Mieke Eerkens
@miekeeerkens.bsky.social
American-Dutch dual citizen writer & educator living in Amsterdam. MFA U of Iowa. @theatlantic.com @Catapult.co @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social etc
Book with Picador (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250117809/allshipsfollowme)
Book with Picador (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250117809/allshipsfollowme)
As MAGA starts scrubbing textbooks, libraries, & websites to rewrite history (aka propaganda), these are some books to have in your home to educate yourself and your kids (@jeffsharlet.bsky.social I think yours is one of them.) Follow Monte Mader, a former Christian nationalist. She knows things.
Here’s my recommendations on history books to have in your library. (Full list written in Instagram comments / on YouTube)
September 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
As MAGA starts scrubbing textbooks, libraries, & websites to rewrite history (aka propaganda), these are some books to have in your home to educate yourself and your kids (@jeffsharlet.bsky.social I think yours is one of them.) Follow Monte Mader, a former Christian nationalist. She knows things.
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Last week at WCLF we celebrated the publication of an essay collection Nothing Compares To You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means To Us, with contributors @marthabayne.bsky.social @miekeeerkens.bsky.social & Allyson McCabe. Delighted to see double-page spread @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
A new essay collection celebrates Sinéad O’Connor’s legacy
Contributors to a new book of essays, Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O’Connor Means to Us, weigh up the singer’s cultural and political legacy
www.thetimes.com
July 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Last week at WCLF we celebrated the publication of an essay collection Nothing Compares To You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means To Us, with contributors @marthabayne.bsky.social @miekeeerkens.bsky.social & Allyson McCabe. Delighted to see double-page spread @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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Alison Cuddy on NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU for @wbez.org ❤️@sonyahuber.bsky.social @zoezolbrod.bsky.social @meganstielstra.bsky.social @miekeeerkens.bsky.social @sineadgleeson.bsky.social @onesignal.bsky.social
A new book reveals Sinéad O’Connor’s legacy beyond the headlines
In “Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O’Connor Means To Us,” 25 women — including several Chicago writers — consider the controversial musician’s impact on her fans.
www.wbez.org
July 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Alison Cuddy on NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU for @wbez.org ❤️@sonyahuber.bsky.social @zoezolbrod.bsky.social @meganstielstra.bsky.social @miekeeerkens.bsky.social @sineadgleeson.bsky.social @onesignal.bsky.social
No money to feed babies, or give them medicine, or literally save their lives for 12 cents a day w USAID, bc that had to be urgently cut by "DOGE" to save the United States, along with environmental protections and a ton of jobs. But there is money for this sh*t.
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/09/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/09/p...
Trump to promote $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is set to host a roundtable at the White House on Monday to promote a key feature of the sweeping Republican domestic policy bill – a provision that would provide every American...
edition.cnn.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
No money to feed babies, or give them medicine, or literally save their lives for 12 cents a day w USAID, bc that had to be urgently cut by "DOGE" to save the United States, along with environmental protections and a ton of jobs. But there is money for this sh*t.
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/09/p...
edition.cnn.com/2025/06/09/p...
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States need to return the favor. Arrest ICE agents for kidnapping under state law. It’s time to run the northern abolitionist playbook.
Bondi declares war on the courts: "What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me ... they are deranged ... we are sending a very strong message today ... we will come after you and we will prosecute you. We will find you."
April 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Elon Musk: "race mixing is bad. Italy for Italians!"
*woman next to him moves as far away as possible*
*woman next to him moves as far away as possible*
January 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Elon Musk: "race mixing is bad. Italy for Italians!"
*woman next to him moves as far away as possible*
*woman next to him moves as far away as possible*
This thread is a must read re incarcerated firefighters. This is why I object to calling them slaves. Inmates have to apply for this program, and most are proud of it as an accomplishment. Reducing them to slaves dismisses their contribution to society as involuntary. #incarceratedfirefighters
I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
Misinformation is afire on the internet, so here are facts about the prison firefighter program, all in one place.
A thread.
January 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
This thread is a must read re incarcerated firefighters. This is why I object to calling them slaves. Inmates have to apply for this program, and most are proud of it as an accomplishment. Reducing them to slaves dismisses their contribution to society as involuntary. #incarceratedfirefighters
My entire childhood town has burned. My high school, my childhood home are gone... Sending love to Pali friends in the same boat. Surreal that all the landmarks of my youth are gone. This vid is a few doors up from our former house. #PalisadesFire #PacificPalisades www.youtube.com/shorts/g-0CA...
Firefighters save belongings from burning home
YouTube video by NBCLA
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My entire childhood town has burned. My high school, my childhood home are gone... Sending love to Pali friends in the same boat. Surreal that all the landmarks of my youth are gone. This vid is a few doors up from our former house. #PalisadesFire #PacificPalisades www.youtube.com/shorts/g-0CA...
What a fun surprise to see Narratively reprint an old essay of mine (originally titled "Seep" in Creative Nonfiction magazine) about a personal experience witnessing the immediate aftermath of the Cosco Busan oil spill. You can read it at the link below. #CNF www.narratively.com/p/the-horror...
The Horror of Witnessing a Massive Oil Spill Up Close and Personal
The Cosco Busan oil spill in California washed ashore at a marine rescue center, of all places. But nothing could prepare the first responders for the devastation.
www.narratively.com
January 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
What a fun surprise to see Narratively reprint an old essay of mine (originally titled "Seep" in Creative Nonfiction magazine) about a personal experience witnessing the immediate aftermath of the Cosco Busan oil spill. You can read it at the link below. #CNF www.narratively.com/p/the-horror...
Name and shame them. Admiration for Gisele Pelicot's courage. And for men yelling #NotAllMen, 50+ men actively participated in the r*pe of an unconscious, drugged women, & hundreds watched the videos over a decade. Not a single one felt bothered enough to go to police. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Who are the men convicted in the Gisèle Pelicot rape trial
Dominique Pelicot has been found guilty of drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle, raping her and inviting dozens of men to abuse her.
www.bbc.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Name and shame them. Admiration for Gisele Pelicot's courage. And for men yelling #NotAllMen, 50+ men actively participated in the r*pe of an unconscious, drugged women, & hundreds watched the videos over a decade. Not a single one felt bothered enough to go to police. www.bbc.com/news/article...
The inimitable @kristenradtke.bsky.social with another beautiful graphic essay.
In this digital comic, Kristen Radtke explores the history of baby tech — the tools and devices that allow parents to surveil their newborns.
How to watch a baby
A digital comic by Kristen Radtke.
www.theverge.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:57 PM
The inimitable @kristenradtke.bsky.social with another beautiful graphic essay.
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"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 AM
"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Here he goes. I don't know how this charlatan and his party of charlatans can speak of free speech and then turn around and destroy the free press. This was a bill passed unanimously in the House. Killing it will destroy any protection for investigative journalists. www.salon.com/2024/11/20/r...
"REPUBLICANS MUST KILL THIS BILL": Trump orders GOP to snuff out press freedom bill
The act would shield journalists from being compelled to turn over their reporting and sources
www.salon.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Here he goes. I don't know how this charlatan and his party of charlatans can speak of free speech and then turn around and destroy the free press. This was a bill passed unanimously in the House. Killing it will destroy any protection for investigative journalists. www.salon.com/2024/11/20/r...
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This is actually illegal until Trump is president. Just saying.
Breaking News: Elon Musk, a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s UN ambassador to discuss defusing Iranian-U.S. tensions during the next Trump term, two Iranian officials said.
Elon Musk Met With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say
The tech billionaire, a top adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, was reported to have discussed ways to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.
nyti.ms
November 15, 2024 at 12:08 AM
This is actually illegal until Trump is president. Just saying.
So what's the Bluesky equivalent of a tweet? A bloop? A bluey? A blab?
#blueskylingo
#blueskylingo
November 14, 2024 at 3:34 PM
So what's the Bluesky equivalent of a tweet? A bloop? A bluey? A blab?
#blueskylingo
#blueskylingo
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Someone said matt gaetz thought a “recess appointment” was where to meet his next date, and oh myyy
November 14, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Someone said matt gaetz thought a “recess appointment” was where to meet his next date, and oh myyy
You can migrate your following list on Twitter by using this app: www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
Sky Follower Bridge
Instantly find and follow the same users from your 𝕏 followers on Bluesky
www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
November 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM
You can migrate your following list on Twitter by using this app: www.sky-follower-bridge.dev
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"We Protect Our Sources" shouldn't have to be stated, but thank goodness Propublica does.
If any of my new Bluesky community members work at the Justice Department in any capacity and have concerns about a future Atty Gen. Gaetz, I'm on the DOJ beat.
Please get in touch.
Secure comms below. We protect our sources.
Email: andy.kroll@propublica.org
Phone/Signal: 202-215-6203
Please get in touch.
Secure comms below. We protect our sources.
Email: andy.kroll@propublica.org
Phone/Signal: 202-215-6203
President-elect Trump just announced he plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be his Attorney General. (Statement below.)
That’s gonna be a confirmation battle, to say the least.
That’s gonna be a confirmation battle, to say the least.
November 13, 2024 at 10:29 PM
"We Protect Our Sources" shouldn't have to be stated, but thank goodness Propublica does.
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social has always done important writing about the evolving Christofascist movement and Trumpism. Subscribe to his substack "Scenes From a Slow Civil War." We have a bumpy road ahead, folks. slowcivilwar.substack.com?r=bbv5&utm_c...
Scenes from a Slow Civil War | Jeff Sharlet | Substack
I reported Trump '16 and '20 for magazines & in my book THE UNDERTOW: Scenes from a Slow Civil War. I was going to sit '24 out, but the slow civil war is speeding up. Click to read Scenes from a Slow ...
slowcivilwar.substack.com
November 13, 2024 at 1:44 PM
@jeffsharlet.bsky.social has always done important writing about the evolving Christofascist movement and Trumpism. Subscribe to his substack "Scenes From a Slow Civil War." We have a bumpy road ahead, folks. slowcivilwar.substack.com?r=bbv5&utm_c...
Who needs X?
You have one follower now! (Me.) 😘
November 13, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Who needs X?
Thanks to @sonyahuber.bsky.social for this CNF "starter pack." go.bsky.app/C32PkRW
November 13, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Thanks to @sonyahuber.bsky.social for this CNF "starter pack." go.bsky.app/C32PkRW
I have an essay in this anthology, along with some other kick-ass women.
It lives!!!!! Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O'Connor Means to Us, a rollicking and deep collection of amazing essays. It's on the internet and available for pre-order, with many readings and celebrations to come, out July 22, 2025. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Nothin...
November 13, 2024 at 3:10 AM
I have an essay in this anthology, along with some other kick-ass women.
Hi! Late to the party, but I cannot stomach Elon Musk and Twitter/X anymore, even just to serve as a voice of resistance in an echo chamber.
November 13, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Hi! Late to the party, but I cannot stomach Elon Musk and Twitter/X anymore, even just to serve as a voice of resistance in an echo chamber.