Ryan Ken
@ryankenacts.bsky.social
Constructive critically acclaimed writer. Sometimes, I joke. More often, I rant.
Me for a few weeks after my college study abroad
name an italian more worthy of an american holiday than columbus
October 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Me for a few weeks after my college study abroad
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This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
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A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square
A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
Those AI pics and videos don’t make y’all spirits itch?
October 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Those AI pics and videos don’t make y’all spirits itch?
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I’ve said it before, any judge who so comfortably and clearly shows their prejudice should immediately be barred from their jobs, but we don’t live in a world that makes sense.
We live in a world where white people get to deem racism as a simple inconvenience and be the sole arbiter of its weight.
We live in a world where white people get to deem racism as a simple inconvenience and be the sole arbiter of its weight.
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I’ve said it before, any judge who so comfortably and clearly shows their prejudice should immediately be barred from their jobs, but we don’t live in a world that makes sense.
We live in a world where white people get to deem racism as a simple inconvenience and be the sole arbiter of its weight.
We live in a world where white people get to deem racism as a simple inconvenience and be the sole arbiter of its weight.
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We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:10pm on HBO! After an eventful few weeks away. And if the FCC is reading this, we just want to say: tonight’s episode is about…how cute your outfit is! And every episode after that, too, cause you’ll just keep wearing outfits! And we love that about you.
September 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:10pm on HBO! After an eventful few weeks away. And if the FCC is reading this, we just want to say: tonight’s episode is about…how cute your outfit is! And every episode after that, too, cause you’ll just keep wearing outfits! And we love that about you.
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Joy Reid. Karen Attiah. Gene Robinson. Jonathan Capehart. There are lots of others. Circumstances differ. But really sad to see new organizations not keeping super-talented Black staffers. The news industry spent decades talking about diversity, improved some from 2014-2020 and is now going back.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Joy Reid. Karen Attiah. Gene Robinson. Jonathan Capehart. There are lots of others. Circumstances differ. But really sad to see new organizations not keeping super-talented Black staffers. The news industry spent decades talking about diversity, improved some from 2014-2020 and is now going back.
They aren’t calls for civility. They’re demands for forgiveness. Because if Black people can “forgive” the most virulent racists, then there’s certainly hope for your racist loved ones or even you. Grief is an extension of love. It’s why hate coalitions don’t know how to do it alone.
September 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
They aren’t calls for civility. They’re demands for forgiveness. Because if Black people can “forgive” the most virulent racists, then there’s certainly hope for your racist loved ones or even you. Grief is an extension of love. It’s why hate coalitions don’t know how to do it alone.
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I love every episode of You Are Good, but one that I return to again and again is Moonlight with @ryankenacts.bsky.social. I figure I might as well print out two meaningful quotes, so I can stare at them all the time. 💚
June 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I love every episode of You Are Good, but one that I return to again and again is Moonlight with @ryankenacts.bsky.social. I figure I might as well print out two meaningful quotes, so I can stare at them all the time. 💚
Just a casual conversation between spouses on reality television
April 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Just a casual conversation between spouses on reality television
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It’s wild that we refuse to acknowledge that almost everyone in the Trump regime has been hired on the basis of their race and/or gender and that’s also the reason the quality of their “work” hasn’t gotten them fired
April 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It’s wild that we refuse to acknowledge that almost everyone in the Trump regime has been hired on the basis of their race and/or gender and that’s also the reason the quality of their “work” hasn’t gotten them fired
***SINNERS SPOILERS*** POV: You ran into a vampire you used to know
April 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
***SINNERS SPOILERS*** POV: You ran into a vampire you used to know
From Reuters, July 2024
April 19, 2025 at 4:38 AM
From Reuters, July 2024
“You put your foot in that!”
April 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
“You put your foot in that!”
Of all the violently eugenic things RFK has said, claiming that autistic people will never write a poem is one of the most ridiculous! Poetry!? You mean one of the preferred modes of expression for people misunderstood by society? Baby, you can’t spell poeticism without tism!
April 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Of all the violently eugenic things RFK has said, claiming that autistic people will never write a poem is one of the most ridiculous! Poetry!? You mean one of the preferred modes of expression for people misunderstood by society? Baby, you can’t spell poeticism without tism!
Interesting how the party who spent years telling everyone that learning American history is “too woke” is citing the most obscure 19th century laws to justify its actions.
April 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Interesting how the party who spent years telling everyone that learning American history is “too woke” is citing the most obscure 19th century laws to justify its actions.
I’m finally watching Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and it’s truly incredible how this show manages to be every genre of TV simultaneously. I’m on season 2 and now it’s true crime!
April 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m finally watching Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and it’s truly incredible how this show manages to be every genre of TV simultaneously. I’m on season 2 and now it’s true crime!
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Here’s last night’s story about trans athletes, why they seem to be at the center of U.S. politics right now, and a really good ad for mud: youtu.be/flSS1tjoxf0
Trans Athletes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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April 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Here’s last night’s story about trans athletes, why they seem to be at the center of U.S. politics right now, and a really good ad for mud: youtu.be/flSS1tjoxf0
“I just think we need to protect the kids from the trans agenda,” say the parents whose children flinch whenever they enter the room.
April 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“I just think we need to protect the kids from the trans agenda,” say the parents whose children flinch whenever they enter the room.
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When we beat them, and we will, I hope we remember not to over-value these institutions or the community members they produce. They are not, and never have been, better than the rest of us.
NYU canceled a planned speech by the former president of Doctors Without Borders because she planned to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cuts to US AID.
This is what actual campus censorship looks like.
This is what actual campus censorship looks like.
‘Climate of fear’: Montreal doctor says NYU cancelled her presentation
A Montreal doctor says her presentation at NYU was abruptly cancelled and believes the university did so out of fear of being pressured by the Donald Trump administration.
www.ctvnews.ca
March 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
When we beat them, and we will, I hope we remember not to over-value these institutions or the community members they produce. They are not, and never have been, better than the rest of us.
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When you see agents surveilling a neighborhood or building, let it be known to everyone in that area.
Document and expose the surveillance and overseers.
Warn people in the vicinity, it can help people be prepared.
Document and expose the surveillance and overseers.
Warn people in the vicinity, it can help people be prepared.
March 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
When you see agents surveilling a neighborhood or building, let it be known to everyone in that area.
Document and expose the surveillance and overseers.
Warn people in the vicinity, it can help people be prepared.
Document and expose the surveillance and overseers.
Warn people in the vicinity, it can help people be prepared.
I’ve calmed down and I will try again
Fuck yeast!!
I have finally experienced enough ego death to attempt baking with yeast. An excerpt from A Control Freak Hands Over the Keys to Microorganisms: A Memoir.
March 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I’ve calmed down and I will try again
Fuck yeast!!
I have finally experienced enough ego death to attempt baking with yeast. An excerpt from A Control Freak Hands Over the Keys to Microorganisms: A Memoir.
March 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Fuck yeast!!
I have finally experienced enough ego death to attempt baking with yeast. An excerpt from A Control Freak Hands Over the Keys to Microorganisms: A Memoir.
March 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I have finally experienced enough ego death to attempt baking with yeast. An excerpt from A Control Freak Hands Over the Keys to Microorganisms: A Memoir.