Another day, another rejection. Pout.

Apparently this took a minute to get up on ALA Joblist, but it should be there now! #lisjobs #libraryjob #libraryjobs #dhjobs #stemjobs

New: We found out how much money Nick Fuentes makes from "superchats": $900,000 since the start of Trump's second term. Here's the story of Kristine in Ohio, a food-truck operator who became his most frequent donor, despite not making much money herself: wapo.st/4mERkhv

Indeed, it feels like we’ve been writing stories for at least 4000 years without ChatGPT.

Reductions in NPS funding have regrettably capped out the maximum transmission power level on the Arch.

We are trying to deflect this one and 'skip' it off the weather control field to the northwest.

Sorry O'Fallon :(

This is a thing of beauty.

Vid shows astronaut demonstrating how water surface tension creates spheres in zero gravity. Rando in the comments declares it's stupid to spend billions on space when that vid "could have been done better by AI."

Inner voice: Our anti-intellectual, incurious, thought-bereft society is doomed.

That is a much better theory than my dad's idea that Jessica is actually a serial killer.

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A reminder that my Patreon runs a Poem of the Day on the free level, so you don't have to have a paid subscription to see it. I don't mind at all if you subscribe, though! It's a dollar a month - such a deal.

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I realize I’m several years late to the party, but the Spawn and I just started watching the Jordan Peele reboot of the Twilight Zone and so far I’m hooked.

New anthology out today from the St. Louis Writers Guild, containing one of my more Twilight-Zone-esque short stories. (Is that an adjective? It is now.) Blog has the linkydinks for to purchase. Many thanks to the good folks at SLWG on their hard work!

www.elizabethdonald.com/2026/04/11/i...

On Class, Capitalism and Urban Planning in Who Framed Roger Rabbit [This essay contains spoilers for Who Framed Roger Rabbit] I’ve been wondering what Who Framed Roger Rabbit asks of its audience, besides the inquiry that gives the film its title and the movie its…

I admit, it was the title that caught me, but the whole thing is a good read.

Sigh. Of course it's "the fake news" that reported what he actually posted on his own social network. The part that kills me is the number of people who truly, honestly think anything negative about him is just made up by us evil media folk.

We have records for health and education reporters (or anyone, really) The federal government told states and territories to remove LGBTQ+ content from sexual education material. See how states responded.

It’s almost been one year since the launch of @transjournalists.org and MuckRock’s partnership to document the impact of anti-trans federal activities across the nation.

See what we've accomplished this past year:

Impersonation scam alert.

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Led by the #SPLCAlabama office, we'll go over your rights and how to advocate for yourself or the student in your life.

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This bundle of anthologies edited by @datlow.bsky.social is an absolute treasure trove. Includes many volumes co-edited with @terriwindling.bsky.social. Grabbing this just to fill in some gaps in my own collection! www.humblebundle.com/books/best-e...

Colorful flyer with rainbow borders promoting a “Bad Faith Film Screening” in partnership with Americans United for Separation of Church & State. Event is May 16, 3:30–5:15 PM. The documentary explores the rise of Christian Nationalism from the 1970s to today and its impact on American politics and public life. Includes a quote from Ken Burns calling it “a great and powerful and timely film.” Logos for Americans United (St. Louis) and Ethical Society appear at the bottom.

Join us May 16 for a screening of #BadFaith, a powerful, timely documentary exploring the rise of Christian Nationalism and its impact on public life.

Presented with @americansunited.bsky.social, this is a chance to reflect, learn, and be in conversation together. Come curious. Leave informed.

Yup, this was me. Threw up everything but my socks for weeks and didn’t lose a pound. My husband has had solid success with them, though.

Trump admin moves Title X family planning program away from contraception, towards conception New guidance, and the promise of a new rule, are expected to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood starting in 2027.

BREAKING: The White House today proposed eliminating the Title X family planning program.

A few hours later, the health dept quietly released guidance that would shift the focus of the program millions of low-income people rely on away from contraception and toward "family formation."

"AI is garbage, bro, it gives you wrong answers like half the time and the other half the time makes you stupid."

Overheard a middle schooler chastising a fellow student for suggesting they use AI. Whole middle school herd started mocking the AI kid.

...We need to let these kids at the tech bros.

Really? Are we still doing “both parties are the same”? Now?

From: Dominic Wong <bournemouthwritingfestival.info@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2026, 7:05 am Subject: Re: Invitation to Feature [inserts your book name here] at the Bournemouth Writing Festival To: XXXXX Dear [names of authors] I hope you’re both well. I’m writing to personally invite you to take part in the Bournemouth Writing Festival, taking place from 24–26 April 2026 in Bournemouth, UK. I recently came across [inserts your book], and its bold, genre-blending stories of longing, belonging, and imaginative worlds feel like a perfect fit for a festival celebrating diverse, boundary-pushing fiction and speculative storytelling. The festival connects authors, readers, and industry professionals through both in-person events in Bournemouth and a virtual festival platform, offering meaningful visibility and opportunities for sustained reader engagement beyond a single weekend. As festival authors, you would receive a dedicated author profile page on the festival website, inclusion in the official festival programme and online author directory, live engagement opportunities such as readings, panel discussions, or Q&As (virtual or in-person), sales-focused discoverability through links to your preferred retailers, and opportunities to connect with fellow authors, publishers, and creative professionals. Authors may take part via an in-person stand, a virtual booth, or a combined package. There is a modest participation fee, which covers platform access, promotion, production costs, and logistical support, and is designed to keep the festival accessible while ensuring high-quality presentation and meaningful reach.

Scam alert: if you get the invite below to the Bournemouth Writing Festival, it's a scam (confirmed for me by the festival director). See the highlighed phrase. I've gotten similar reports of fake invites to the Edinburgh Book Festival, and I'm sure there are others.

Woo hoo! Congratulations Jonathan!

“Studies suggest youths are more empathetic and less narcissistic than in the past, as well as more open-minded and inclusive. Drug use is down, youth violence has dropped and teen pregnancies have declined.” It’s almost like panic abt kids’ wellbeing serve existing adult demands for control.

“We would like to call it Carroll,” Hansen said... His voice cracked as he spelled it out. C-A-R-R-O-L-L. The astronauts wiped away tears, and all four of them floated up to the top of the capsule, in a group hug—an image of human tenderness, beamed down to a planet that badly needed one.”

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In hospital waiting room and over the mutter of Jeopardy I hear Brahms’ lullaby being played. Yup, somebody just had a baby. It kind of lifts the whole antiseptic experience.

The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million Trump wants industrial-size immigration jails, and money is no obstacle.

Last month, the Department of Homeland Security snapped up an empty warehouse on the outskirts of Salt Lake City for $145.4 million—paying nearly 50 percent more than the property’s 2025 assessed value. @nickmiroff.bsky.social reports on ICE's spending spree:

Can vouch for this book as an amazing collection.