Steven Arntson
@stevenarntson.bsky.social
I wrote an MG novel titled The Wikkeling. Owner/operator of Steven Richard Newsletter--sign up for free at www.stevenarntson.com. I also sometimes sing in falsetto and accompany myself on concertina.
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I hope you'll read this statement from Alex Pretti’s family.
None of us should allow the Trump administration to lie about this man. Help get the truth out.
None of us should allow the Trump administration to lie about this man. Help get the truth out.
January 25, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I hope you'll read this statement from Alex Pretti’s family.
None of us should allow the Trump administration to lie about this man. Help get the truth out.
None of us should allow the Trump administration to lie about this man. Help get the truth out.
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🎉 Can you believe Wikipedia is 25 years old? 🎂
A quarter-century of free knowledge—built on a simple but powerful idea: show your sources. That commitment to citations is one of our favorite things about Wikipedia. ℹ️📚🔍
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#Wikipedia25 #WikipediaDay @wikipedia.org
A quarter-century of free knowledge—built on a simple but powerful idea: show your sources. That commitment to citations is one of our favorite things about Wikipedia. ℹ️📚🔍
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#Wikipedia25 #WikipediaDay @wikipedia.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
🎉 Can you believe Wikipedia is 25 years old? 🎂
A quarter-century of free knowledge—built on a simple but powerful idea: show your sources. That commitment to citations is one of our favorite things about Wikipedia. ℹ️📚🔍
🧵⬇️ (1/5)
#Wikipedia25 #WikipediaDay @wikipedia.org
A quarter-century of free knowledge—built on a simple but powerful idea: show your sources. That commitment to citations is one of our favorite things about Wikipedia. ℹ️📚🔍
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#Wikipedia25 #WikipediaDay @wikipedia.org
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How did @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie Wilson win?! And why?!?
READ: jacobin.com/2026/01/kati...
We lay out exactly how in this piece with @jacobinmag.bsky.social. This was our playbook. Take what we learned in Seattle and adapt it to your city.
READ: jacobin.com/2026/01/kati...
We lay out exactly how in this piece with @jacobinmag.bsky.social. This was our playbook. Take what we learned in Seattle and adapt it to your city.
January 12, 2026 at 2:28 AM
How did @mayorofseattle.bsky.social Katie Wilson win?! And why?!?
READ: jacobin.com/2026/01/kati...
We lay out exactly how in this piece with @jacobinmag.bsky.social. This was our playbook. Take what we learned in Seattle and adapt it to your city.
READ: jacobin.com/2026/01/kati...
We lay out exactly how in this piece with @jacobinmag.bsky.social. This was our playbook. Take what we learned in Seattle and adapt it to your city.
Introducing the Garrett Skidder
January 3, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Introducing the Garrett Skidder
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From the day we began publishing in 2008, ProPublica has pursued a clear mission:
We hope to write stories that are so grounded in verifiable facts, they spur real-world changes in behaviors, policies or laws.
Fuel journalism that makes an impact: https://propub.li/4aX9AP9
We hope to write stories that are so grounded in verifiable facts, they spur real-world changes in behaviors, policies or laws.
Fuel journalism that makes an impact: https://propub.li/4aX9AP9
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From the day we began publishing in 2008, ProPublica has pursued a clear mission:
We hope to write stories that are so grounded in verifiable facts, they spur real-world changes in behaviors, policies or laws.
Fuel journalism that makes an impact: https://propub.li/4aX9AP9
We hope to write stories that are so grounded in verifiable facts, they spur real-world changes in behaviors, policies or laws.
Fuel journalism that makes an impact: https://propub.li/4aX9AP9
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Our tax system is way too regressive.
Let’s use resources from a Millionaires’ Tax to provide tax credits for Washingtonians and make sure small business owners pay less in taxes.
Let’s use resources from a Millionaires’ Tax to provide tax credits for Washingtonians and make sure small business owners pay less in taxes.
December 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Our tax system is way too regressive.
Let’s use resources from a Millionaires’ Tax to provide tax credits for Washingtonians and make sure small business owners pay less in taxes.
Let’s use resources from a Millionaires’ Tax to provide tax credits for Washingtonians and make sure small business owners pay less in taxes.
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In 2025, editors across hundreds of languages made these changes to keep information accurate, neutral, and up to date. It’s a scale of contribution that few platforms can match, and none replicate for free.
December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In 2025, editors across hundreds of languages made these changes to keep information accurate, neutral, and up to date. It’s a scale of contribution that few platforms can match, and none replicate for free.
Slime mold fruiting on a local weed (some variety of aster)
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Slime mold fruiting on a local weed (some variety of aster)
happy solstice from a local 50 yard line
December 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
happy solstice from a local 50 yard line
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The proposed rule targeting healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people is cruel, and unnecessary. Under the law in WA, necessary healthcare for transgender people is lawful and legally protected. Proposed rules are not the law – nothing has changed in WA.
December 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The proposed rule targeting healthcare for transgender and gender diverse people is cruel, and unnecessary. Under the law in WA, necessary healthcare for transgender people is lawful and legally protected. Proposed rules are not the law – nothing has changed in WA.
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WA: Washington’s flooding has been declared a state of emergency. If your property has been impacted by the atmospheric rivers, there are financial relief options available to you.
www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
How WA property owners can get financial relief after the flood
More than 100,000 Washington residents have been advised to evacuate their homes in the wake of catastrophic flooding across the region. That’s about double the number of Washington homes and business...
www.kuow.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
WA: Washington’s flooding has been declared a state of emergency. If your property has been impacted by the atmospheric rivers, there are financial relief options available to you.
www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
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LET YOUR NEIGHBORS KNOW: STAY OUT OF FLOOD WATER! Help spread the word and keep doing your part to stay safe!
December 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
LET YOUR NEIGHBORS KNOW: STAY OUT OF FLOOD WATER! Help spread the word and keep doing your part to stay safe!
This interesting specimen is called the jelly antler.
December 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This interesting specimen is called the jelly antler.
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The National Water Prediction Service is forecasting 18 major floods and 15 moderate floods in our state.
Catastrophic flooding is likely. Please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
Catastrophic flooding is likely. Please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The National Water Prediction Service is forecasting 18 major floods and 15 moderate floods in our state.
Catastrophic flooding is likely. Please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
Catastrophic flooding is likely. Please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
Lichen on a branch here in the Pacific Northwest.
December 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Lichen on a branch here in the Pacific Northwest.
One of the people who designed some of the Muppets was named (from birth!) Kermit Love. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_...
Kermit Love - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
One of the people who designed some of the Muppets was named (from birth!) Kermit Love. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_...
One of the stranger things Duolingo has taught me to say
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
One of the stranger things Duolingo has taught me to say