Theodore McCombs
@theodoremccombs.bsky.social
Writer, climate lawyer, opera enthusiast, ballet husband-man. Clarion ‘17. Published my first book, URANIANS, last year & working on the second 🪐🏳️🌈
What do you mean you’re the random Louvre visitor the Internet mistook for a gentleman detective ready to crack the crown jewels heist
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 AM
What do you mean you’re the random Louvre visitor the Internet mistook for a gentleman detective ready to crack the crown jewels heist
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It's #WorldOperaDay, so I had to pull together some of my favorite operatic books. From the wide expanse of space to Weird Cities in trees, from the reception of a Problematic Fave to squid operas inspired by his work, this art form moves the spirit and shakes the rafters. See any faves?
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It's #WorldOperaDay, so I had to pull together some of my favorite operatic books. From the wide expanse of space to Weird Cities in trees, from the reception of a Problematic Fave to squid operas inspired by his work, this art form moves the spirit and shakes the rafters. See any faves?
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I define hope as the belief that our actions can make a difference. For me, it's not an emotion but rather a daily practice.
Every week I share good news of climate solutions, not-so-good news on how climate change is affecting our lives, and something concrete we can do about it.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I define hope as the belief that our actions can make a difference. For me, it's not an emotion but rather a daily practice.
Every week I share good news of climate solutions, not-so-good news on how climate change is affecting our lives, and something concrete we can do about it.
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Every week I share good news of climate solutions, not-so-good news on how climate change is affecting our lives, and something concrete we can do about it.
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Scoop: Trump lost the legal battle over halting the offshore Revolution Wind project after Orsted, its developer, brought reams of evidence to court alleging the government was lying about military security concerns.
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
How Trump’s Case Against Revolution Wind Fell Apart
The administration argued in the name of national defense — but Orsted had receipts.
heatmap.news
September 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Scoop: Trump lost the legal battle over halting the offshore Revolution Wind project after Orsted, its developer, brought reams of evidence to court alleging the government was lying about military security concerns.
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.
Via @heatmap.news
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“AMPLITUDES: STORIES OF QUEER AND TRANS FUTURITY is an exceptional speculative anthology.” @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social (@QueenOfRats) reviews a new anthology edited by @leemandelo (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:szpg4dlgc7naaiaptcdwiah7" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@leemandelo.bsky.social)
Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity edited by Lee Mandelo: Review by Alex Brown
Being queer and trans in the United States in 2025 is both a herculean effort and an experience of profound joy. Every day brings some new horror aimed at eradicating my rights as a person, putting…
locusmag.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“AMPLITUDES: STORIES OF QUEER AND TRANS FUTURITY is an exceptional speculative anthology.” @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social (@QueenOfRats) reviews a new anthology edited by @leemandelo (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:szpg4dlgc7naaiaptcdwiah7" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@leemandelo.bsky.social)
Help I am desperate to know more about Luther’s “abominable bichery”?!
September 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Help I am desperate to know more about Luther’s “abominable bichery”?!
Snapped this neat photo of ethics under modern capitalism
August 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Snapped this neat photo of ethics under modern capitalism
We need more Muppet operas. Imagine the possibilities. Imagine Muppet Tännhauser youtu.be/gVxTNb3KfeI?...
Muppet Songs: Beverly Sills and the Pigs - Pigoletto
YouTube video by Muppet Songs
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August 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
We need more Muppet operas. Imagine the possibilities. Imagine Muppet Tännhauser youtu.be/gVxTNb3KfeI?...
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Skrmetti was a 6–3 decision—but the majority also split in half, with 3 justices angling to go further in eradicating constitutional protections for transgender people. To hold everyone together, Roberts resorted to incoherent sophistry.
With @dahlialithwick.bsky.social:
slate.com/news-and-pol...
With @dahlialithwick.bsky.social:
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Amy Coney Barrett Doesn’t Think the Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Went Far Enough
Three conservative justices have signaled they don’t believe the Constitution protects transgender people from discrimination.
slate.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Skrmetti was a 6–3 decision—but the majority also split in half, with 3 justices angling to go further in eradicating constitutional protections for transgender people. To hold everyone together, Roberts resorted to incoherent sophistry.
With @dahlialithwick.bsky.social:
slate.com/news-and-pol...
With @dahlialithwick.bsky.social:
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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We are not a distraction we are real people facing real existential threats
June 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We are not a distraction we are real people facing real existential threats
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Happy pub week to Lee Mandelo and AMPLITUDES: Stories of #Queer and #Trans Futurity! These stories will stay with you, and it's an honor to bring out this anthology at a time when readers need tales like these more than ever 🌈 🩵🤍🩷
#AuntieEditor @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @leemandelo.bsky.social
#AuntieEditor @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @leemandelo.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Happy pub week to Lee Mandelo and AMPLITUDES: Stories of #Queer and #Trans Futurity! These stories will stay with you, and it's an honor to bring out this anthology at a time when readers need tales like these more than ever 🌈 🩵🤍🩷
#AuntieEditor @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @leemandelo.bsky.social
#AuntieEditor @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @leemandelo.bsky.social
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Anthos aren't always an easy sell but @leemandelo.bsky.social has worked MAGIC into each page of AMPLITUDES & I'm so proud. Out 5/27.
Kirkus - "A radically queer anthology of trans joy and suffering." ⭐
LJ - "A must have." ⭐
Booklist - "Overflowing with raw emotions."
22 stories for only $18.95!
Kirkus - "A radically queer anthology of trans joy and suffering." ⭐
LJ - "A must have." ⭐
Booklist - "Overflowing with raw emotions."
22 stories for only $18.95!
May 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Anthos aren't always an easy sell but @leemandelo.bsky.social has worked MAGIC into each page of AMPLITUDES & I'm so proud. Out 5/27.
Kirkus - "A radically queer anthology of trans joy and suffering." ⭐
LJ - "A must have." ⭐
Booklist - "Overflowing with raw emotions."
22 stories for only $18.95!
Kirkus - "A radically queer anthology of trans joy and suffering." ⭐
LJ - "A must have." ⭐
Booklist - "Overflowing with raw emotions."
22 stories for only $18.95!
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It remains to be seen whether the new Chicago-style pope will follow in his predecessor’s footsteps and make outreach to LGBTQ+ people. But as
@theodoremccombs.bsky.social explained last year, queer Catholics are used to such ambiguity.
@theodoremccombs.bsky.social explained last year, queer Catholics are used to such ambiguity.
A Foot in the Door | Theodore McCombs
Is the Catholic Church is finally coming around on homosexuality?
thebaffler.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It remains to be seen whether the new Chicago-style pope will follow in his predecessor’s footsteps and make outreach to LGBTQ+ people. But as
@theodoremccombs.bsky.social explained last year, queer Catholics are used to such ambiguity.
@theodoremccombs.bsky.social explained last year, queer Catholics are used to such ambiguity.
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please don’t text me war plans, because I’m actually at capacity right now and I don’t think I can hold appropriate space for you. do you have someone else you could reach out to?
March 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
please don’t text me war plans, because I’m actually at capacity right now and I don’t think I can hold appropriate space for you. do you have someone else you could reach out to?
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
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In one month! I'll be teaching a 4-session online seminar through the Lighthouse Writers Workshop, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giant Robots: Craft Lessons from Speculative Fiction." Four Wednesday evenings, March 19 to April 9. Register here: lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w... (1/4)
February 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In one month! I'll be teaching a 4-session online seminar through the Lighthouse Writers Workshop, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giant Robots: Craft Lessons from Speculative Fiction." Four Wednesday evenings, March 19 to April 9. Register here: lighthousewriters.org/workshop/4-w... (1/4)
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3yo (very relatably): *on pretend megaphone* Attention, Everyone! Every single thing has happened!!
February 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
3yo (very relatably): *on pretend megaphone* Attention, Everyone! Every single thing has happened!!
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A better world is possible
Air pollution has dropped significantly in #Paris in the last 15 years. Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social’s leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.
Good trade.
Good trade.
January 17, 2025 at 5:52 AM
A better world is possible
This is pretty amazing! The next four years will see concerted efforts to reverse these trends, but it’s galvanizing to see we have real gains to defend.
New: Updated U.S. Government Emissions Projections
Emissions are expected to decline 29-46% by 2030, 36-57% by 2035, and 34-64% by 2040, compared with 2005 levels. This represents about double the 2030 emissions reductions projected before the passage the IRA & BIL 🔌💡
www.energy.gov/policy/artic...
Emissions are expected to decline 29-46% by 2030, 36-57% by 2035, and 34-64% by 2040, compared with 2005 levels. This represents about double the 2030 emissions reductions projected before the passage the IRA & BIL 🔌💡
www.energy.gov/policy/artic...
U.S. Government Publishes Updated Emissions Projections
According to the U.S. government’s most recent official projections, net U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline 29-46% by 2030, 36-57% by 2035, and 34-64% by 2040, compared with 2005 le...
www.energy.gov
January 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This is pretty amazing! The next four years will see concerted efforts to reverse these trends, but it’s galvanizing to see we have real gains to defend.
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Lynch dying just before inauguration feels a lot like Bowie dying just before inauguration. The ominous clouds; the passing saints of freaks.
January 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Lynch dying just before inauguration feels a lot like Bowie dying just before inauguration. The ominous clouds; the passing saints of freaks.
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This was a cool development in Denmark in 2024.
Looking to 2025, as countries update their climate commitments (NDCs), they should include agriculture-specific GHG reduction targets and incorporate agricultural mitigation measures.
Which country will be next to make a splash on ag & climate?
Looking to 2025, as countries update their climate commitments (NDCs), they should include agriculture-specific GHG reduction targets and incorporate agricultural mitigation measures.
Which country will be next to make a splash on ag & climate?
Denmark’s Groundbreaking Agriculture Climate Policy Sets Strong Example for the World
Denmark’s Green Tripartite Agreement imposes taxes on livestock, restores forests and peatlands, and pays farmers to reduce pollution.
www.wri.org
December 31, 2024 at 2:42 PM
This was a cool development in Denmark in 2024.
Looking to 2025, as countries update their climate commitments (NDCs), they should include agriculture-specific GHG reduction targets and incorporate agricultural mitigation measures.
Which country will be next to make a splash on ag & climate?
Looking to 2025, as countries update their climate commitments (NDCs), they should include agriculture-specific GHG reduction targets and incorporate agricultural mitigation measures.
Which country will be next to make a splash on ag & climate?
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Just sneaking in under the New Year's Eve wire, here's a rundown of the ten books I enjoyed the most in 2024:
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My top ten “new” reads of 2024
As I maintain my 1:365 posts-to-days ratio, slow blogging is clearly the way to go – though, sadly, the first proponent of the same, Todd Sieling, shuttered his blog for being under-read so l…
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December 31, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Just sneaking in under the New Year's Eve wire, here's a rundown of the ten books I enjoyed the most in 2024:
cartesiantheatre.wordpress.com/2024/12/31/m...
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Loved these two in “Nosferatu” because they were pretty much replicating Mel Brooks’s and Steven Weber’s bits in “Dracula: Dead & Loving It” but this time with auteur cinematography
December 31, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Loved these two in “Nosferatu” because they were pretty much replicating Mel Brooks’s and Steven Weber’s bits in “Dracula: Dead & Loving It” but this time with auteur cinematography