Today is a great day to support independent journalism! I read and share a lot of stories from The Narwhal, and just signed up for a membership. 🗞️

Im in the vendor room at LosCon51! Heaven help us all.

I will never tire of hearing James Baldwin's perspectives on the world.

What do these corporations have in common? Netflix Ford Tesla T-Mobile Duke Energy DISH Network Metlife Dominion Energy United States Steel In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes. This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.

Finally, a new finished Doctor Who illustration! (I know, it's been a while.) Yaz and Thirteen visit Marinus, based on a sketchbook drawing I did a couple of years ago. #DoctorWho

These guys are great! I donate every year and may I suggest that some of the crafts they sell on behalf of the elders make great Christmas presents?

When you need caffeine and it's after 6:00 p.m.... espresso chai martini time! One should see me through evening events at Loscon. #barcon #loscon51

Alright, Loscon! Signing done (though I'll have books on me if you'd like to buy them 😏), first panel complete, heading to the horror shorts screening at 8! Here's my schedule for tomorrow @loscon.bsky.social .

Set up to sign at @loscon.bsky.social ! What color tablecloth should I get for future signings?

In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:

Celebrating with family today, but gearing up for Loscon tomorrow! These are my Friday events. Hope to see you, Angelinos!

Forest tunnel vision. The view from our outdoor shower. #coloraday #redwed #photography #forestfriday #windowsonwednesday #eastcoastkin #foggy #autumn

Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw. The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.

More than 100 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston. Authorities said Monday that no injuries were reported. n.pr/4inP0t9

Federal agents raided a Chicago apartment building two months ago. Now its residents have formed a union.

Tell me your Thanksgiving Dinner Hot Takes. - Turkey is tasty! - Vegetables should be served in casserole form only on this day - You really don't need rolls

The Grove SF has great seasonal and classic cocktails for you and me! The Fig Vicious was especially delicious.

I think I'm excited that my congressman, Eric Swallwell, is now running for CA governor. Seems like a good, smart guy who actually cares! But then, Katie Porter seems like a good, smart gal who actually cares, but maybe has a temper. So I'm far from making up my mind. Which I should be a year out!

Took a day trip yesterday to see the Sandhill Cranes gather at sunset at the Jasper-Pulaski FWA and it was absolutely and totally worth it. 😍 #birds

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I'm enjoying the freakout over on XTwitter about geographical locations being exposed...it's exposing some literary scammers as well. Here's "literary agent" Joyce Momoa, about whom I get occasional inquiries.

I wonder how much longer I want to exist in the online ecosphere that is tech companies encouraging people to engender outrage to make themselves more money and is dominated by the bots and AI that those same companies have created. Like, I can just opt out. Probably be better for me if I did.

Four years later after after a retirement columnist stopped working, his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Here's what he's learned in his caregiving role. (gift link) www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...

If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top. www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...

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Since ICE invaded Raleigh, NC, walkouts and protests have broken out, and more than 600 volunteers have signed up to help keep residents safe in the city.

Their publisher on what 2026 holds for Psychopomp, The Deadlands, and Fantasy magazines. Times are tough for short speculative fiction: psychopomp.com/next/

I continue to believe that the biggest problem with the United States is that our reaction to injustice is to ask "how is this allowed?" instead of "why are we allowing this?" The first is waiting for a superhero to come and save us. The second is us resolving to join together and save ourselves.

BREAKING: 30 more Starbucks locations are joining the strike. Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike. Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.

Happy Thursday! We're almost through the week! The star of today was 18 minutes before sunrise when the sky had this very nice combination of design and color, which dissipated shortly afterwards. Tap for full size. I hope you have a great day!

Last day for @loscon.bsky.social Loscon 51 pre-reg! Next weekend, find me on panels, autographing, & at my Destroy All Cling-Ons! revision workshop. My full schedule & links to register for Loscon are right here: rebeccagomezfarrell.com/posts/2025-1... And yes, I'll have books to sell, too!

Have not rewatched Lost ever. Completely forgot Allison Janey guest stars toward the end!

Enjoyed my first mok pa and a delicious corn salad at Rose Garden Uptown in Oakland! It's an excellent Laotian & Thai option. Full review: thegourmez.com/blog/2025-11... 🍽️

Every year, I think to myself that I'm going to get one of those fancy advent calendars with 24 days of whiskey or cheese or actually good chocolate.. and every year I remember that I'm too cheap to pay $100+ on an advent calendar. 😆

This isn't my favorite picture from my Waterbird Preserve visit in Martinez. But it's probably the cutest. 🐮

We are thrilled that reason has prevailed in Missouri and library books will be returned to the shelves!. www.stlpr.org/government-p...

Oh wow. I've been having conversations about the decline of the wine industry in recent years, and it sure looks like China should have been part of those.

NEW: Judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Memphis. A ruling in the Tennessee state court case over Gov. Bill Lee's move in conjunction with the Trump administration to deploy troops in Memphis. Story and ruling at the link.

CHOTINER: Why not pay to have the bamboo removed? LIZZA: It’s more expensive than you think CHOTINER: But surely you’ve made enough money in your career… LIZZA: I liked the ritual. And it’s a useful metaphor, right? CHOTINER: … LIZZA: … CHOTINER: You just like… LIZZA: … having a machete, yes

Its like that old rhyme we all learned, "If your last name has a double Z, An ethical reporter you'll never be"

😄 And this is why we love Patton Oswalt!

This is Fendi. He is seen here demonstrating the internationally acknowledged sign language for politely requesting uppies. 13/10 would pick him up immediately (TT: isthat_jojo)

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LOL so much for "we will not endorse for president to maintain our unbiased reputation." Hit pieces on winners is totally cool.

I really think the gamification of the internet was a mistake. Ooh, a badge! *jazz hands*

I have already thought far too hard about how my egg, ham, & cheese breakfast sandwich, which I made myself this morning, tasted sweet. I think I should stop contemplating this for my sanity.