"Small presses are the backbone of the national literature." Ray Carver, quoted in Pushcart Prize L (2026 ) , forthcoming in December. Celebrating hundreds of writers and presses in our 50th edition. 620 pages. Preorder now from W.W. Norton Co. $19.95 paperback, $38.00 hardback.

Can we get more of this? “The Japanese American National Museum will ‘scrub nothing,’ Fujioka said, and instead will highlight the importance of DEI. “Our community is based on diversity, equity is guaranteed to us in the Constitution, and inclusion is what we believe in,” Fujioka said.

Another chance to hear me read from THE OPPOSITE OF CRUELTY at Howard Community College April, 8th 4pm - 5:45. I am reading with my illustrious colleague, @janedelury.bsky.social. We will be discussing writing about place.

Coming up next week on the campus of Howard Community College, @stevenleyva.bsky.social and @janedelury.bsky.social. 2 brand new books, 2 brill writers. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 4 p.m. Monteabaro Recital Hall

Volunteer day at Strength to Love 2 farm. Grateful to teach students who care about their community! #baltimore #urbanfarm #universityofbaltimore #MD

A remarkable display of class & wit at the DC circus.

Donald Trump is not fit to be President of the United States of America. His presence in the Oval Office is a stain on the legacy of this country.

Trump berates Zelensky, the leader of a democratic country courageously fighting Russian imperialism, while he allies himself with Putin, a dictator who started the bloodiest European war in 80 years. Sorry, President Trump. We believe in democracy, not authoritarianism.

Cannot. Take. It.

Such a moving article. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...

We’re so looking forward to hosting Curtis Sittenfeld tonight!

robertreich.substack.com I read something and it actually made me feel better!

Another reason to move to Ireland!

All these public servants being treated like garbage. Every day is too much.

The nonelected dictator is going to dismantle all infrastructures of our Natiinal Parks, ending one of the US’s proudest traditions, leaving that land vulnerable to developers and looters. This will be the organization point for resistance. Sign up If you care about public lands. ourparks.org

Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”

Trump on Gaza. Dear God.

I ❤️ my state.

He can only keep our heads spinning for so long. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o...

It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too. Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more. Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.

Terrific story by @susanperabo.bsky.social

Only six hours and five minutes until we’ve survived day one!

OK, I’m over AI. That was fun. Next?

I can’t do anything but watch LA burn. Awful and terrifying.

I realize there are bigger fish to fry but please allow me to decry the racket that is the Christmas tree industry.

Total Winner

Three writers in a mug museum.

How to make Gen X cry youtu.be/o4OlL0OpbW8

Everyone I know seems to know someone who knows someone who knows Luigi Mangione. #Smaltimore

Writing Baltimore tour of the Station North Arts District with Abby Becker of the Central Baltimore Partnership. Shout out to student David Blum for making this hypnotic reel!).

Baltimore farming ❤️

Loved this movie.

If Cormac McCarthy had been a writer of color, the gloves would be off. (How nice to have another reminder that influential white men can get away with anything!)

The pizza place down the street from my house gives me hope for this nation.

So honored to see THE GOODBYE PROCESS on this list! 🎉 Thank you @electriclit.bsky.social!

Yet another advantage to this platform: my kids aren’t on it so they can’t make fun of my posts. 🙌

Took my Writing Baltimore class to the Belvedere Hotel to find the ballroom where F.Scott Fitzgerald once danced.