anita kelly 🌈
@anitakellywrites.bsky.social
Writer of queer romance.
Last: DONUT SUMMER, out now 🍩
Next: HEARTWAVES #2, out sometime 2026 (hopefully lol)
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Last: DONUT SUMMER, out now 🍩
Next: HEARTWAVES #2, out sometime 2026 (hopefully lol)
they/them
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okay for mental health gonna make a thread of books I’ve truly loved this year in hell, 2015:
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The thing about Mamdani is that he’s a talented politician but not otherworldly or one in a billion, he’s just a competent guy with popular ideas who ran against an entitled piece of shit and to me it’s a lot more optimistic to imagine 1000 campaigns like his than to view him as a unique phenomenon
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The thing about Mamdani is that he’s a talented politician but not otherworldly or one in a billion, he’s just a competent guy with popular ideas who ran against an entitled piece of shit and to me it’s a lot more optimistic to imagine 1000 campaigns like his than to view him as a unique phenomenon
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This point absolutely correct and I will add that Mamdani demonstrates that an insurgency, even one with real moral clarity and anger at the status quo, can still be cheerful and inviting.
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This point absolutely correct and I will add that Mamdani demonstrates that an insurgency, even one with real moral clarity and anger at the status quo, can still be cheerful and inviting.
My reading habits are the same (although I’m trying to change that) and I have also only read one
…and I found it to be my most problematic read of the year 🙃
…and I found it to be my most problematic read of the year 🙃
I looked at the goodreads choice awards nominees and I read romance almost exclusively, like 98% of my reading is romance. Of the nominated books, I’ve read one single title. Make of that what you will.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My reading habits are the same (although I’m trying to change that) and I have also only read one
…and I found it to be my most problematic read of the year 🙃
…and I found it to be my most problematic read of the year 🙃
Finished ONCE A VILLAIN today, the conclusion to @vanessalen.bsky.social’s ONLY A MONSTER series, and man, what a banger of a series!! Sad it’s over but enjoyed every moment
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Finished ONCE A VILLAIN today, the conclusion to @vanessalen.bsky.social’s ONLY A MONSTER series, and man, what a banger of a series!! Sad it’s over but enjoyed every moment
shocker!!!
The Senate has rejected a plan from Sen. Tammy Baldwin D-WI to extend the expiring Obamacare health insurance subsidies for 1 year. Party line vote.
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
shocker!!!
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
huh
keep up the pressure good citizens
keep up the pressure good citizens
As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
huh
keep up the pressure good citizens
keep up the pressure good citizens
As I’m trying to mentally detach myself from publishing I don’t listen to any book/writing/publishing podcasts—except for this one, which never misses
Today is the one year anniversary of launching my podcast, Rebel Ever After!
- 37 authors interviewed about writing progressive romance novels
- over 10,000 downloads
- 4.8 ⭐ rating on Apple Podcasts
Big thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed and bought a book by one of my guests.
- 37 authors interviewed about writing progressive romance novels
- over 10,000 downloads
- 4.8 ⭐ rating on Apple Podcasts
Big thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed and bought a book by one of my guests.
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
As I’m trying to mentally detach myself from publishing I don’t listen to any book/writing/publishing podcasts—except for this one, which never misses
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My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
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Finally found the ICE video that I fully could not watch and it was the man having the seizure while they pulled a child from his arms.
Countries are fake, borders are fake, nothing can justify this inhumanity. It’s all just for the abstract comfort of withering country clubbers and their pawns.
Countries are fake, borders are fake, nothing can justify this inhumanity. It’s all just for the abstract comfort of withering country clubbers and their pawns.
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Finally found the ICE video that I fully could not watch and it was the man having the seizure while they pulled a child from his arms.
Countries are fake, borders are fake, nothing can justify this inhumanity. It’s all just for the abstract comfort of withering country clubbers and their pawns.
Countries are fake, borders are fake, nothing can justify this inhumanity. It’s all just for the abstract comfort of withering country clubbers and their pawns.
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Me waiting for the bus omw to kick your ass
May 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Me waiting for the bus omw to kick your ass
Here’s the thing. Obviously this is horrible, but working in schools—trans kids are more accepted by other kids than they have ever been. It is remarkable to me, in every school I enter. Old judges can debate trans people’s existence in schools as much as they want, but schools will remain trans af.
BREAKING: The Sixth Circuit, in a 10-7 en banc decision, holds that an Ohio school district's anti-bullying policy that requires students to use children's preferred pronouns is likely unconstitutional on these facts.
Judge Murphy, a Trump appointee, writes the court's decision.
Judge Murphy, a Trump appointee, writes the court's decision.
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Here’s the thing. Obviously this is horrible, but working in schools—trans kids are more accepted by other kids than they have ever been. It is remarkable to me, in every school I enter. Old judges can debate trans people’s existence in schools as much as they want, but schools will remain trans af.
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i can't believe someone paid to "do politics" suggested that Democrats not call these people "weird"
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
i can't believe someone paid to "do politics" suggested that Democrats not call these people "weird"
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Please consider donating to my synagogue's warm clothing drive!
Amazon wishlist (easy, wide range of prices): bit.ly/bundled25
Silent auction (beautiful handmade crafts!): www.32auctions.com/bundled2025
We want to give mittens, socks, hats, etc. to families who come through our food pantry!
Amazon wishlist (easy, wide range of prices): bit.ly/bundled25
Silent auction (beautiful handmade crafts!): www.32auctions.com/bundled2025
We want to give mittens, socks, hats, etc. to families who come through our food pantry!
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Please consider donating to my synagogue's warm clothing drive!
Amazon wishlist (easy, wide range of prices): bit.ly/bundled25
Silent auction (beautiful handmade crafts!): www.32auctions.com/bundled2025
We want to give mittens, socks, hats, etc. to families who come through our food pantry!
Amazon wishlist (easy, wide range of prices): bit.ly/bundled25
Silent auction (beautiful handmade crafts!): www.32auctions.com/bundled2025
We want to give mittens, socks, hats, etc. to families who come through our food pantry!
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Big results in PA's Dauphin County, a swingy area that's home to Harrisburg.
Dems won judgeships in the county for first time in 33 years; one of winners is the first Black woman judge in county ever.
They beat the Republican DA who was looking to become a judge. www.pennlive.com/elections/20...
Dems won judgeships in the county for first time in 33 years; one of winners is the first Black woman judge in county ever.
They beat the Republican DA who was looking to become a judge. www.pennlive.com/elections/20...
Dauphin County elects first Black woman as judge, flips two seats to Democrats
La Tasha Williams and Katy Kennedy-McShane became the first Democrats elected to the bench in the county in more than 30 years.
www.pennlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Big results in PA's Dauphin County, a swingy area that's home to Harrisburg.
Dems won judgeships in the county for first time in 33 years; one of winners is the first Black woman judge in county ever.
They beat the Republican DA who was looking to become a judge. www.pennlive.com/elections/20...
Dems won judgeships in the county for first time in 33 years; one of winners is the first Black woman judge in county ever.
They beat the Republican DA who was looking to become a judge. www.pennlive.com/elections/20...
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NEW: Judge Gettleman just ordered ICE to improve "serious conditions" inside its Broadview facility in Chicago.
Yesterday, people testified in court that they were crammed into overcrowded and filthy cells for days, with little access to lawyers, and pressured into deportation.
Yesterday, people testified in court that they were crammed into overcrowded and filthy cells for days, with little access to lawyers, and pressured into deportation.
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
NEW: Judge Gettleman just ordered ICE to improve "serious conditions" inside its Broadview facility in Chicago.
Yesterday, people testified in court that they were crammed into overcrowded and filthy cells for days, with little access to lawyers, and pressured into deportation.
Yesterday, people testified in court that they were crammed into overcrowded and filthy cells for days, with little access to lawyers, and pressured into deportation.
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For those who don’t know, Lina Khan gave tech bros hell AND her ass to kiss when she was FTC chair. She was busting monopolies left and right. Gave Amazon and Meta the finger too.
This is an EXCELLENT addition to his team.
This is an EXCELLENT addition to his team.
Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team | TechCrunch
Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
techcrunch.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
For those who don’t know, Lina Khan gave tech bros hell AND her ass to kiss when she was FTC chair. She was busting monopolies left and right. Gave Amazon and Meta the finger too.
This is an EXCELLENT addition to his team.
This is an EXCELLENT addition to his team.
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In light of the stunning size of the blue wave, I’m also thinking of all the important races that Dems left on the table by not running a candidate:
Now 8 days to go before the deadline fully passes for local candidates to run in Virginia — and there still only are Republican candidates running for sheriff in the state's two biggest cities, as sheriffs ramp up their cooperation with ICE and federal immigration authorities.
Background:
Background:
“It Blows My Mind That There’s No Opposition”: When ICE Allies Run Unchallenged - Bolts
In a populous city in southeast Virginia, a Republican sheriff who calls himself “Detain ’Em Dave” faces a race to the right against a GOP challenger who wants more immigration enforcement. No Democra...
boltsmag.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In light of the stunning size of the blue wave, I’m also thinking of all the important races that Dems left on the table by not running a candidate:
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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RESULT: Maine voters reject Question 1, a ballot measure that would have implemented a barrage of new voting restrictions, especially for mail voting.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
RESULT: Maine voters reject Question 1, a ballot measure that would have implemented a barrage of new voting restrictions, especially for mail voting.
Update he did lol
please let him reach one million votes
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Update he did lol
please let him reach one million votes
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
please let him reach one million votes
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i can’t believe a good thing happened we should do this more often
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
i can’t believe a good thing happened we should do this more often
god his team really is perfect, all the way to the end
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
god his team really is perfect, all the way to the end