Ben Applegate
@benapplegate.com
Director of publishing, editor, translator. Manga, democracy, civil rights, foster kittens, sci-fi, beer. Another world is possible. IDIC 🖖 He/him. Portfolio etc.: benapplegate.com (pfp: Marume Goshika)
Oh man, takes me back. Editing this kind of stuff was how I made most of my money from '05-'09. I was fast and I didn't make mistakes. Churning through multiples of these a week back then is probably why even the worst manga schedule doesn't feel so terrible now boj.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/u...
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Oh man, takes me back. Editing this kind of stuff was how I made most of my money from '05-'09. I was fast and I didn't make mistakes. Churning through multiples of these a week back then is probably why even the worst manga schedule doesn't feel so terrible now boj.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/u...
MISSING CHILD: Zulema (age 3) was abducted at Newark Airport with her parents despite being a US citizen. Spread the word & reach out w/info about her whereabouts.
No one has heard from her or her parents since they tried to go on a Hawaii vacation on Saturday. Our government has disappeared them.
No one has heard from her or her parents since they tried to go on a Hawaii vacation on Saturday. Our government has disappeared them.
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
MISSING CHILD: Zulema (age 3) was abducted at Newark Airport with her parents despite being a US citizen. Spread the word & reach out w/info about her whereabouts.
No one has heard from her or her parents since they tried to go on a Hawaii vacation on Saturday. Our government has disappeared them.
No one has heard from her or her parents since they tried to go on a Hawaii vacation on Saturday. Our government has disappeared them.
At least the plan to coronate Sherrill to lock up white moderates is tooootally working
November 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
At least the plan to coronate Sherrill to lock up white moderates is tooootally working
DID WE LEARN NOTHING FROM PATLABOR 1
October 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
DID WE LEARN NOTHING FROM PATLABOR 1
In addition to having to wait on black asphalt in all weather with no amenities, loved ones visiting ICE abductees at Delaney Hall must adhere to a strict and subjective dress code. So volunteer groups provide clothing and a changing booth. Please support if you can: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
October 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
In addition to having to wait on black asphalt in all weather with no amenities, loved ones visiting ICE abductees at Delaney Hall must adhere to a strict and subjective dress code. So volunteer groups provide clothing and a changing booth. Please support if you can: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
And if you're in North Jersey and need a warmup, join this protest against the North Bergen mayor's endorsement of MAGA Jack: actionnetwork.org/events/tell-...
October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
And if you're in North Jersey and need a warmup, join this protest against the North Bergen mayor's endorsement of MAGA Jack: actionnetwork.org/events/tell-...
Support Rep. McIver next week in her fight against illegal arrest for exercising her right to inspect Geo Group's shameful ICE prison!
#ICEOut #njpolitics
#ICEOut #njpolitics
October 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Support Rep. McIver next week in her fight against illegal arrest for exercising her right to inspect Geo Group's shameful ICE prison!
#ICEOut #njpolitics
#ICEOut #njpolitics
🚨🔥Catopia's Next Top Model🔥🚨
The third member of our latest foster menagerie is Skye, with magazine ad good looks, the longest fur we've ever dealt with, and a sweet personality to boot.
The third member of our latest foster menagerie is Skye, with magazine ad good looks, the longest fur we've ever dealt with, and a sweet personality to boot.
October 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🚨🔥Catopia's Next Top Model🔥🚨
The third member of our latest foster menagerie is Skye, with magazine ad good looks, the longest fur we've ever dealt with, and a sweet personality to boot.
The third member of our latest foster menagerie is Skye, with magazine ad good looks, the longest fur we've ever dealt with, and a sweet personality to boot.
Our latest foster looks a lot like your supervisor
October 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our latest foster looks a lot like your supervisor
Me, at work, around July 15 every year
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Me, at work, around July 15 every year
September 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Rintaro's graphic memoir is here and it's lovely! Not sure why it's still showing as a preorder since I got my copy, but you should order it anywaaay bookshop.org/p/books/my-l...
September 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Rintaro's graphic memoir is here and it's lovely! Not sure why it's still showing as a preorder since I got my copy, but you should order it anywaaay bookshop.org/p/books/my-l...
Gary Owens & Eric Boardman baby
September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Gary Owens & Eric Boardman baby
Rewatched Adam Curtis's All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace and it is just as relevant and hard hitting now as when I first watched it on a tiny laptop screen 14 years ago. If only blockchain had been a thing at the time. He would have had a field day with DAOs. And gen AI...good god
September 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Rewatched Adam Curtis's All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace and it is just as relevant and hard hitting now as when I first watched it on a tiny laptop screen 14 years ago. If only blockchain had been a thing at the time. He would have had a field day with DAOs. And gen AI...good god
This one is hella cute y'all
September 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This one is hella cute y'all
Peep this hep cat. LUCKY is her nom de guerre. Foster #34.
September 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Peep this hep cat. LUCKY is her nom de guerre. Foster #34.