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Dylan MacQuarrie Taylor
@mactaylor.bsky.social
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Husband. Father. Former Writer. Current Stay at Home Dad.
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atrubek.bsky.social
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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taniel.bsky.social
This has not gotten much attention, but it should.

Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.

Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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mjerkins.bsky.social
So the next time people want to appeal to the right, it’s because they are right wing themselves. Because the proof is in the pudding after what happened last night.
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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megpillow.bsky.social
Saying this now so the Dem strategists can get it through their thick skulls :

We’re not voting for a bigger tent if it includes Republicans and not Palestinians, disabled ppl, and trans folks.

Winning IS possible if you move left. And you have time to find those candidates ✌🏻
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Young people in NYC absolutely showed out and there should be 1000 articles and profiles about this. Because we have had to put up with 1000 MAGA diner stories for years now.
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
They aren't afraid of Mamdani, they are worried about what he would unleash among VOTERS. That those voters would say: "actually, we're not buying this centrist bullshit you've been shoveling for decades, we want something else." That's what's being litigated in these Dem elites are worried essays.
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Oklahoma plans to execute Tremane Wood, please sign this petition and spread the word. #SaveTremaneWood c.org/hBRgYNzJNR
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
STOP The Execution of Tremane Wood
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November 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Glo court-side > Drake court-side.
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Apple Watch asking me if I’m working out. Nope, just watching the Jays.
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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sandrapoetry.bsky.social
Touch em all, Bo
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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brillianceproper.blackskycomra.de
GOOD MORNING BLACKSKY!! IT'S DOOMSDAY!!! On this day 5 years ago, the Supervillain MF DOOM passed. As tribute to the rap god, here's my remix of Rapp Snitch Knishes.
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Back to back jacks… incredible
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
"In less than 36 hours since we announced that we will be sending payments to disabled SNAP recipients in the South—$100 to individuals and $250 to households—we have received more than 12,400 applications, totaling $2.7 million in requests." - they have to close the form tomorrow... no way to cover
newdisabledsouth.org New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 15d
We are offering one time payments to disabled folks in the South who will not receive their SNAP benefits this month. If you need help, please find more information and details at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.

If you’d like to donate to the fund, go to ndsdj.org/snapdonate

We take care of each other ❤️
Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Apply: Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ Text below explains that due to the government shutdown, people in the South will not receive their November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP — $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people. It notes that funding is first-come, first-served and that SSI or Medicaid recipients should read a disclaimer before applying. A call-to-action at the bottom reads: ‘Apply at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ There are small illustrations of a grocery bag and a grocery list. Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Donate to Support Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ The message says that New Disabled South is raising money to provide direct payments to people impacted by loss of SNAP funds, and invites donations. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Donate at ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items is on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Solicitar: Asistencia Alimentaria para Personas con Discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that due to the government shutdown, people will not receive November SNAP payments and that New Disabled South offers one-time payments of $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people, first-come, first-served. It also includes a note for SSI or Medicaid recipients. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Solicitar en ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag and grocery list appears on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Dona para apoyar la asistencia alimentaria para personas con discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that New Disabled South is raising funds to make direct payments to people affected by the loss of SNAP funds and provides information on how to donate. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Dona en ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items appears on the left.
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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brennawomer.bsky.social
My very first graphic essay, “Only”—about the complexities of remembering as an only child—is in Blackbird 24.1 🖤 It was a hard one to write and illustrate, but I’m grateful for the process and the processing. TW for suicidal ideation. If you take the time to read and engage with it, thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏽
Only
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October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Walking around like a ghost today, just mentally preparing myself to watch a baseball game.
October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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haymarketbooks.org
“Chicago is the future.“

@joseolivarez.bsky.social for @chicagomag.com
when we win the masked agents raid our neighborhoods. what do they cover up? (yesterday) is their promise & their charge. on 75th and South Shore they ram down our doors using (yesterday). they toss canisters of (yesterday) into our children’s lullabies. why? my people, we carry (today) & (tomorrow) in twin holsters. we plant (today) & (tomorrow) in our gardens. every day there are more sprouts. let it be known: Chicago will never cower. (yesterday) already died. (yesterday) is dying. (yesterday) will die again. there is no future in (yesterday). the agents in our neighborhoods hide their faces because they are losing. because they lost. when we win, there will be whistles from the gulls circling Lake Michigan. let them sing it: Chicago is a city of (today) & (tomorrow). Chicago is the future.
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Care Food Bank, Louisville, KY: daretocare.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Ok Blue Jays

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Ok Blue Jays Song - Music Video
YouTube video by Connor Balzereit
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October 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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interruptcrim.bsky.social
Evergreen reminder that cops lie.

ICE, prosecutors, and federal, state and local law enforcement officers lie and mislead the public around everything from crime stats to individual instances of violence by agents. We should never repeat their narratives unchecked, as if what they say is factual.
How to Clean Up Copaganda — Interrupting Criminalization
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October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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splitlipthemag.bsky.social
Celebrating the work of our trans and queer contributors today and every day! Check out a few pieces from our archive we hope stay with you beyond the blog. buff.ly/554vznz
A variety of LGBTQ+ flag pins on a table.
October 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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mcrane12.bsky.social
I’ve been unemployed for 7 months & am unable to find work—please hire me to edit your work, provide a MS consult, be your book coach/dom 🙏🏼

www.marisacrane.org/manuscript-c...
Manuscript Consultations — Mac (Marisa) Crane
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October 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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alinaetc.bsky.social
This essay by Ben Lerner in @nybooks.com took my breath away.

www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
Cardiography | Ben Lerner
After open-heart surgery
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October 17, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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theferocity.bsky.social
“The question of who gets to live as long as they should isn’t moral but systemic.

We often say that death is the great unifier as it’s the one thing that we all have in common. But sometimes, I look around and wonder if even the after-life is segregated.”
Diane Keaton, Miss Major, D'Angelo...
Who gets to live a "long" life in America?
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October 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Baseball and self-managed abortions.
Plan C abortion coozy in front of the Blue Jays game.
October 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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translash.org
We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.

"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
An illustration of Miss Major surrounded by candles with blue background and a famous quote of hers written in gold. The quote reads“I don’t need their permission to exist; I exist in spite of them. I want you to train and teach and love on and create families within my community and gender non-conforming people, so that we can understand that we have a culture, we have a history, we have a reason to be here. We have a purpose. We’re entitled to be loved, and seek happiness, and share that with the people that we care about.” -Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM