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I'm hearing more writers say they're struggling to focus these days, but since it's more important than ever you do your creative work, I'm advocating an underappreciated tactic to defeat noise and stress and distraction: Get yourself a ritual. blogs.gothamwriters.com/2025/02/18/w... #WriteTip

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Idaho Republicans hired a sketchy private security firm to attend a town hall meeting, and then their employees dragged a woman from the meeting for speaking her mind. There's a gofundme to help her demand accountability and stand up for free speech: gofund.me/dc69e3db #FirstAmendment

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This is bad on so many levels. The judge: Censored a newspaper For writing about a city council (aka, public officials) Meeting w/o publicly announcing it (violating state sunshine laws). #FirstAmendment www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Book banners: he’s spreading propaganda in his children’s books! Me, with a too-wide grin, muttering under my breath: yes, indeed, and soon all kids who read my books will be tricked into…having empathy

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MTA to Feds: Drop dead

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This is so true. I cycle to work, and the last two months have been shockingly smooth and safe. Not only is traffic moving more swiftly and smoothly, but drivers are less frusrated and angry, which means fewer road rage incidents. NYC needs to find a way to save it — our streets, our lives.

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Donald Trump, the President of America, who is allegedly "America First," is openly promoting Russian talking points and propaganda. MAGA, discuss among yourselves.

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NEW 👀: As predicted, Judge Ho has ordered a hearing for 2 p.m. this Wednesday to explore why the DOJ has moved to dismiss the charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/n...

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It's not only about removing our obviously corrupt mayor (though definitely that), but also about preventing the White House from blackmailiing cities like NYC into breaking our own laws. A great read from @maya4rights.bsky.social. open.substack.com/pub/mayawile... #adams #nycmayor

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I switched over to StoryGraph last year, and I love it. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f... #writingcommunity

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#SNL50 🤣

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Some scammy group called “Elect Black Dems” is trying to fundraise off Pete Buttigieg potentially running for Michigan Senate. Be careful who you donate too, folks.

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New Yorkers! We can stand with these AUSAs by continuing to ask Governor Hochul to remove Mayor Adams! I got through on her NYC line this morning — 212-681-4580. #sassoonresignation #nyc

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New Yorkers, if you agree, please call Hochul and tell her to fire Adams. 1-518-474-8390

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For all you NYC constituents of Mayor Adams, the Governor's local number is 212-681-4580.

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I recommend everyone read that letter. Even if you don't know much about the law, it's abundantly clear what's going on and is clear-eyed about the moment. We need more of this from those in the agencies and departments being compromised.

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🚨 Prosecutors Quit Over Trump DOJ Directive To Dismiss Mayor Adams Case Emil Bove, Trump’s acting Deputy Attorney General of the DOJ, had issued a directive to the federal prosecutors in SDNY to dismiss the NYC Mayor Eric Adams criminal case. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/weissman... #BreakingNews

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Elon Musk, African-American looter.

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Guys, you gotta read @therichbenjamin.bsky.social's new book. It's a memoir and a history and a mystery! What more do you want? A little more? OK, here's an excerpt. lithub.com/memories-of-... #WritingCommunity #amreading

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Wait, what? Wordle 1,333 2/6* 🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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👇👇 THIS!! 👇👇

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The day the stock market falls out of bed and breaks its back is the worst day of your life. Or so you think. It isn't the worst day of your life, but you think it is. And when you give voice to that thought, it with conviction and a minimum of rhetorical embellishment. Thank you, Tom Robbins.

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Democratic consultants don't want us talking about the cuts to USAID. I do.

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Feeling scared about what’s happening to reproductive rights? Need some help figuring out what’s seriously dangerous and what’s just bluster? AAF’s FEMINIST BUZZKILLS PODCAST HAS ANSWERS. Text or VM your questions at 201-574- 7402. We can help you navigate these relentless fastballs of fuckery.

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I hate Illinois Nazis. www.instagram.com/itsjohnbelus...

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My most unpopular take is that twilight in winter is the best shade of blue. #photography #skyline

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It's February, which means @hippocampusmag.bsky.social is looking for your short-short flash nonfiction. Writers, the deadline will be here before you know it! hippocampusmagazine.com/2025/01/we-l... #writingcommunity

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I mean, good that folks are learning what "bicameral" means, but jeez, if this doesn't accurately depict where we are right now. @merriam-webster.com

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Look! That's my student! 🎉🙌👏 By turns warm and funny and poignant, it's a lovely essay about driving and freedom by Allegra Waldron, in the current Dorothy Parker's Ashes: www.dorothyparkersashes.com/cars/cadilla...

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Tell me more about Republicans' respect for the military. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

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This is a sneaky great essay by @lauralippman.bsky.social in Oldster today, and a must-read. You can bet I'll be teaching this puppy in the near future. open.substack.com/pub/oldster/... #writingcommunity

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BRAVO, Erin!!

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Submissions are open for the 2025 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize! Winners will be published in EL, have their work performed by an actor, receive $1000 prize, and more!

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A bit of professional disappointment that Wired beat me to it. But glad the info is out. I can confirm the key details of this report based on my own reporting -the name of the DOGE operative and that yes the reports about read only access is categorically false. Not only does Marko have full …

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Hey. Here are the names of the unauthorized dudes who are creeping into government computers: The engineers are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran. These are the DOGE boys.

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Well, this is a first. Wordle 1,324 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Please share: We’ve received word that Elon Musk’s staffers are using space characters to identify information leakers. Before sharing any information, please use a checker to detect and remove these.

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Just to say: @joyannreid.bsky.social did a fantastic job handling the breaking news of the #PhiladelphiaCrash just now. Avoided irresponsible speculation, called out conflicting facts, reminded people it's too early to know a lot. Kept the guests focused on what's knowable. Grace under pressure.

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A good writing group is irreplaceable and a huge boon to any writer.

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Excited to start a new session with my writing accountability group next week. There is no better motivator than community 💗

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if Dems do nothing else it is to focus on defeating Tillis in 2026. His disregard for national security by backing abjectly unqualified and dangerous nominees is unacceptable

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Somewhere in the U.S., there’s a scientist staring at their NSF/NIH grant application wondering why they bother. This post is for you. Science and society both need you. Hang in there and know there is a whole community supporting you.

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I love everything about this piece. @jillchristman.bsky.social's essay, Lee Martin's analysis. Sloths. It's today's must-read. leemartinauthor.com/2025/01/27/u... #writetip #writingcommunity

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@pkrugman.bsky.social with the extended play track on why he quit writng for the NYTimes. The read of the day, imho. open.substack.com/pub/contrari... #WritingCommunity

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If you can go, go. 5pm today. Last night's cutoff of federal funding by 47 doesn't just mess with the recipients, it violates the Constitution and seizes powers that belong to Congress. It's a dictatorial attempt at consolidation of power in the presidency. www.mobilize.us/climateactio...

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My local school district suggests they will follow New York State legal guidance to protect immigrant children and their families from illegal or over-reaching immigration enforcement. shufsd.org/index.php?pa...

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