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NEW: The Trump admin has informed NOAA that two buildings that are critical for weather forecasting will have their leases canceled. If this comes to pass, it's a really big deal. Includes weather fcst nerve center in College Park, Md.: www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...

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The projection king. We chronicled and documented all the paid operatives Trump had at his events during his campaign posing as rando citizens. This also shows you that these protests are working and he is hearing it from his allies in Congress.

submitted 17 hours ago • 554 comments

We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country. This Friday, where will you be? standupforscience2025.org

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I’ve stopped ordering from Amazon, entirely. Yes, is cheap. Yes, they’re good at what they do. Here’s why: -All this consumption is bad for everyone and I start to feel gross about it. -Bezos is a piece of crap. -When possible, I’m buying from small companies. Even better if they’re local.

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You might not see it in the mainstream media, but over 10,000 people protested today at Tesla showrooms across the country, another 10,000+ rallied in support of national parks, and more than 1,000 gathered in Vermont to protest Vance’s visit.

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18F was dissolved because it saved money. We pushed back against contractors who tried to screw American taxpayers. We showed how cheap and good government software can be. Musk hates that. writing by Dan Tangherlini via @donmoyn.bsky.social

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The administration got rid of 18F under the cover of night. People who own skyscrapers are afraid of 100 people who make websites. Not because of the latest tech fad, but because we proved the government can be fixed, the government can be made better and the government can work for the people.

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I believe Musk and DOGE disbanded 18F because we stood in the way of their "procurement capture" operation. We get the government out of wasteful contracts. Musk wants that money back for himself. Explanation by @anildash.com of procurement capture: www.anildash.com/2025/01/04/D...

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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org

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I’m pretty sure this is what voters want from their elected officials www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/u...

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He didn't wear a suit, but he received a pardon and was treated better than Zelenskyy was.

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Totally off topic, but I wanted to share on Bluesky while I can actually find kidlit people—the MGHub, which I helped start on Twitter, is having its 3rd annual off-social-media pitching event for PB, MG, & YA authors in May. Here's a link for more info! #kitlitchat docs.google.com/document/d/1...

submitted 6 days ago • 4 comments

Psst...submissions for fiction are now open! Click the link in our bio to find out more.

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So guys... I've been keeping a secret. But today's the day I let it out to the world. Announcing, the first ever ROMY-Con! #romycon will be an all-digital fan convention happening alongside Rogue/Gambit Week! Check the website for more info! (Special thanks to my discord mods for their help!)

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Nice news: HAMSTERS MAKE TERRIBLE ROOMMATES by me & @abhialwar.bsky.social has been nominated for the Illinois state reading award! This is its sixth state award nomination (it’s won two). drive.google.com/file/d/1rlQM...

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I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

submitted 5 days ago • 305 comments

i think the economic boycott has had further reach because the poster is so cute. okay bunny i will listen to you.

submitted 3 days ago • 34 comments

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

submitted 4 days ago • 1123 comments

OUT OF BODY, my YA thriller released last year, has been selected for the Reading the West Book Awards longlist and the Cooperative Children’s Book Center best-of-the-year list (CBCC Choices 2025)! A huge thank you to all the booksellers, librarians, and readers who’ve been hyping this one up🙏🏾

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#booksky #writerlife #writerbrain

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They’re working on criminalizing librarianship. This is just Iowa but there’s others. All because parents don’t want to parent their own children, but they do want to parent everyone else’s kids. #skybrarian #📚🦋 bookriot.com/iowa-rushes-...

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TO LOVE Well, still managed to get get this one done sort of in time. #art #digitalart #illustration

submitted 17 days ago • 11 comments

DOGE is like if Fyre Festival was a government agency.

submitted 9 days ago • 305 comments

Hi folks, excited to announce that we will be open for submissions in fiction starting March 1st! The Dodge is also currently accepting submissions in nonfiction, translation, and visual arts. More information about all things submissions can be found at the link in our bio.

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It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

submitted 9 days ago • 2235 comments

Freedom of the press is foundational to our democracy. The government cannot punish outlets for their editorial decisions.

submitted 10 days ago • 17 comments

Reading now for The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction! Grand prize: $2500! Total prize pot at least $4700! Deadline May 10! www.smokelong.com/the-smokelon...

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The waste is coming from the White House. 👇

submitted 12 days ago • 836 comments

DOGE recommended firing workers at: -FDA, which oversees Neuralink -FAA, which oversees SpaceX -USAID, which probed Starlink -CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X. "Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.

submitted 12 days ago • 1219 comments

from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler

submitted 15 days ago • 386 comments

This is absolutely insane. — www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...

submitted 15 days ago • 373 comments

Sharing my guide on 'how to make mood boards' for novels ahead of #QuestPit tomorrow. Perfect for any writers who find this side of pitching daunting. Happy to offer artistic suggestions to any querying friends. open.substack.com/pub/melanier...

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Big news! I am extremely proud to announce that my debut picture book The Fib will be out October 7th from @gloobooks.bsky.social with some amazing art by the sensational Nathan Kwan @nathankwan.bsky.social I can't wait for everyone to check this out!!! gloobooks.com/collections/...

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well the tariffs may raise prices for stuff we don't even have the capabilities to make here in america, but at least everyone hates us now

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Mystery Writers of America Announces 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominations. #Edgars2025 mysterywriters.org/2025-edgar-a...

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I spent four years investigating these sorts of claims. Children aren’t being taught they’re inherently victims or oppressors. Teachers aren’t leading kids to change genders. Instead these claims are used as a pretext to sanitize history curricula and impose conservative Christian ideas in schools

submitted 33 days ago • 46 comments

Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.

submitted 34 days ago • 399 comments

Trans rights are human rights.

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Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can capture apartment-life in an urban setting for a beginning reader series with a vibrant ensemble cast and a grayscale interior. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

submitted 34 days ago • 63 comments

So well-deserved! Congratulations to Tiffany D. Jackson, winner of the 2025 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the @amlibraries.bsky.social.

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Here’s a wishlist of what #literaryagents at Curtis Brown are looking for. Hope it is useful. #publishing #writerscommunity curtisbrown.co.uk/news/book-ag...

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Morning! I believe they are meeting tomorrow to discuss the RFK nomination, so today is a great day to tell your Senators: under no circumstances should RFK come anywhere close to the Department of Health and Human Services. Never, ever. Thanks!

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