I submitted a free survey question to @verasight.bsky.social at MPSA this year asking respondents whether they believe the term “far right” describes their politics: got some interesting results! One crosstab and full question results here, I welcome any thoughts!

Reading @swordsjew.bsky.social ‘s Wild Faith. One grifter character’s name is Timothy Shea and so every time his actions are described using last name, I am Shocked™️ to find out what crimes I’ve committed that my brain refuses to recognize as Some Other Guy

THE GIRLS ARE FIGHTING

FWIW not intended as a dunk I just don't think this gets explicitly stated enough

My cat was admitted to the emergency vet tonight, he should be fine (knock on wood), we caught the issue very early. But I still wouldn’t mind if everyone would think positive thoughts for my Hades

Thrilled to see (on my birthday!) that @thehorrormaster.bsky.social joined BlueSky! My obsession with The Thing is now one of my key personality traits

I write on really disheartening political topics but when I’m not doing that I coach rowing and paint! These are some of my favorites

I have serious takes about RFK’s nomination but this is my unserious take

It’s not a rumor? At the end of the day you don’t think there’s any value worrying and I think “worrying” and not downplaying what this would be is good! I’m not bent out of shape either just because I defended my take

Here are the real stars: my cat, Hades the tuxie boy, and my foster cat, The Baby

A new look for when you are in Las Vegas on Sunday but presenting work in DC on Monday