Litsa Dremousis
@litsadremousis.bsky.social
ALTITUDE SICKNESS (Future Tense Books). Upcoming: FIRE IN THE HOLE: A EULOGY FOR THE LIVING. Left WaPo b/c of Bezos. The Blvr, Esquire, McSwy's, NPR, NY Mag, NYT, P&W, PW, The Rumpus, Short Beasts, et al. #pwME in #Seattle. https://litsadremousis.com
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A Big Seattle Reading List
The books you should read from Washingtonians past and present.
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Seattle Metropolitan Magazine named my first book Altitude Sickness (Future Tense Books) to its all-time 20 Books Every Seattleite Must Read list and then to its Big Seattle Reading List. I'm now writing my second book, Fire in the Hole: A Eulogy for the Living.
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MTG was honestly not liked by Democrats, yet through all those years, she never had to hire security until she actually stood up to the monster.
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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beast mode
Trump is now defending Mamdani in response to loaded questions from Fox News. incredible scenes
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
beast mode
For Night 13 of Scorsese Fest, I watched THE LAST WALTZ.
Timeless doc that's also somehow a time capsule.
Bittersweet now, too, w/ Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and others gone.
Emmylou Harris stands out even among the extraordinary guests and the "I Shall Be Released" finale´ still hits hard.
Timeless doc that's also somehow a time capsule.
Bittersweet now, too, w/ Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and others gone.
Emmylou Harris stands out even among the extraordinary guests and the "I Shall Be Released" finale´ still hits hard.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
For Night 13 of Scorsese Fest, I watched THE LAST WALTZ.
Timeless doc that's also somehow a time capsule.
Bittersweet now, too, w/ Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and others gone.
Emmylou Harris stands out even among the extraordinary guests and the "I Shall Be Released" finale´ still hits hard.
Timeless doc that's also somehow a time capsule.
Bittersweet now, too, w/ Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and others gone.
Emmylou Harris stands out even among the extraordinary guests and the "I Shall Be Released" finale´ still hits hard.
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#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis and #LongCovid each have over 200 symptoms.
People w/ M.E. #pwME &/or L.C. #pwLC are in unremitting physical agony.
Stanford's Open Medicine Foundation is among the head of the pack re post-infectious disease specialists.
All donations are tripled until Dec 2🎉
People w/ M.E. #pwME &/or L.C. #pwLC are in unremitting physical agony.
Stanford's Open Medicine Foundation is among the head of the pack re post-infectious disease specialists.
All donations are tripled until Dec 2🎉
Triple Giving November is underway! Until December 2, every gift is tripled—up to $500,000.
💰 $50 becomes $150
💰 $100 becomes $300
💰 $500 becomes $1,500
Your support moves #MECFS and #LongCOVID research forward. 👉 Explore OMF’s purpose, mission, and vision—and donate hope today: ow.ly/GEQB50XrLi8.
💰 $50 becomes $150
💰 $100 becomes $300
💰 $500 becomes $1,500
Your support moves #MECFS and #LongCOVID research forward. 👉 Explore OMF’s purpose, mission, and vision—and donate hope today: ow.ly/GEQB50XrLi8.
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis and #LongCovid each have over 200 symptoms.
People w/ M.E. #pwME &/or L.C. #pwLC are in unremitting physical agony.
Stanford's Open Medicine Foundation is among the head of the pack re post-infectious disease specialists.
All donations are tripled until Dec 2🎉
People w/ M.E. #pwME &/or L.C. #pwLC are in unremitting physical agony.
Stanford's Open Medicine Foundation is among the head of the pack re post-infectious disease specialists.
All donations are tripled until Dec 2🎉
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Per the Stanford's Open Medicine Foundation, which is the gold standard for post-infectious disease specialists, we're now up to 200,000,000 persons on earth w/ #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis &/or #LongCovid.
Anyone can get ME or LC.
B/c of persistent underfunding, we still don't even have a treatment.
Anyone can get ME or LC.
B/c of persistent underfunding, we still don't even have a treatment.
Today, hundreds of millions face #MECFS & #LongCOVID without FDA-approved treatments. Until December 2, your support goes 3X further to advance critical research and bring us closer to answers.
💙Donate today: ow.ly/rZEb50Xr8wI.
💙Donate today: ow.ly/rZEb50Xr8wI.
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Per the Stanford's Open Medicine Foundation, which is the gold standard for post-infectious disease specialists, we're now up to 200,000,000 persons on earth w/ #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis &/or #LongCovid.
Anyone can get ME or LC.
B/c of persistent underfunding, we still don't even have a treatment.
Anyone can get ME or LC.
B/c of persistent underfunding, we still don't even have a treatment.
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance🏳️⚧️
If you haven’t already seen it, I highly recommend THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON.
Wrenching, seminal doc on Marsha P. Johnson and, to a lesser degree, Sylvia Rivera.
Each paid a HUGE price for being trans and for fighting at Stonewall.
American heroes.
If you haven’t already seen it, I highly recommend THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON.
Wrenching, seminal doc on Marsha P. Johnson and, to a lesser degree, Sylvia Rivera.
Each paid a HUGE price for being trans and for fighting at Stonewall.
American heroes.
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance🏳️⚧️
If you haven’t already seen it, I highly recommend THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON.
Wrenching, seminal doc on Marsha P. Johnson and, to a lesser degree, Sylvia Rivera.
Each paid a HUGE price for being trans and for fighting at Stonewall.
American heroes.
If you haven’t already seen it, I highly recommend THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON.
Wrenching, seminal doc on Marsha P. Johnson and, to a lesser degree, Sylvia Rivera.
Each paid a HUGE price for being trans and for fighting at Stonewall.
American heroes.
At Trader Joe's earlier, the staffers were once again SO kind💛
They placed my basket on the checkout counter for me.
After they bagged my food, they helped me fit the bags onto my walker.
I already thanked them, but wanted to give a public shout out, too.
They never get angry that I'm disabled.
They placed my basket on the checkout counter for me.
After they bagged my food, they helped me fit the bags onto my walker.
I already thanked them, but wanted to give a public shout out, too.
They never get angry that I'm disabled.
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
At Trader Joe's earlier, the staffers were once again SO kind💛
They placed my basket on the checkout counter for me.
After they bagged my food, they helped me fit the bags onto my walker.
I already thanked them, but wanted to give a public shout out, too.
They never get angry that I'm disabled.
They placed my basket on the checkout counter for me.
After they bagged my food, they helped me fit the bags onto my walker.
I already thanked them, but wanted to give a public shout out, too.
They never get angry that I'm disabled.
Right now in the U.S., men's health receives twice the research dollars as women's health.
And then you read about SO many despicable male researchers whose projects--not necessarily health related, but still--were funded by Jeffrey Epstein.
Women die b/c of this shit.
Just revolting.
And then you read about SO many despicable male researchers whose projects--not necessarily health related, but still--were funded by Jeffrey Epstein.
Women die b/c of this shit.
Just revolting.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Right now in the U.S., men's health receives twice the research dollars as women's health.
And then you read about SO many despicable male researchers whose projects--not necessarily health related, but still--were funded by Jeffrey Epstein.
Women die b/c of this shit.
Just revolting.
And then you read about SO many despicable male researchers whose projects--not necessarily health related, but still--were funded by Jeffrey Epstein.
Women die b/c of this shit.
Just revolting.
The Boston Globe uncovers still MORE ties between MIT and Jeffrey Epstein.
Researcher Joscha Bach wrote horribly racist and misogynistic emails to Epstein.
Like, just get your research $ and *not* hate over half the global population, asshole:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/21/m...
Researcher Joscha Bach wrote horribly racist and misogynistic emails to Epstein.
Like, just get your research $ and *not* hate over half the global population, asshole:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/21/m...
Former MIT scientist funded by Epstein made racist and sexist claims in private emails - The Boston Globe
Joscha Bach, an AI researcher, worked at the MIT Media Lab from 2014 to 2016. He was hired in large part because of Jeffrey Epstein’s donations.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Boston Globe uncovers still MORE ties between MIT and Jeffrey Epstein.
Researcher Joscha Bach wrote horribly racist and misogynistic emails to Epstein.
Like, just get your research $ and *not* hate over half the global population, asshole:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/21/m...
Researcher Joscha Bach wrote horribly racist and misogynistic emails to Epstein.
Like, just get your research $ and *not* hate over half the global population, asshole:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/21/m...
Good morning ☀️
November 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Good morning ☀️
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“This was not a harmless mistake. It was the direct result of callous and chaotic policies by the Trump administration,” said Gov. Dan McKee. "Moreover, ICE’s failure to exercise even a shred of due diligence is shameful and underscores just how broken and dangerous these federal policies are.”
ICE agents “surrounded the judge’s car and demanded everyone to exit the vehicle, threatening to smash in the windows if they did not comply.”
Justice Frat Boy: “If the person is a US citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
Justice Frat Boy: “If the person is a US citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.”
America 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“This was not a harmless mistake. It was the direct result of callous and chaotic policies by the Trump administration,” said Gov. Dan McKee. "Moreover, ICE’s failure to exercise even a shred of due diligence is shameful and underscores just how broken and dangerous these federal policies are.”
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Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
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Great just fucking great.
“A measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah shows no sign of slowing, putting the United States dangerously close to losing its elimination status for the vaccine-preventable disease.” www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... - @nbcnews.com
#Arizona #Measles #MeaslesOutbreak #Utah
#Arizona #Measles #MeaslesOutbreak #Utah
Measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could spell the end for U.S. elimination status
With holiday travel and gatherings approaching, doctors worry that transmission could escalate further.
www.nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Great just fucking great.
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The FBI infiltrated an encrypted chat of immigration court watchers in New York. Then it issued intelligence calling them violent extremists—terrorists.
As I told @theguardian.com, this targeting of people who show up for immigrants is straight COINTELPRO:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
As I told @theguardian.com, this targeting of people who show up for immigrants is straight COINTELPRO:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The FBI infiltrated an encrypted chat of immigration court watchers in New York. Then it issued intelligence calling them violent extremists—terrorists.
As I told @theguardian.com, this targeting of people who show up for immigrants is straight COINTELPRO:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
As I told @theguardian.com, this targeting of people who show up for immigrants is straight COINTELPRO:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Adm. Kevin Lunday is going through confirmation and should be asked about this
I'm assuming whoever was about the be the next high level political promotion in the Coast Guard has a swastika tattoo.
Cheers to the person who leaked the initial changes www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Adm. Kevin Lunday is going through confirmation and should be asked about this
Hey, New York❤️🐕🦺
🥺 Sitting there wondering is she's going to spend her second Thanksgiving in the shelter. People pass by no one stops to meet her. Please adopt MELIA. Quiet adult only home. No dogs.
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Hey, New York❤️🐕🦺
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Alright now!
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Alright now!
Perfect.
'Night, all.
'Night, all.
May he be mercilessly defeated before he dies so it is the last thing he sees.
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Perfect.
'Night, all.
'Night, all.
This family has already been through so much. If anyone so much as sneezes on Sen. Mark Kelly, I swear to god...
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This family has already been through so much. If anyone so much as sneezes on Sen. Mark Kelly, I swear to god...
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Statement from Rep. Crockett on Threat at D.C. Office
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Statement from Rep. Crockett on Threat at D.C. Office
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By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
Global Approaches to Abortion as Health Care - O'Neill
The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.
oneill.law.georgetown.edu
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
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What do we know about Karoline Leavitt and her ascent to one of the most powerful positions in politics?
Because I remember every white face casting doubt and disgust with shades of “unqualified lesbian” when President Biden chose Karine Jean-Pierre
I remember the info about her making rounds
Because I remember every white face casting doubt and disgust with shades of “unqualified lesbian” when President Biden chose Karine Jean-Pierre
I remember the info about her making rounds
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
What do we know about Karoline Leavitt and her ascent to one of the most powerful positions in politics?
Because I remember every white face casting doubt and disgust with shades of “unqualified lesbian” when President Biden chose Karine Jean-Pierre
I remember the info about her making rounds
Because I remember every white face casting doubt and disgust with shades of “unqualified lesbian” when President Biden chose Karine Jean-Pierre
I remember the info about her making rounds
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Happy my short story "Slipping Through the Membrane" was nominated for Best Small Fictions 2026 b/c my awards, nominations, & shouldn't-matter-but-still-fun accolades to date had been for essays, memoir, & music writing. 🎉
#WriterSky #BookSky #pwME
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#WriterSky #BookSky #pwME
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“Slipping Through the Membrane” by Litsa Dremousis
I lay sprawled and immobile on the tan plaid couch where my college boyfriend and I used to both screw and study. Now Mom lifted my head gently to wedge another pillow under my unwashed, dark, curl…
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November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Happy my short story "Slipping Through the Membrane" was nominated for Best Small Fictions 2026 b/c my awards, nominations, & shouldn't-matter-but-still-fun accolades to date had been for essays, memoir, & music writing. 🎉
#WriterSky #BookSky #pwME
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#WriterSky #BookSky #pwME
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Just did this and yup, it was turned on for me. Now it's off.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Just did this and yup, it was turned on for me. Now it's off.
Well done, per usual ❤️
Paul McCartney is releasing a track of an almost completely silent recording studio as part of a music industry protest against copyright theft by artificial intelligence companies.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
Former Beatle and artists including Sam Fender, Kate Bush and Hans Zimmer record silent LP Is This What We Want
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Well done, per usual ❤️