recommended from people I trust to give good recommendations. Feel free to add recommendations in the comments and please contact your local libraries about acquiring the books you see here that they don’t have!
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