Shannon. 37. She/they. Currently back in my reading era. Sherlockian, Ringer, Whovian, MCU nerd, occasional kpop stan. HollyShadow88 on AO3. Ships include johnlock, ineffable husbands, ironstrange, and whatever the fuck else I find. Take a moment to bask in the fangirling.
This is Sam Nordquist. He was a transgender man who was lured to my hometown back in September by his Internet girlfriend. She and four other individuals then proceeded to torture and kill him, leaving his body in a field. I'm absolutely gutted. The misunderstanding for the trans community that leads to this sort of hatred is something that I just will never understand. I'm so sorry, Sam. You deserved so much more than this.
If you are able, please donate and share the GoFundMe set up by his sister. She and Sam's mom have made it to New York, but now they will have to go through the horrible process of arranging his funeral and transporting his body back home.
please i love you i'm begging you bring back suspension of disbelief bring back trusting the audience like. i cannot handle any more dialogue that sounds like a legal document. "hello, i am here to talk to you about the incident from a few minutes ago, because i feel you might be unwell, and i am invested in your personal wellbeing." "thank you, i am unwell because the incident was hurtful to me due to my childhood, which was bad." I CANT!!!!
do you know how many people are mad that authors use "growled" as a word for "said"? it's just poetics! they do not literally mean "growled," it's just a common replacement for "said with force but in a low tone." it's normal! do you hear me!! help me i love you please let me out of here!!!
they say you can't pour from an empty cup but i've been doing it my whole life and aside from all of these mysterious ailments it's working out great for me
I know the midterm election is not until November 3, 2026, however I want everyone to be prepared and not say that they "didn't know" or "couldn't figure it out". This is a guide for everything you need to know about voting in the U.S. in the next major election - the 2026 midterm. I will be updating as needed. If you have a question about voting, registration, or anything else please send me an ask or message. State specific deadlines and info listed under the cut! Even if you have a super unique situation, I will absolutely research it for you!
Every seat in the House of Representatives is up for election!
What district am I in?
Who is my current rep?
What is the house of reps?
Critical House races
Governor races
Is my state having a governor election?
Senate races
Is there a senate race for my state?
What is the senate?
Who are my current senators?
Critical Senate races
General voting info
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What are the deadlines for registering to vote for my state?
State specific rules for registering to vote
I need to change something on my registration
Who is eligible to vote? - anyone who is a U.S. citizen and over the age of 18
I have been convicted of a felony, can I vote?
I am a student who attends school a different state than where I am registered to vote -> resource linked here
How do I vote if I am in the military?
How can I vote (by mail, in person, etc)?
How does voting by mail work?
Can I register to vote online, or do I have to register in person?
How does voting in person work?
Where is my polling place?
Does my state offer early voting?
Does my state offer same day voter registration?
Do I need an ID to vote?
How do I vote if I am unhoused?
Will my ballot be invalidated if I take a photo of it, or post a photo of my ballot on social media?
I've mailed in my ballot, how can I check that it's been received?
What are the deadlines for mailing my ballot?
Can I vote if I am living overseas/in another country?
Does my work have to give me time off to allow me to vote?
I have a disability, what accessibility resources are there?
I need to report an issue or abuse regarding my ballot or voting experience
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Resources for non English speakers
I am homebound, and need assistance with mailing or filling out my ballot
Does it matter what party I put on my voter registration?
I am going through, or have gone through, DV/stalking/harassment, and I am worried about my address showing up on public voter registries
Last night I learned that a friend of mine from college who cut contact tenish years ago when she disagreed with something I was writing (while I was also dealing with my dad unexpectedly dying, by the way) and spent several messages lecturing me on how horrible a person I am over it is apparently very pro AI so past me dodged a bullet on that friendship
