Excellent point on the redistricting drama. Republicans gerrymander, Democrats punch back, and the media talks about how Dems are *so mean* for sticking up for themselves.

Ugh. Right?!

For the record: The Washington Post can go fuck itself.

Support pro-democracy media that doesn't have its head stuck up Donald Trump's ass. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

I was thinking the same thing. Defending oneself against a bully is always a good look.

Graphic made by Gigi Little to celebrate the first birthday of Sunshine Girl.

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Today my journalist novel 📚 has been in the world for a whole year! Eliza asks that you celebrate SUNSHINE GIRL with a cupcake, a party hat 🥳 and a trip to your favorite local bookseller (or two or three) on Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday, April 25!

But at least Tucker Carlson is rueing the day(s) he spewed disinformation and outright falsehoods in support of Trump? 🤷‍♀️

Ahhh! Thanks for your support, my friend @lmelina.bsky.social!

Writing is blood, sweat, and tears. It's ART. From what I can tell, AI is just ... fake.

Trump called every reporter in the observable universe, who all dutifully repeated his updates about Iran, and all those updates have fallen apart in fewer than 36 hours.

How long will legacy media keep doing this?

Nancy Townsley's second novel, CARSON McCLINTOCK IS NOT DEAD YET, will be published by Heliotrope Books on May 11, 2027.

Hip-hip-hooray to a small, gutsy indie press in New York! In a let's-do-this-thing-again mutual appreciation and trust pact, Heliotrope Books and publisher Naomi Rosenblatt have said yes to my second novel. I’m stoked to announce that CARSON McCLINTOCK IS NOT DEAD YET is forthcoming in May 2027!

What I have in common with Harry R. Truman The feisty octogenarian knew what to do when Mount St. Helens blew. I've learned that when it comes to choosing a book publishing home, so do I.

Morning musings on life, death, self-determination, book publishing, and Harry Truman. (Also @agawande.bsky.social).

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"I’m moved by Pope Leo’s consistent message of peace, and his stalwart courage in standing up to Donald Trump’s abusive rhetoric and lunatic behavior." @sulliview.bsky.social

A great way to start a Saturday morning. 😅

Congrats on “opening” a strait that was open six weeks ago, and all it cost was at least 13 dead service members, thousands of dead Iranian civilians, tens of billions in taxpayer dollars, our loss in global standing, and the Iranian regime’s increase in power. Phenomenal work.

seeing these pics from the deserted JD Vance event last night, I'm glad to say this man finally understands what it's really like to be an author on a book tour

Hahahaha yes. I love your dry humor (that speaks truth), @tmcallister.bsky.social!

Second breakfast is very popular with my six-year-old and four-year-old grandsons. We have it together almost every Friday!

Right? "Stay in your own lane, Holy Father." Sure, dude. Sure.

"Stay in your own lane, Holy Father." Sure, dude, sure.

Let's kick this up to the top echelon. All the way to Dr. Jesus.

Can we presume the other 25% are the people whose association with Epstein would be revealed if the files were released?

Hillary Clinton was right about everything.

Kamala Harris was right about everything.

Both would’ve been incredible Presidents and I remain proud AF to have cast my vote for them.

The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world.

Thank you, @aaronparnas.bsky.social, for your perseverance and dedication to bringing us unvarnished news. I believe you're making the world a better place for your new daughter!

This is how Bruce Springsteen opened his concert in Los Angeles last night. 🔥🔥

Footage from @margaret_nagle on Threads.

Thanks to Melania, some big Streisand Effect energy going on now putting the Epstein Files smack-dab back in the center of the news

“AI can’t go and knock on someone’s door." A thoughtful story about ProPublica's newsroom strike over the use of artificial intelligence.

A scary contemporary fairytale This is how it feels to live in America right now, where the cruel reckless bully in the White House enjoys a good cliffhanger, yanking at the levers of power, and making people squirm.

Many of us spent all day Tuesday in deep anxiety and dread, wondering if Trump was going to follow through with his threat to bomb Iran into oblivion. I had a new friend over—a potent salve, a welcome distraction. Then last night, I had a dream ...

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The President is openly threatening genocide. A crime against humanity. He must be removed from office.

The 25th Amendment must be invoked. If not, Congress has to do our damn job. Speaker Johnson, call us into session. War powers & impeachment. Remove this man from office.

A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!

God help us.