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Let’s hear it for the Black Nerds and of course the Black Girl Nerds

New app helps victims document domestic abuse. [A Mighty Girl]

Crossposts: https://supergee.livejournal.com/4677131.html

I can see a whole lot of you, and you are encouraged to wave.

Crossposts: https://supergee.livejournal.com/4261571.html

The first time I encountered Farah Mendlesohn was when NYRSF published some idiot saying that Robert Heinlein was a fascist, and Farah, a leftist pacifist, told him in clearly reasoned detail wherein he was full of shit. Since then, I have had the pleasure of hanging out with her at the ICFA and online and reading a number of her excellent critical books. Now she has returned to Heinlein with a book that the cold equations of the book biz tell us is too large to be published by a commercial or university press. So it is being crowdfunded, and I encourage you to join in.

Crossposts: https://supergee.livejournal.com/4256154.html

K. Tempest Bradford tries to find a modus vivendi with Facebook.

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/4212906.html

This is what the Senate was not permitted to hear.

I write to express my sincere opposition to the confirmation of Jefferson B. Sessions as a federal district court judge for the Southern District of Alabama. My professional and personal roots in Alabama are deep and lasting. Anyone who has used the power of his office as United States Attorney to intimidate and chill the free exercise of the ballot by citizens should not be elevated to our courts. Mr. Sessions has used the awesome powers of his office in a shabby attempt to intimidate and frighten elderly black voters. For this reprehensible conduct, he should not be rewarded with a federal judgeship.
I regret that a long-standing commitment prevents me from appearing in person to testify against this nominee. However, I have attached a copy of my statement opposing Mr. Sessions' confirmation and I request that my statement as well as this be made a part of the hearing record.
I do sincerely urge you to oppose the confirmation of Mr. Sessions—Coretta Scott King

ETA: That was the covering letter. Here’s the whole thing. Thanx to

theweaselking for the reminder

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/4085591.html

Here is a list of free, open access materials on a variety of subjects.

Thanx to

mslorelei

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/4030547.html

September 11. Pass it on.

Thanx to

mslorelei

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/3961853.html

Unsurprisingly, everybody needs to see themselves reflected in art.

Thanx to

matociquala

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/3802326.html

The right to repair

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/3788448.html

Beware the Straight Spouse Network

Thanx to

andrewducker

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/3768681.html

World Fantasy Convention flunked Disability 101.

Thanx to

mariness

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/3717934.html

Farah Mendlesohn on another stupid way to mind other people's business:

Saying that people are faking food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances because you see them eat something they shouldn't is no different to calling a wheelchair user a fake because they walk a hundred yards in your presence

Thanx to Farah, via

andrewducker (Unlike Facebook I know what "via" means.)

Crossposts: http://supergee.livejournal.com/3696769.html

Tade Thompson has created this safe space for People of Color to discuss their experiences. It will be carefully moderated and protected, so that People of Color can talk without fear of further attacks/insults.