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co-founder and director of Writer Unboxed; novelist (The Moon Sisters); believer in science, democracy, and semi-colons; backyard birder and dog mom; chaotic good human of New York đź—˝
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New: U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs. www.reuters.com/world/us/jud... @mikespector.bsky.social @reuters.com

submitted 8 hours ago • 37 comments

Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

submitted 9 hours ago • 1303 comments

This split—and the fact that Roberts didn’t just affirm the lower court—is pretty damn ominous. Though obviously better than 5-4 the other way. bsky.app/profile/stev...

submitted 5 hours ago • 1 comment

I have noticed that as independent media thrives, the billionaire backed legacy media is starting to call itself independent as well. Don't be fooled. Support fearlessly independent, unapologetically pro-democracy outlets like Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

submitted 7 days ago • 119 comments

“We now have a president of the U.S. who subscribes to the same worldview of coercive conquest as the president of Russia.” And one who tramples the Constitution domestically. It’s not too late to turn this around. But the 2026 midterms are our last best hope www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/o...

submitted 10 days ago • 136 comments

In the first month since Trump returned to power, he has demonstrated once again a brazen willingness to advance distortions, conspiracy theories and outright lies to justify major policy decisions. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...

submitted 10 days ago • 111 comments

1/ “There was no legitimate reason for the Friday Night Massacre in the military. It was the slaughter of our integrity, our values, and our security.” joycevance.substack.com/p/friday-nig...

submitted 10 days ago • 473 comments

“Something is shifting. They are still breaking things and stealing things. And they will keep trying to break and to steal. But the propaganda magic around the oligarchical coup is fading. Government failure, stock market crash, and dictatorial alliances are not popular.” — Timothy Snyder

submitted 10 days ago • 408 comments

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 10 days ago • 2244 comments

Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds. Gov Mills: See you in court

submitted 12 days ago • 2301 comments

Today marks 30 days under the Trump administration. We’re already tracking 44 lawsuits filed to fight back against the administration's unconstitutional actions. To stay informed on the critical fight for democracy, sign up for our free newsletters.

submitted 12 days ago • 15 comments

Mounting concerns among sources inside the Justice Dept Is the mayor of New York City at risk of being under the thumb of the White House? For months or years to come? Filed to CBS Evening News ====>

submitted 13 days ago • 24 comments

Read this resignation letter www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

submitted 14 days ago • 42 comments

Jim Acosta: I think the AP should consider whether or not to sue the administration… and the rest of the press corps should start seriously considering whether it’s worth sending everyone into the Oval Office, onto Air Force One, or into the briefing room.

submitted 14 days ago • 1890 comments

Brazil shows that it can be done. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...

submitted 14 days ago • 958 comments

Heads up -- and a gift link: wapo.st/3QizwcN

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

NEW VIDEO: While the country is riveted by what Donald Trump and Elon Musk are doing in Washington, DC, the Republican Party continues to attack voting rights in the states and in the United States Supreme Court. Watch and share. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLuW...

submitted 17 days ago • 110 comments

“Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on Saturday accused Vice President JD Vance of unacceptably interfering in his country’s imminent elections on behalf of a party that has played down the atrocities committed by the Nazis 80 years ago.” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...

submitted 17 days ago • 102 comments

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submitted 17 days ago • 132 comments

I’m sure it’s just my TDS, but I think Trump is proving to be exactly as bad as we said he was going to be and people who acted like we were hysterical should be embarrassed they didn’t do more to try and stop it.

submitted 17 days ago • 415 comments

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is considering a run for Senate to replace retiring Dem Tina Smith, a source close to the governor told us.

submitted 19 days ago • 49 comments

Kash Patel, who would be in charge of the FBI, which is tasked with defending the US against Russia, took $25,000 last year from a Russian filmmaker to participate in a pro-Trump documentary targeting the FBI. www.motherjones.com/politics/202... www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

submitted 25 days ago • 19 comments

Senate Republicans confirmed one of the lead writers of Project 2025 to be the head of the Office of Management and Budget this week.

submitted 25 days ago • 79 comments

After people protested outside his office- keep it up!!

submitted 26 days ago • 26 comments

This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow. And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.

submitted 26 days ago • 103 comments

THIS is why Elon Musk and his DOGE cabal should be hauled before Congress to answer questions: www.wired.com/story/treasu...

submitted 26 days ago • 195 comments

“McCluskey, who runs an HIV vaccine research program at USAID, says she was told to hand in her badge, phone, and laptop on 29 January, after which she was escorted to her office to pick up six boxes worth of material collected over the years. “The security guards had tears coming down their cheeks”

submitted 27 days ago • 2 comments

It’s a coup. Musk and his gang are breaking laws. They should be arrested. This is not complicated.

submitted 28 days ago • 213 comments

This is VERY good news. Love bookshop.org and all the stuff they do! www.salon.com/2025/01/28/b...

submitted 28 days ago • 508 comments

If you need a vaccination...

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BREAKING: 14,000 FBI agents sue Trump’s DOJ for illegal retaliatory job termination

submitted 29 days ago • 97 comments

JUST IN: Mexico reaches deal with Trump to suspend US tariffs for a month

submitted 30 days ago • 2 comments

This man is dangerous. He is unelected. He heads an "agency" made up out of thin air with no congressional oversight. He now has access if not control of the federal payment system at Treasury. Republicans don't care and Democrats have no clue how to stop him. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

submitted 30 days ago • 93 comments

Most important thread you will read today

submitted 30 days ago • 42 comments

NEW reporting from @juddlegum.bsky.social on Elon Musk's takeover of our federal government. Musk’s OPM associates have gained "unprecedented access to federal human resources databases containing sensitive personal information for millions of federal employees." www.muskwatch.com/p/musk-assoc...

submitted 30 days ago • 156 comments

Indeed: “All you can do in this world is try.” Pete Seeger

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Should Novelists Share Their Politics (Or Not?): https://buff.ly/3C76jhm By Randy Susan Meyers #wkb31

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Indivisible is urging people to visit their senators' local offices between now and Thursday to demand that they use every tool—including denying a quorum and blocking unanimous consent—to fight the confirmation of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought for head of OMB docs.google.com/document/d/1...

submitted 30 days ago • 537 comments

I just posted yesterday about trapping a #publishing scammer ... and @nathanbransford.com has a general guide to help you avoid them nathanbransford.com/blog/2025/01... #writingcommunity #writingqs #authorcommunity

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Wouldn’t it be lovely to combine Valentine’s Day presentgiving with an act of courage, kindness, and resistance?

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

Do yourself and democracy a favor. Support independent media.

submitted 31 days ago • 477 comments

Taking the tu out of potus on the daily:

submitted 31 days ago • 0 comments

NEW: David Hogg has won the vice chair DNC election.

submitted 31 days ago • 2272 comments

The Authors Guild has a certification about AI. Authors Guild unveils “Human Authored”—a first-of-its-kind official certification system.“Human Authored” Certification to Preserve Authenticity in Literature." More here: authorsguild.org/news/ag-laun... #writers #authors #writingcommunity #writing

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

Sources (federal employees) telling me they've been locked out of their email accounts.

submitted 32 days ago • 34 comments