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Books, Mary Robinette Kowal, our books our shelves, the relentless moon

The Piss Problem: The Politics Behind Peeing in Space

The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal
The more I research the early human exploration aspects of the space program, the more I realize how much of it was designed largely by men and for men.
Big on the Internet, Black Lives Matter, country music, Lady A

Lady Antebellum Sues Singer Anita White Over the Name ‘Lady A’

lady antebellum, anita white
As the George Floyd protests swept the country, white people have been forced to reckon with their complicity in systemic racism.
Big on the Internet, Bill Nye, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Wear a mask

Bill Nye Is Just as Done With Anti-Mask Nonsense as the Rest of Us

So, hopefully having Bill Nye literally (and I mean literally) scream at you will help. Maybe you'll listen to the scientist we knew and loved growing up because, at this point, I don't know what else to do to get people to take this seriously when actual healthcare officials are begging people to wear masks but still they refuse because they think it's "unAmerican."
TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Megan Thee Stallion

The Weeb Queen of Rap, Megan Thee Stallion, Teams Up With Crunchyroll to Deliver an Exclusive Streetwear Collection

2019 BET Hip Hop Awards - Show ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 5: Megan Thee Stallion speaks onstage at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 at Cobb Energy Center on October 5, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Megan Thee Stallion is known for her amazing raps, her amazonian physical presence, and her love of anime, which is why, when it was teased that she was coming out with her own streetwear line with Crunchyroll, we were super excited to celebrate it and her.
TV, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Netflix, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Will Come to an End With Part 4

chilling adventures sabrina part 4 is the end
So what will be the final stretch in this Satanic journey? The Eldritch Terrors, and I'm here for it.
News, Coronavirus, donald trump

Who Could Have Seen This Coming?? Coronavirus Surge in Tulsa “Most Likely” Due to Donald Trump’s Ill-Advised Rally

A young supporter wears a Trump 2020 mask at Trump's Tulsa rally.
It's been almost three weeks since Donald Trump held his awful-on-so-many-levels Juneteenth indoor rally in Tulsa and wouldn't you know it, Oklahoma is now seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases.
Big on the Internet, Disney, Julian Bass, marvel

When Are We Going to Cast Julian Bass in a Marvel Movie Though?

Julian Bass on GMA
Whatever the future holds for Julian Bass, it is going to be brilliant, and seeing young creatives get their time to shine is what makes social media worth it.
Big on the Internet, Melania Trump, statues, Trump

Melania Trump’s Statue Burned Down in Your Daily Moment of Schadenfreude

melania trump
She's fired. Get it?
News, donald trump, politics, U.S. Supreme Court

SAD! Supreme Court Makes Trump a Loser Again

Donald Trump makes a pouty face in front of an American flag.
The Supreme Court just slapped down Donald Trump again, with Justices he appointed joining in.
TV, Arrowverse, Batwoman, The CW

Batwoman Casts Javicia Leslie as New Lead Character Ryan Wilder

javicia-leslie-batwoman
Time to bring in more diversity to the writer's room. 
Big on the Internet, movies, television, Twitter memes

The Movie Villain vs. Real Villain Meme Reveals So Much Truth

Erik Killmonger in Black Panther
Often times we watch movies and see the villain and start to ask ourselves: Are we supposed to disagree with them? Are we meant to think they are the bad guy? So, Twitter has run with that idea.
Technology, civil rights, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook Audit Reveals They’re as Awful for Civil Rights and Democracy as You Thought

Mark Zuckerberg stands in front of an American flag looking surprised.
As Facebook moves forward, we will see whether not they rise to the challenge like fellow social media companies, or whether they will cling to white supremacy, hate speech, and misinformation to the detriment of literally the entire world.
Books, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, transphobia

Yes, We May Need to Give Up Harry Potter

Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Taylor, and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
I have loved Harry Potter for most of my life. Despite the critical way I read the text and the things that don't hold up for me, I crafted parts of my identity around the story and debating people about what it meant to be a Slytherin. But considering J.K. Rowling's actions, I realize that I'm going to have to give up Harry Potter.
Movies, Leslye Headland, Lucasfilm, Star Wars (franchise)

Things We Saw Today: Leslye Headland Talks Joining the Legacy of LucasFilm

Leslye Headland
I am extremely excited for Headland's adventure in Star Wars. We still know very little about it. but we know that it is female-led and showrun by Headland, who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and marks another first for LucasFilm. 
TV, superheroes, The Boys, The Umbrella Academy

Irreverent Superhero Shenanigans Return With More The Boys and The Umbrella Academy

the boys umbrella academy
In using the superhero genre, each show tells its own story of a fractured family coming together to prevent disaster.
Big on the Internet, Celebrity, Knives Out, Twitter

Celebrity Update Twitter Is Feuding and the Knives Out Account Joined In?

Ana de Armas in Knives Out
Right now, it's important to wear a mask and stay home and seeing these fan accounts holding their faves accountable is...kind of inspiring. 
News, Coronavirus, Rollercoaster

“Scream Inside Your Heart”: Pandemic Advice for Japanese Rollercoasters and Also Our General 2020 Mood

Two Japanese executives ride a rollercoaster wearing masks, expressionless.
We're all in this together, screaming inside our own hearts 24/7.
TV, Brave New World, Interviews, Peacock

Cast of Peacock’s Brave New World Talked to Us About Why We Keep Returning to This Story

Alden Ehrenreich and Joseph Morgan in Brave New World
Brave New World hits Peacock on July 15, and it is truly a beautiful adaptation of one of my favorite novels. I cannot wait for more, and I hope that everyone enjoys it as much as I did! 
News

Harvard, MIT Sue Over Trump Admin’s Pandemic-Fueled Attack on Online-Only Student Visas

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 23: The Harvard University campus is shown on March 23, 2020 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Students were required to be out of their dorms no later than March 15 and finish the rest of the semester online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Harvard announced that they, along with MIT, are suing the Trump administration to block enforcement of a new which will cancel Visa for students in the US.
News, Karens

The Appropriately Named CAREN Act Would Make Racist 911 Calls a Crime

Karen from Will and Grace wondering what is wrong with other karens
A San Francisco lawmaker has introduced a new bill aimed at stopping false, unnecessary, and race-based 911 calls. It is appropriately named the CAREN Act.
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