“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.” - MLK, Jr. Photo by Marion S. Trikosko, 1964. (Library of Congress)

Not all critiques will be pleasant, but that doesn't mean it's wrong. Not all compliments will tell you the truth, either. Objectivity is always difficult to ascertain; feelings hurt, and pride blinds us. Don't be discouraged! It is worth the pain to succeed! #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writing

Simply horrifying. The whole of DHS has got to be disbanded. We did just fine without them before.

"10 Crucial Things You Can Do in 2026 Your activism will be even more important this year" @rbreich.bsky.social substack.com/home/post/p-...

So someone with inside information on government policy decisions is personally involved with platforms that allow people to bet on government policy decisions? The corruption is endless. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...

I'm just gonna go ahead and post this now.

#Birdoftheday #solitude

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I'm being subtle on the bus

Do not take the shorter path, especially if it cheats you out of learning your craft! Even if you feel desperate, the only way to own the work is if you DO the work!! Keep going! #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writers #wip #authors #books #writing #writersky #tarot

This picture was taken in 2000 by an Associated Press photographer who was allowed to be present as an observer. ICE now keeps press blocks away from the areas where they are operating. One of the first actions ICE takes during a raid is to confiscate phones.

Monday Thoughts from a Canadian🤔🍁

For those who have forgotten the past 40 years: Tax cuts for the rich ...don’t trickle down Boosting military spending ...doesn’t bring peace Slashing regulations ...doesn’t create jobs Folks, we’ve seen this all before.

Ink Radio signing off for now. Keep the volume where it helps, and your feet on the ground. Remember: sound is how we find each other in the dark. Keep choosing songs that steady you, ones that remind you who you are. That’s not escape. That’s survival. I’ll be back. You keep the music going.

theres so much horrible shit about the murder of renee good, but there is something deeply terrifying about the way everyone from media to politicians have erased her wife from the story. ive seen far more mention of her late husband than her wife who was sitting next to her when she was murdered

Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”

Vigil for Renee Good here in front of Wisconsin’s capitol building right now:

What is keeping you from writing? From finishing? From continuing to create? Is it fear? You are more than the "weakest" parts of your craft. Continuing is bravery. It is healing. It is rebellion. And it is needed in this world #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writersky #writers #uplift #wip #book

Read Banned Books, says the little kitty. 📚 ❤️ 🐈 Buy them. Gift them. Read them. Talk about them.

Next year, Americans are expected to see the biggest jump in health insurance costs in 15 years. Still not sure we need Medicare for All?

Know your rights. Protect your neighbors. New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.

Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.

RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women". Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.

It's hard to keep going when all you're facing are setbacks and roadblocks. Sometimes, the slow way is the only way But slow and hard isnt impossible! Remember that ANY progress is still progress! Don't give up! #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writers #books #wip #amwriting #writerSky

About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars. Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.

Remember that we can always find power, solidarity, and hope in the labor movement. Don't cross the picket line! #NoContractNoCoffee

I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.

Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged. Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.

Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door. This is who it was:

Sadly, all the Learn Blender people were right. You couldn't pay me to go back to Maya or 3Ds Max. And I couldn't pay me either, because their license costs are insane Support Blender today!!!

My very brave friend is trying to afford their top surgery. They are beyond deserving of happiness and I’m so proud of them ♥️ PLEASE consider donating or sharing with others. #transgender #genderaffirmingcare gofund.me/366e51749

Some herald isolation and loneliness as fertile grounds for art Far from the truth, imo Stories require an audience, editors, first readers and the like. Connections and community are there to help you to the end and celebrate it, too! #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writers #wip #authors #books

They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.

81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.

How strong is your foundation? Have you built your world (and story) with a decisive hand, or have you waved things along? Find the concrete details and story beats, and use those to propel yourself forward! It might just solve a few problems you have #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writer #wip

Christian Nationalists: QUESTION: How often is Jesus mentioned in the Constitution? ANSWER: Zero times.

Bruh... @harpercollins did you NOT see who you were working with?

What in the fuck

Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult. A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates. When will party leadership learn this lesson?

On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions. Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.

A writer's 'voice' can be influenced by many things: media consumption, style, genre, target audience, etc. Under all the layers of influence, can you find what's still YOU at the end? How much of your voice have you sacrificed in favor of someone else's? #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #wip #writer

Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice. It doesn't have to be this way.

I will be late for work bc I cannot leave the warmth of my bed. It has conspired against me in conjunction with the weather. How dare

Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.

Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC. Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA. Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ. Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.

@dimension20.bsky.social I need the Cloudward, Ho! soundtrack like I need air. I am devastated that I will not hear the epic opening unless I do a rerun At least let me make it my ring tone!!!

Lead by example. If you are passionate and excited by the project, you inspire others to do the same. That will, in turn, give you boosts of support when you need it most! There is power in connection! Use it wisely! #writingtarot #5amwritersclub #writers #tarot #wip #writersky #authors #books