Jan Selving
@jdsbill.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, lover of the arts
“I'm a very ordinary human being; I just happen to like reading books.”
― Haruki Murakami, 1Q84
“I'm a very ordinary human being; I just happen to like reading books.”
― Haruki Murakami, 1Q84
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If you live in New Jersey, please share this widely with your friends and family
December 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
If you live in New Jersey, please share this widely with your friends and family
Mainstream media and Repubs keep calling Social Security an entitlement. We pay for that!
December 8, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Mainstream media and Repubs keep calling Social Security an entitlement. We pay for that!
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I just reported and blocked "Alter Ego" @altpov.bsky.social.
This troll reposted Blue Wave Surfer's post listing blue, democratic people for maga types to attempt to follow us for abusive purposes.
Please Report,Block,and I suggest Repost so this can be mitigated before this behavior is commonplace
This troll reposted Blue Wave Surfer's post listing blue, democratic people for maga types to attempt to follow us for abusive purposes.
Please Report,Block,and I suggest Repost so this can be mitigated before this behavior is commonplace
December 8, 2024 at 3:29 AM
I just reported and blocked "Alter Ego" @altpov.bsky.social.
This troll reposted Blue Wave Surfer's post listing blue, democratic people for maga types to attempt to follow us for abusive purposes.
Please Report,Block,and I suggest Repost so this can be mitigated before this behavior is commonplace
This troll reposted Blue Wave Surfer's post listing blue, democratic people for maga types to attempt to follow us for abusive purposes.
Please Report,Block,and I suggest Repost so this can be mitigated before this behavior is commonplace
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BREAKING NEWS:
Nearly 100 former national security officials have written a letter to the Senate saying they are “alarmed” at prospect of Gabbard leading intel community.
Her appointment must be rejected.
Nearly 100 former national security officials have written a letter to the Senate saying they are “alarmed” at prospect of Gabbard leading intel community.
Her appointment must be rejected.
December 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM
BREAKING NEWS:
Nearly 100 former national security officials have written a letter to the Senate saying they are “alarmed” at prospect of Gabbard leading intel community.
Her appointment must be rejected.
Nearly 100 former national security officials have written a letter to the Senate saying they are “alarmed” at prospect of Gabbard leading intel community.
Her appointment must be rejected.
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Dear Blueskyers! Image theft is a problem on #Bluesky. Below are some of my stolen images. I made a moderation list of the accounts involved: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Please subscribe to the list so that you block them and they can't steal your images! I will continue to add. #photography
Please subscribe to the list so that you block them and they can't steal your images! I will continue to add. #photography
December 5, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Dear Blueskyers! Image theft is a problem on #Bluesky. Below are some of my stolen images. I made a moderation list of the accounts involved: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Please subscribe to the list so that you block them and they can't steal your images! I will continue to add. #photography
Please subscribe to the list so that you block them and they can't steal your images! I will continue to add. #photography
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You could save a life with a simple repost!
November 21, 2024 at 7:52 PM
You could save a life with a simple repost!
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www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... the most successful and far-flung private-public collaboration in history — one that is transforming cities, states and regions — has gotten so little coverage from legacy media. It may be the most critical govt-driven initiative since the GI Bill
Opinion | Biden’s $1 trillion investment is a model for economic growth
The president’s achievement shows that the private and public sectors can work in tandem.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2024 at 1:08 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... the most successful and far-flung private-public collaboration in history — one that is transforming cities, states and regions — has gotten so little coverage from legacy media. It may be the most critical govt-driven initiative since the GI Bill
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I believe I said recently that I hoped the Hunter pardon was the beginning, and that it showed us Biden understands what’s coming. There are now discussions in the WH about additional pardons. I hope he does it. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Biden White House Is Discussing Preemptive Pardons for Those in Trump’s Crosshairs
The nomination of Kash Patel, who has vowed to pursue Trump’s critics, as FBI director has heightened concerns within the president’s inner circle.
www.politico.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:23 PM
I believe I said recently that I hoped the Hunter pardon was the beginning, and that it showed us Biden understands what’s coming. There are now discussions in the WH about additional pardons. I hope he does it. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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NEW: Human rights organization Amnesty International has released a 296-page report concluding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
The group joins Holocaust historians, United Nations experts, and a growing number of nations worldwide in doing so.
The group joins Holocaust historians, United Nations experts, and a growing number of nations worldwide in doing so.
BREAKING: Amnesty Concludes Israel Is Committing Genocide
“We will look back and say, ‘Why did we not do more earlier?” Amnesty's director tells Zeteo.
zeteo.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:04 AM
NEW: Human rights organization Amnesty International has released a 296-page report concluding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
The group joins Holocaust historians, United Nations experts, and a growing number of nations worldwide in doing so.
The group joins Holocaust historians, United Nations experts, and a growing number of nations worldwide in doing so.
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If you see this post, can you please help spread this information?
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
Click to Visit #ASafeChoice Network
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December 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM
If you see this post, can you please help spread this information?
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.
People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!
Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
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I'm tired of Donald Trump and he hasn't even taken office yet.
December 3, 2024 at 8:27 PM
I'm tired of Donald Trump and he hasn't even taken office yet.
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I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
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Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used in a program that took children from occupied Ukrainian territories, stripped them of Ukrainian identity and placed them with Russian families, according to a report by Yale's School of Public Health reut.rs/3CR1mcs 1/6
Putin-controlled aircraft deported Ukrainian children, U.S.-backed research alleges
Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used in a program that took children from occupied Ukrainian territories, stripped them of Ukrainian identity and placed them with Russian families, according to a report by Yale's School of Public Health.
reut.rs
December 3, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Russian presidential aircraft and funds were used in a program that took children from occupied Ukrainian territories, stripped them of Ukrainian identity and placed them with Russian families, according to a report by Yale's School of Public Health reut.rs/3CR1mcs 1/6
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First time this has happened.
December 3, 2024 at 7:54 AM
First time this has happened.
Watching MSNBC coverage of Biden pardoning his son. Absolutely ridiculous equating his pardon with Trump's pardons. Sloppy and misleading journalism.
December 2, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Watching MSNBC coverage of Biden pardoning his son. Absolutely ridiculous equating his pardon with Trump's pardons. Sloppy and misleading journalism.
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"Biden made the correct choice to protect his son against the powerful unfettered vindictiveness that is to come in a few short weeks. Let’s hope he uses what’s left of his waning days in office to stave off more of the inevitably impending horrors."
In Defense of the Hunter Biden Pardon
This was a tough call—but consider what Trump’s weaponized Justice Department would have done to Biden’s son.
www.thebulwark.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM
"Biden made the correct choice to protect his son against the powerful unfettered vindictiveness that is to come in a few short weeks. Let’s hope he uses what’s left of his waning days in office to stave off more of the inevitably impending horrors."
“You will hardly know who I am or what I mean,
But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood.
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged,
Missing me one place search another,
I stop somewhere waiting for you.”
― Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood.
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged,
Missing me one place search another,
I stop somewhere waiting for you.”
― Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
December 1, 2024 at 9:28 PM
“You will hardly know who I am or what I mean,
But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood.
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged,
Missing me one place search another,
I stop somewhere waiting for you.”
― Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
But I shall be good health to you nevertheless,
And filter and fibre your blood.
Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged,
Missing me one place search another,
I stop somewhere waiting for you.”
― Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"
Read WB Yeats's "rough beast" (or beasts) as you will. It certainly captures what's coming.
"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"
"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Read WB Yeats's "rough beast" (or beasts) as you will. It certainly captures what's coming.
"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"
"And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?"
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Fellas, I don’t post here a lot but you should absolutely know this // help me spread the word!
Violent crackdowns are happening in Tbilisi, Georgia. We are fighting for our lives here.
Please, please, please help us spread the word.
Violent crackdowns are happening in Tbilisi, Georgia. We are fighting for our lives here.
Please, please, please help us spread the word.
November 30, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Fellas, I don’t post here a lot but you should absolutely know this // help me spread the word!
Violent crackdowns are happening in Tbilisi, Georgia. We are fighting for our lives here.
Please, please, please help us spread the word.
Violent crackdowns are happening in Tbilisi, Georgia. We are fighting for our lives here.
Please, please, please help us spread the word.
I should be grading freshman comp papers but am spending time writing replies to the good folks on Bluesky.
November 29, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I should be grading freshman comp papers but am spending time writing replies to the good folks on Bluesky.
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Shop bookshop.org and help support indie bookstores. I am one of them!
Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
bookshop.org
November 29, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Shop bookshop.org and help support indie bookstores. I am one of them!
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Today is a great day to send letters to your Senators demanding they oppose recess appointments for Trump—please share!
Tell your Senators: Don't allow Trump's recess appointments
Please contact Congress now!
actionnetwork.org
November 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Today is a great day to send letters to your Senators demanding they oppose recess appointments for Trump—please share!
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Elon Musk attacked Bluesky calling it “Bluecry.”
If you’re absolutely tired of his shit, please repost and follow us.
Let us know below if you still need a follow back. 👇
If you’re absolutely tired of his shit, please repost and follow us.
Let us know below if you still need a follow back. 👇
November 28, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Elon Musk attacked Bluesky calling it “Bluecry.”
If you’re absolutely tired of his shit, please repost and follow us.
Let us know below if you still need a follow back. 👇
If you’re absolutely tired of his shit, please repost and follow us.
Let us know below if you still need a follow back. 👇
Shakespeare quote of the day for the haters:
“That trunk of humours, that bolting-hutch of beastliness, that swollen parcel of dropsies, that huge bombard of sack, that stuffed cloak-bag of guts…”
“That trunk of humours, that bolting-hutch of beastliness, that swollen parcel of dropsies, that huge bombard of sack, that stuffed cloak-bag of guts…”
November 27, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Shakespeare quote of the day for the haters:
“That trunk of humours, that bolting-hutch of beastliness, that swollen parcel of dropsies, that huge bombard of sack, that stuffed cloak-bag of guts…”
“That trunk of humours, that bolting-hutch of beastliness, that swollen parcel of dropsies, that huge bombard of sack, that stuffed cloak-bag of guts…”
