Should this man be in any law enforcement position? Now ask this: do you believe this man will face any consequences for this violent assault on an unarmed, emotionally distressed woman? We can call in complaints to the DHS misconduct hotline: 1-800-323-8603 www.oig.dhs.gov/hotline

So you know EXACTLY what you just walked into.

“Not ever?” asked Frog. “No, never,” said Toad.

Behold, I wrote a thing for The Big Idea (graciously hosted by @scalzi.com ): whatever.scalzi.com/2025/09/19/t...

“We look brave,” said Frog. “Yes, but are we?” asked Toad.

“Drat,” said Toad.

“I am sorry,” said Frog.

Look, if we're getting rid of the First Amendment, apparently we're getting rid of all of it... (the proper response from journalists here is "fuck no" and if you lose your press pass, so fucking be it, and start working on building up your sources inside the pentagon to continue your reporting)

My sign is vital, my hands are cold And I'm on my knees looking for the answer

If you’re rich and not a coward, this is what you’d refer to as a “market opportunity” to dominate a media ecosystem that’s about to be covered in grotesque government slop. To be a pop of color in a sea of beige will be easier than ever. People will flock to it. You gotta be a little brave, though.

“Use this list of senators and call immediately. Every call counts!”

This whole thread

I regret that I had but one subscription to cancel

Delete your Twitter account. Right now. Seriously. Right now.

My second #WorldKidLitMonth post at #SCBWI: The Blog. A look at taking translated #kidlit on a book tour! 🙏 @pageonem.bsky.social, @japansociety.org, @kalyanisaxena.bsky.social, @katemilford.bsky.social, @authorgracelin.bsky.social, @vromansbookstore.bsky.social scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/09/worl...

Guess what?? The Gate, the Girl and the Dragon GIFT BOX is now available! Great for a holiday gift (be an early bird) or a special present—this box is VERY limited, so order yours now: highfivebooks.org/products/gif...

Moonstones Cereal (1976-1977): A sweetened, fruit-flavored multigrain cereal, shaped like moons, planets, and stars. Marketed with a fantastical outer space theme, detailed vintage-style artwork, and a weirdly deep, detailed lore...see 🧵 for more on that! And buckle up, this is a LONG one!

*Baby tapir zoomies* are the kind of thing the world needs more of.

maybe there's still some good left in this world after all

This is Seiko. He was just adopted. Now that he finally has a human of his very own, he's never letting go. 14/10 (TT: seikotherescue)

Glurpo

Adjusted for inflation Spirited Away cost $22 million to make. The Triplets of Belleville cost $16.5 million, Cartoon Saloon's Wolfwalkers cost $14.28 million, and Oscar winner Flow cost only $4 million. These critically acclaimed, made by real people films, cost less than this pile of actual vomit.

It’s coming up to 1pm in London, so I have searched Bsky for a capybara.

Everyone say hello to Tupi, a lil’ capybara baby at the San Antonio Zoo. 🥹

"How Are the Very Rich Feeling About New York’s Next Mayor?" A Dramatic Reading of The Recent New York Times Dispatch from the Hamptons. Presented by The Gilded Age's Morgan Spector.

Day 8 #SciArtSeptember prompt niche. 🧪🐡 Can we talk about the cutest nesting strategy going? The Eastern Snail Shell Mason Bee (Osmia conjuncta) is a small N American blue bee which makes nests in suitable empty snail shells! In my linocut I show this adorable little pollinator with a Cepaea shell.🧵

Tell him, lady

(still a wip…) i think i have figured out the colors !!!!! time to get to rendering !!!

On the topic of “our” duty to persuade abusers, a tale: —— THE FINGER-TAKER’S SON Whenever the king became displeased with one of his subjects, he would send out his soldiers, and before long the offender would find themselves in the basement of the king’s finger-taker.

This is Leo. He is patiently waiting for this guy to throw the ball. Gonna be here a while. 13/10 (TT: twogoldenleos)

Sad to say that how Fox and other media cover RFK Jr's performance will determine if Trump continues to support him. Media...the ball is in your court if you want to save the lives of millions of people

Happy first day of school, NYC! I didn't write this message, but I endorse it.

A reminder that "But what if people on YOUR side are on the Epstein list?" is a bullshit argument, EVERYONE who was raping children needs to get into the bin right now, that's the deal here and it ain't exactly complicated

Drumroll, please! Announcing RIALTO! It's the story of three kids, a town full of secrets and buried legends, and an abandoned theme park, with themes of anxiety, sibling relationships, and a touch of first love. Head to clockworkfoundry.com if you want the info that follows in one click.

Book news coming tomorrow, folks... (Image courtesy of Arch Apolar)

Wait, it's... it's...*not* my imagination? WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME thanks WaPo, I guess also no shit, asshats

Hi Chuck— interesting post! I have a few notes for you — first, just to confirm, you are a sitting US senator right?

Addendum to Dante's Inferno just dropped

These monsters will always spin children dying into a good thing

Oh wow, if that were my kid there would be no hole dark enough and deep enough for Trey Gowdy to hide in, so he might as well just go ahead and crawl into his open grave and I’d meet him there.

Absolutely incredible video of a woman standing up to ICE. This is resistance 1/2

WIP...

Here are some nice mushrooms

Smart thread on some families, and also our current political dynamic

funny story, I signed up for personal training at a local gym and was assigned a former NFL linebacker as a trainer giant man, covered in tattoos, big muscles, loud voice I am someone who just… doesn’t have a particularly well-assembled body

It's Faye Valentine's birthday! 🎉 Drop a 💜 if she's your favorite space cowgirl

Just ten days away, friends. I hope you’ll hit the streets and visit bookstores galore. ❤️ There’s been a lot of lovely press, but today I chatted with WHYY / Billy Penn. billypenn.com/2025/08/13/p...