Many thank yous to the lovely @gailcarriger.bsky.social who stopped by The Epilogue... to talk about the Heroine’s Journey, writing series, and the writer as archaeologist. Give a listen and subscribe! Read The Heroine’s Journey! #writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky

In this first episode of the Epilogue… I interview author David Slayton. David is the author of White Trash Warlock, award-winning Dark Moon Shallow Sea. And upcoming Redneck Revenant! Thanks to @drslayton.bsky.social for taking the time to talk to me. #writers, #authors, #writingcommunity

I'm so happy to have my poem published in the new issue of @prosetrics.bsky.social

Something to do this Summer! 100 words micro flash fiction contest. $100 prize. Submissions open May 16-30.

Thank you, Ben of Ben & Jerry's - The children and their parents left in Gaza are being STARVED to death and the bombings continue. This isn't war...This is vicious GENOCIDE. #ProudBlue #DemVoice1

‘There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories.’ — Ursula le Guin writingforwellbeing.co.uk #writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity

I did a thing and have a 50-word story @ fiftywordstories.com/2025/04/21/j...

Good reporting here. Student paper gets what the bigs have missed. White House is actually threatening to defund all of bostons major hospitals www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

“And finally: Ask this question every day “What is mine to do?” Not: Can I fix everything? Not: Is it enough? But: What is mine to do today? Then do that. And tomorrow, do it again. That’s how resistance grows. “

I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release. Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.

So proud of my alma mater today

If you think this can’t happen, remember that of the 125,000 Japanese Americans who were interned during WWII for years without charge or trial, two-thirds were U.S. citizens. Including me.

Nights of BLUE SKIES (sound ) DAY 1 APRIL 2025 TODAY HISTORY MADE Hope you were able to watch & listen Senator Cory Booker 25 hours of GOOD TROUBLE How proud John Lewis would be How proud & thankful we are of you Senator This is What America Needed Now, WE must stand by Cory & fight

An incredible job, sir! Putting this here for those (like me) who missed some details the press caught. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/u...

In his 1957 filibuster, Strom Thurmond said "Negroes ... are not so well qualified to vote as are the white people.” A Black senator just broke the record Thurmond set with that speech. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cory-bo...

Congratulations to Story Street's own Jack Morgan for winning first place in the 2025 Chapter One Prize. Read his winning entry, "Dust Rolls Up" by clicking below. We are so proud of you, Jack!! @writingcommunity.bsky.social, #writers, #writingcontest, #writinglife

Good news. Comics creator Rebecca Burke has finally been released by ICE after two horrific weeks in one of their gulags and is on a flight back to the UK. Don't come here. Not for awhile, maybe years and years.

Hundreds of Jewish people and their and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting, “We want justice. You say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and, “Fight Nazis, not students!” The ICE arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil has spawned this immediate and ongoing civil disobedience.

Repost if your profile is LGBTQIA+ safe! 🏳️‍🌈 Sincerely, your friendly neighbourhood pan girlie 💕

At least there are books and I read some great ones in February 💙📚

This is blood on trump’s hands and every spineless republican who bends over backwards to support his every whim. bbc.com/news/article...

Not so fun fact: If you think gender-expansive people are new, is probably because your forefathers tried to genocide any cultures that accepted gender-expansive people...

Essentials for tonight @politifact.bsky.social live fact-checking and bingo cards for all 🤡 lies

Yup.

No! Other! Land! www.avclub.com/no-other-lan...

DOGE: Fake Savings Elon’s DOGE keeps claiming savings and taking credit for canceling contracts that ended years ago. 🔘 Canceled a 2005 Coast Guard contract—but it ended two decades ago. Claimed $53.7M in “savings.” 🔘 Canceled a $14M contract that ended in 2021. This isn’t savings—it’s fraud.

“No Other Land” just received the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature! And, yet, one cannot watch the film on any streaming service in the U.S.

I love Conan for so many reasons. This is one of them #TeamCoco #Oscars2025

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Kyiv with world leaders calls Zelensky a hero, fighting a war for 3 years which was started by Russia. She urges Europe to increase support to UKR now, says Zelensky must be at the center of any negotiations with Putin #Voices4Victory youtu.be/JNs6wRvSpSU

This is Winston Churchill visiting Washington DC to request assistance in the war against Germany. Notice he is wearing a "zip suit" and not a traditional suit. This was to honor the British troops--the same reason Zelensky dresses the way he does.

Sound up! 🔊 “…unbecoming of an American president to pollute the Oval Office…” Please take just 2:57 to listen to my friend, @joelmrubin.bsky.social’s, interview with the BBC regarding today’s fiasco at the WH. Brilliant as always, Joel! youtu.be/67tR65otYJ0?...

Would you like to express to Donald Trump and JD Vance how despicable and embarrassing their behavior was today with President Zelensky? Here is the number for the White House switchboard where you can leave a message: (202) 456-1414

History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.

Let's go! I can’t wait to start reading your stories!

Hey! It’s me! Book reviews with a special focus on craft. Check it out.

I love Governor Josh Shapiro because I never have to worry about him putting in the work. #WhatDemsDid

Rep. Mfume: "DOGE = department of government evil!" Yes, IT IS!

Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

(1) good! (2) link to the goddamn filing!

My review of “The Vanishing Point” by Paul Theroux is up on @storystreetwriters.com Every book review comes with a focus on what writers can learn by reading that book. 💙📚🖋️

Good luck everyone!

Here is #WhatDemsDidToday

Elon Musk claims DOGE has saved $55 billion, but the numbers don’t add up. DOGE released a list of canceled contracts totaling $16 billion in supposed savings. However, nearly half of that came from an $8 billion ICE contract—except that contract was actually worth just $8 million.

We have added @trumpgolftrack.com to Bluesky. Please follow and pass on!

The new Macklemore video everyone’s talking about. You might think it’s about Palestine, but it’s bigger than that. It’s about social media controlling what we see, hear, and think. It’s a call to action. Whew… “fucked up.” youtu.be/sn9EKC9nqU4?...

the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president