I will also add: there are a startling amount of PIOs (public information officers) who used to be in news (at least when I worked news). They know exactly what info they’re withholding from journalists in their releases and statements.

Former journalist hat on: When you see scary headlines, ask yourself why now? Does the article ask the govt agency why they’re sharing this info now? Does the news agency actually talk to anyone else about the topic or do they only quote govt sources? Ask the questions your reporters should be.

Why is it a sky light in a house but a moon roof for vehicles?

I was interviewed by @mdeblassie.bsky.social for her Historical Romance class! It's here, next to an interview with the terrific Lydia San Andres.

I also feel like people who are saying this don’t understand how Gen AI tools aren’t the same as like Google Suite or social media.

congrats to @crystalwilki.bsky.social's memoir with recipes, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, having been added to the exhibits at Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture. 🥰

NO NO NO YOU DON’T GUYS LET ME PLEASE SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF FREE TAX USA federal is free, state is $16, handles even my chaotic freelancer taxes just fine, same step-by-step “designed for normies” kind of interface as TurboTax but NOT EVIL tell everyone you know www.freetaxusa.com

holy shit

Maybe I’ll revive my #ThorntonThursday posts.

That clip of Timothee Chalamet being like “no one watches the opera or ballet” is wild and I am dying over every ballet and opera acct (correctly) being like “we’ve been here for hundreds of years before you and we’ll be here for hundreds of years after you” lmao

Two more deaths in ICE custody were reported this week, including a refugee who died after an untreated toothache. buff.ly/V4e2eYc

We turned away from the light when we invented a way to go online without the computer screaming in warning.

2/ Fun fact: Japan treats cedar allergies as a national public health crisis. Specialized curtains, pollen-resistant clothing, government mitigation programs, remote work policies during season. Meanwhile Texas has Reddit threads about drinking cedar berry tea. texashighways.com/culture/find...

i'm taking a brave stance that may get me canceled: there is no reason for the pervert glasses to exist

"Emmanuel Damas, 56, died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after struggling to receive timely medical care for a worsening toothache," according to Chandler City Councilwoman Christine Ellis. "Nobody should die from a toothache." tucson.com/news/local/b...

This is so needed. Thank you for the post.

i wanna super gently say that the alt text is for telling people what the picture looks like, not for adding jokes that a person will only get if they can see the picture

If your view of the blood moon is obscurred by cloud cover, might I suggest the alternative of reading Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon? (And/or listening to the song Low Red Moon by Belly)

YES I AM SAYING THIS EXACTLYYYYYYYYY

Idk who needs to hear this but you should eat before calling a govt or medical phone tree you know you’ll have to be on hold for. Don’t do this on an empty stomach. You will need the sustenance.

My historical gardening game is out on Steam! If you're feeling for spy plots, queer romance, discovering plants and caring for real plants, you can now join the Abbey and embody Agnès! 🌿 store.steampowered.com/app/3411970/... Launch trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Ev... #cozygame #indiedev

Went to the Japanese tea gardens in San Francisco with a friend this weekend to take pictures together! Neither of us have been, it's really nice there 🥰

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

[update] Investigating: #AO3 will remain down for at least several hours until we can consult our database vendor's support team and resolve the underlying issue. We're very sorry for the inconvenience.

just became aware of this--the regime wants to clear-cut massive chunks of Oregon's old growth forests in the name of timber production. you have until March 23rd to comment. i know we have endless fucking things to scream at politicians about--this is an important one too.

A little something you can do right now - pay what you want for @charliejane.bsky.social and @annaleen.bsky.social's books and support Miss Major and Alexander L. Lee’s TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center! www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...

holy fuck holy fuck holy FUCK

The entire millennial identity is being prepared and groomed for a version of the world that stopped existing by the time we reached it we slammed into a horizon painted on a brick wall like fucking looney tunes

It also happened in other Bay Area cities (and I'm sure other cities across the country)

casual reminder: there has never been a free and fair election for the entire electorate in america because at least one party has been hyperfocused on voter suppression since america was founded by slaveowning racists who only cared about their own power and liberty.

I'm stoked that the Humble Bundle of my and @annaleen.bsky.social's books from Tor has raised nearly $5000 for the TGI Justice Project and Miss Major/Alexander Lee Black Trans Cultural Center. www.humblebundle.com/books/charli... Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party

I am in a local queer friends meetup discord and we recently did an art exchange and I made this Tiger Ink,paint and embroidery piece. The flowers embroidered are all used symbolically by different LGBTQ+ groups. The request was "something queer" and I did ask for a favorite animal.

I love finding new-to-me covers of P&P in the wild. The orange and green color combo is fabulous.

Eva Woods is a tireless community leader in Los Angeles who has, for years, spearheaded care for our neighbors in MacArthur Park. She was recently assaulted and needs help to pay for extensive medical bills. If you can support, friends have organized a GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-...

NEW: ICE agents reportedly lied their way into Columbia housing, without a warrant, to arrest yet another student. This comes almost one year after plainclothes ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil at his Columbia residence, also without a warrant. ICE has no place on our campuses or in our streets.

Making witches for Macbeth!

It’s not just Medicaid funding they’re withholding to MN. It’s food assistance, child care assistance, social services, job training, safety testing, public health, disaster relief. SNAP. Free lunch for kids in school. They hate us for loving our neighbors, and are collectively punishing us for it.

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And now it comes out he was 40 rows back and they put him next to a live mic. The BAFTA's are going to know hell intimately by the time the lawyers are done

So. The State of the Union! Whew buddy. HOW TO NOT CONSUME REGIME PROPAGANDA (unless you're paid to!) 1. Just don't watch (always an option!) 2. Stream the People's SOTU ⬇️ 3. Engage with this brilliant event ➡️ bsky.app/profile/erin... 4. Best of both worlds: #2 AND #3! (that's my plan!)

Listen if you work on media products and you’re not asking, “what are we doing to prevent this system from automatically publishing slurs?” at every opportunity, please just…do something else.

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We are excited to announce that this year’s VJC is coming to your screens on July 18 and 19th this summer. Stay tuned for the submission form!

It's pretty impressive how the Admin and Men's Olympic hockey teams have managed to erase all the men's hockey goodwill that Heated Rivalry fostered in the space of like, 5 minutes.

We can't wait for 24 more episodes of Reading Rainbow with Mychal the Librarian!! 🌈

I love using Procreate for costume design sketches and fabric designs!

And there you have it. The final matchup. If you enjoyed playing in the #RomComBracket and would like to buy me a coffee feel free (buymeacoffee.com/allieiswriting) but you can also follow my newsletter or on instagram. (links in bio) Keep an eye out tomorrow for info on the winner watch party

Fire Island has won the 2026 #RomComBracket!!! Please hold for watch party details…

If you really want a modern Austen retelling in the finals, Fire Island is right here.