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Interviews with SFF and Horror writers, editors, community members, and activists. Writing/Progressive politics. Pushing back on social norms with an eye towards hope. Team Bear 🐻 https://itgodp.libsyn.com
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marco rubio says cuba is run by "incompetent, senile men" WHILE STANDING IN FRONT OF AN INCOMPETENT, SENILE MAN
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
marco rubio says cuba is run by "incompetent, senile men" WHILE STANDING IN FRONT OF AN INCOMPETENT, SENILE MAN
Happy New Year all. Have some thoughts on 2026 that I'll be sharing here as well as on a podcast episode in the near future. To start, I'm behind on Thomas Ha's interview. It's almost done; I'll have it out soonish
January 2, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Happy New Year all. Have some thoughts on 2026 that I'll be sharing here as well as on a podcast episode in the near future. To start, I'm behind on Thomas Ha's interview. It's almost done; I'll have it out soonish
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"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
In Hearing Transcript, Jack Smith Defends Decision to Indict Trump
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January 1, 2026 at 3:02 AM
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/u...
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When you get the reputation of being the guy with the encouraging words on New Year's Eve, it can start to come through as a little pressure -- what if the situation on the ground is worse than usual? what if people are more scared than they usually are, and with cause? what use are good vibes then?
December 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM
When you get the reputation of being the guy with the encouraging words on New Year's Eve, it can start to come through as a little pressure -- what if the situation on the ground is worse than usual? what if people are more scared than they usually are, and with cause? what use are good vibes then?
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@barnesandnoble.com sale! Through tomorrow, they’re offering B&N Rewards Members 25% off all preorders (35% off for premium members) with promo code PREORDER25. And KILLER DONUTS, coming out August 25, is included in the sale. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killer-don... #BookSale #cozymystery
December 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
@barnesandnoble.com sale! Through tomorrow, they’re offering B&N Rewards Members 25% off all preorders (35% off for premium members) with promo code PREORDER25. And KILLER DONUTS, coming out August 25, is included in the sale. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/killer-don... #BookSale #cozymystery
Obligatory End of the Year Post - Some highlights:
Interviews inlcuded stars like @hntdove.bsky.social, TJ Klune, & @older.bsky.social as well as up-and-comers like @arula-ratnakar.bsky.social, @joshdenslow.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social , & @thomasha.bsky.social (episode coming soon).
Interviews inlcuded stars like @hntdove.bsky.social, TJ Klune, & @older.bsky.social as well as up-and-comers like @arula-ratnakar.bsky.social, @joshdenslow.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social , & @thomasha.bsky.social (episode coming soon).
December 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Obligatory End of the Year Post - Some highlights:
Interviews inlcuded stars like @hntdove.bsky.social, TJ Klune, & @older.bsky.social as well as up-and-comers like @arula-ratnakar.bsky.social, @joshdenslow.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social , & @thomasha.bsky.social (episode coming soon).
Interviews inlcuded stars like @hntdove.bsky.social, TJ Klune, & @older.bsky.social as well as up-and-comers like @arula-ratnakar.bsky.social, @joshdenslow.bsky.social, @douglasgwilym.bsky.social , & @thomasha.bsky.social (episode coming soon).
Wine
Hope
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Hope
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CHIPOTLE
BUTT
CRABS
Hrm. No.
BUTT
CRABS
Hrm. No.
The first 3 words you see will define your 2026.
VODKA
BEACH
NACHOS
I’m in.
VODKA
BEACH
NACHOS
I’m in.
December 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Wine
Hope
Butt
Hope
Butt
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Thanks to Santa, I get to read the final entry in this trilogy, @catrambo.bsky.social. Looking forward to it!
December 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Thanks to Santa, I get to read the final entry in this trilogy, @catrambo.bsky.social. Looking forward to it!
Happy holidays to those of you who celebrate!!
December 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Happy holidays to those of you who celebrate!!
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Streisand Effect, when merged, become the Bari Weiss Effect
December 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Streisand Effect, when merged, become the Bari Weiss Effect
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If you want to be able to nominate works for Hugo Awards in 2026, you will need to be an WSFS member by January 31.
The WSFS membership costs $50, and can be upgraded to a full membership (or virtual membership) at a later date.
The WSFS membership costs $50, and can be upgraded to a full membership (or virtual membership) at a later date.
The price of a membership is increasing from $230 to $250. This price increase takes effect on January 4th.
Register now: www.lacon.org/register
Fans can lock in the lower rate now by signing up for an installment plan: www.lacon.org/2025/05/10/i...
Register now: www.lacon.org/register
Fans can lock in the lower rate now by signing up for an installment plan: www.lacon.org/2025/05/10/i...
December 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you want to be able to nominate works for Hugo Awards in 2026, you will need to be an WSFS member by January 31.
The WSFS membership costs $50, and can be upgraded to a full membership (or virtual membership) at a later date.
The WSFS membership costs $50, and can be upgraded to a full membership (or virtual membership) at a later date.
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Look what just arrived!
December 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Look what just arrived!
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Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
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December 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
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Full story is now free to read!
A.T. Greenblatt’s “Adventures on the Omega Train at Night,” (April 2025)
SMT 2025 Holiday Storyflod Part 1
As is our tradition, for this holiday season, we’ve selected a few favorite stories from the first half or so of our fourth year to share — unlocked — with readers far and wide.
www.sundaymorningtransport.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Full story is now free to read!
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And please also, AGAIN, never forget that they are inherently unethical to use because no one gave permission for their research or writing to be used in it. It is all stolen, and if you're using the plagiarism machine, please keep that in mind.
My friends, I say this with all the love in my heart: Right now might not be the moment for “But we should be TOLERANT and NUANCED about the plagiarism machines!”
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
December 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
And please also, AGAIN, never forget that they are inherently unethical to use because no one gave permission for their research or writing to be used in it. It is all stolen, and if you're using the plagiarism machine, please keep that in mind.
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New update from SFWA.
It appears as though SFWA has had a very quick change of heart and is now back on the right side of this. Shouldn't have happened in the first place. New Nebula Awards eligibility rules for generated text are now:
December 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
New update from SFWA.
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I cannot recommend this book enough. We are a road trip family, so it hit particularly hard. It’s a love letter, a warning, a lament. It makes the case for America at a time when forces are pulling us apart.
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Or the eBook vendor of your choice! Get it while it lasts -- it's a one day only sale!
The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir
A Memoir
bookshop.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I cannot recommend this book enough. We are a road trip family, so it hit particularly hard. It’s a love letter, a warning, a lament. It makes the case for America at a time when forces are pulling us apart.
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Indie Ink Awards voting is open, and CASTOFF is nominated!
You can vote for squid gods and old friends-turned-heroes in three categories:
- Side Character MVP
- Best Setting
- Best Friendship
Every vote counts and is appreciated!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
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You can vote for squid gods and old friends-turned-heroes in three categories:
- Side Character MVP
- Best Setting
- Best Friendship
Every vote counts and is appreciated!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
@atthisarts.com
Indie Ink Awards 2025 - Indie Story Geek
indiestorygeek.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Indie Ink Awards voting is open, and CASTOFF is nominated!
You can vote for squid gods and old friends-turned-heroes in three categories:
- Side Character MVP
- Best Setting
- Best Friendship
Every vote counts and is appreciated!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
@atthisarts.com
You can vote for squid gods and old friends-turned-heroes in three categories:
- Side Character MVP
- Best Setting
- Best Friendship
Every vote counts and is appreciated!
indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...
@atthisarts.com
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Lmfao every AI defense piece is like "AYY I FUCKIN SUCK BRO HOPEFULLY THIS FUCKIN STEAL YOUR SHIT MACHINE WILL MAKE ME SUCK SLIGHTLY LESS OK"
December 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Lmfao every AI defense piece is like "AYY I FUCKIN SUCK BRO HOPEFULLY THIS FUCKIN STEAL YOUR SHIT MACHINE WILL MAKE ME SUCK SLIGHTLY LESS OK"
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nothing can put a bigger smile on my face than reading that Microsoft has to scale back its AI ambitions because NOBODY uses copilot.
December 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
nothing can put a bigger smile on my face than reading that Microsoft has to scale back its AI ambitions because NOBODY uses copilot.
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A More Perfect Union found that Instacart now buckets users into a few groups who can pay sometimes $20+ more than other groups for same groceries. I have to assume Amazon and others also do this now, and while I knew it was inevitable, I'm extremely annoyed that we're here youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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December 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A More Perfect Union found that Instacart now buckets users into a few groups who can pay sometimes $20+ more than other groups for same groceries. I have to assume Amazon and others also do this now, and while I knew it was inevitable, I'm extremely annoyed that we're here youtu.be/osxr7xSxsGo?...
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This column on Vox is the biggest pile of steaming AI crap I've seen this year. Human's aren't running out of ideas. Instead, those with power and money don't want to listen to ideas that threaten their power and money.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This column on Vox is the biggest pile of steaming AI crap I've seen this year. Human's aren't running out of ideas. Instead, those with power and money don't want to listen to ideas that threaten their power and money.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
Ideas are plentiful. Putting those ideas into action is the hard part.
Any of my writer friends out there also poets?
December 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Any of my writer friends out there also poets?
I'd love to see some studies of the brain while reading human written material vs. the brain reading AI written material.
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I'd love to see some studies of the brain while reading human written material vs. the brain reading AI written material.