William A Owen
@williamaowen.bsky.social
Writer. Energy Policy. Former EBook nerd. Former Brooklynonian. Sort of an all around, everyday kind of entity trying to acclimate to the burbs, be a dad and a hubbo, and find a little pie now and then. 40+ Pie, Books, Comics, MTG, Science, Pie. He/Him
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I need to go through and update this, but if you’re looking for great gift ideas and the like I bet there are some great options in here
go.bsky.app/DYxWmk1
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ICYMI: I wrote about #MTGPauper and the deck list change.
Today on the blog I talk about how the change in MTGO reporting data is going to impact my coverage of #MTGPauper moving forward.
nerdtothecore.com/2026/02/17/t...
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The First Four Weeks of Lorwyn Eclipsed
Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. We’re going to start with the Power Rankings today, in part because the back half of this …
nerdtothecore.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM
ICYMI: I wrote about #MTGPauper and the deck list change.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Amber Glenn treasure token (人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+ big fan of the blade angels this season lots of support to the skaters (especially to the one that plays magic)
#mtg #amberglenn #mtgart
#mtg #amberglenn #mtgart
February 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Amber Glenn treasure token (人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+ big fan of the blade angels this season lots of support to the skaters (especially to the one that plays magic)
#mtg #amberglenn #mtgart
#mtg #amberglenn #mtgart
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An absolutely glowing review from Polygon for the new Magic: the Gathering TMNT set 💚🐢💚
www.polygon.com/mtg-tmnt-uni...
www.polygon.com/mtg-tmnt-uni...
TMNT is Magic’s best Universes Beyond set since Final Fantasy
The set just oozes love for the Turtles
www.polygon.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
An absolutely glowing review from Polygon for the new Magic: the Gathering TMNT set 💚🐢💚
www.polygon.com/mtg-tmnt-uni...
www.polygon.com/mtg-tmnt-uni...
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Read this sentence slowly:
“Gov. Gavin Newsom, crypto executives and business leaders are ramping up efforts this week to stop the proposed wealth tax...”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
“Gov. Gavin Newsom, crypto executives and business leaders are ramping up efforts this week to stop the proposed wealth tax...”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
As Bernie Sanders Comes to California, Wealth Tax Opponents Intensify Efforts
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Read this sentence slowly:
“Gov. Gavin Newsom, crypto executives and business leaders are ramping up efforts this week to stop the proposed wealth tax...”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
“Gov. Gavin Newsom, crypto executives and business leaders are ramping up efforts this week to stop the proposed wealth tax...”
gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/u...
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one of my biggest fears is that you are innumerate and stupid. the difference is that my fears are grounded in reality
One of my biggest fears about the midterms is that ICE could flood the polls with agents who perform Kavanaugh Stops on every non-white person before they get a chance to cast a ballot, then detain them until voting is over. Which is not far-fetched at this point. www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-po...
February 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
one of my biggest fears is that you are innumerate and stupid. the difference is that my fears are grounded in reality
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Just thinking Garfield thoughts
February 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Just thinking Garfield thoughts
Hate the petard, not the hoister.
February 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Hate the petard, not the hoister.
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Shoebox prep for today is printing and cutting proxies for Graveyard Love updates, a canlander deck, and finally getting around to printing all of This Cube Has Been Removed From The Game.
This post was brought to you by my local library. Support yours or I will Find you.
This post was brought to you by my local library. Support yours or I will Find you.
February 17, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Shoebox prep for today is printing and cutting proxies for Graveyard Love updates, a canlander deck, and finally getting around to printing all of This Cube Has Been Removed From The Game.
This post was brought to you by my local library. Support yours or I will Find you.
This post was brought to you by my local library. Support yours or I will Find you.
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Anyways since I’m art directing on a ninja turtles cartoon i really think i should be sent some free Magic The Gathering cards from the upcoming tmnt set, just sayin
February 17, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Anyways since I’m art directing on a ninja turtles cartoon i really think i should be sent some free Magic The Gathering cards from the upcoming tmnt set, just sayin
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Me and @darkpactcosplay.bsky.social will be rolling around at SCG Con Milwaukee this weekend! (Probably not as Goat Mom and Goat Kid, I just love this picture 💜)
Come find us for Commander stuff, or Party Box or maybe a Lorwyn Draft 👀
Come find us for Commander stuff, or Party Box or maybe a Lorwyn Draft 👀
February 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Me and @darkpactcosplay.bsky.social will be rolling around at SCG Con Milwaukee this weekend! (Probably not as Goat Mom and Goat Kid, I just love this picture 💜)
Come find us for Commander stuff, or Party Box or maybe a Lorwyn Draft 👀
Come find us for Commander stuff, or Party Box or maybe a Lorwyn Draft 👀
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COWABUNGA DUDE!
Your girl is officially an #MTGAmbassador for #MTGxTMNT 🥷🐢✨ We’re talking iconic characters, nostalgic chaos, and cardboard that did NOT have to go this hard.
I’ve got fresh content coming to all my channels and a full box opening on YouTube Friday 👀
Who’s your favorite turtle?
Your girl is officially an #MTGAmbassador for #MTGxTMNT 🥷🐢✨ We’re talking iconic characters, nostalgic chaos, and cardboard that did NOT have to go this hard.
I’ve got fresh content coming to all my channels and a full box opening on YouTube Friday 👀
Who’s your favorite turtle?
February 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM
COWABUNGA DUDE!
Your girl is officially an #MTGAmbassador for #MTGxTMNT 🥷🐢✨ We’re talking iconic characters, nostalgic chaos, and cardboard that did NOT have to go this hard.
I’ve got fresh content coming to all my channels and a full box opening on YouTube Friday 👀
Who’s your favorite turtle?
Your girl is officially an #MTGAmbassador for #MTGxTMNT 🥷🐢✨ We’re talking iconic characters, nostalgic chaos, and cardboard that did NOT have to go this hard.
I’ve got fresh content coming to all my channels and a full box opening on YouTube Friday 👀
Who’s your favorite turtle?
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I swear to god, Wizards can't get out of their own god damned way sometimes.
They are making Magic Online change what decklists get published. Only the Top 8 decklists will get posted for challenges under 64 players.
#mtg #ReleaseTheDecklists
They are making Magic Online change what decklists get published. Only the Top 8 decklists will get posted for challenges under 64 players.
#mtg #ReleaseTheDecklists
February 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I swear to god, Wizards can't get out of their own god damned way sometimes.
They are making Magic Online change what decklists get published. Only the Top 8 decklists will get posted for challenges under 64 players.
#mtg #ReleaseTheDecklists
They are making Magic Online change what decklists get published. Only the Top 8 decklists will get posted for challenges under 64 players.
#mtg #ReleaseTheDecklists
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Welp... It's definitely time to make it known to Wizards/Daybreak that this change to deck list publishing is heinous.
This is going to be awful for what Magic writers exist out there that focus on 1v1 formats (Specifically Pauper writers who don't have many other results besides MTGO list drops)
This is going to be awful for what Magic writers exist out there that focus on 1v1 formats (Specifically Pauper writers who don't have many other results besides MTGO list drops)
I swear to god, Wizards can't get out of their own god damned way sometimes.
They are making Magic Online change what decklists get published. Only the Top 8 decklists will get posted for challenges under 64 players.
#mtg #ReleaseTheDecklists
They are making Magic Online change what decklists get published. Only the Top 8 decklists will get posted for challenges under 64 players.
#mtg #ReleaseTheDecklists
February 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Welp... It's definitely time to make it known to Wizards/Daybreak that this change to deck list publishing is heinous.
This is going to be awful for what Magic writers exist out there that focus on 1v1 formats (Specifically Pauper writers who don't have many other results besides MTGO list drops)
This is going to be awful for what Magic writers exist out there that focus on 1v1 formats (Specifically Pauper writers who don't have many other results besides MTGO list drops)
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I have been tracking the #MTGPauper for nearly a dozen years. I've been able to map the landscape of the format over that time. This change is going to fundamentally alter how I report on the format and how I approach things.
The announcement was updated to add in the list amounts per event size.
This sucks ASS.
This sucks ASS.
February 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I have been tracking the #MTGPauper for nearly a dozen years. I've been able to map the landscape of the format over that time. This change is going to fundamentally alter how I report on the format and how I approach things.
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Two decades ago, George Allen used a Portuguese slur in an impromptu comment on the campaign trail and it ended his career.
Now, a sitting congressman can embrace prominent white nationalist slogans in their official ads and the corporate media just yawns about it.
Now, a sitting congressman can embrace prominent white nationalist slogans in their official ads and the corporate media just yawns about it.
Coverage of Andy Barr, a sitting Congressman and candidate for U.S. Senate, running an ad declaring, "It's not a sin to be white" -- a variation of a notorious white nationalist slogan
AP: Zero
NYT: Zero
WashPost: Zero
Reuters: Zero
Politico: Zero
Axios: Zero
AP: Zero
NYT: Zero
WashPost: Zero
Reuters: Zero
Politico: Zero
Axios: Zero
Major corporations bankroll political ad featuring white supremacist slogan
Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), who is running to replace Mitch McConnell in the United States Senate, released his first television ad earlier this month.
popular.info
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Two decades ago, George Allen used a Portuguese slur in an impromptu comment on the campaign trail and it ended his career.
Now, a sitting congressman can embrace prominent white nationalist slogans in their official ads and the corporate media just yawns about it.
Now, a sitting congressman can embrace prominent white nationalist slogans in their official ads and the corporate media just yawns about it.
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Palantir paid zero federal income tax for fiscal year 2025, despite reporting $1.5 billion in income.
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Palantir Pays Zero Federal Income Tax Despite Explosive Growth, Largely Due to Trump Tax Law
Palantir reported $1.5 billion of U.S. income but paid exactly zero federal income tax in 2025. Despite explosive growth, tax breaks from the Trump tax law helped Palantir avoid paying even a dime of...
itep.org
February 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Palantir paid zero federal income tax for fiscal year 2025, despite reporting $1.5 billion in income.
itep.org/palantir-pay...
itep.org/palantir-pay...
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Final Fantasy friends,
Who is a bigger draw, Aerith or Yuna?
I need to know for art purposes. :-)
Who is a bigger draw, Aerith or Yuna?
I need to know for art purposes. :-)
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Final Fantasy friends,
Who is a bigger draw, Aerith or Yuna?
I need to know for art purposes. :-)
Who is a bigger draw, Aerith or Yuna?
I need to know for art purposes. :-)
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It wasn’t so long ago that CNN sat down for a serious conversation with these guys. One of them is Pete Hegseth’s pastor.
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
I’ve seen this person get retweeted by MAGA influencers like Benny Johnson. He’s not kidding. This is a real political goal he is pursuing. He has 425,000 followers on Facebook.
February 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
It wasn’t so long ago that CNN sat down for a serious conversation with these guys. One of them is Pete Hegseth’s pastor.
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
Pretending these assholes are still ‘fringe’ is a dangerous mistake
bsky.app/profile/seth...
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💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
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Matt Walsh whose followers sent repeated bomb threats to multiple children's hospitals has thoughts on violence
The world's richest man is broadcasting eliminationist rhetoric about a tiny, vulnerable minority, and virtually no one is going to treat it as a scandal. It's just normal now.
February 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Matt Walsh whose followers sent repeated bomb threats to multiple children's hospitals has thoughts on violence
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this new Horizon game's story looks dope
February 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
this new Horizon game's story looks dope
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Today I'm remembering the courage of Jesse Jackson across his life, including the 1984 DNC when he called for the Party to support the inclusion of queer people in their coalition at a time both parties and the public were indifferent to our suffering and opposed to our equality.
February 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Today I'm remembering the courage of Jesse Jackson across his life, including the 1984 DNC when he called for the Party to support the inclusion of queer people in their coalition at a time both parties and the public were indifferent to our suffering and opposed to our equality.
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