Haven't listened to Gillian Welch in a while, but reading that @bittersouth.bsky.social article has me going back to her music and to a bit of David Rawlings, too.
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A Bitter Southerner story called “Oh, Debra” with a full page illustration of Little Debbie’s snack cakes with wings flying over a building.
A Bitter Southerner story called “Paris, Pastries & Love” with a full page photo of a woman baking in a kitchen
A Bitter Southerner spread with a woman wearing a “practice radical empathy” shirt and a stylized American flag with white “abide no hatred” text instead of stars
A Bitter Southerner story about Vanira Vissepo with pictures of her paintings
Took a few minutes to browse the latest edition of @bittersouth.bsky.social and I just can’t describe how beautiful this magazine is. The stories, the photography, and the physical thing in your hands. It’s a phenomenal product, you can subscribe here: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/...
"In the 20 years I’ve lived in Paris, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been asked by other Americans whether I still feel American."
Lindsey Tramuta for @bittersouth.bsky.social: bittersoutherner.com/issue-no-13/...
Americans have always moved away. These days, Lindsey Tramuta writes record numbers are leaving in search of health care, civil rights, freedoms, even safety. Does exiting the U.S. mean you’ve given up? Not necessarily. Originally published in Issue 13, now here: bittersoutherner.com/issue-no-13/...
The cover of THE BITTER SOUTHERNER, Issue No. 13 (Better America / Better World) is a photograph of Gillian Welch in a black jacket over a long-sleeved white shirt. She looks beautiful and determined.
New issue of @bittersouth.bsky.social in today’s mail. These things are works of art.
Always a good day when a new issue of @bittersouth.bsky.social arrives
A collage of photos of The Bitter Southerner print issue No 13. Cover photo of Gillian Welch, then spreads of stories on The Monteagle Assembly, Nashville photo essay, Justin Pearson, poems including one by Ashley Jones, a piece on artist Yanira Vissepó.
Y'all...I cannot describe how gorgeous the new print issue of @bittersouth.bsky.social is! It's large and lush and I can't wait to sit and luxuriate in it.
"But young Gillian [Welch] cultivated another skill with great usefulness in the entertainment business: She started deflecting attention from herself with elaborate storytelling."
—Jewly Hight for @bittersouth.bsky.social
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Gillian Welch and The Bitter Southerner: two great things that go great together. Give yourself a moment today and read this. Also the photography is superb, so if time is tight at least check that out.
"Never has there been a greater need for Welch’s profound regard for humanity."
Our Gillian Welch cover story available to read online today! bittersoutherner.com/issue-no-13/...
Look at Gillian Welch on our cover! The new issue is ( our best yet ) & shipping out now — have you subscribed? bsgeneralstore.com/products/202...
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The photographer David Walter Banks talking about his work in the Okefenokee swamp. His images of alligators are amazing. Highly recommend his book with the good people of @bittersouth.bsky.social
Show me your NO KINGS drip! Signs, flags, shirts—I want to see it all.
🇺🇸Abide No Hatred flag
👕Bring on the Matriarchy tee
both by @bittersouth.bsky.social
T-shirt that reads “Read Banned Books”
Fit of the day courtesy of @bittersouth.bsky.social
Exciting to have a piece about @justinjpearson.bsky.social in the next issue of @bittersouth.bsky.social !
Seen our new issue? Oh yes … that’s folk icon and national treasure @gillianwelchmusic.bsky.social 💛 — We ship in two weeks. Subscribe now! bsgeneralstore.com/collections/...
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In 2024 before the Presidential election and before this current Senate race, @democracyforward.org partnered with @bittersouth.bsky.social to tell all too untold and ignored stories of the fight for freedom in the South that our team has the privilege of being part of with so many communities.
In a black banner, inset on the left is an image of the cover of issue no 15, featuring an amazing photo of musician, singer, songwriter Gillian Welch. Can't WAIT to get it in my mail!
The new @bittersouth.bsky.social Bitter Southerner print edition has this amazing cover to draw you in...
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@bittersouth.bsky.social doesn’t miss
"He was keenly aware that certain men wanted him dead, simply because his job was protecting local birds whose plumage had become more valuable than gold in the Gilded Age lust for exotic millinery." —Mike Kane for @bittersouth.bsky.social
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A poem very fitting of the unfortunately "interesting" times we currently live in, from the late, great Nikki Giovanni, & thanks to the always amazing @bittersouth.bsky.social .
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"Inside, a man lay dead."
Today's article pick from Damn History, a free newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to writer Mike Kane & @bittersouth.bsky.social!
Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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In our Weekly Top 5:
* Gambling's grip @harpers.bsky.social
* Of plumes and poachers @bittersouth.bsky.social
* Bemoaning Americans in Rome @thedialmag.bsky.social
* Magical history tour @texasmonthly.bsky.social
* Fake poultry flinger @slate.com
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Don’t waste your time with AI slop. These albums have what you’ve been searching for, and more, this whole year.
This year, @bittersouth.bsky.social tapped me to write about the best Southern music of 2025. Check it out, and let me know your top five, ten, 20. bittersoutherner.com/best-souther...
Best list ever. So much fun! Thank you, Christina Lee, for your expert ears and perfect words.
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Graphic that says THE BEST SOUTHERN ALBUMS OF 2025
Tyler Childers in a library chair with his dog sleeping beside him. It’s the album cover for his record, Snipe Hunter.
Our end of year BEST SOUTHERN ALBUMS list dropped today! Ooh, it’s a good one. Are our 20 most favorite records of the year – your favorites? Let us know what you think. 🎧✨🩵 bittersoutherner.com/best-souther...
