Mary Ann Gwinn
@gwinnma.bsky.social
Book critic. Kirkus Prize juror for 2024; reviewer for LA Times, Kirkus, Star Tribune. NBCC board. Pulitzer winner. Read to live, live to read.
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Republican Health Care Lingo Every Voter Should Know.
Do YOU know what your Republican Member of Congress means when they say things like "high-risk pools?"
It means they want to go back to when people with pre-existing conditions like cancer could be denied coverage.
Do YOU know what your Republican Member of Congress means when they say things like "high-risk pools?"
It means they want to go back to when people with pre-existing conditions like cancer could be denied coverage.
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Republican Health Care Lingo Every Voter Should Know.
Do YOU know what your Republican Member of Congress means when they say things like "high-risk pools?"
It means they want to go back to when people with pre-existing conditions like cancer could be denied coverage.
Do YOU know what your Republican Member of Congress means when they say things like "high-risk pools?"
It means they want to go back to when people with pre-existing conditions like cancer could be denied coverage.
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The president is clearly unwell. As an American, I find it hard to believe that our president speaks in this way.
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The president is clearly unwell. As an American, I find it hard to believe that our president speaks in this way.
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Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Submit a Claim
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November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
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For governments leaning towards authoritarianism, China is an enabler—and an inspiration. We found that 82% of authoritarian regimes have received police training from China
China’s creepiest export surge
Countries are queuing to buy the tools and techniques of the CCP’s security state
econ.st
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
For governments leaning towards authoritarianism, China is an enabler—and an inspiration. We found that 82% of authoritarian regimes have received police training from China
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Other work by the Ladybird artists.
Monsal Dale in Autumn
Cover picture, Readers Digest, 1983
Artist: SR Badmin
Monsal Dale in Autumn
Cover picture, Readers Digest, 1983
Artist: SR Badmin
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Other work by the Ladybird artists.
Monsal Dale in Autumn
Cover picture, Readers Digest, 1983
Artist: SR Badmin
Monsal Dale in Autumn
Cover picture, Readers Digest, 1983
Artist: SR Badmin
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It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
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Then Toad poured a glass of water over his head.
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Then Toad poured a glass of water over his head.
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Friday night Justin Townes Earle. Because he was too damned good to forget.
Back Porch Session: Justin Townes Earle
YouTube video by Garden & Gun Magazine
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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Friday night Justin Townes Earle. Because he was too damned good to forget.
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NBC News projects that Pennsylvania will retain all 3 Democratic state Supreme Court justices.
Its a complete and total loss for Republicans tonight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Its a complete and total loss for Republicans tonight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
NBC News projects that Pennsylvania will retain all 3 Democratic state Supreme Court justices.
Its a complete and total loss for Republicans tonight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Its a complete and total loss for Republicans tonight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Yay
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht all won their retention elections tonight, NBC News projects.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht all won their retention elections tonight, NBC News projects.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Pennsylvania voters retain three Democratic Supreme Court justices
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht all won their retention elections tonight, NBC News projects.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Yay
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Frog put the cookies in a box. “There,” he said. “Now we will not eat any more cookies.”
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Frog put the cookies in a box. “There,” he said. “Now we will not eat any more cookies.”
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
“But we can open the box,” said Toad.
“That is true,” said Frog.
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Share the news... OSU Libraries & Press is seeking a Director for the Oregon State University Press! See the detailed job description at jobs.oregonstate.edu/posting....
Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the position, OSU, or life in Oregon! ☔❤️☔
#OregonStateUniversity #ApplyNow
Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the position, OSU, or life in Oregon! ☔❤️☔
#OregonStateUniversity #ApplyNow
October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Share the news... OSU Libraries & Press is seeking a Director for the Oregon State University Press! See the detailed job description at jobs.oregonstate.edu/posting....
Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the position, OSU, or life in Oregon! ☔❤️☔
#OregonStateUniversity #ApplyNow
Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the position, OSU, or life in Oregon! ☔❤️☔
#OregonStateUniversity #ApplyNow
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A new report from the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights found that federal immigration enforcement has been mining license plate data from local law enforcement in Washington state.
Immigration enforcement agencies accessed WA license plate data, report finds
A new report from the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights found that federal immigration enforcement has been mining license plate data from local law enforcement in Washington state.
www.kuow.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A new report from the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights found that federal immigration enforcement has been mining license plate data from local law enforcement in Washington state.
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Once I'd like to see the Seattle Mariners snatch victory from the jaws of victory.
October 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Once I'd like to see the Seattle Mariners snatch victory from the jaws of victory.
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Trump carrying on the effort of Major General Robert Ross the British officer who torched the White House in war of 1812
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom. n.pr/48AUON2
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.
n.pr
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Trump carrying on the effort of Major General Robert Ross the British officer who torched the White House in war of 1812
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Republicans control the majority in Congress right now.
No matter your political party, the idea that DOJ is outright lying or misleading federal judges should be a five-alarm fire for my colleagues.
When will they act?
No matter your political party, the idea that DOJ is outright lying or misleading federal judges should be a five-alarm fire for my colleagues.
When will they act?
“We found over 35 cases in which the judges have specifically said what the government is providing…false information. It might be intentionally false information, including false sworn declarations time and again," says Ryan Goodman, law professor at New York University.
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Republicans control the majority in Congress right now.
No matter your political party, the idea that DOJ is outright lying or misleading federal judges should be a five-alarm fire for my colleagues.
When will they act?
No matter your political party, the idea that DOJ is outright lying or misleading federal judges should be a five-alarm fire for my colleagues.
When will they act?
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Oh you're trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
October 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Oh you're trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.
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this rocks. when indiana edu killed the student newspaper, Purdue stepped up, printed the forbidden issue, drove it to Bloomington and stocked the boxes.
October 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
this rocks. when indiana edu killed the student newspaper, Purdue stepped up, printed the forbidden issue, drove it to Bloomington and stocked the boxes.
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Students will face much higher costs if enhanced premium tax credits aren’t extended -- a 26-year-old part-time student in Eastern WA would see his health insurance premiums quadruple.
October 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Students will face much higher costs if enhanced premium tax credits aren’t extended -- a 26-year-old part-time student in Eastern WA would see his health insurance premiums quadruple.
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*English and Irish. With, culturally, a significant helping of German and Swiss.
September 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
*English and Irish. With, culturally, a significant helping of German and Swiss.
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More than 100 writers, journalists, and scholars call for the immediate release of Mario Guevara, the only journalist detained in the U.S. today for doing his job—and now facing imminent deportation. Share the letter and join the call to #FreeMario: pen.org/press-releas...
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
More than 100 writers, journalists, and scholars call for the immediate release of Mario Guevara, the only journalist detained in the U.S. today for doing his job—and now facing imminent deportation. Share the letter and join the call to #FreeMario: pen.org/press-releas...
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Charming little octopus from a Roman villa at Villaquejida, León, Spain. Limestone, 2nd-3rd century AD.
Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid 📷 me
#Archaeology
Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid 📷 me
#Archaeology
September 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Charming little octopus from a Roman villa at Villaquejida, León, Spain. Limestone, 2nd-3rd century AD.
Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid 📷 me
#Archaeology
Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid 📷 me
#Archaeology
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250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid due to MAGA Congress’s Big Betrayal of a bill.
80,000 Washingtonians will lose coverage when tax credits expire in January.
I stand with Democratic leaders in Congress who are fighting these morally bankrupt cuts.
80,000 Washingtonians will lose coverage when tax credits expire in January.
I stand with Democratic leaders in Congress who are fighting these morally bankrupt cuts.
September 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
250,000 Washingtonians will lose Medicaid due to MAGA Congress’s Big Betrayal of a bill.
80,000 Washingtonians will lose coverage when tax credits expire in January.
I stand with Democratic leaders in Congress who are fighting these morally bankrupt cuts.
80,000 Washingtonians will lose coverage when tax credits expire in January.
I stand with Democratic leaders in Congress who are fighting these morally bankrupt cuts.
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Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
With Biden, AI Mode will provide a summarized answer.
buff.ly
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
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If you dream of affording a place to yourself, our Carrie Bradshaw index shows that the town you live in is as important as what you earn
Where can Americans afford to live solo in 2025?
Our Carrie Bradshaw index shows rent is soaring in several southern cities
econ.st
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
If you dream of affording a place to yourself, our Carrie Bradshaw index shows that the town you live in is as important as what you earn