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writer, teacher, author of fiction including The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and Willful Creatures. Happy to be on here.

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because I keep forgetting to mention it: LITERALLY ANYONE can nominate books for this prize! yes! that means you! you have until march 31st!

03.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 249 πŸ” 141 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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🚨 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ELECTION UPDATE 🚨

🚨 YOU MUST VOTE AT YOUR ASSIGNED PRECINCT 🚨

We are hearing that NEARLY 1/3RD of Dallas County voters are being turned away from polling locations because they are NOT at their assigned voting locations. #VOTE

03.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 65 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 9
Promotional poster for the Poetry Foundation announcing that fellowship applications are open. Features a silhouette of a pegasus with details on how to apply by March 2, 2026, at the website www.poetryfoundation.org/awards

Promotional poster for the Poetry Foundation announcing that fellowship applications are open. Features a silhouette of a pegasus with details on how to apply by March 2, 2026, at the website www.poetryfoundation.org/awards

The Poetry Foundation awards five Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships annually. The $27,000 prize is intended to support exceptional US poets between 21 and 31 years of age.

Learn more and apply by March 2: https://bit.ly/4pEKkkx

26.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
(between images of a map showing the nearly 2,000 No Kings Day events planned for March 28) NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.

(between images of a map showing the nearly 2,000 No Kings Day events planned for March 28) NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.

There are nearly 2,000 events on the No Kings Day map in all 50 states (and 10 countries). March 28 will be the largest protest in American history. Find your local event or plan a protest in your area: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

27.02.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1852 πŸ” 921 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 58

Mine too! I’m so impressed how they’ve kept it going.

27.02.2026 03:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Unbelievable!

27.02.2026 03:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Last year I got an embossed lunchbox, a puffy folder with a fairy tale stencil, a silver book of manifestos and so much moreβ€” all chock full of great writing. McSweeney’s continues to make and publish incredible stuff.

26.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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McSweeney’s 81 is out TODAY and we’re celebrating with a 12-hour flash sale! Get four issues for just $60 (plus shipping) until 6:00 pm pacific! Truly the deal of the century.

store.mcsweeneys.net/products/qua...

26.02.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Don't be fooled by this bill's name-- this is a book banning bill that will exclude LGBTQ books from all public schools NATIONWIDE.

Call your congresspeople and tell them to VOTE NO on this nakedly bigoted book banning bullshit.

www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

26.02.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 1192 πŸ” 972 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 42
Watch: Abigail Spanberger's full rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union
Watch: Abigail Spanberger's full rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union YouTube video by Face the Nation

Dems should pay close attention to what Spanberger developed here: A forceful anti-Trump politics that speaks to people like grownups about ICE, grasps the political/cultural significance of Minneapolis, and doesn't shrink from defending immigrants and democracy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcN0...

25.02.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 1141 πŸ” 407 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 19

Alysa Liu telling 60 Minutes β€œI love struggling, it makes me feel alive” is a legit revolutionary statement from a Bay Area native in a time when copious amounts of time and resources are being put toward convincing us to opt out of experiencing struggle, friction and self-actualization

22.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 13944 πŸ” 2514 πŸ’¬ 107 πŸ“Œ 135

Here are three amazing four-session classes coming up at @storystudiochicago.bsky.social –two on Zoom, one in person. Should you sign up for all three? Probably not. That’s a lot of classes. But you should sign up for ONE, at least 🧡

19.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

KCRW has a live tribute to Michael Silverblatt right now. Wonderful replays of many of his author interviews. Sontag, Spiegelman, Beattie, etc. www.kcrw.com/live-now

16.02.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote β€” online, in person or by mail β€” in every U.S. state and territory.

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote β€” online, in person or by mail β€” in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ

16.02.2026 11:02 πŸ‘ 950 πŸ” 690 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 63

🎡 If they ask you to pay money it's a scam πŸ‘πŸ‘
🎡 If they ask you to pay money it's a scam πŸ‘πŸ‘
🎡 that is not your favorite author or a stunning book club offer
🎡 They are asking you for money=it's a scam πŸ‘πŸ‘

09.02.2026 04:47 πŸ‘ 1092 πŸ” 277 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5
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I’ve Been Laid Off. I’m Not Done. After 20 years at The Washington Post, I’m suddenly on my own β€” and still writing about books.

For now, support now ex-editor Ron Charles! open.substack.com/pub/roncharl...

04.02.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

You just have to keep doing your work. There's a lot to do.

04.02.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 341 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Steve Bannon says ICE will β€˜surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference.Β β€œIf you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...

I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

04.02.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 3336 πŸ” 1661 πŸ’¬ 210 πŸ“Œ 142

We gotta come up with a better system than β€œeverything rests on whether these twelve billionnaires are nice”

04.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 26886 πŸ” 6379 πŸ’¬ 385 πŸ“Œ 224
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NEW FOOTAGE: Protesters take over a Minneapolis Target Saturday to protest the retailer’s cooperation with ICE. This is a movement! Share so everyone is aware!

01.02.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 1921 πŸ” 611 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 29
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How to Film ICE Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerousβ€”even deadlyβ€”confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.

NEW: The @wired.com Security desk put together a comprehensive guide to filming ICEβ€”with tips for reducing risk at the forefront. No paywall, but please consider subscribing to help find these kinds of resources. And stay safe out there. www.wired.com/story/how-to...

www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...

31.01.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 3684 πŸ” 2411 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 89
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Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Here is an opportunity to bid on wonderful books and zines, guidance and services from publishing professionals, and moreβ€”while supporting Minnesotans. Act fastβ€”bidding ends today!

www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

30.01.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bidding ends tonight! Thank you to those of you who have bid so far! They have raised a total of $155,682.00 so far. πŸ’œ There are some amazing things on this auction raising money for several Minnesota immigrant funds.

all items www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

30.01.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

legislators should be staging sit-ins, they should not leave the fucking chambers until there are votes on impeachment. make your colleagues defend this piece of shit on the record. show history what you fucking did in this moment you god damned cowards

30.01.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 2888 πŸ” 704 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 47

The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call β€œsymbolic compliance.”

That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.

26.01.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 20846 πŸ” 8647 πŸ’¬ 268 πŸ“Œ 714
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The latest: Minnesota reels after second fatal shooting by federal agents Protesters gathered at a park near where a man was shot and killed by federal agents Saturday. Federal officials say the man was armed.

I know it feels almost impotent to be making calls at a time like this, but we have to use every available method possible. Flood those phone lines! www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi... Minneapolis shooting today: Federal agents fatally shoot man

25.01.2026 10:27 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m out here in Los Angeles, where hundreds have gathered in response to the ICE execution of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Chants and speeches underway here outside the Federal Building in DTLA. Working multiple cameras today so posts may be sparse

25.01.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 5428 πŸ” 1391 πŸ’¬ 65 πŸ“Œ 43

It's also about convincing you that they impose reality and that they are the final arbiters of truth. Hence the importance of continuing to name reality and truth ourselves, at every single turn, with all that is available to us.

24.01.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 1336 πŸ” 406 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

Same!
5calls.org

24.01.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

Here is a directory of places that you can donate to as a way to help activists in Minnesota, including the Immigrant Rapid Response fund:

www.standwithminnesota.com

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