Amelia Emberwing
@thatwitchmia.bsky.social
Ent editor, writer & host for hire. Currently a contributing editor @ FANGORIA. Formerly IGN & FuturePLC. CCA | TCA
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The NYCC Dispatch, or, The Art of Creative Fulfillment
At first, I attributed the post-NYCC ConDrop to the fact that it was a quick turn-around show for me. After some reflection, though, I realized it was less because I wasn't tired (because I assure you...
www.picketywitch.com
A whirlwind #NYCC dispatch from the newsletter, feat:
✨how @stephwilliams.bsky.social and @pnemiroff.bsky.social saved my smol creator bacon
✨micro reviews of Death Becomes Her and Kavalier & Clay
✨an exploration of condrop and creative fulfillment
✨Act I: Panic, Act II: gig offers, Act III: Panic
✨how @stephwilliams.bsky.social and @pnemiroff.bsky.social saved my smol creator bacon
✨micro reviews of Death Becomes Her and Kavalier & Clay
✨an exploration of condrop and creative fulfillment
✨Act I: Panic, Act II: gig offers, Act III: Panic
This is what they abandoned us for.
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is what they abandoned us for.
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Let’s be clear: this is class warfare.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Let’s be clear: this is class warfare.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
Ran, didn’t walk, to this screening.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Ran, didn’t walk, to this screening.
A mealy-mouthed coward says what?
1. We need to fight hard for a good ACA extension early in December and hold Republicans fiercely accountable if they betray everyone.
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
A mealy-mouthed coward says what?
lol. lmao even.
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
lol. lmao even.
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The older I get, the more tired I become of the uncurious.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The older I get, the more tired I become of the uncurious.
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Had a lovely time yapping at Rachel!
if you’re interested in my recent interview with sam haft where we spend nearly forty minutes discussing hazbin hotel, the video is live!
youtu.be/YBRc5T9joYI?...
youtu.be/YBRc5T9joYI?...
HAZBIN HOTEL: Composer/Song Writer Sam Haft Interview | THS
YouTube video by That Hashtag Show
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November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Had a lovely time yapping at Rachel!
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The Senate might fold, but I sure as hell won’t.
Families are getting crushed by rising costs & as these healthcare tax credits expire, it’s only going to get worse.
And now the Senate wants us to “trust” them to fix it later with a debate on a bill, maybe?
I’m a F-NO!
Families are getting crushed by rising costs & as these healthcare tax credits expire, it’s only going to get worse.
And now the Senate wants us to “trust” them to fix it later with a debate on a bill, maybe?
I’m a F-NO!
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The Senate might fold, but I sure as hell won’t.
Families are getting crushed by rising costs & as these healthcare tax credits expire, it’s only going to get worse.
And now the Senate wants us to “trust” them to fix it later with a debate on a bill, maybe?
I’m a F-NO!
Families are getting crushed by rising costs & as these healthcare tax credits expire, it’s only going to get worse.
And now the Senate wants us to “trust” them to fix it later with a debate on a bill, maybe?
I’m a F-NO!
The horrors persist but my coffee was so good this morning that it gave me chills. So at least there's that.
November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The horrors persist but my coffee was so good this morning that it gave me chills. So at least there's that.
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On a new episode of the It's the Pictures podcast launching this week, Max was joined by guest @thatwitchmia.bsky.social. Before the featured discussion, Max and Amelia share their excitement about The Mummy 4, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. #filmsky
youtube.com/shorts/S4oCs...
youtube.com/shorts/S4oCs...
Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz in Talks for Mummy 4
YouTube video by It's the Pictures Podcast
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
On a new episode of the It's the Pictures podcast launching this week, Max was joined by guest @thatwitchmia.bsky.social. Before the featured discussion, Max and Amelia share their excitement about The Mummy 4, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. #filmsky
youtube.com/shorts/S4oCs...
youtube.com/shorts/S4oCs...
trying to write about my little shows and movies while on deadline tonight
a woman is driving a car and making a face .
ALT: a woman is driving a car and making a face .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
trying to write about my little shows and movies while on deadline tonight
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
anyway, I'm gonna make mac n' cheese.
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
anyway, I'm gonna make mac n' cheese.
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No one outside of the GOP helps normalize MAGA more than the "what, you're shocked?" crew.
October 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
No one outside of the GOP helps normalize MAGA more than the "what, you're shocked?" crew.
Health premiums were already so insane that when my COBRA ran out I resigned myself to paying the fine and hoping something terrible doesn't happen.
With tonight's vote, the possibility goes from untenable to impossible.
With tonight's vote, the possibility goes from untenable to impossible.
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Health premiums were already so insane that when my COBRA ran out I resigned myself to paying the fine and hoping something terrible doesn't happen.
With tonight's vote, the possibility goes from untenable to impossible.
With tonight's vote, the possibility goes from untenable to impossible.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
Preeti is smart. Be like Preeti.
i'm not gonna let this drag me into the hell of despair, i am gonna yell at every dem sen i can. i am gonna continue to help my community where i can. & i am gonna—as i have been doing for probably ten years now—throw as much hate as i possibly can in the direction chuck schumer, that punk ass bitch
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Preeti is smart. Be like Preeti.
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If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
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I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
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The Democratic Party is historically unpopular with its own voters.
Caving to Trump and getting nothing in return will only bring these numbers down further.
It’s a historic failure—and an opportunity to push for changes to the electoral system.
Caving to Trump and getting nothing in return will only bring these numbers down further.
It’s a historic failure—and an opportunity to push for changes to the electoral system.
Democratic Party hits lowest approval in over 30 years: Poll
The only policy areas where Democrats outperform Republicans in the new poll from the Wall Street Journal are health care and vaccine policy.
www.newsweek.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The Democratic Party is historically unpopular with its own voters.
Caving to Trump and getting nothing in return will only bring these numbers down further.
It’s a historic failure—and an opportunity to push for changes to the electoral system.
Caving to Trump and getting nothing in return will only bring these numbers down further.
It’s a historic failure—and an opportunity to push for changes to the electoral system.
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This vote has not happened yet. Call your Senators, especially your Democratic Senators, and tell them that a deal without protection NOW for health insurance tax credits is unacceptable.
BREAKING: Senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown.
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This vote has not happened yet. Call your Senators, especially your Democratic Senators, and tell them that a deal without protection NOW for health insurance tax credits is unacceptable.
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I'm the spouse of an air traffic controller and I could not be more livid at the news that Dems might cave. I called and left voicemails for my Dem senators. If my family can hold the fucking line, so can they.
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I'm the spouse of an air traffic controller and I could not be more livid at the news that Dems might cave. I called and left voicemails for my Dem senators. If my family can hold the fucking line, so can they.
NFL and the Commanders hosting that fascist pig is inexcusable, just to be clear.
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
NFL and the Commanders hosting that fascist pig is inexcusable, just to be clear.
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They’re wearing masks so they can’t be prosecuted later. As long as they think they can’t be prosecuted, their crimes will intensify. They will torture, starve and kill, as they have already, on greater and greater scale.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
I’ve come to believe that we need to gather considerable forces and a campaign to demand the removal of face masks by ICE, Border Patrol, FBI and police.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
It is a practice in conflict with the principles of transparency & accountability that are central to the concept of democracy.
Video on social media shows an immigration agent pulling a gun in Little Village and holding it to the side — which is not an appropriate or safe way to hold a gun. (Among other issues.)
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
They’re wearing masks so they can’t be prosecuted later. As long as they think they can’t be prosecuted, their crimes will intensify. They will torture, starve and kill, as they have already, on greater and greater scale.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.
Signed, someone who’s covered the unaccountable War on Terror for 23 years.