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Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Nine Manuscript Publishers Open to Submissions in February 2026
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» Nine Manuscript Publishers Open to Submissions in February 2026

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February 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward
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‘We could hit a wall’: why trillions of dollars of risk is no guarantee of AI reward

Progress of artificial general intelligence could stall, which may lead to a financial crash, says Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers’ of modern AI

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February 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time
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Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time

As screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past.

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February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Spreadsheet of poetry presses made by Emily Stoddard (most have fees):
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2026 Poetry Manuscript Opportunities

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February 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM

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Kingfisher & Wombat

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NEW MEXICO DID THE THING!! www.aclu-nm.org/press-releas...

Governor Signs Immigrant Safety Act into Law - ACLU of New Mexico

New Mexico Becomes National Leader in Protecting Immigrant Families

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February 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM

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Taniel

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In the Bay Area, local prosecutors have charged student protesters who participated in pro-Palestine demonstrations with felony-level charges that critics are warning are setting a dangerous template for law enforcement responses.

@psfrench.bsky.social reports on what's going on in this new piece:

In Bay Area, Felony Charges Against Student Protesters Prompt Free Speech Concerns - Bolts

German Gonzalez grew up about an hour south of Stanford University, in a dusty California farming town where the apples for Martinelli’s sparkling cider are juiced and packaged. In high... Read More

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February 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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One of the most relatable posts ever.

February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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40 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for February 2026
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» 40 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for February 2026

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February 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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*Hopefully, they reversed this already and I'm late to the party.

Harlequin France is firing its human translators and replacing them with—welp, you guessed it.
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Harlequin France is firing its human translators and replacing them with—welp, you guessed it.

Harlequin France, which is owned by HarperCollins, has just confirmed that they’re shifting away from human translators with an eye to robot replacements. As The Bookseller reported this morn…

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February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM

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kelly jensen

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A new consultant contract at a Texas Educational Service Center would muzzle authors & harm students, barring them from inclusive experiences.

Y'all, this is REALLY BAD.

This is the next step in banning any voices outside those deemed right by white supremacy.

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New Consulting Contracts in Texas Will Muzzle Authors and Harm Students

New discriminatory contracts in one Texas Educational Service Center will deny authors, students, and educators inclusive opportunities.

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February 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

@jenruthjackson.bsky.social

Good to know I can pray away anemia, chronic pain/fatigue, and so many other things! 🙄
It's not true, by the way. Plenty of truly devout people are disabled, have chronic conditions, get cancer, etc. Many have multiple family members (and sometimes whole churches) praying for their recovery.

Matthew Cortland, Esq (they) @matthewcort.land · 4d

I hate him so fucking much

February 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM

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Miles Taylor

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BREAKING: Trump team to start “daily” meetings to focus on prosecuting his political adversaries, according to CNN

Looks like Susie Wiles’ efforts to “limit” Trump’s focus on retribution has failed spectacularly.

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Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities | CNN Politics

Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority for President Donald Trump — reviewing the actions of officials who inve...

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February 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections
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World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections

From Bondi to Venezuela, Gaza to Ukraine, AI supercharges online misinformation. But understanding exactly how it impacts voters is a challenge.

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February 2, 2026 at 8:59 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
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Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills

The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.

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February 1, 2026 at 9:47 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Art is good for mental health? Not when you’re a novelist in poverty
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Art is good for mental health? Not when you’re a novelist in poverty | Letter

Letter: Publishing pays abysmally, says an anonymous writer, who feels closer to their neighbours on benefits than to their former peers in teaching and academia

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February 1, 2026 at 9:46 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Music marketplace Bandcamp bypasses AI disclosures and obtuse policies to announce a wholesale ban on AI slop
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Music marketplace Bandcamp bypasses AI disclosures and obtuse policies to announce a wholesale ban on AI slop

More of this, please.

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February 1, 2026 at 9:45 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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*Yay for an official language in a melting pot. 🤢
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on ‘MAHA’-inspired meals, English as the state language
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Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on 'MAHA'-inspired meals, English as the state language

The state Assembly passed bills Thursday that would ban schools from offering foods with certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals and make English the official state language.

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February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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12 Magazines Seeking Writing on Climate, the Environment, and Nature
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» 12 Magazines Seeking Writing on Climate, the Environment, and Nature

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January 31, 2026 at 2:20 AM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Britain seeks 'reset' in copyright battle between AI and creators
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Britain seeks 'reset' in copyright battle between AI and creators

British technology minister Liz Kendall said on Tuesday the government was seeking a "reset" on plans to overhaul copyright rules to accommodate artificial intelligence, pledging to protect creators w...

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January 31, 2026 at 2:19 AM

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò

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lfg

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 7d

BREAKING: Tenants across Minneapolis and Saint Paul have just launched a Twin Cities tenant union, citing the fact that their cities are under siege, and saying they need to band together to protect one another.

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The twin cities are under siege. Every tenant needs a union. We are launching a twin cities-wide tenant union. Organize your neighbors. Join the Union NOW.

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January 30, 2026 at 10:37 PM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Readers Delight: It’s The Most Anticipated YA Books for 2026!
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Readers Delight: It's The Most Anticipated YA Books for 2026!

Grab your TBR list. It's about to explode with the most anticipated YA books for 2026, including comics, historical mysteries, and more.

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January 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM

Jennifer Ruth Jackson

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Publishers fear AI search summaries and chatbots mean ‘end of traffic era’
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Publishers fear AI search summaries and chatbots mean ‘end of traffic era’

Media bosses expect web referrals to plunge and want journalists to emulate content creators, report finds

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January 31, 2026 at 2:15 AM

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Chris Chapman

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Astonishing

"using AI assistance led to a .. significant decrease in mastery. On a quiz [of] concepts used just a few minutes before, participants in the AI group scored 17% lower than those who coded by hand .. AI sped up the task slightly, but this didn’t reach .. statistical significance."