Wow. To see it visually like this.

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Three years ago, our reporter received an envelope with no return address. Inside was a flash drive containing tens of thousands of files: years of secretly recorded conversations, private militia chat logs and videos sent by a man named John Williams. (Published Jan. 2025)

WOW! What a great deal. An amazing series, with lots of action but not unnecessary violence. I'm gonna make this set a gift to a dear friend!!!

'Safe and sound’: How a U.S. Airman Shot Down in Iran Was Rescued From a Mountain Crevice The CIA also reportedly facilitated an “unconventional assisted recovery,” a process in which the agency contacts civilians willing to aid or shelter U.S. military forces time.com/article/2026...

This is your president, the Shithead-in-Chief.

Justice Dept. Says Trump Doesn’t Need to Hand Over Presidential Records After Office 🚫MAGA www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/u...

This is what Public Excellence looks like. Europe funds the fundamental human triumph of reaching new heights, while the US gives a slush fund to the American Gestapo. Abolish ICE & give their entire budget to NASA. Let us journey beyond the stars as we consign fascism to the dustbin of history

When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied. You have a right to see this file. (Published May 2023)

The absurdity of the Iran war is epitomized by the Trump administration’s decision to partially ease sanctions on Iran and Russia, allowing both countries to rake in huge profits. Russia is set to earn three times more per month from its energy resources. @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social

Special 4/1/ blurb for #ChaosPit The Epsilon Indi Factor; Aliens find ancient device… press the “Do Not Ever Push This Button” button; accidentally abducting 3 Terrans. They apologize by introducing the Earthlings to a very interesting alcoholic beverage. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks

When Todd Rademacher hosted a Zoom call for educators on how to protect kids from ICE, he intentionally didn't record the webinar to protect the attendees. It was found on WebinarTV anyway. www.404media.co/this-company...

The move isn't surprising, but shows what data is available to authorities when paying Apple customers use the Hide My Email feature.

✨The Chrysillium Saga ✨ A fantasy world of celestial magic, sacred trees, and shadowed histories. 🌳 TCT: Where magic remembers—and rebellion begins ⭐ SoS: The stars remember who she is—even if she does not 🌙 KoSaL: Before the war, choices shaped the world Available Now #BookSky #FantasyBooks #KU

Let's make this paywall free! Some VERY important info here... Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/o...

I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing. Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service: cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...

Robert De Niro is asking you to join us in the streets on March 28 for the biggest protest in American history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

Robert De Niro: I've played plenty of tough, scary guys in the movies. But you know what really scares the hell out of me? What the government, this government, our government is trying to do to take away our right to vote.

An EXCELLENT way to get away from the crazy our real world is living now... We all need a vacation - like this!

How often should authors post on social media? Research across major platforms shows diminishing returns when posting frequency exceeds audience engagement capacity. We analyzed the numbers here:

This was an enthralling read! I highly recommend it! Exciting story without excessive violence. A hard thing to find these days.

The Epsilon Indi Factor; An Imminent Alliance; Hard Science Fiction meets Magical Realism. Launching and at the Creative Slingers of Ink Book Bash, in Greer, SC, on 4/25/26. Available on Amazon Books; eBook format; paperback coming soon. #WSPit WIPs #W #A #NA #YA #SF #F #IN #CS

A tragic wall divides Ulli creating an uneasy peace. A travelling night circus roams its borders, dazzling crowds while hiding dangerous secrets. Ætheren joins the circus to disappear—but as a threat rises in the far East, he’s pulled into a conflict far greater than he intended #WSPit WIPs #W #A #F

@wipsnips.bsky.social The Epsilon Indi Factor; An Imminent Alliance - trilogy novel; Speculative Fiction/Space Exploration Science Fiction eBooks, published on Amazon. It incorporates Hard Science Fiction with Magical Realism. Launch date will be 4/25/26. #WSPit WIPs #W #A #NA #YA #SF #F #IN #CS

Don’t forget about the boycott of Trump’s State of the Union next Tuesday. MoveOn and MeidasTouch announced today that they’ll host a “People’s State of the Union” rally at 8:30 p.m. ET near the Capitol!

GM #5AMWritersClub Anyone out there writing sequels?😆 Happy Tuesday #WritingCommunity #AmWriting✍️☕

Yes! We remember, and we stand up against tyranny and fascism.

A fallen star. A rising power. A destiny wrapped in shadows. If you think you might enjoy… ⭐ Star-born magic 🖤 A demon of dreams & shadows 🌙 A dream realm’s starry palace and mythical sea 🌿 Bioluminescent forests Then ✨Star of Shalik✨ may be for you. linktr.ee/lakenhoneycu... #BookSky #Fantasy

There will be more info about #WSPit dropping this week! I'm working on a couple different things for this year. But, the biggest thing, it's happening & is open to any stage of writing from WIP to published. It's to celebrate our books & pitch what we've been sharing from all year. #WIPSnips

The only thing I'm surprised about is that these data are still being allowed to get out!!! :(

Pray for me y'all... I'm doing my publishing company's tax return today, while also coming down to "the wire" for a book launch in a few weeks! My next post might be from a psych ward!!! Maybe a "virtual" after-party?! #amwriting #AmWritingSciFi #fictionwritingcommunity

Time! I need more than 24 hours in the day. The book that preceded this was really fun. This one sounds even more-so. Gotta get it!

WOW! Yea... Wheel of Time. Funny, but I just suggested this series to a BlueSky author friend yesterday. On my way to sign that petition!!! C'mon y'all!

Welfare fraud should always be taken seriously, but the right’s characterization of it as an immigrant problem is completely off-base — US citizens account for 95% of fraud losses. cc: @cato.org

This is what oligarchy looks like: Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, spent $290 million to elect Trump. Since Election Day, Musk became $548 billion richer while his companies (SpaceX & Tesla) paid $0 in federal income taxes last year after making $13.7 billion in profits.

"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..." apnews.com/article/immi...

GRRRRR!!!!

Knitters FTW

I just visited Liam and his father. I also met with countless more children and families who have done nothing wrong and should not be detained. My full update on visiting the Dilley detention center: youtu.be/j9FcMwyWN2I?...

This new release looks SO interesting! Just finished the book before this, and it was seriously great. Perfect mix of tension, emotions, believable characters, with plenty of magical realism, but not overdone!

22 Pictures Donald Trump Needs To See Before Talking About Guns At Protests Again www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/prote...

On 1/30 we are shutting it down, and, on 1/31, we are gathering across the country to demand ICE Out of Everywhere, permanently!

Announcing the date of our next event: JULY 13-19, 2026 This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!

Side-tracked from my story writing by today's #WritingInJanuary prompt; Share a snippet you're proud of… I feel like I really got this unusual, critical character’s persona nailed here. Now back to my second cup of coffee and the next chapter! #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #indiauthors

PLEASE read this. It's SO important! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...