Does it count as a conspiracy when the lies are obvious and stupid?

Every mayoral administration leaves behind successes we can learn from—even if we disagreed with the mayor themselves. Good to talk a little NYC history on @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social with @jonathancapehart.bsky.social this morning.

Oldie but GODDAMN.

We spoke with @chicagoreader.com @thetriibe.com and @unraveledpress.com about the lessons and strategies they learned from media in L.A. and D.C. for their coverage. By @afroxander.bsky.social Find the story (sans paywall) here: lataco.com/chicago-ice-...

This is brilliant, I hope he gets what he wants and not will they try to shut down his throat.

For about two months when my oldest daughter was 4, the bedtime routine consisted of reading Where the Wild Things Are followed my a sing-a-long to one of the dance numbers in The Labyrinth.Those 2 months had me feeling like the coolest dad ever.

Amen.

A man caged by ICE was found dead in his cell inside a Long Island jail 18 hours after arriving there.

As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."

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This is Kat Abughazaleh; she's in Broadview every Friday morning, afaik, & here's another thing to think about as you watch a large, armed, battle-rattled, & masked agent of the state throw her to the ground so hard she bounced: She's tiny. I'm 5'3" & she's noticeably shorter than me.

We are in favor of scientific integrity. Well-done, Dr. Monarez.

Before he was a Senator, a candidate for President, and our greatest champion in the fight against oligarchy, Bernie Sanders was the four-term Mayor of Burlington, VT. I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.

I remember when this was published. I remember thinking they were right, and it would hurt, and people would fight back. And we are. And he is more unpopular than ever. But still, nobody in power who could stop him is actually doing it. www.theatlantic.com/if-trump-wins/

What Trump is doing right now isn't "cancel culture." It's a modern version of the Red Scare. www.vox.com/on-the-right...

This Pennsylvania settlement could set the standard for preventing tiny plastic pellet pollution #Climate

Some personal news: I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Thread incoming. substack.com/@karenattiah...

The ball on this 🛋️ 🦆er. He's just betting that if he says it that's going to be enough and people who listen to him won't take the time to actually watch the clip. www.threads.com/@marco.foste...

Calling all librarians. www.ala.org/news/2025/09...

“Zohran Mamdani and I will both be fearless in confronting Donald Trump’s extreme agenda — with urgency, conviction, and the defiance that defines New York” writes Gov. Kathy Hochul.

I began this beautiful Sunday in front of a packed house at Christian Cultural Center in East New York. I'm so grateful to Founding Pastor A. R. Bernard for his warm introduction and the opportunity to address the congregation.

Researchers have spent 10 years improving the massive detectors they use to catch shockwaves from colliding black holes, and now the science is precise enough to test one of Stephen Hawking's key ideas.

This made me cackle. Very funny. But seriously...

@suyidavies.com knew I forgot something!

Look at our gal--so freshhh! The majesty, the jewellery, the braids. The authority, the defiance, the gaze. The casual step-on-me energy. Esheme hive, rise--this is our time!

BSFW EVENTS [Online unless noted otherwise. Eastern Time Zone] Rachel's Story Group - Wed 9/17 8PM Marcy's "Writing for the Open Call" - Thu 9/18 7PM Marcus's Novel Group - Mon 9/22 7:30PM Liz's IN-PERSON Short Story Workshop - Thu 9/25 7:30PM www.meetup.com/brooklyn-spe...

#baltimoreBookfrstival was lit. Thank you @sfwa.bsky.social and @isisasare.bsky.social . Fantastic event made even sweeter by moments like this.

How?????

I'm on the train right now! See you all in Baltimore.

It's Indie Author Spotlight day! Join us at 4pm PDT, when... @bertoliverboehmer.bsky.social delivers power games in space, @joycereynoldsward.bsky.social offers tech intrigue in modern dynasty, & @vriccithode.bsky.social provides the dragon-rearing! #SFWAIndieStrong www.sfwa.org/event/indie-...

This week on Planetside… Think you know copyright? This guide clears up the myths and shows authors how to protect their work. Read “Protecting Your Intellectual Property: What You Need to Know About Copyright” by @victoriastrauss.com of WRITER BEWARE®: www.sfwa.org/2025/09/11/p...

New York state is one of the few that actually has public control over its energy future. Exercise it. #newyork

New Yorkers need to leave digital public comments demanding 15 Gigawatts (GW) of public renewables by 2030. It takes 15 seconds to do with this tool: publicpowerny.org/take-action. THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, ALL COMMENTS NEED TO BE IN BY TODAY!!

New Mexico's economy is a fraction of the size of New York City's. If they can enact universal childcare — and relieve working families of a crushing cost burden — surely we can too. It's just a question of political will.

@ezrakleinbot.bsky.social wrote a brief but pointed opinion with a provocative title for @nytimes.com "Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way." His point is clear: ALL Citizens in a democracy require the safety to exercise free speech for free society to function. true/but/and

update: male loneliness epidemic solved

cities are cesspools

millennials are band directors now and I think that’s terrific

Lol. Never try to post coherent thoughts this close to bedtime.

All kidding aside, Kirk was a man who did harm for a living. Never violence though. He assumed or expected that God gave him plot armor to see his story until the end. Or me the fee he was okay with it ending like this and to was ready to take the hit for his team.

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So they arrested the wrong guy. But at least we know the wrong guy's political associations.

Was Kirk wearing a red shirt when he died? That would explain so much.

I SAID, WHERE IS THE EPSTEIN LIST?

Also, where's that Epstein list, MOFOS?

1. I am not for every being the aggressor. But some angry white people are going to look for someone to hurt. Black Americans have learned the necessity of staying ready the hardway. foreignpolicy.com/2020/09/24/c...

This is not some kumbaya “go high” shit. It’s me telling you when I’ve had a gun pointed at me—literally, not figuratively—it wasn’t the time to posture. Fascism’s guns are at the ready. Think before you spout off. Winning the struggle against fascism is what matters.