Akela Cooper
@akelacooper.bsky.social
Hollywood writer whose stuff you may have seen: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1, Luke Cage. Malignant. M3GAN. The Nun 2. It's a pleasure scaring the shit outta you.
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Black people everywhere:
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Black people everywhere:
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This might be an unpopular opinion but what this baby seal is doing is very special to me, personally.
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This might be an unpopular opinion but what this baby seal is doing is very special to me, personally.
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"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
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The cult tv miniseries adaptation of @stephenking.bsky.social's novel (my very first SK book I've read), directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, premiered OTD 35 years ago.
The cult tv miniseries adaptation of @stephenking.bsky.social's novel (my very first SK book I've read), directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, premiered OTD 35 years ago.
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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The cult tv miniseries adaptation of @stephenking.bsky.social's novel (my very first SK book I've read), directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, premiered OTD 35 years ago.
The cult tv miniseries adaptation of @stephenking.bsky.social's novel (my very first SK book I've read), directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, premiered OTD 35 years ago.
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It's hard to overstate what a catastrophe it would be for moviemaking and moviegoers if the Ellisons are allowed to acquire Warner Brothers and merge it with Paramount. I know that rooting for Comcast and/or Netflix sticks in a lot of throats here but those would be far better alternatives... >
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's hard to overstate what a catastrophe it would be for moviemaking and moviegoers if the Ellisons are allowed to acquire Warner Brothers and merge it with Paramount. I know that rooting for Comcast and/or Netflix sticks in a lot of throats here but those would be far better alternatives... >
For the people wondering why no male journalist stoop up for the female journalist Trump called “piggy”—when she didn’t even stand up for herself—this is why. Access is god to our mainstream media. He can do anything and they won’t push back cause they won’t risk losing access
1) this from @marisakabas.bsky.social is good as always
2) as she lays out, part of the problem is there is an entire class of journalist and of publication that is obsessed…OBSESSED with access. if access can be taken away then you need to pull punches
www.thehandbasket.co/p/moral-rot-...
2) as she lays out, part of the problem is there is an entire class of journalist and of publication that is obsessed…OBSESSED with access. if access can be taken away then you need to pull punches
www.thehandbasket.co/p/moral-rot-...
Moral rot in elite journalism is killing the whole field
The Nuzzi/RFK Jr. mess and the revelation of Esptein's journo pals lay bare a profound moral absence at the heart of our free press.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
For the people wondering why no male journalist stoop up for the female journalist Trump called “piggy”—when she didn’t even stand up for herself—this is why. Access is god to our mainstream media. He can do anything and they won’t push back cause they won’t risk losing access
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This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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So, just to be clear, in addition to sending queer people out into the cold to starve or freeze to death, the SA also:
- provides food services for ICE
- provides correctional services to the carceral system
- union busts
They’re almost comedically evil.
- provides food services for ICE
- provides correctional services to the carceral system
- union busts
They’re almost comedically evil.
The apartment building my Grandparents were living in burned down when my mother was a baby. The Salvation Army assisted the other tenants with emergency housing. They wouldn't help my Mom's family because they were Jewish.
I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
So, just to be clear, in addition to sending queer people out into the cold to starve or freeze to death, the SA also:
- provides food services for ICE
- provides correctional services to the carceral system
- union busts
They’re almost comedically evil.
- provides food services for ICE
- provides correctional services to the carceral system
- union busts
They’re almost comedically evil.
I thought it was me screaming my head off at the Rams/Seahawks game that was the reason I was congested and tired, but now that I'm on day two it seems the cooler, rainy weather has set off my sinuses. It's not as bad as it could be but it's making concentrating an exercise in and of itself.
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I thought it was me screaming my head off at the Rams/Seahawks game that was the reason I was congested and tired, but now that I'm on day two it seems the cooler, rainy weather has set off my sinuses. It's not as bad as it could be but it's making concentrating an exercise in and of itself.
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Jim Jordan begged someone to not rat out the sexual assault that was happening at Ohio State. He was crying on the phone. Groveling. This man threw out all his dignity to try and cover for horrifying crimes of sexual abuse. Think about that for a moment.
November 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Jim Jordan begged someone to not rat out the sexual assault that was happening at Ohio State. He was crying on the phone. Groveling. This man threw out all his dignity to try and cover for horrifying crimes of sexual abuse. Think about that for a moment.
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“Short bursts indicate an ICE sighting. Long whistles indicate agents making arrests. If you hear the whistle and you’re undocumented, said [Whitney Hu, a community activist and organizer with South Brooklyn Mutual Aid], ‘you hide. And if you’re somebody who’s not, you go to the street.’”
As ICE Street Raids Ramp Up, New Yorkers Stock Up On Whistles
Taking a cue from Chicago, community groups have distributed thousands of whistles in recent weeks — a grassroots system people in other cities have adopted to help neighbors sound the alarm.
www.thecity.nyc
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Short bursts indicate an ICE sighting. Long whistles indicate agents making arrests. If you hear the whistle and you’re undocumented, said [Whitney Hu, a community activist and organizer with South Brooklyn Mutual Aid], ‘you hide. And if you’re somebody who’s not, you go to the street.’”
She voted for the man we all knew was Epstein's BFF, who was caught on tape saying he grabbed women by the pussy, who cheated on every one of his wives, openly lusted after his own teenage daughter and she expects him to have class? Lady, come the fuck on.
“You are our president. Please start acting like it. Show some class. Show some real leadership. Show that you actually care about the people other than yourself. I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment.”
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
She voted for the man we all knew was Epstein's BFF, who was caught on tape saying he grabbed women by the pussy, who cheated on every one of his wives, openly lusted after his own teenage daughter and she expects him to have class? Lady, come the fuck on.
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Lizza writes as if he was perturbed by Nuzzi having a thing for much older men, implying the two of them were around the same age. He is actually 19 years older than her. In 2020, she was 27 and he was 46.
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Lizza writes as if he was perturbed by Nuzzi having a thing for much older men, implying the two of them were around the same age. He is actually 19 years older than her. In 2020, she was 27 and he was 46.
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A reminder about that bamboo guy...
Ryan Lizza Fired by The New Yorker Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation (Published 2017)
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A reminder about that bamboo guy...
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This is your regular reminder that the federal government is actively monitoring social media and most social media sites will comply with subpoenas to some degree.
So, you know. Be careful what you post
So, you know. Be careful what you post
Getting subpoenaed by the US government over bluesky posts
November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is your regular reminder that the federal government is actively monitoring social media and most social media sites will comply with subpoenas to some degree.
So, you know. Be careful what you post
So, you know. Be careful what you post
They dismembered this man--possibly while he was still alive.
That is not a "mistake."
That is not a "mistake."
MBS claims the murder of Khashoggi was "a huge mistake and we're our doing our best that this doesn't happen again."
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
They dismembered this man--possibly while he was still alive.
That is not a "mistake."
That is not a "mistake."
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I can no longer follow the plot of this show. I suspect the writers and actors can’t either. I don’t think they have a show runner.
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I can no longer follow the plot of this show. I suspect the writers and actors can’t either. I don’t think they have a show runner.
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Important thread about if you get notified by that there's been a Grand Jury request regarding your account.
Hey, friend, it is time to do Future You a very huge favor: stop saying literally anything about this online, especially speculating what it might be about or what the grand jury might be looking at. If you think you know what it's about, no you don't.
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Important thread about if you get notified by that there's been a Grand Jury request regarding your account.
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Home Depot stock fell again. Indeed people are tightening budgets and the interest rates are high but could it be worth mentioning that
PEOPLE ARE TERRIFIED TO GET KIDNAPPED AT HOME DEPOT and the rest of us are angry the store isn't doing more to protect our neighbors?
PEOPLE ARE TERRIFIED TO GET KIDNAPPED AT HOME DEPOT and the rest of us are angry the store isn't doing more to protect our neighbors?
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Home Depot stock fell again. Indeed people are tightening budgets and the interest rates are high but could it be worth mentioning that
PEOPLE ARE TERRIFIED TO GET KIDNAPPED AT HOME DEPOT and the rest of us are angry the store isn't doing more to protect our neighbors?
PEOPLE ARE TERRIFIED TO GET KIDNAPPED AT HOME DEPOT and the rest of us are angry the store isn't doing more to protect our neighbors?
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“The article also sparked some hateful abuse, most of which came from men who read the headline and apparently flew into a rage. They wished abusive future relationships on me, warned me I’d die sad and single, or in some cases described how they’d murder me.”
men having a totally normal one eh?
men having a totally normal one eh?
What The Response To My “Are Boyfriends Embarrassing?” Article Says About The Current State Of Heterosexual Dating
I couldn’t help but wonder: why is it that of everything I’ve ever written, this piece sparked such a visceral and widespread reaction?
www.vogue.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“The article also sparked some hateful abuse, most of which came from men who read the headline and apparently flew into a rage. They wished abusive future relationships on me, warned me I’d die sad and single, or in some cases described how they’d murder me.”
men having a totally normal one eh?
men having a totally normal one eh?
Having a ball b/c my time line right now is half “I learned this against my will” and half “PIPE IT INTO MY VEINS”
November 18, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Having a ball b/c my time line right now is half “I learned this against my will” and half “PIPE IT INTO MY VEINS”
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I'm at the Target boycott, I'm at the Starbucks boycott, I'm at the combination Target boycott and Starbucks boycott
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I'm at the Target boycott, I'm at the Starbucks boycott, I'm at the combination Target boycott and Starbucks boycott
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I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season
October 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM
I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season