Trump can't run HIS OWN COUNTRY now he gonna run Venezuela???? Man, shiiiiit.

To ravage, to slaughter, to usurp under false titles, they call empire, and where they make a desert, they call it peace.

I've just listened to the podfic of Tasseomancy by @zacharybosch.bsky.social read by @sdryan.bsky.social for like the 4th time. It's gorgeous. Just delicious. Need a lovely pick-me-up at the start of the year? Here it is. archiveofourown.org/works/433184... Fic archiveofourown.org/works/412985...

White people solemnly intoning that WE must be ashamed of what America has become and that this war in Venezuela is the most indefensible thing WE have ever done. Sit down, Peter. This country was founded on kidnapping, rape, and genocide. This is who ✌🏾WE✌🏾 have been since this country’s inception.

Apropos of nothing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWXa...

Just posting this here for NO REASON AT ALL. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...

Really starting to feel like part of this is Trump and Hegseth and co. wanting their own “we got him” moment. Expecting war room photos like the bin Laden strike ones to hit CBS by noon.

since i have to close commissions until summer I'm offering them one last time until EOD tomorrow ❤️

Just waking up to the news of US military strikes in Caracas and the kidnapping of Maduro and his wife ...hoooly shit this is bad

Oregon crew!!! Our captain is going to be in Eugene on Feb 28th! olsenrun.com/products/rhy...

0/400 Im a trans woman of color whos disabled and I have no money for food, meds, and Ill get evicted if I dont pay my rent in 6 days. Please help. I'm panicking and desperate. Paypal: [email protected] 💸💕 🏳️‍⚧️🚨 Mutual aid #mutualaid #MAboost #transmutualaid #BIPOCMA #helpsky

Absolutely shameful that the Trump administration ordered NASA to close its library. The books and research will reportedly be destroyed.

Support indie presses. At least check if you can buy elsewhere before you buy from 'Zon. Buy Nefarious Bat books here: payhip.com/NefariousBat... #indieauthors #booksky #horrorbooks

Tradwife's been flagged by The Book Place We Do Not Name for "content violations" - on account of its "blood" and "dismembered organs" (presumably on the cover) It's our bestselling book, which we now can't advertise on the place where most people (alas) still buy books Happy New Year!

“I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump Administration,” the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director wrote in an email response to us. “I would strongly suggest dropping this story.” We didn't. #ICYMI, read the story that he wanted dropped:

Howdy folks. Nic and I are still in need of help. Anybody who can share the campaign or donate is greatly appreciated.

What the KENNEDY Center used to be… Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.

A man prays during Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration. He and his friends flew in from Michigan to attend the inauguration, says it’s an important moment for American Muslims, and that he feels safe praying in NYC in a way he doesn’t in other places.

A reputable resource for non-POC wanting to write about POC characters respectfully writingwithcolor.com

I just sniped a kid in Overwatch and he wrote "ohhh Kirked me" and I just found out they're using that as shorthand for a good snipe HOLY SHIT LOL

Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:

I think my most ACHIEVABLE goal for the new year is to read more actual books instead of just fanfic, lol Not that I plan to slow down on the fanfic-reading. That'd be a little extreme

Not a bad idea. Sound on for the Full Experience www.instagram.com/p/DS7nud9gAei/

Happy New Year!

I don’t think I’ve posted these here individually, so enjoy this little thread of the #OFMD characters as Cinderella mice. These might be one of my favorite things I’ve drawn for the fandom. I love them so much. 😅🧵

the jamestown ferry chapter 20 (featuring gorgeous art by @sweetpotato70.bsky.social) this fic is now complete at 143k words. 🥲 archiveofourown.org/works/687612...

I know it's Wendesday but it's NYE so i'm doing a Take Two anyway for my Christmas-to-NYE gentlebeard EBPU story Surprise and Delight! Smut with zero angst, just under 5k, a little fireworks for a cold night :D archiveofourown.org/works/43915572

My favorite Scotspunk cover. Happy New Year, everybody. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQBD...

ORCAS ASSEMBLE!!!!!!!

Nick Shirley at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

U.S. Catholic bishops imposed a sweeping trans healthcare ban in November across their sprawling healthcare networks. @davidforbes.bsky.social detailed one of the most aggressive attacks on trans medical care yet, how it fits into a horrific history and how our communities can fight back.

Wrapping up 2025 with a little silliness ☺️ Part two of the Billboard Boys has even more spectacular art from @aliassamm.bsky.social, who wouldn't rest until these two were in the same space - and what a space it is! archiveofourown.org/works/76799096 #OFMD #OFMDFanFic #OFMDFanart

There exists in the law a concept called "disparate impact." It's one of the most important aspects of the kind of law I practice, and it's been under attack by the right for decades. This is a gross oversimplification, but disparate impact is something like this:

It's about an hour until midnight here in Sydney & surrounds. Here's a NYE Gentlebeard missed connection & meet-cute that my brain demanded I write, based on an oblivious moment from my past. Happy New Year, whatever timezons you're in. T-rated, 8.6k. archiveofourown.org/works/76759411

The podfic of Ode to Divorce by @oatmilktruther.bsky.social is now complete at 3,5hrs. If you're wary of a fic with Divorce in the title, don't be. This is such a sweet story of introspection, communication, and talking it through. These boys will melt you 🫠🫠🫠

That VOICE!!! 😍 www.youtube.com/shorts/G1maK...

On the last day of this fucking awful year I wanted to share this lovely, surprisingly upbeat Stan Rogers song about perseverance through adversity and loss: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhop...

This, and @jfcjoe.bsky.social 's Five-Hole, another long time favorite!!

BREAKING: Trump administration freezes 'all' child care payments to the state of Minnesota amid fraud scandal.

Podfic of “‘TIL Forever” by @escargot-on.bsky.social started!!! Sequel to “‘TIL Now” an “Alone” inspired AU. A story of building a relationship when you have never had a good relationship modeled … told over several years through vignettes and … a sweater. #OFMD on.soundcloud.com/2ysfngcftobS...

A maternity ward doctor donated his own blood during surgery to keep a pregnant patient alive. One woman gained fewer than 10 pounds over her entire pregnancy. Another collapsed and had seizures during labor.

I hope Tolkien's estate sues all these evil motherfuckers (Palantir, Sauron, this one) right into the fucking GROUND

Happy New Year! It's my 200th fic (on AO3)! A Black Mirror-inspired fic of astronaut Ed and Earth-bound Stede! #OFMDfanfic archiveofourown.org/works/76711451

happy new year ✨

The next Murderbot book, Platform Decay, is also available in the Barnes & Noble preorder sale: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/platform-d... #booksky

Wife: "I have a lot of nail polish and girl stuff now, I was thinking of getting something like a tackle box to keep it in?" Me: "...you want a Caboodle??" Wife: "Oh, is THAT what those were for? I was too eggy back then to know!"

Of course. Of COURSE Terry Pratchett didn’t just pull the Clacks from his own fevered brain. There was a thing called the Optical Telegraph; and yes, based on semaphore. In the new series of the Count of Monte Christo the Count goes to an optical telegraph tower & hacks the fuck out f it. /2

NEW: Our reporters published investigations this year on the Trump administration, health care, education and more. These are the stories readers spent the most time with in 2025.