Wayland Smith
@waylandsmith.bsky.social
So worth the read
so, full disclosure, I feel like you will get something slightly different than you expect when you click on this!
What Fabulous Timing for Gallup to Stop Tracking Presidential Approval!
Why stop with BLS data and jobs reports?
www.theatlantic.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:52 AM
So worth the read
This is 100% disturbing, over-reaching, dictator bullshit.
A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This is 100% disturbing, over-reaching, dictator bullshit.
I have writer things I’m supposed to be doing. I also have the newest #dresdenfiles book. I wonder how long I’m going to be able to make this willpower roll…
February 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I have writer things I’m supposed to be doing. I also have the newest #dresdenfiles book. I wonder how long I’m going to be able to make this willpower roll…
ICE lied. What else is new?
Marimar Martinez was shot by Border Patrol five times.
DHS accused her of being a domestic terrorist.
She went to court to get the body cam footage released.
It shows Agent Charles Exum driving with his gun drawn.
Saying “do something b*tch”.
Ramming her car.
Shooting her.
It shows DHS lied.
DHS accused her of being a domestic terrorist.
She went to court to get the body cam footage released.
It shows Agent Charles Exum driving with his gun drawn.
Saying “do something b*tch”.
Ramming her car.
Shooting her.
It shows DHS lied.
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
ICE lied. What else is new?
This seems perfectly fine, not biased at all...
February 12, 2026 at 1:50 AM
This seems perfectly fine, not biased at all...
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"TikTok’s Terms of Service now explicitly include tracking of location and citizenship status (among other identity markers, such as sex)." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
How TikTok 2.0 Became a Weapon for ICE
In just one week, the company has gone from being Gen Z’s preferred social media platform to a tool for spying on Americans and the suppression of information.
newrepublic.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
"TikTok’s Terms of Service now explicitly include tracking of location and citizenship status (among other identity markers, such as sex)." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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This is the 38th time that the U.S. military has unlawfully killed civilians on the orders of Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump. At least 130 people — never charged with crimes, their identities unknown to their executioners — are now dead.
We are murdering people and it is basically just background noise at this point. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...
U.S. Boat Strike Kills 2 in Pacific, With One Survivor
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM
This is the 38th time that the U.S. military has unlawfully killed civilians on the orders of Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump. At least 130 people — never charged with crimes, their identities unknown to their executioners — are now dead.
Score one for the system actually working in spite of the Administration's best efforts... such as they are.
Those consummate bastards (Bondi Pirro et al)
Those consummate heroes (the citizens of the Grand Jury).
An event bringing shame and pride in equal measure.
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Those consummate heroes (the citizens of the Grand Jury).
An event bringing shame and pride in equal measure.
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...
Grand Jury Rebuffs Justice Dept. Attempt to Indict 6 Democrats in Congress
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Score one for the system actually working in spite of the Administration's best efforts... such as they are.
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Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Well, the Administration seems to be consistent on some things…
McGregor was found liable for sexual assault in 2024 and the jury ordered him to pay the victim $257,000. He lost all his appeals.
February 8, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Well, the Administration seems to be consistent on some things…
Guess @nbcnews.com joined the list of cowardly media
Wow, NBC edited out the audience booing JD Vance at the Olympics. And this is one of the few remaining news outlets NOT owned by right-wing billionaire Trump sycophants
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast
The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos during when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Guess @nbcnews.com joined the list of cowardly media
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The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
Somebody clearly didn’t watch enough Sesame Street as a kid. Seriously, how does this layout make sense? #DallasAirport
February 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Somebody clearly didn’t watch enough Sesame Street as a kid. Seriously, how does this layout make sense? #DallasAirport
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Hey everyone, if you have the spoons/space, I'd really appreciate a signal boost/share of this:
www.audible.com/pd/The-First...
The First Binding is on a month long 6.99 sale (America/US audible only) right now for all of Feb.
And it's my bday this month, so :) <3
www.audible.com/pd/The-First...
The First Binding is on a month long 6.99 sale (America/US audible only) right now for all of Feb.
And it's my bday this month, so :) <3
The First Binding
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. “Epic fantasy at its finest—an homage to storytelling and legend, richly told and endlessly engaging.”—Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Do...
www.audible.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Hey everyone, if you have the spoons/space, I'd really appreciate a signal boost/share of this:
www.audible.com/pd/The-First...
The First Binding is on a month long 6.99 sale (America/US audible only) right now for all of Feb.
And it's my bday this month, so :) <3
www.audible.com/pd/The-First...
The First Binding is on a month long 6.99 sale (America/US audible only) right now for all of Feb.
And it's my bday this month, so :) <3
Finishing up packing to go to #superstarswriting and just got my acceptance for #ConCarolinas It's a good day. #writerslife #ConLife
February 1, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Finishing up packing to go to #superstarswriting and just got my acceptance for #ConCarolinas It's a good day. #writerslife #ConLife
I had a chance to see a play I wasn't familiar with before. If you get the chance, and you're at all into D&D, I can't recommend "She Kills Monsters" enough. Great writing, phenomenal understanding of the geek culture, and some impressive shifts from comedy to dealing with loss and grief.
January 31, 2026 at 4:48 AM
I had a chance to see a play I wasn't familiar with before. If you get the chance, and you're at all into D&D, I can't recommend "She Kills Monsters" enough. Great writing, phenomenal understanding of the geek culture, and some impressive shifts from comedy to dealing with loss and grief.
So much for Freedom of the Press. The current Administration really does seem to be trying to utterly ignore the Bill of Rights
Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents After Covering Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protest
Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents After Covering Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protest
The Justice Department had previously threatened the out gay journalist with the KKK Act.
www.them.us
January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
So much for Freedom of the Press. The current Administration really does seem to be trying to utterly ignore the Bill of Rights
My review is on for the premier episode of #wonderman "Matinee." I really enjoyed it, and it's definitely a different kind of show. comicbookclog.com/2026/01/29/w...
Wonder Man: Matinee
They seem to be going for Hollywood satire with “Wonder Man,” a character not known to many who don’t read the comics.
comicbookclog.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:18 AM
My review is on for the premier episode of #wonderman "Matinee." I really enjoyed it, and it's definitely a different kind of show. comicbookclog.com/2026/01/29/w...
Got to see the first episode of #wonderman It was really good. Review coming soon.
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Got to see the first episode of #wonderman It was really good. Review coming soon.
At least some of them have a conscience.
January 28, 2026 at 3:23 PM
At least some of them have a conscience.
Thank you #mysticon I had a great time, picked up several extra panels, and sales were fantastic. I'm looking forward to coming back next year.
January 26, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Thank you #mysticon I had a great time, picked up several extra panels, and sales were fantastic. I'm looking forward to coming back next year.
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The video evidence is clear: Alex Pretti was not armed when he was shot. An agent removed Pretti's firearm from his waist before the shooting.
See for yourself here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
See for yourself here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
January 25, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The video evidence is clear: Alex Pretti was not armed when he was shot. An agent removed Pretti's firearm from his waist before the shooting.
See for yourself here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
See for yourself here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
The Administration is beginning to admit just how much of a criminal organization they are. This is extortion.
January 25, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The Administration is beginning to admit just how much of a criminal organization they are. This is extortion.