LJ Pemberton
@ljabouttown.bsky.social
Writer's writer's writer.
📚 STILL ALIVE (2024), longlisted for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award. https://tinyurl.com/y8mt536j
📚 STILL ALIVE (2024), longlisted for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award. https://tinyurl.com/y8mt536j
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LJ Pemberton
@ljabouttown.bsky.social
· Jul 22
Periodic reminder that if you read my book and messaged me or made a bluesky posting about it, I'm eternally grateful, and would also be really appreciative of a quick review drop on Goodreads, Amazon, or LibraryThing. I wish these things didn't make such a difference, but they do!
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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
watching pritzker’s state of the state
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
watching pritzker’s state of the state
I firmly believe that watching bad movies will make you a better film critic, but I think the opposite is true for books
Bad writing will infect you
Bad writing will infect you
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I firmly believe that watching bad movies will make you a better film critic, but I think the opposite is true for books
Bad writing will infect you
Bad writing will infect you
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o’rourke could write, that’s a great last line
oh so very much this
February 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM
o’rourke could write, that’s a great last line
my new commute has the sun at my back every morning, and it’s kind of delightful
February 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
my new commute has the sun at my back every morning, and it’s kind of delightful
i believe in smashing the overton window with based leftist ideas
February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
i believe in smashing the overton window with based leftist ideas
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Monstrously evil. Abolish ICE. Melt down its weapons and sell off all of its assets. Release everyone from its concentration camps and grant citizenship (if they want it) to everyone whose rights it has violated.
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Monstrously evil. Abolish ICE. Melt down its weapons and sell off all of its assets. Release everyone from its concentration camps and grant citizenship (if they want it) to everyone whose rights it has violated.
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The more of these fascist atrocities I see, the more I become an immigration maximalist. Let everyone in, give everyone work permits/green cards. Make it possible to get citizenship within a few months. Make it as easy as getting a driver's license.
February 17, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The more of these fascist atrocities I see, the more I become an immigration maximalist. Let everyone in, give everyone work permits/green cards. Make it possible to get citizenship within a few months. Make it as easy as getting a driver's license.
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Hmm. Turns out the evil and the lesser evil people have evil solidarity. Drat
August 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hmm. Turns out the evil and the lesser evil people have evil solidarity. Drat
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“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
February 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
“I don’t want to be in this place I want to go to my school.”
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
- 7 year old imprisoned by ICE for 70 days in a concentration camp in Texas.
Today, after @propublica.org published this story, the camp was raided to confiscate letters from the children.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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This is eugenics
February 17, 2026 at 10:57 AM
This is eugenics
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The Bobsled
Ken Danby
1971
Ken Danby
1971
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The Bobsled
Ken Danby
1971
Ken Danby
1971
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Discover the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Longlist! 📚✨
Chosen from 69 nominated novels, these 20 titles were submitted by libraries around the world, with 26 libraries in 15 countries taking part.
Explore the longlist: dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/...
Chosen from 69 nominated novels, these 20 titles were submitted by libraries around the world, with 26 libraries in 15 countries taking part.
Explore the longlist: dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/...
February 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Discover the 2026 Dublin Literary Award Longlist! 📚✨
Chosen from 69 nominated novels, these 20 titles were submitted by libraries around the world, with 26 libraries in 15 countries taking part.
Explore the longlist: dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/...
Chosen from 69 nominated novels, these 20 titles were submitted by libraries around the world, with 26 libraries in 15 countries taking part.
Explore the longlist: dublinliteraryaward.ie/the-library/...
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CAIL = prerequisite knowledge for a critical perspective, such as to tell apart nonsense hype from true theoretical computer scientific claims. For example, the idea that human-like systems are a sensible or possible goal is the result of circular reasoning and anthropomorphism. olivia.science/ai
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October 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
CAIL = prerequisite knowledge for a critical perspective, such as to tell apart nonsense hype from true theoretical computer scientific claims. For example, the idea that human-like systems are a sensible or possible goal is the result of circular reasoning and anthropomorphism. olivia.science/ai
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Some Lunar New Year penguins
February 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Some Lunar New Year penguins
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Ahh, false spring in the Midwest!
February 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Ahh, false spring in the Midwest!
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You can now read "Eulalio Salmantino, 1921-2000" in the spring issue of @exactingclam.bsky.social: www.exactingclam.com/issues/no-20...
Very grateful to Guillermo and Jacob.
Very grateful to Guillermo and Jacob.
February 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
You can now read "Eulalio Salmantino, 1921-2000" in the spring issue of @exactingclam.bsky.social: www.exactingclam.com/issues/no-20...
Very grateful to Guillermo and Jacob.
Very grateful to Guillermo and Jacob.
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The right is, in many ways, a project of claiming children as property
February 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The right is, in many ways, a project of claiming children as property
do not come between me and my day off charcuterie
February 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
do not come between me and my day off charcuterie
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It also helps to understand that fascism is not just about authoritarianism, it is the political embodiment of the final thrust to consolidate power and resources for the wealth and oligarchical classes.
It is armed robbery and organized crime merged with state power.
It is armed robbery and organized crime merged with state power.
February 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
It also helps to understand that fascism is not just about authoritarianism, it is the political embodiment of the final thrust to consolidate power and resources for the wealth and oligarchical classes.
It is armed robbery and organized crime merged with state power.
It is armed robbery and organized crime merged with state power.
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This book is, and I don't say this lightly, one of the most rewarding reading experiences of my life.
This early review is a drop of sunshine in an otherwise dark and stormy Jan/Feb. “Stitch takes the reader deeper into a book than any author has ever done before”. Deepest thanks. #books #booksky
My review of The Coast of Everything by @guillermostitch.bsky.social felcherman.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/t... Loved it, proper epic piece of work @saggingmeniscus.bsky.social #books
February 16, 2026 at 6:09 AM
This book is, and I don't say this lightly, one of the most rewarding reading experiences of my life.
Visited Mother Jones’ grave, then drove around and listened to Spalding Gray’s ‘Monster in a Box’ with a friend who had never heard it. After the sun set we saw deer and stars. Outside Palmer a train passed, headed in the other direction, clanking along the rails as Gray’s voice filled the car.
February 16, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Visited Mother Jones’ grave, then drove around and listened to Spalding Gray’s ‘Monster in a Box’ with a friend who had never heard it. After the sun set we saw deer and stars. Outside Palmer a train passed, headed in the other direction, clanking along the rails as Gray’s voice filled the car.
i don’t trust rabbits
February 16, 2026 at 3:27 AM
i don’t trust rabbits
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February 12 - The Most Dangerous Woman in America
On this day in Labor History the year was 1913. That was the day that the labor leader known as “Mother” Jones was arrested in West Virginia. She was there to support coal miners during the Paint and Cabin Creek strike of 1912-1913. The West Virgi
On this day in Labor History the year was 1913. That was the day that the labor leader known as “Mother” Jones was arrested in West Virginia. She was there to support coal miners during the Paint and Cabin Creek strike of 1912-1913. The West Virgi
February 12 - The Most Dangerous Woman in America
On this day in Labor History the year was 1913. That was the day that the labor leader known as “Mother” Jones was arrested in West Virginia. She was there to support coal miners during the Paint and Cabin Creek strike of 1912-1913. The West Virginia coalfields were one of the bloodiest sites of labor conflict in US History.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
February 12 - The Most Dangerous Woman in America
On this day in Labor History the year was 1913. That was the day that the labor leader known as “Mother” Jones was arrested in West Virginia. She was there to support coal miners during the Paint and Cabin Creek strike of 1912-1913. The West Virgi
On this day in Labor History the year was 1913. That was the day that the labor leader known as “Mother” Jones was arrested in West Virginia. She was there to support coal miners during the Paint and Cabin Creek strike of 1912-1913. The West Virgi
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#OtD 13 Feb 1913 82-year-old labour activist Mother Jones was arrested in West Virginia for supporting a coal miners' strike. Convicted in a military court and sentenced to 20 years in prison, she was pardoned after serving 85 days. More on the Mine Wars: workingclasshistory.com/2018/06/09/w...
February 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
#OtD 13 Feb 1913 82-year-old labour activist Mother Jones was arrested in West Virginia for supporting a coal miners' strike. Convicted in a military court and sentenced to 20 years in prison, she was pardoned after serving 85 days. More on the Mine Wars: workingclasshistory.com/2018/06/09/w...