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This was supposed to be a writing blog but I’m a mess so it’s like... not

[spacecadetwrites-old]

This is an old blog, there will be new posts on the blog spacecadetwrites!

[spacecadetwrites-old]

Here’s your bingo card, enjoy!!

Thank you! I didn’t realise this was ready omg. Hopefully this will give me some motivation to write again 

[rose3gold-deactivated20230124]

Batfam Discord Server

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[yicruz48]

is it true that Damian will no longer be Robin soon?

Unfortunately, yes. 

It’s not even a question whether he is or not anymore if you have been following the news with Damian. Damian will no longer be Robin in the future. 

Even before this headline came out it was obvious that Damian would sooner or later lose the Robin title.

With the actions Damian has been taking in Teen Titans (imprisoning criminals in under Mercy Hall, brainwashing and now killing) it was a very much probable outcome. 

Plus there is several things pointing to Damian losing his title recently:

-> Teen Titans #46 makes it clear that Damian has renounced his role as Robin. What is sad I am grateful that they gave Damian a ounce of respect to have him renounce his role instead of fighting against it. 

-> The recent solicitations for Detective Comics #1029-1031 makes it clear Damian is now a threat to Bruce. You can interpret that anyway you want, but it is clear that Bruce and Damian are not seeing eye-to-eye. 

-> Issue 17 of Young Justice already shows what I am assuming is an exchange about Damian between Tim and Bruce. In addition Bruce is already calling Tim Robin before even telling him.

-> Issue 73 of Nightwing that recently came out already shows Tim in the Robin suit. 

-> I couldn’t find the images but I believe Jorge Jiménez recently posted a preview of Batman #100 which again, showed Tim in the Robin suit. 

Again, it is no longer a question if Damian is Robin or not, it is confirmed he is not anymore.  

I recently made a petition related to this, and if you haven’t already signed it, I would appreciate it. 

[arabian-batboy]

This boy has been Robin for more than 10 years, yet he only had one short solo book that was canceled after the 16th issue and literally only worked with Batman for like 2-5 times in all of those years.

They’re taking being Robin away from him when they never allowed him to fully embrace it in the first place.

[miajc]

DC standars

[wesavegotham]

DC has so many glaringly obvious issues with racism it’s disgusting and Teen Titans is the culmination of all of it.

Arab characters as evil terrorists.

Asian characters that are either nerds or strict and cold.

A black character that is as bland as it can get.

A latina who is angry all the time.

They literally looked at racist stereotypes and decided to use all of them in one terrible team.

[yicruz48]

I’ve said this before and on other social media platforms but THIS comic (Adam Glass’s run) is LITERALLY an example of HOW NOT TO WRITE RACIALLY DIVERSE characters.

Besides the terrible writing it perpetuates the worst stereotypes about people of color.

And from what I’ve collected, DC doesn’t mandate it’s writers to research and make sure they aren’t feeding into harmful stereotypes because recently Tom Taylor was praised for taking the initiative to contact POC for his writing on Suicide Squad.

Not saying it shouldn’t be praised. It helps spread the word and influence other writers to do the same. But what Tom Taylor did is something ALL writers need to do especially if your caucasian. This actions shouldn’t be rare, they should be the norm.

[spoilersteph-deactivated2022022]

[yicruz48]

Sign the Petition

Respect Robin- DO NOT DONATE

Respect Robin Petition 

*Please DO NOT donate to petition. Couldn’t find a popular petition website to put it on that didn’t have the donating option.

What is this petition about? 

If you want the full description I recommend you click on the link and read through the petition (I spent a LONG time writing it so I would appreciate a quick read).  

But in summary, there is two parts to this petition:

First is to vocalize our frustration with Damian’s regression as well as the ignorance of his previous development. It also addresses the fact that most fans don’t feel right that Damian, one of the most visibly diverse Robins, is going down this path. 

 Second is to call out DC comics and their editors for creating a comic (Teen Titans) that feeds into many negative racial stereotypes about Arabians, Latinx, Black people and Northeast Asians (particularly Japanese people). 

Do you think this petition will even work? 

I do not know. If I am being honest, I created this petition because I didn’t want to regret not doing anything about this (besides the fact I am feeling very desperate). 

I can only say that the success of this petition is dependent on how much people share it and spread the word about it. 

How can I help?

Re-blog, Re-blog, Re-blog. If you reblog or liking this make sure your ALSO signing it. Remember signatures are important (Probably more important)  as well as spreading the word.  

Spread the word. If you have any group chats with anyone in the comic fandom on Tumblr share it with them, urge them to sign it. The same with any other comic fandom-related group chat on any other platform (Such as Twitter, Facebook, Discord etc.)

Click on the petition and write your reasoning’s as to why you agree with the petition especially if you identify racially to any of the members of Teen Titans. Express your frustration as to how it represents you wrongly. Also express your frustrations as to why you think making Damian a villain/ antihero doesn’t sit right with you.  

If you have any suggestions as to how I should spread the word please comment below.  

[spacecadetwrites-old]

This was supposed to be a writing blog then it turned into an art blog and now it’s lowkey turned itself into a Batfam art blog

[spacecadetwrites-old]

“Tt.”

Drew Damian and decided to post it for his birthday today.

[spacecadetwrites-old]

I drew Cass and I’m actually really happy with how it turned out! This is the first drawing I’ve done where the line art actually looks good so I’m super pleased with that

[drawing-prompt-s]

Draw someone catching an arrow in midair.

[spacecadetwrites-old]

I drew this pretty quickly so I didn’t colour it properly but I thought this could be quite an interesting pose so... here it is

[rose235b]

Hi Tumblr

Just wanted to say that the president of Poland Andrzej Duda just signed smthg called “Karta Rodziny”, which basically states that the only true family and marriage is that of heterosexual people, further doubling down on refusing marriage equality and adoption. It will “save children from alien and harmful LGBT ideology” by baning public institutions of mentioning the “LGBT ideology”.

The things happening over in america are horrendous, but also making way for changes for the better. They’re making the whole world have a discussion about racism still woven into our societies.

But please. It’s pride month. My country, my people need this to be on the lips of the world.

Spread the news

[tunneldweller]

the current government of Poland is very fond of the expression “LGBT ideology”, which sets up queer people as a bogeyman to scare up support for far-right parties. Duda is up for reelection this year and he’s clearly following the playbook to the letter. the insidious thing about Karta Rodziny is that it contains some positive ideas, like state protections for single parents and higher penalties for domestic violence… as well as “a ban on promoting LGBT ideology by public institutions”[1]. so if you protest Karta Rodziny, the gov’t and state-controlled media will absolutely claim you ~just want single parents to die~ and ~love domestic abusers~.

[1]: no queer-inclusive sex education at schools, for one. there’s been a push for better sex ed and a counter-push by far-right, anti-choice groups for NO sex ed.

it was signed June 10, 2020. this isn’t news from the 1990s.

[tauremornalome]

some donation links to help Polish LGBTQ+ community 

Love Does Not Exclude Association (Miłość nie wyklucza) - focused on ensuring the right to marry for all, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, and battling harmful stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community (the link leads you to the donation page in English)

Trans-Fuzja Foundation - activities aimed to help the Polish transgender community by providing professional psychological help and support, legal advisory, educating the public opinion about transgender issues, creating safe spaces for the Polish trangender community (the link leads you to the donation page in English)

Kampania Przeciw Homofobii - fights the discrimination of non-heteronormative and transgender people in Poland, educates about LGBTQ+ issues (link to the donation page in Polish, where you can choose which specific area of their work you want to support - LGBTQ+ families, general support, fighting the violence against the community, fighting discrimination and ignorance in schools, LGBTQ+ health issues, work with LGBTQ+ allies and families of LGBTQ+ folks - google translate should help you with understanding the page)

Asfera Association - support of people from the ace spectrum, education about their issues. Link goes to their facebook page. As far as I know donations are possible only via bank transfers - 54 1600 1127 1884 0040 6000 0001, transfer title “darowizna”

[o-okr]

Here’s a petition you can sign as well!!! Please do, and please spread the news. We really need help.

Sign the Petition

Pass laws that would protect LGBT people in Poland and abolish current anti-LGBT laws

[drawing-prompt-s]

What would a space mermaid look like?

[spacecadetwrites-old]

I was really happy how this turned out considering I’m fairly new to digital art. I really liked the prompt so I’m glad it came out well!

[moku-youbi]

Can the Harry Potter fandom have some sort of fic/art fundraising drive where we all create works about trans issues in the magical world, and all the money we raise goes to helping trans folks, and can we make this huge, just as a giant Fuck You to JK Rowling?

[notbrianna]

Her birthday is July 31 if anybody wanted to pick a day for such an event to take place

[emperorsfoot]

Let’s do it! 

Where can I sign up?

[moku-youbi]

Okay, let me figure out the details and I’ll launch it!

[moku-youbi]

I am working on putting this together, but I would love input from those more involved in the HP fandom, and from transgender folks so I can do the best job possible and come up with a good title for the fundraiser, as well as suggestions on foundations to support!

[moku-youbi]

Here is a link to the dreamwidth journal I created for this event. Right now I’m still coming up with a timeline, gathering resources, and just figuring this out. I have participated in fandom auctions before, but never run one, so I welcome any and all help. Please signal-boost the hell out of this and my post on the tumblr Trans Wizard Tournament blog, which is a more detailed introduction, private message me if you’re able to help and just keep your suggestions coming.

[moku-youbi]

Content Creator Sign Ups have gone live. Please sign up, reach out to others in fandom who would be interested in participating, and signal boost far and wide!

[ato-the-bean]

I have NEVER written for HP fandom before, but I’m sorely tempted.  Sharing for my followers more involved in that fandom!

[plaidadder]

I can’t be the first one to point out that in a world with such a thing as Polyjuice Potion it is really 100% impossible that nobody has ever used it or something similar for transitioning, and that if in fact there are NOT wizards out there who specialize in transition magic, there must be a pretty dark explanation of WHY not.

[hogwartshousefriends]

I’m really proud of the fandom for coming together in support. If you are a writer, an artist, or just a lover of HP I recommend volunteering your skills in whatever form they may be. Or perhaps bidding on the work of someone else.

[ravenhilarious]

reblogging solely for the meme because umbridge is the embodiment of transphobic, trelawney is a trans woman, and McGonagall is a very angry ally

[seven-oomen]

As a trans guy may I suggest The Trevor Project as a place you can donate to. They do a lot for trans folk in the USA.

Or Transvisie for The Netherlands.

[coolcurrybooks-deactivated20230]

I did another post on this topic last year, but I thought it could use an update with some more books! And yes, the last post had people repeatedly adding on queer books by white people, so I’m a bit salty about it.

Other queer SFF PowerPoints:

Massive queer SFF rec post

Trans SFF

F/F SFF

Bi and Pan SFF

Ace SFF 

I’m not transcribing all the text, but you can find the titles, authors, information on TW, etc beneath the cut.

When possible, I’m linking to my database of queer books. The page for each book includes the synopsis, content warnings under spoiler tags, and links to reviews from queer readers. If it’s not in the queer database at the time of posting (8/24/19), I’ll link to Goodreads instead.

Keep reading

[rapeculturerealities]

How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct

Know your rights.

While people are inclined to whip out their phones and film when they see something alarming happening, those videos are not always recorded in a way that can be used as evidence in a legal proceeding or to support advocacy tactics.

At the human rights organization WITNESS, where I work as the senior U.S. program coordinator, we’ve learned that video has a greater chance of making an impact when it’s filmed ethically and strategically, and released in coordination with advocacy and legal efforts. Using the camera in your pocket can be a valuable way to ensure the world bears witness to abusive policing and systemic racism, help hold authorities accountable, and advocate for the real safety of our communities.

[birdofprey1234]

The first pride was a riot, more specifically a riot against police violence. Trans women like Miss Major and other people of colour paved the way for the celebration of pride today. You cannot celebrate your pride this month, or any month if you aren’t also supporting Black Lives Matter and the riots going on against police violence right now. Us white LGBTQ+ need to stand up for our black siblings and their rights, their struggles. We need to amplify their voices and show any support we can. (Edited to add links and make the image clearer)

Extensive BLM Google doc including places to donate to, education resources, etc

List of 75 things white people can do right now

Simple way to donate to the cause if you have no money to

[ayvanie]

Happy Birthday, Breonna Taylor. Your life was robbed from you. We continue to fight for justice for you.

How to demand justice for Breonna.

[spacecadetwrites-old]

I literally haven’t written anything in ages but here’s some important petitions to sign:

- Make it illegal for cops fired due to police brutality to be rehired: https://www.change.org/p/make-it-illegal-for-policemen-to-be-re-hired-after-using-brutality

- Justice for Shukri Abdi: https://www.change.org/p/manchester-police-justice-for-shukri-abdi

- Suspend the supply of tear gas, rubber bullets and riot shields from the UK to the US: https://www.change.org/p/uk-parlament-suspend-supply-of-tear-gas-rubber-bullets-and-riot-shields-to-the-us-from-the-uk-429a1333-d8c3-4962-86dd-af72594db2c7 and https://www.change.org/p/suspend-uk-export-of-tear-gas-rubber-bullets-and-riot-shields-to-usa

- Justice for Kendrick Johnson: https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-justice-for-kendrick-johnson

- Justice for Julian Cole: https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-justice-for-julian-cole

- Police offers must be screened for racial bias and psychological disorders: https://www.change.org/p/robert-menendez-federally-required-iat-and-psychological-screenings-for-police-officer-employment

- Make education about systematic racism and black history compulsory in UK schools: https://www.change.org/p/gavin-williamson-make-white-privilege-and-systemic-racism-a-compulsory-part-of-the-british-education-course and https://www.change.org/p/uk-parliament-reform-britain-s-education-system-why-are-school-curriculums-still-failing-black-students

There are of course many more petitions, both on and beyond change.org, and it is so simple and easy to sign them - if you refuse to sign any petitions, please re-evaluate yourself and your internal bias. It is not enough to not be racist, you must be actively anti-racist.