For days I've been rewriting the same few sentences, utterly unable to make them say what I want them to say. I think I finally got it!

Meta just paid the lowest effective federal tax rate in its history.

Thanks to tax breaks and loopholes, it avoided $13.7B in 2025 federal income taxes.

But now it's planning to lay off 10% of its global workforce (8,000 people) by May 20 — with more job cuts later this year.

Trickle down hoax.

Good morning #5amWritersClub. Time to day dream.

Closeup of a sleeping white cat

what Moishe thinks of the essay I’m writing

this morning, mamdani’s team got in touch with me to float a new tax proposal: if your net worth exceeds $5 million and you dress badly, you’ll be hit with a 10% annual levy for “visual pollution.” i would be in charge of deciding if the outfits are bad.

wtaf

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I took a vacation day to read and write. So far I've done neither 😬

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Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump. n.pr/3QgbFgX

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A picture of Dr. McCoy from Star Trek looking as if he’s about to say something. Text over the image reads dammit Jim I’m a doctor not the son of God.

All credit to my 18yo

Monty Python’s The Bishop YouTube video by Cathode Ray Terrors

The bishops coming to the pope's defense!
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"Even when they do pay, it falls far short of their fair share—despite the fact that their wealth depends heavily on public investment: government contracts, a highly educated workforce, a rule of law that facilitates business or good infrastructure..."

Thank you, Melissa 💞

thank you

thank you. back at you <3

it's such a racket

It's so inspiring that people are still out there making incredible art & literature while the world is such a heartbreak. I'm very proud of our new issue. It's a real beauty & I think you will love every single piece. Thanks so much for reading & supporting our amazing contributors. 💗

Life has been extremely full with aging and ill parents, a child applying for college, and a kitty showing signs of illness. Sandwich generation, indeed. Sending love and light to everyone navigating all the things.

Heartbreaking. Eric Swalwell must be prosecuted and held to account for his crimes. Zero tolerance for sexual predators should be the goal in every branch of our government, in every industry, in every school, and in every community. Thank you to Lonna Drewes for speaking out.

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Big birthday hugs to you!!

Is it today? Wishing you whatever you need today!! <3

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Beautiful poem alert! From @toddedillard.bsky.social

Good morning #5amWritersClub. I'm late but feeling more inspired than I have in a while ✨ Happy Monday, everyone!

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