Michael C. Young
@mcyoung.bsky.social
Lab rat, night owl, Texpat, writer. Poetry and SF&F here and there. Editor for: @rustandmoth.bsky.social
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Michael C. Young
@mcyoung.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Amazon.com: Space and Time Fall/Winter #147 eBook : Smith, Angela Yuriko, Gold, Maxwell, Murray, Lee, Linzner, Gordon, Wytovich, Stephanie: Kindle Store
Space and Time Fall/Winter #147 - Kindle edition by Smith, Angela Yuriko, Gold, Maxwell, Murray, Lee, Linzner, Gordon, Wytovich, Stephanie. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Space and Time Fall/Winter #147.
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Dead chuffed to feature alongside so many great writers in Space and Time's year-ending issue! With thanks to Angela Yuriko Smith and S&T's team of artists and editors.
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
Spotify is running recruitment ads for ICE, the federal agency behind mass deportation, masked kidnappings, racial profiling, and countless family separations. No support for this modern-day gestapo! Cancel your Spotify subscription. #DontStreamFascism app.sosha.ai/s/ft2tDWMS
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
app.sosha.ai
November 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Spotify is running recruitment ads for ICE, the federal agency behind mass deportation, masked kidnappings, racial profiling, and countless family separations. No support for this modern-day gestapo! Cancel your Spotify subscription. #DontStreamFascism app.sosha.ai/s/ft2tDWMS
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What, if anything, did the No Kings protests accomplish?
I've seen that pop up in everything from genuine inquiry to sneering dismissal. For anyone asking or facing that question, here's an answer.
Everything isn't all fixed, of course. But the protests accomplished at least these seven things:
I've seen that pop up in everything from genuine inquiry to sneering dismissal. For anyone asking or facing that question, here's an answer.
Everything isn't all fixed, of course. But the protests accomplished at least these seven things:
7 Things the No Kings Protests Accomplished
The political emergency isn't over, of course, but who thought it would be. Here are seven things this weekend's protests accomplished.
www.arcdigital.media
October 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
What, if anything, did the No Kings protests accomplish?
I've seen that pop up in everything from genuine inquiry to sneering dismissal. For anyone asking or facing that question, here's an answer.
Everything isn't all fixed, of course. But the protests accomplished at least these seven things:
I've seen that pop up in everything from genuine inquiry to sneering dismissal. For anyone asking or facing that question, here's an answer.
Everything isn't all fixed, of course. But the protests accomplished at least these seven things:
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Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Open enrollment for ACA plans began yesterday in Idaho.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
One couple got notice that their monthly premium next year would jump from $51 to $2,232 as subsidies expire.
25,000 Idahoans are expected to be priced out of coverage.
This is what's at stake in Trump's shutdown.
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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Mike Johnson is running out of excuses for keeping the government shut down. Instead of doing his job, preserving affordable healthcare, or lowering costs for working families, he’s attacking millions of Americans who will peacefully protest to say that our country belongs to its people — not kings.
Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "
October 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Mike Johnson is running out of excuses for keeping the government shut down. Instead of doing his job, preserving affordable healthcare, or lowering costs for working families, he’s attacking millions of Americans who will peacefully protest to say that our country belongs to its people — not kings.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE AND GEORGIA: It’s extra important that Sen. Hassan, Sen. Shaheen, and Sen. Ossoff hear from you this afternoon. If you or anyone you know lives in NH or GA, please call your senators and tell them to keep standing strong against the Trump Shutdown. 👇
October 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
NEW HAMPSHIRE AND GEORGIA: It’s extra important that Sen. Hassan, Sen. Shaheen, and Sen. Ossoff hear from you this afternoon. If you or anyone you know lives in NH or GA, please call your senators and tell them to keep standing strong against the Trump Shutdown. 👇
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Senate Democrats continue to hold the line to protect healthcare for millions of Americans and stop health insurance costs from doubling this winter.
More votes are expected today, and your senators need to hear from you. Encourage Democrats to keep fighting: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
More votes are expected today, and your senators need to hear from you. Encourage Democrats to keep fighting: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
October 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Senate Democrats continue to hold the line to protect healthcare for millions of Americans and stop health insurance costs from doubling this winter.
More votes are expected today, and your senators need to hear from you. Encourage Democrats to keep fighting: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
More votes are expected today, and your senators need to hear from you. Encourage Democrats to keep fighting: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
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Naked children torn from their mothers and tossed into vans.
U.S. citizens detained for hours in zip ties.
Doors kicked in and belongings stolen or destroyed.
This is the reality of Trump’s deportation agenda.
It was always about cruelty.
U.S. citizens detained for hours in zip ties.
Doors kicked in and belongings stolen or destroyed.
This is the reality of Trump’s deportation agenda.
It was always about cruelty.
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Naked children torn from their mothers and tossed into vans.
U.S. citizens detained for hours in zip ties.
Doors kicked in and belongings stolen or destroyed.
This is the reality of Trump’s deportation agenda.
It was always about cruelty.
U.S. citizens detained for hours in zip ties.
Doors kicked in and belongings stolen or destroyed.
This is the reality of Trump’s deportation agenda.
It was always about cruelty.
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TOMORROW: Join our rapid response call to prepare for a potential Trump Shutdown. We will need to act fast to hold Republicans accountable if they force a government shutdown, so we plan to convene with national partners to lay out a strong grassroots response: www.mobilize.us/HealthcareNo...
September 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
TOMORROW: Join our rapid response call to prepare for a potential Trump Shutdown. We will need to act fast to hold Republicans accountable if they force a government shutdown, so we plan to convene with national partners to lay out a strong grassroots response: www.mobilize.us/HealthcareNo...
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If we’re going to pass a budget for the U.S. government, we need to save health care for millions of Americans. Period.
September 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
If we’re going to pass a budget for the U.S. government, we need to save health care for millions of Americans. Period.
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A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu prepares to speak.
September 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A mass walkout of the UN General Assembly as Netanyahu prepares to speak.
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No Thrones.
No Crowns.
No Kings.
Freedom takes courage. October 18 will be the largest peaceful protest in US history. Find your local event: www.nokings.org/?SQF...
No Crowns.
No Kings.
Freedom takes courage. October 18 will be the largest peaceful protest in US history. Find your local event: www.nokings.org/?SQF...
September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
No Thrones.
No Crowns.
No Kings.
Freedom takes courage. October 18 will be the largest peaceful protest in US history. Find your local event: www.nokings.org/?SQF...
No Crowns.
No Kings.
Freedom takes courage. October 18 will be the largest peaceful protest in US history. Find your local event: www.nokings.org/?SQF...
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The Rust & Moth Autumn 2025 issue is now available in print! These pages are restless, sleep-deprived, and sore from a hard day's work. Keep faith alongside our authors as they punch their way through the back of the medicine cabinet.
rustandmoth.com/issue/autumn...
rustandmoth.com/issue/autumn...
Autumn 2025 | Rust & Moth
The Rust & Moth Autumn 2025 issue is now available in print! These pages are restless, sleep-deprived, and sore from a hard day's work. Keep faith alongside our authors as they punch their way through...
rustandmoth.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Rust & Moth Autumn 2025 issue is now available in print! These pages are restless, sleep-deprived, and sore from a hard day's work. Keep faith alongside our authors as they punch their way through the back of the medicine cabinet.
rustandmoth.com/issue/autumn...
rustandmoth.com/issue/autumn...
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This open letter to a plagiarist by @rustandmoth.bsky.social is an outstanding example of not only how to lay axe to the root of this pernicious literary theft but also how to appeal to the guilty party's better nature without dragging them, triggering a pile-on or destroying a chance at redemption.
September 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This open letter to a plagiarist by @rustandmoth.bsky.social is an outstanding example of not only how to lay axe to the root of this pernicious literary theft but also how to appeal to the guilty party's better nature without dragging them, triggering a pile-on or destroying a chance at redemption.
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CBS parent company Paramount canceled Colbert to win approval from Trump's FCC to merge with Skydance.
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
September 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
CBS parent company Paramount canceled Colbert to win approval from Trump's FCC to merge with Skydance.
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.
See how this works?
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No one should go bankrupt because they got sick and needed to see a doctor.
If Republicans want to shut down government so they can keep increasing costs and cutting health care, then they need to explain that to the American people.
youtube.com/shorts/V3lE2...
If Republicans want to shut down government so they can keep increasing costs and cutting health care, then they need to explain that to the American people.
youtube.com/shorts/V3lE2...
No one should go bankrupt because they got sick and needed to see a doctor.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
No one should go bankrupt because they got sick and needed to see a doctor.
If Republicans want to shut down government so they can keep increasing costs and cutting health care, then they need to explain that to the American people.
youtube.com/shorts/V3lE2...
If Republicans want to shut down government so they can keep increasing costs and cutting health care, then they need to explain that to the American people.
youtube.com/shorts/V3lE2...
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A number of plagiarists have recently been caught stealing from our pages. We wrote one of them a letter.
rustandmoth.com/2025/a-lette...
rustandmoth.com/2025/a-lette...
A Letter to a Young Plagiarist | Rust & Moth
We were lucky enough to publish many wonderful poems in 2024, but one of them certainly caught your eye. We confirmed recently through a simple Google search that you, a young university student, had ...
rustandmoth.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A number of plagiarists have recently been caught stealing from our pages. We wrote one of them a letter.
rustandmoth.com/2025/a-lette...
rustandmoth.com/2025/a-lette...
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This should piss us all off.
Donald Trump is putting up signs taking credit for the bipartisan Biden Infrastructure Act.
He once called Biden's $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill “terrible”. But now he’s pretending he signed it.
Donald Trump is putting up signs taking credit for the bipartisan Biden Infrastructure Act.
He once called Biden's $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill “terrible”. But now he’s pretending he signed it.
September 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This should piss us all off.
Donald Trump is putting up signs taking credit for the bipartisan Biden Infrastructure Act.
He once called Biden's $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill “terrible”. But now he’s pretending he signed it.
Donald Trump is putting up signs taking credit for the bipartisan Biden Infrastructure Act.
He once called Biden's $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill “terrible”. But now he’s pretending he signed it.
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WSJ has now appended this lengthy editor's note to its original report. It notably contains zero contrition for the initial decision to spread such incendiary misinformation. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
September 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
WSJ has now appended this lengthy editor's note to its original report. It notably contains zero contrition for the initial decision to spread such incendiary misinformation. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
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May I remind everyone that there is currently NO cure for rabies.
May I also remind everyone there is absolutely NO scientific proof connecting ANY vaccine that we produce today with autism.
This is true regarding vaccination in both humans AND in dogs.
Vaccinate your pets please.
May I also remind everyone there is absolutely NO scientific proof connecting ANY vaccine that we produce today with autism.
This is true regarding vaccination in both humans AND in dogs.
Vaccinate your pets please.
September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
May I remind everyone that there is currently NO cure for rabies.
May I also remind everyone there is absolutely NO scientific proof connecting ANY vaccine that we produce today with autism.
This is true regarding vaccination in both humans AND in dogs.
Vaccinate your pets please.
May I also remind everyone there is absolutely NO scientific proof connecting ANY vaccine that we produce today with autism.
This is true regarding vaccination in both humans AND in dogs.
Vaccinate your pets please.
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I am once again asking you to stop sending us money.
But we do need your time. ⏰
zohranfornyc.com/events
But we do need your time. ⏰
zohranfornyc.com/events
September 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I am once again asking you to stop sending us money.
But we do need your time. ⏰
zohranfornyc.com/events
But we do need your time. ⏰
zohranfornyc.com/events
An incredible -- and heartbreaking -- piece from Megan Peak.
"just the sound of grass remembering
a small and wild thing that once passed through."
"just the sound of grass remembering
a small and wild thing that once passed through."
August 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
An incredible -- and heartbreaking -- piece from Megan Peak.
"just the sound of grass remembering
a small and wild thing that once passed through."
"just the sound of grass remembering
a small and wild thing that once passed through."
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remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature
August 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature