To be clear, under the laws of armed conflict (LAOC), a strike which kills kids can be legally justifiable (morally is another question) but it matters exactly not at all *whose* kids they are.
It's legally purely a question of anticipated military advantage judged against injury to civilians.
It's legally purely a question of anticipated military advantage judged against injury to civilians.
August 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
To be clear, under the laws of armed conflict (LAOC), a strike which kills kids can be legally justifiable (morally is another question) but it matters exactly not at all *whose* kids they are.
It's legally purely a question of anticipated military advantage judged against injury to civilians.
It's legally purely a question of anticipated military advantage judged against injury to civilians.
LAOC auction week? LAOC auction week!!
Literary Auction for Change
Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
June 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
LAOC auction week? LAOC auction week!!
By telling people to gather there for the express purpose of deterring an attack. Its possible for both sides to commit war crimes simultaneously, in fact its why we have laoc in the first place.
April 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
By telling people to gather there for the express purpose of deterring an attack. Its possible for both sides to commit war crimes simultaneously, in fact its why we have laoc in the first place.
As always, the LAOC auction is THE destination for anyone looking for insight into this very weird industry. LAOC's thread continues below with highlights of some great auction items, but let me also say a little about what I'm offering and why LAOC is such a great organization.
We're 2 days in and y'all are showing up! If you haven't had a chance to bid, now's the time!! link in bio!
To help you out, we're unearthing more of the BEST resources the industry has to offer 😉Thread below...
Get those literary butts in gear!
#amwriting #critique #AMA #picturebook #nonfiction
To help you out, we're unearthing more of the BEST resources the industry has to offer 😉Thread below...
Get those literary butts in gear!
#amwriting #critique #AMA #picturebook #nonfiction
June 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
As always, the LAOC auction is THE destination for anyone looking for insight into this very weird industry. LAOC's thread continues below with highlights of some great auction items, but let me also say a little about what I'm offering and why LAOC is such a great organization.
Hold steady, laoc! Courage to you.
April 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Hold steady, laoc! Courage to you.
and continue to mock infantino at FIFA for the fake peace “prize”
demand that we cancel those events outright. shame FIFA, the IOC and LAOC
they must understand that we won’t tolerate a propaganda games being held here ✊🏻
demand that we cancel those events outright. shame FIFA, the IOC and LAOC
they must understand that we won’t tolerate a propaganda games being held here ✊🏻
January 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
and continue to mock infantino at FIFA for the fake peace “prize”
demand that we cancel those events outright. shame FIFA, the IOC and LAOC
they must understand that we won’t tolerate a propaganda games being held here ✊🏻
demand that we cancel those events outright. shame FIFA, the IOC and LAOC
they must understand that we won’t tolerate a propaganda games being held here ✊🏻
As an LAOC mentee alum, happy to say we are killing it out here!
Welcome to all our new followers! To welcome you, today we have some stats! We've mentored 42 rising agents, and we recently asked them for an update on how they're doing. This is one of the cool things we learned!
Our mentee alums:
🌟rep 440 clients
🌟have closed 452 deals
🌟and have run 51 auctions
Our mentee alums:
🌟rep 440 clients
🌟have closed 452 deals
🌟and have run 51 auctions
November 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
As an LAOC mentee alum, happy to say we are killing it out here!
The @litagentsofchange.bsky.social silent auctuon is live and I have an AMA in it! Tons of critiques available! www.32auctions.com/LAOC
If you're not familiar with it LAOC helps newer agents from marginalized backgrounds through mentoring, education, and business grants!
If you're not familiar with it LAOC helps newer agents from marginalized backgrounds through mentoring, education, and business grants!
Literary Auction for Change
Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
June 10, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The @litagentsofchange.bsky.social silent auctuon is live and I have an AMA in it! Tons of critiques available! www.32auctions.com/LAOC
If you're not familiar with it LAOC helps newer agents from marginalized backgrounds through mentoring, education, and business grants!
If you're not familiar with it LAOC helps newer agents from marginalized backgrounds through mentoring, education, and business grants!
Struggling to pitch your story? You need a solid logline. 🧵👇 (1/2)
Don't overcomplicate it. Just fill in the blanks:
When [Inciting Incident] happens, a [Description of Protagonist] must [Goal/Action] or else [Stakes/Consequences].
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #LAOC
Don't overcomplicate it. Just fill in the blanks:
When [Inciting Incident] happens, a [Description of Protagonist] must [Goal/Action] or else [Stakes/Consequences].
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #LAOC
April 20, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Struggling to pitch your story? You need a solid logline. 🧵👇 (1/2)
Don't overcomplicate it. Just fill in the blanks:
When [Inciting Incident] happens, a [Description of Protagonist] must [Goal/Action] or else [Stakes/Consequences].
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #LAOC
Don't overcomplicate it. Just fill in the blanks:
When [Inciting Incident] happens, a [Description of Protagonist] must [Goal/Action] or else [Stakes/Consequences].
#WritingCommunity #WritingTips #AmWriting #LAOC
Literary Agents of Change (LAOC) has launched the Equity Directory, an online directory designed to help querying authors/illustrators find and connect with BIPOC agents and foster community.
Explore the directory:
equitydirectory.org
Explore the directory:
equitydirectory.org
Equity Directory
equitydirectory.org
March 4, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Literary Agents of Change (LAOC) has launched the Equity Directory, an online directory designed to help querying authors/illustrators find and connect with BIPOC agents and foster community.
Explore the directory:
equitydirectory.org
Explore the directory:
equitydirectory.org
I hope your bids are ready because our Auction for Change is now live! 🙌
Auction closes next Monday, June 23rd, so don't wait too long!
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
Auction closes next Monday, June 23rd, so don't wait too long!
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
June 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I hope your bids are ready because our Auction for Change is now live! 🙌
Auction closes next Monday, June 23rd, so don't wait too long!
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
Auction closes next Monday, June 23rd, so don't wait too long!
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
Redesign/redraw of my Dragonborn Paladin OC, Laoc
September 12, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Redesign/redraw of my Dragonborn Paladin OC, Laoc
I donated 2, 45-minute AMA sessions to the LAOC. If you've ever wanted to chat with a lit agent while supporting an organization that helps us mentor & support agents from underrepresented backgrounds be successful in the publishing industry, get ready to bid.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
May 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I donated 2, 45-minute AMA sessions to the LAOC. If you've ever wanted to chat with a lit agent while supporting an organization that helps us mentor & support agents from underrepresented backgrounds be successful in the publishing industry, get ready to bid.
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
agree
but i have a feeling 🍊 is attempting to make h!tler's 1936 berlin olympics propaganda look like child's play
and the head of the LAOC is a staunch democrat, who has close ties to CA democrats incl. nancy pelosi - 🍊 is no doubt going to try and make a mockery of casey wasserman
but i have a feeling 🍊 is attempting to make h!tler's 1936 berlin olympics propaganda look like child's play
and the head of the LAOC is a staunch democrat, who has close ties to CA democrats incl. nancy pelosi - 🍊 is no doubt going to try and make a mockery of casey wasserman
August 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
agree
but i have a feeling 🍊 is attempting to make h!tler's 1936 berlin olympics propaganda look like child's play
and the head of the LAOC is a staunch democrat, who has close ties to CA democrats incl. nancy pelosi - 🍊 is no doubt going to try and make a mockery of casey wasserman
but i have a feeling 🍊 is attempting to make h!tler's 1936 berlin olympics propaganda look like child's play
and the head of the LAOC is a staunch democrat, who has close ties to CA democrats incl. nancy pelosi - 🍊 is no doubt going to try and make a mockery of casey wasserman
Lastly, on @litagentsofchange.bsky.social as an organization. Publishing is overwhelmingly staffed by white people with generational wealth. LAOC is fixing that on the ground-- getting marginalized professionals into the pipeline, and supporting marginalized agents who are already here.
June 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Lastly, on @litagentsofchange.bsky.social as an organization. Publishing is overwhelmingly staffed by white people with generational wealth. LAOC is fixing that on the ground-- getting marginalized professionals into the pipeline, and supporting marginalized agents who are already here.
Critiques available to bid on soon from one of these amazing donors! 1/2
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
June 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Critiques available to bid on soon from one of these amazing donors! 1/2
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
The Literary Auction for Change is now open! You can bid on all types of critiques and other cool bookish stuff, and all funds help support diversity in agenting.
Check it out: www.32auctions.com/LAOC
Check it out: www.32auctions.com/LAOC
Literary Auction for Change
Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
June 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM
The Literary Auction for Change is now open! You can bid on all types of critiques and other cool bookish stuff, and all funds help support diversity in agenting.
Check it out: www.32auctions.com/LAOC
Check it out: www.32auctions.com/LAOC
We don't just have critiques available, but AMAs too! Take a peek at our awesome lineup of donors! Take a peek at our awesome lineup of donors! 1/3
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
June 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
We don't just have critiques available, but AMAs too! Take a peek at our awesome lineup of donors! Take a peek at our awesome lineup of donors! 1/3
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
#laoc #literaryagents #auction #change #amquerying #amwriting #publishing #bookstagram #literaryagentsofchange #literarycommunity
💯
FIFA are having internal discussions to see if they will be able to move more games into 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 as the co-hosts...so as long as FIFA gets to keep making $$$
as for LA28...they are panicking. the head of LAOC is a democrat, who also has a very public picture of him with EPSTEIN and GHISLAINE 💢
FIFA are having internal discussions to see if they will be able to move more games into 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 as the co-hosts...so as long as FIFA gets to keep making $$$
as for LA28...they are panicking. the head of LAOC is a democrat, who also has a very public picture of him with EPSTEIN and GHISLAINE 💢
January 18, 2026 at 8:03 AM
💯
FIFA are having internal discussions to see if they will be able to move more games into 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 as the co-hosts...so as long as FIFA gets to keep making $$$
as for LA28...they are panicking. the head of LAOC is a democrat, who also has a very public picture of him with EPSTEIN and GHISLAINE 💢
FIFA are having internal discussions to see if they will be able to move more games into 🇨🇦 & 🇲🇽 as the co-hosts...so as long as FIFA gets to keep making $$$
as for LA28...they are panicking. the head of LAOC is a democrat, who also has a very public picture of him with EPSTEIN and GHISLAINE 💢
This Giving Tuesday help us at LAOC diversify the agenting profession and publishing as a whole. Your donation is an investment in a more diverse and equitable pub industry for agents and authors alike, and we're halfway to our goal already!
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December 3, 2024 at 8:28 PM
This Giving Tuesday help us at LAOC diversify the agenting profession and publishing as a whole. Your donation is an investment in a more diverse and equitable pub industry for agents and authors alike, and we're halfway to our goal already!
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The Literary Auction for Change is ✨LIVE✨
There are so many causes that need our time and attention right now, but this is a big one for me. LAOC is an all-volunteer DEI nonprofit committed to improving access and industry conditions for marginalized lit agents.
www.32auctions.com/LAFC
There are so many causes that need our time and attention right now, but this is a big one for me. LAOC is an all-volunteer DEI nonprofit committed to improving access and industry conditions for marginalized lit agents.
www.32auctions.com/LAFC
Literary Auction for Change
Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Literary Auction for Change is ✨LIVE✨
There are so many causes that need our time and attention right now, but this is a big one for me. LAOC is an all-volunteer DEI nonprofit committed to improving access and industry conditions for marginalized lit agents.
www.32auctions.com/LAFC
There are so many causes that need our time and attention right now, but this is a big one for me. LAOC is an all-volunteer DEI nonprofit committed to improving access and industry conditions for marginalized lit agents.
www.32auctions.com/LAFC
Laocoonte no Ibirapuera, por Walnice Nogueira Galvão
Sorte nossa termos a réplica de uma das maiores e mais célebres esculturas do mundo, ao ar livre, fácil de achar embora um tanto escondida.
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Sorte nossa termos a réplica de uma das maiores e mais célebres esculturas do mundo, ao ar livre, fácil de achar embora um tanto escondida.
jornalggn.com.br/artigos/laoc...
Laocoonte no Ibirapuera, por Walnice Nogueira Galvão
Sorte nossa termos a réplica de uma das maiores e mais célebres esculturas do mundo, ao ar livre, fácil de achar embora um tanto escondida.
jornalggn.com.br
May 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Laocoonte no Ibirapuera, por Walnice Nogueira Galvão
Sorte nossa termos a réplica de uma das maiores e mais célebres esculturas do mundo, ao ar livre, fácil de achar embora um tanto escondida.
jornalggn.com.br/artigos/laoc...
Sorte nossa termos a réplica de uma das maiores e mais célebres esculturas do mundo, ao ar livre, fácil de achar embora um tanto escondida.
jornalggn.com.br/artigos/laoc...
Reach into your pockets today, folks, and support the work LAOC is doing. These programs are making a real difference in agents' lives. Please help - we're 74% of the way there! 💜💛🧡
#GivingTuesday is finally upon us! Thank you for letting us share stories about LAOC & the impact your donations have on the publishing industry.
We’re 74% of the way to our $50,000 goal. Please consider donating via givebutter.com/oqqwXh and spread the word to get us to 100%!
We’re 74% of the way to our $50,000 goal. Please consider donating via givebutter.com/oqqwXh and spread the word to get us to 100%!
November 28, 2023 at 7:50 PM
Reach into your pockets today, folks, and support the work LAOC is doing. These programs are making a real difference in agents' lives. Please help - we're 74% of the way there! 💜💛🧡
Happy Friday! Maybe your weekend read will be one of our Fellowship team's current reads?
#books #friday #bookrecs #laoc #agents #amwriting #bookcommunity #publishing #writers #agents
#books #friday #bookrecs #laoc #agents #amwriting #bookcommunity #publishing #writers #agents
August 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happy Friday! Maybe your weekend read will be one of our Fellowship team's current reads?
#books #friday #bookrecs #laoc #agents #amwriting #bookcommunity #publishing #writers #agents
#books #friday #bookrecs #laoc #agents #amwriting #bookcommunity #publishing #writers #agents