Neal Babcock (he/him)

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Creating new worlds through stories and screenplays. My first novel is almost done, and then it'll go to a line editor. Exciting, I know. 🙂

My wife Molly has been completely supportive through the writing of (and recording the audiobook of) my Sci-Fi novel Bold Rabbit, including performing all of the feminine voices for the audiobook. She is amazing!

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#Writer #ScienceFiction #Colorado

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Long COVID complication known as POTS emerging in those struggling after infection

The complication appears to show up in most people within six to eight months of infection. It’s a collection of symptoms referred to as POTS.

WKRC
"You can shape your life."
feels better than
"Life is what you make it."
because it doesn't dismiss the fact that not everyone gets the same opportunities in life.
There are six key elements for being alive. All of them, including phosphorus, exist on Saturn's moon Enceladus. https://t.co/KUdKF3yuYn

UPS workers are on the verge of participating in the largest single-employer strike in history. One of the main reasons for the strike? The lack of protections from heat-related injuries. #Climate justice means worker power.

https://grist.org/labor/340000-ups-drivers-poised-to-strike-over-extreme-heat-safe-working-conditions/

340,000 UPS drivers poised to strike over extreme heat, safe working conditions

The UPS strike will be the largest single-employer strike in U.S. history. It could frame worker power as an extreme heat solution.

Grist
Remembering John Lewis, who left us 3 years ago today, with his abiding wisdom on love, forgiveness, and the seedbed of personal strength https://t.co/V8MBQuXoiF
John Lewis on Love, Forgiveness, and the Seedbed of Personal Strength

“Anchor the eternity of love in your own soul… Lean toward the whispers of your own heart… Release the need to hate, to harbor division, and the enticement of revenge… But w…

The Marginalian
Adam Conover's activism has been refreshing to see during the writer's strike: not just picketing the studios but educating the public about what a union does and how a strike works at the same time. It's also fun to hear about other entertainers I admire working hard to support the picket lines. #Labor https://jacobin.com/2023/07/adam-conover-wga-strike?utm_source=werd.io&utm_campaign=mastodon&utm_channel=mastodon
Adam Pickets Everything

During the ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike, comedy writer Adam Conover has been a constant presence on picket lines and on social media, explaining what’s at stake for strikers and how the union plans to win. We spoke to him about the strike.

The right-wing media ecosystem is critically dependent on corporate interests and wealthy individuals who want—among other agenda items—fewer regulations and lower taxes.

I looked at the funding behind right-wing and libertarian nonprofit media outfits to shine more of a light on this trend.

https://www.importantcontext.news/p/who-pays-for-conservative-media

Who Pays For Right-Wing Media?

In 2021, big money flowed to some of the biggest names in right-wing and libertarian media from billionaire-backed foundations and funds.

Important Context

Obama gives shoutout to librarians while blasting book censorship

Former President Obama on Monday praised the nation’s librarians for standing “on the front lines” as book bans spread around the nation.

In a letter to the “hardworking librarians of America,” Obama denounced recent attempts to ban books that touch on topics like gender, sexuality and race. He said many of these books and their authors shaped his life.

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4101364-obama-gives-shout-out-to-librarians-while-blasting-book-censorship/

Obama gives shout-out to librarians while blasting book censorship

Former President Obama on Monday praised the nation’s librarians for standing “on the front lines” as book bans spread around the nation. In a letter to the “hardworking librarians of America,” Obama denounced recent attempts to ban books that touch on topics like gender, sexuality and race. He said many of these books and their…

The Hill
It's only Peace if it comes with Justice. Otherwise it's just sparkling oppression.
FINALLY. I’ve spent years trying to capture this.