Michael
@unprovoked.net
Married cat person, bureaucrat, shop steward and union board member, longtime listener. Previously: bookseller, roller derby official, machine operator, broadcaster, pizza guy, fry cook, and dog walker. Most of the time I just stare at the sky. #LNK #1U
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The days between December 25 and January 1 are the Lanthanides and Actinides of the Gregorian calendar
December 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The days between December 25 and January 1 are the Lanthanides and Actinides of the Gregorian calendar
Finished Pluribus (damn it all). Rewatched A Garfield Christmas (holds up), A Charlie Brown Christmas (less so), and Scrooged (still fun; give me Karen Allen, Carol Kane, and/or Alfre Woodward any time). Got to the Boxing Day bonus round before losing Whamageddon. My Christmas sweater arrived today.
December 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Finished Pluribus (damn it all). Rewatched A Garfield Christmas (holds up), A Charlie Brown Christmas (less so), and Scrooged (still fun; give me Karen Allen, Carol Kane, and/or Alfre Woodward any time). Got to the Boxing Day bonus round before losing Whamageddon. My Christmas sweater arrived today.
"There's just something about the sound of a train horn, you know?"
December 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"There's just something about the sound of a train horn, you know?"
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Just re-upping this to note I got a "no comment" from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor and a "I can't really talk about it" from the university system president and @journalstar.com still ran the story. journalstar.com/news/state-r...
The chancellor report Nebraska says doesn’t exist. University paid $15K for it.
Despite paying $15,000 to the Center for Applied Research, NU said it is not in possession of the “360-Degree Assessment” of Chancellor Rodney Bennett’s time leading the University of Nebraska-Lincoln...
journalstar.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Just re-upping this to note I got a "no comment" from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor and a "I can't really talk about it" from the university system president and @journalstar.com still ran the story. journalstar.com/news/state-r...
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There’s the celebration of his success…and then there’s the perspective of the sex workers he exploited through unfair policies
December 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
There’s the celebration of his success…and then there’s the perspective of the sex workers he exploited through unfair policies
Sitting in a beloved coffee shop and listening to "Bells Ring" on the solstice. Every Memory Me coming home to roost, if only briefly. Feels about right.
December 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Sitting in a beloved coffee shop and listening to "Bells Ring" on the solstice. Every Memory Me coming home to roost, if only briefly. Feels about right.
"Many, due to their age, had once espoused leftist politics, a stance they abandoned the moment it conflicted with being assholes." @judedoyle.bsky.social gets their asses – always a treat. xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
The year ‘post-woke’ broke | Xtra Magazine
In 2025, bigotry was trendy, and we found out who our friends really are
xtramagazine.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Many, due to their age, had once espoused leftist politics, a stance they abandoned the moment it conflicted with being assholes." @judedoyle.bsky.social gets their asses – always a treat. xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
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This time of year is like a held breath between sobs.
December 20, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This time of year is like a held breath between sobs.
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At Xtra: This was supposed to be the year of "post-woke" pop culture. It fell apart because -- shockingly -- no-one wanted to spend time with a bunch of assholes: xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
The year ‘post-woke’ broke | Xtra Magazine
In 2025, bigotry was trendy, and we found out who our friends really are
xtramagazine.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At Xtra: This was supposed to be the year of "post-woke" pop culture. It fell apart because -- shockingly -- no-one wanted to spend time with a bunch of assholes: xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
It's the most liminal time of the year.
December 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
It's the most liminal time of the year.
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If any journalist wants to talk to a trans man with a PhD in Human Genomics who was trained in labs that studied the evolution of sex, I'm right here
Or just keep platforming Republicans who have a 5th grade understanding of biology so they get more trans people killed, sure 🤷🏻♂️
Or just keep platforming Republicans who have a 5th grade understanding of biology so they get more trans people killed, sure 🤷🏻♂️
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If any journalist wants to talk to a trans man with a PhD in Human Genomics who was trained in labs that studied the evolution of sex, I'm right here
Or just keep platforming Republicans who have a 5th grade understanding of biology so they get more trans people killed, sure 🤷🏻♂️
Or just keep platforming Republicans who have a 5th grade understanding of biology so they get more trans people killed, sure 🤷🏻♂️
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Benoit Blanc taking my cat's side in the case of I Have Never Been Fed Once, Ever
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Benoit Blanc taking my cat's side in the case of I Have Never Been Fed Once, Ever
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Whit Stillman is coming to the Trylon on Thursday January 8 for a screening of THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO, followed by a Q&A. Grab your tickets now at www.trylon.org/film/the-las...
The Last Days of Disco w/Whit Stillman
www.trylon.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Whit Stillman is coming to the Trylon on Thursday January 8 for a screening of THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO, followed by a Q&A. Grab your tickets now at www.trylon.org/film/the-las...
What they don't want you to know: moon's haunted.
Crazy shit: I applied to go to the Moon and they won't let me because the "Moon doesn't allow white people???" Also I'm apparently "not an astronaut" and it would be "very dangerous" and the program "doesn't even exist any more." Bias is REAL
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What they don't want you to know: moon's haunted.
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What creates the conditions to change our minds about deep beliefs and patterns? This is the relational work of abolition, a skill we all need. Join me and @interruptcrim.bsky.social for a two-part Radical Unlearning study group to dig in! www.interruptingcriminalization.com/events/all/r...
Radical Unlearning Study Group (January 29 & February 5) — Interrupting Criminalization
Join Abolition Journalism Fellow Lewis Raven Wallace for a two-part discussion about his book, Radical Unlearning: The Art and Science of Creating Change from Within . Read the book then join Lewis a...
www.interruptingcriminalization.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What creates the conditions to change our minds about deep beliefs and patterns? This is the relational work of abolition, a skill we all need. Join me and @interruptcrim.bsky.social for a two-part Radical Unlearning study group to dig in! www.interruptingcriminalization.com/events/all/r...
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We need a little trans joy in our lives today so we're lifting the paywall on @katelynburns.com's iconic Trans on Trains story.
Why Are So Many Trans People Into Urban Planning?
Trans people are often advocates of radical transit and urbanist policy—Katelyn Burns investigates why.
www.theflytrapmedia.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
We need a little trans joy in our lives today so we're lifting the paywall on @katelynburns.com's iconic Trans on Trains story.
Severe water main leak at South 14th and M Street. A wide gusher from the southeast corner and at least one thumb-sized spring near the middle of the intersection. Take care, stay safe! #LNK
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Severe water main leak at South 14th and M Street. A wide gusher from the southeast corner and at least one thumb-sized spring near the middle of the intersection. Take care, stay safe! #LNK
I'm imagining this vibe as a prequel to the 1945 short story by Ray Bradbury (complimentary).
You know your new subject obsession has taken over when you think to yourself, "I really just need some time with a skeleton."
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm imagining this vibe as a prequel to the 1945 short story by Ray Bradbury (complimentary).
Though I'm not authorized to comment in an official capacity, please allow me – on background – not to say Fudge, but rather to say THE word, the big one, the queen mother of dirty words. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
Nebraska will become first state to implement Medicaid work requirements
The One Big Beautiful Bill requires all states to implement an 80-hour a month work requirement for able-bodied Medicaid beneficiaries. Nebraska’s will start on May 1, making it the first state to imp...
nebraskapublicmedia.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Though I'm not authorized to comment in an official capacity, please allow me – on background – not to say Fudge, but rather to say THE word, the big one, the queen mother of dirty words. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
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“it’s reasonable to ask questions about trans girls in sports” was always intended to mainstream transphobia.
It’s absurd that people fell for it. Democrats are constantly letting oppressors set the terms of debate instead of just saying “no, fuck you.”
It’s absurd that people fell for it. Democrats are constantly letting oppressors set the terms of debate instead of just saying “no, fuck you.”
December 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“it’s reasonable to ask questions about trans girls in sports” was always intended to mainstream transphobia.
It’s absurd that people fell for it. Democrats are constantly letting oppressors set the terms of debate instead of just saying “no, fuck you.”
It’s absurd that people fell for it. Democrats are constantly letting oppressors set the terms of debate instead of just saying “no, fuck you.”
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Billionaires are getting richer from massive data centers while they raise our costs, take away our jobs, and make us sick by dirtying our air and water.
We deserve leaders who will fight back and keep our people safe. Is that you? wfpus.org/DataCenters
We deserve leaders who will fight back and keep our people safe. Is that you? wfpus.org/DataCenters
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Billionaires are getting richer from massive data centers while they raise our costs, take away our jobs, and make us sick by dirtying our air and water.
We deserve leaders who will fight back and keep our people safe. Is that you? wfpus.org/DataCenters
We deserve leaders who will fight back and keep our people safe. Is that you? wfpus.org/DataCenters
What are your five favorite episodes of television, any show, any genre?
Carnivalè – "New Canaan, CA"
Cowboy Bebop – "Pierrot le Fou"
Futurama, "Jurassic Bark"
M*A*S*H – "Point of View"
ST:TNG – "Yesterday's Enterprise"
Carnivalè – "New Canaan, CA"
Cowboy Bebop – "Pierrot le Fou"
Futurama, "Jurassic Bark"
M*A*S*H – "Point of View"
ST:TNG – "Yesterday's Enterprise"
What are your five favorite episodes of television, any show, any genre?
I'll start:
1. DS9 — "Past Tense" (two parter, so that's a cheat)
2. The Good Place — "The Trolley Problem"
3. Party Down — "KSGY-95 Prizewinner's Luau"
4. Scrubs — "My Screwup"
5. The Americans — "Pilot"
I'll start:
1. DS9 — "Past Tense" (two parter, so that's a cheat)
2. The Good Place — "The Trolley Problem"
3. Party Down — "KSGY-95 Prizewinner's Luau"
4. Scrubs — "My Screwup"
5. The Americans — "Pilot"
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What are your five favorite episodes of television, any show, any genre?
Carnivalè – "New Canaan, CA"
Cowboy Bebop – "Pierrot le Fou"
Futurama, "Jurassic Bark"
M*A*S*H – "Point of View"
ST:TNG – "Yesterday's Enterprise"
Carnivalè – "New Canaan, CA"
Cowboy Bebop – "Pierrot le Fou"
Futurama, "Jurassic Bark"
M*A*S*H – "Point of View"
ST:TNG – "Yesterday's Enterprise"
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My novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster is just $2.99 in all e-book formats today. (Kindle, Kobo, Nook,etc)
This is the book of my heart. It's a queer mother-daughter story about healing and forgiveness. It's got 18th century lit, riot grrls, and filthy weird magic.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
This is the book of my heart. It's a queer mother-daughter story about healing and forgiveness. It's got 18th century lit, riot grrls, and filthy weird magic.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Lessons in Magic and Disaster
In the vein of Alice Hoffman and Charlie Jane Anders's own All the Birds in the Sky comes a novel full of love, disaster, and magic. A young witch teaches he...
us.macmillan.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
My novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster is just $2.99 in all e-book formats today. (Kindle, Kobo, Nook,etc)
This is the book of my heart. It's a queer mother-daughter story about healing and forgiveness. It's got 18th century lit, riot grrls, and filthy weird magic.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
This is the book of my heart. It's a queer mother-daughter story about healing and forgiveness. It's got 18th century lit, riot grrls, and filthy weird magic.
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
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I will not be arguing about this with anyone. If you think it's cool to use people who suffer chronic human rights abuses as a punchline I'm not going to be explain to you why it's not. Follow @swop-usa.bsky.social. Listen to sex workers. Decriminalize sex work. www.theguardian.com/society/2018...
Criminalisation of sex work normalises violence, review finds
Sex workers three times more likely to experience violence from client where trade is criminalised, data shows
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I will not be arguing about this with anyone. If you think it's cool to use people who suffer chronic human rights abuses as a punchline I'm not going to be explain to you why it's not. Follow @swop-usa.bsky.social. Listen to sex workers. Decriminalize sex work. www.theguardian.com/society/2018...