Mark Coker
@markcoker.bsky.social
Smashwords founder, Draft2Digital chief strategy officer, anti-MAGA, Gardener, Dreamer, Doer, Inventor, SF short story writer, battler of squirrels
Drone Wars is coming November 14. Do video games train the kids for a war? books2read.com/u/bOYEwQ
November 8, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Drone Wars is coming November 14. Do video games train the kids for a war? books2read.com/u/bOYEwQ
Important interview of Gary Kasparov by @jenrubin.bsky.social Ukraine is the front line of Democracy. contrarian.substack.com/p/garry-kasp...
Garry Kasparov joins Jen
A recording from Jennifer Rubin's live video
contrarian.substack.com
April 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Important interview of Gary Kasparov by @jenrubin.bsky.social Ukraine is the front line of Democracy. contrarian.substack.com/p/garry-kasp...
Three yrs after the Smashwords merge with Draft2Digital, we talk about the combo and our exciting plans for 2025 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=obgz...
Three Years of Draft2Digital & Smashwords
YouTube video by Draft2Digital
www.youtube.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Three yrs after the Smashwords merge with Draft2Digital, we talk about the combo and our exciting plans for 2025 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=obgz...
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There are scores of anti Trump/DOGE/Musk protests planned for April 5 handsoff2025.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
There are scores of anti Trump/DOGE/Musk protests planned for April 5 handsoff2025.com
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NEGOTIATIONS WITH PUTIN: AGENT KRASNOV OR TRUMP'S FAILURE Vlog 984: War in Ukraine
youtu.be/y6QRb7Hmw_w
youtu.be/y6QRb7Hmw_w
NEGOTIATIONS WITH PUTIN: AGENT KRASNOV OR TRUMP'S FAILURE Vlog 984: War in Ukraine
YouTube video by Anna from Ukraine
youtu.be
March 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
NEGOTIATIONS WITH PUTIN: AGENT KRASNOV OR TRUMP'S FAILURE Vlog 984: War in Ukraine
youtu.be/y6QRb7Hmw_w
youtu.be/y6QRb7Hmw_w
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The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
February 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
The Logic of Destruction (audio)
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction (audio)
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The Logic of Destruction (audio)
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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Firing independent watchdogs is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Removes another obstacle to corruption and abuse of power www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump fires at least 12 independent inspectors general, Washington Post reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies late on Friday, the Washington Post reported.
www.reuters.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Firing independent watchdogs is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Removes another obstacle to corruption and abuse of power www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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She called for kindness and mercy.
Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: "It was supposed to be a unifying and bipartisan church service ... everybody there was shocked and mortified by the disturbing comments from this bishop who chose to weaponize the pulpit ... she spewed lies."
January 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
She called for kindness and mercy.
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They should look not just at the algos for posts, but also for political disinformation masquerading as ads. Their ads are a cesspool.
EU is asking X for internal documents about its algorithms.
"The company has been accused of manipulating the platform’s systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility over other political groups."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
"The company has been accused of manipulating the platform’s systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility over other political groups."
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation
Musk’s company has been accused of manipulating systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
They should look not just at the algos for posts, but also for political disinformation masquerading as ads. Their ads are a cesspool.
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What's happening in indie publishing for 2025? I was pleased today to join this panel with Joanna Penn, Dale Roberts, and Jim Azevedo - www.youtube.com/live/3qfVf5h...
YouTube
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world
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January 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
What's happening in indie publishing for 2025? I was pleased today to join this panel with Joanna Penn, Dale Roberts, and Jim Azevedo - www.youtube.com/live/3qfVf5h...
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Look out below Jeff Bezos, but enjoy that parade Monday and try not to choke on all that masculine energy from your seat mates.
a man wearing sunglasses is sitting on a tree branch overlooking a river
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses is sitting on a tree branch overlooking a river
media.tenor.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Look out below Jeff Bezos, but enjoy that parade Monday and try not to choke on all that masculine energy from your seat mates.
Smashwords/D2D erotica authors - new publicity opp for your next release
Writers (and podcasters and webcomic artists), please submit your fresh erotic fiction (posted within the past 8 days) to be listed in next week's Wanton Weekly newsletter! Fill out the submission form online: forms.gle/PJqyf1iW5iGf...
Wanton Weekly Submissions
Input your links and descriptions to your spicy content below. Any questions or suggestions, please send them in email to wanton-weekly@email.beehiv.com.
forms.gle
January 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Smashwords/D2D erotica authors - new publicity opp for your next release
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Hey, that's us! Come to our site, find the short story venues you love, and GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY!
Capitalism sucks, but it's what we have and if you want to keep enjoying all these entertainment options, artists and editors need to be able to eat. I like food, don't you???
Keep reading!
Capitalism sucks, but it's what we have and if you want to keep enjoying all these entertainment options, artists and editors need to be able to eat. I like food, don't you???
Keep reading!
January 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Hey, that's us! Come to our site, find the short story venues you love, and GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY!
Capitalism sucks, but it's what we have and if you want to keep enjoying all these entertainment options, artists and editors need to be able to eat. I like food, don't you???
Keep reading!
Capitalism sucks, but it's what we have and if you want to keep enjoying all these entertainment options, artists and editors need to be able to eat. I like food, don't you???
Keep reading!
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Trump lied and claimed the New Orleans attacker was an immigrant. He wasn't confused; he's using the standard fascist tactic of linking marginalized people with criminality as a prelude to massive human rights violations. www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-new-...
No, Trump wasn't "confused" about the New Orleans attack
We're way past giving him the benefit of the doubt.
www.publicnotice.co
January 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trump lied and claimed the New Orleans attacker was an immigrant. He wasn't confused; he's using the standard fascist tactic of linking marginalized people with criminality as a prelude to massive human rights violations. www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-new-...
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Never Forget. Never Forgive.
January 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Never Forget. Never Forgive.
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I'm gonna share this cartoon again simply because Jeff Bezos' Washington Post tried to censor it.
January 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm gonna share this cartoon again simply because Jeff Bezos' Washington Post tried to censor it.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after the paper killed her satirical cartoon depicting WaPo’s owner Jeff Bezos, as well as other media and tech giants, genuflecting to Donald Trump.
Ann Telnaes’ integrity, journalistic standards, and…
Ann Telnaes’ integrity, journalistic standards, and…
January 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after the paper killed her satirical cartoon depicting WaPo’s owner Jeff Bezos, as well as other media and tech giants, genuflecting to Donald Trump.
Ann Telnaes’ integrity, journalistic standards, and…
Ann Telnaes’ integrity, journalistic standards, and…
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Each of Trump's proposed appointments is a surprise. It is comforting to think that he is simply a vengeful old man ... This is unlikely.
Trump’s candidates constitute an attempt to wreck the American government.
The Strongman Fantasy
by Timothy Snyder
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Trump’s candidates constitute an attempt to wreck the American government.
The Strongman Fantasy
by Timothy Snyder
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Strongman Fantasy (text and audio)
And Dictatorship in Real Life
open.substack.com
December 1, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Each of Trump's proposed appointments is a surprise. It is comforting to think that he is simply a vengeful old man ... This is unlikely.
Trump’s candidates constitute an attempt to wreck the American government.
The Strongman Fantasy
by Timothy Snyder
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Trump’s candidates constitute an attempt to wreck the American government.
The Strongman Fantasy
by Timothy Snyder
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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Abortion Bans are Killing Women, and Governor Abbott Wants Us to Look Away. We Can't. We Won't.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Abortion bans are killing women — and states like Texas want to hide the truth
As the laws’ predictable harms come to light, anti-abortion groups want us to look away.
www.msnbc.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Abortion Bans are Killing Women, and Governor Abbott Wants Us to Look Away. We Can't. We Won't.
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Let that sink in: in the occupied territories, ru has destroyed “750 libraries, 120 museums, 38 theaters, cinemas, and philharmonics, as well as more than 1,179 cultural heritage objects. Additionally, Russian forces have destroyed over 200 million Ukrainian books.”
Ukrainian officials revealed systematic attempts to erase Ukraine's national identity by Russian invaders in occupied territories
Since 2022, the Russians damaged over 2,100 Ukrainian cultural sites and destroyed 200 mln books
Since 2022, the Russians damaged over 2,100 Ukrainian cultural sites and destroyed 200 mln books
Ukrainian official says Russia seeks to erase Ukrainian identity in cccupied territories - Euromaidan Press
Ukrainian officials report systematic destruction of cultural symbols and appropriation of heritage as Russia targets libraries and museums.
euromaidanpress.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Let that sink in: in the occupied territories, ru has destroyed “750 libraries, 120 museums, 38 theaters, cinemas, and philharmonics, as well as more than 1,179 cultural heritage objects. Additionally, Russian forces have destroyed over 200 million Ukrainian books.”