Karla L Miller
@karlalmiller.bsky.social
WaPo Work Advice columnist, aka the smart-aleck down the hall. https://linktr.ee/karlalmiller
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Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
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Cosigned. As @pattonoswalt.bsky.social just said: Wood chipper, feet first.
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Cosigned. As @pattonoswalt.bsky.social just said: Wood chipper, feet first.
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"Why does no one trust media anymore?"
I dont know. Maybe because you're publishing stories framed as "why are these underage girls having sex with and ruining the lives of all of these powerful men?"
I dont know. Maybe because you're publishing stories framed as "why are these underage girls having sex with and ruining the lives of all of these powerful men?"
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
"Why does no one trust media anymore?"
I dont know. Maybe because you're publishing stories framed as "why are these underage girls having sex with and ruining the lives of all of these powerful men?"
I dont know. Maybe because you're publishing stories framed as "why are these underage girls having sex with and ruining the lives of all of these powerful men?"
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damn that’s crazy your ceo actively worked for this to happen
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
damn that’s crazy your ceo actively worked for this to happen
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The Telltale Fart
We can't figure out why there's a baked beans smell in the kitchen and it's driving us slowly insane
is there ONE BEAN somewhere behind an immovable countertop somehow
is there ONE BEAN somewhere behind an immovable countertop somehow
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The Telltale Fart
“I think that a lot of fans … relate to Alastor because of his masking. I think that this is something that a lot of neurodivergent people have to do. So do neurotypical people. …I mean— women! Let’s talk about women who have to regulate their emotions outwardly, right?”
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“I think that a lot of fans … relate to Alastor because of his masking. I think that this is something that a lot of neurodivergent people have to do. So do neurotypical people. …I mean— women! Let’s talk about women who have to regulate their emotions outwardly, right?”
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In *2015* NYT reporter Landon Thomas Jr. had emails from Epstein alleging he had dirt on Donald--photos and accounts of him canoodling with and ogling young girls.
Given all that's transpired in the last decade, it seems like journalistic malpractice that we're only seeing this now.
Given all that's transpired in the last decade, it seems like journalistic malpractice that we're only seeing this now.
![Epstein then replied to Thomas in a series of emails over the next two hours -- in his typical error-ridden style -- first suggesting that Thomas look into Trump's finances before pivoting to more personal subjects.
In one email, Epstein writes: "would you like photso [sic] of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen." Thomas replied, "Yes!!"
It's unclear whether Epstein possessed such photos or if he ever sent the reporter any photos.
In another email, Epstein suggested that reporters "ask my houseman about donad [sic] almost walking through the door leaving his nose print on the glass as young women were swimming in the pool and he was so focused he walked straight into the door."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dtgy62tymnpbnzozbpgnov56/bafkreiaxx24shcy7fkivtfrumy3fs6p4dbcl4s5o4idxahtukxma5yvgeq@jpeg)
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In *2015* NYT reporter Landon Thomas Jr. had emails from Epstein alleging he had dirt on Donald--photos and accounts of him canoodling with and ogling young girls.
Given all that's transpired in the last decade, it seems like journalistic malpractice that we're only seeing this now.
Given all that's transpired in the last decade, it seems like journalistic malpractice that we're only seeing this now.
“Can I clear your plate for you? Don’t mind if I do.”
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“Can I clear your plate for you? Don’t mind if I do.”
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Michelle Lujan Grisham was the first women governor of New Mexico where the Zorro Ranch trafficked and abused young girls for years while rumors of what went on there were left unchecked. It makes you wonder why all those male governors looked the other way.
Like I dunno, maybe the reason it took a lady to break open the story of all the men protecting the dude trafficking underage girls is because the male journos were all emailing him making jokes about it?
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Michelle Lujan Grisham was the first women governor of New Mexico where the Zorro Ranch trafficked and abused young girls for years while rumors of what went on there were left unchecked. It makes you wonder why all those male governors looked the other way.
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43 days of unread emails. I can’t even. “Select All” + “Delete.” Godspeed, thank you, and sorry.
Today many federal employees will get back to work for the first time since Sept 30. That’s 43 days of unread emails, missed obligations, and extraordinary stress.
If you need something from me, please be patient with as I work through my inbox and sort through shifted priorities/timelines.
If you need something from me, please be patient with as I work through my inbox and sort through shifted priorities/timelines.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
43 days of unread emails. I can’t even. “Select All” + “Delete.” Godspeed, thank you, and sorry.
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Not a day goes by that we don't see evidence that Weiss was intentionally was placed in a job she is woefully unqualified for all for political reasons.
An update from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social:
www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...
An update from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social:
www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Not a day goes by that we don't see evidence that Weiss was intentionally was placed in a job she is woefully unqualified for all for political reasons.
An update from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social:
www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...
An update from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social:
www.status.news/p/bari-weiss...
CRYING
Also confirms I can’t ever go to Ireland. The way I dress, I’d be ashes within ten paces.
Also confirms I can’t ever go to Ireland. The way I dress, I’d be ashes within ten paces.
I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
CRYING
Also confirms I can’t ever go to Ireland. The way I dress, I’d be ashes within ten paces.
Also confirms I can’t ever go to Ireland. The way I dress, I’d be ashes within ten paces.
“Personally, part of the pain of my last years at the Post was the erosion of my love of writing while working within the system.”
karenattiah.substack.com/p/is-getting...
karenattiah.substack.com/p/is-getting...
Is getting fired from mainstream media a "badge of honor"?
On angel numbers, capture of the media and the purge of non-white journalists
karenattiah.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
“Personally, part of the pain of my last years at the Post was the erosion of my love of writing while working within the system.”
karenattiah.substack.com/p/is-getting...
karenattiah.substack.com/p/is-getting...
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AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
This week’s Work Advice: I’m uncomfortable with the gender imbalance in my workplace.
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Column | Work Advice: I’m frustrated with the gender imbalance at work
Women handle day-to-day responsibilities, while the men have separate meetings. How can a young female hire find her voice in this environment?
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November 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This week’s Work Advice: I’m uncomfortable with the gender imbalance in my workplace.
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wapo.st/47A97R2
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The I.R.S. is shutting down its free online system for filing tax returns, a program that the Biden administration introduced last year and that users gave high marks.
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The I.R.S. is shutting down its free online system for filing tax returns, a program that the Biden administration introduced last year and that users gave high marks.
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
via @tarasiegelbernard.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
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40 men Trump sent to CECOT tell the NYT they were beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted. The details are worse than you can imagine.
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
40 men Trump sent to CECOT tell the NYT they were beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted. The details are worse than you can imagine.
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
We can’t let them get away with this. Miller and the other architects of this sadism need to go to prison.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
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Mamdani is going to implement Sha Na Na law. Everyone will have to sing 50s covers and dress like faux greasers. All restaurants will be roller drive-ins.
Mamdani is going to implement Shar Law. Everyone will have to bow down to the Mistress of the Night, the Lady of Loss, and devote themselves to bringing about a darkness that will smother her hated foe and sister Selûne
Mamdani is going to implement My Sharona law. Everyone will have to create songs with undeniable rock beats.
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Sha Na Na law. Everyone will have to sing 50s covers and dress like faux greasers. All restaurants will be roller drive-ins.
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There is something really wrong with people who need workers to be not just competent, but slavishly fake-happy. "Slavishly" used on purpose, bc that's where this grotesquerie comes from.
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
There is something really wrong with people who need workers to be not just competent, but slavishly fake-happy. "Slavishly" used on purpose, bc that's where this grotesquerie comes from.
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SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
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sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference
“You did not clean your room today as promised. … She’s ‘working on it.’ If I [were] working on it we would not have won this election, okay?”
This is income-earning moms everywhere, in a nutshell.
This is income-earning moms everywhere, in a nutshell.
This moment from her victory speech was the best of the night. Love how her one daughter is getting emotional, then immediately snaps out of it when her mom addresses her sister's broken promise. #VAElection #AbigailSpanberger
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“You did not clean your room today as promised. … She’s ‘working on it.’ If I [were] working on it we would not have won this election, okay?”
This is income-earning moms everywhere, in a nutshell.
This is income-earning moms everywhere, in a nutshell.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.