Rakesh Satyal
@rakeshsatyal.bsky.social
Author of the novels Blue Boy and No One Can Pronounce My Name. Book Editor.
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The highlight of my 2024:
Closing night of the Busan International Film Festival, October 11th. I had such a blast walking the red carpet.
Closing night of the Busan International Film Festival, October 11th. I had such a blast walking the red carpet.
Just spitballing here but what if most of the people who run the world didn’t completely suck
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Just spitballing here but what if most of the people who run the world didn’t completely suck
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Anyway we gon' need a whole new ass executive branch, so uh, that's fun.
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Anyway we gon' need a whole new ass executive branch, so uh, that's fun.
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most on the nose “he’s on a mission from god” reference in recorded history
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
most on the nose “he’s on a mission from god” reference in recorded history
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I feel like I'm taking crazy pills: the emails from Landon Thomas has his New York Times signature block...he was employed by NY Times at the time. He was communicating directly with Epstein about Trump, and was given incriminating information about Trump. It's been in NYT's possession since 2015
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills: the emails from Landon Thomas has his New York Times signature block...he was employed by NY Times at the time. He was communicating directly with Epstein about Trump, and was given incriminating information about Trump. It's been in NYT's possession since 2015
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The physical abuse of children by adult men is an actual plank of all right-wing political thought, a thing they believe in strongly and govern to enable, not just something thousands of them happen to do. Fascism is a politics of violent mastery and no one's easier to do that to than a child.
NEW FOIA Files SCOOP: The FBI redacted Trump’s name—and the names of other prominent public figures—from the Epstein files under two privacy exemptions before DOJ & FBI concluded “no further disclosure” of the files “would be appropriate or warranted.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files
The bureau’s FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted....
www.bloomberg.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The physical abuse of children by adult men is an actual plank of all right-wing political thought, a thing they believe in strongly and govern to enable, not just something thousands of them happen to do. Fascism is a politics of violent mastery and no one's easier to do that to than a child.
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Below Epstein is talking in 2018 about his willingness to act as an advisor to Sergey Lavrov, the Russian minister of foreign affairs, about how to handle Donald Trump.
(He was discussing this with Thorbjørn Jagland, who was then serving as the secretary general of the Council of Europe.)
(He was discussing this with Thorbjørn Jagland, who was then serving as the secretary general of the Council of Europe.)
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jeffrey E. [jeevacation@gmail.com]
6/24/2018 1:59:24 PM
Thorbjon Jagland
Re:
churkin was great. he understood trump after our conversations. it is not complex. he must be seen to get something its that simple.
On Sun, Jun 24, 2018 at 3:28 PM, Thorbjon Jagland <
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I'll mect Lavrovs assistant on Monday and will suggest
Thank you fo a lovely evening. I'll com to un high level week son. 24. jun. 2018 kl. 15:18 skrev jeffrey E. ≤jeevacation@gmail.com>:
I think you might suggest to putin, that lavrov, can get insight on talking to me. vitaly churkin used to
• but he died. ?!
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November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Below Epstein is talking in 2018 about his willingness to act as an advisor to Sergey Lavrov, the Russian minister of foreign affairs, about how to handle Donald Trump.
(He was discussing this with Thorbjørn Jagland, who was then serving as the secretary general of the Council of Europe.)
(He was discussing this with Thorbjørn Jagland, who was then serving as the secretary general of the Council of Europe.)
Fascinating to hear the parallels between Robyn's new single, "Dopamine," and Jade's "Self-Saboteur," the latter being one of the very best tracks of the year
November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Fascinating to hear the parallels between Robyn's new single, "Dopamine," and Jade's "Self-Saboteur," the latter being one of the very best tracks of the year
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One day the US will have to face the shame and horror of what has happened here: that a cabal of wealthy people have elevated a monster into the most powerful person in the world www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
One day the US will have to face the shame and horror of what has happened here: that a cabal of wealthy people have elevated a monster into the most powerful person in the world www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
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I’ve seen a few folks go for the “if you simply must watch that new Harry Potter show just pirate it” and sorry. No. Just no. Just don’t watch it. At all. Ever. Break free of it. It’s time. You’ll be ok. I promise. I know it mattered to you as a kid. Find new things, it’s healthier. Just move on.
November 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’ve seen a few folks go for the “if you simply must watch that new Harry Potter show just pirate it” and sorry. No. Just no. Just don’t watch it. At all. Ever. Break free of it. It’s time. You’ll be ok. I promise. I know it mattered to you as a kid. Find new things, it’s healthier. Just move on.
Want to see an even more stunning Aurora?
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Want to see an even more stunning Aurora?
Official portraits from our Queen Mary 2 crossing ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Official portraits from our Queen Mary 2 crossing ❤️
A reminder that this book is life-changing 💁🏾♂️
This glorious work of art is on sale today. It is a guide to life and an artist’s manual all in one. I would be so grateful if you would order or pick up a copy. And please share this with others. Thank you!
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A reminder that this book is life-changing 💁🏾♂️
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Wow, had no idea this existed. A 1948 radio show about A Streetcar Named Desire winning the Drama Critics Circle Award featuring scenes performed by the original Broadway cast including Jessica Tandy as Blanche. Tantalizing and invaluable glimpse at how she played it.
youtu.be/wmpjP-ZKDvg?...
youtu.be/wmpjP-ZKDvg?...
Jessica Tandy & Marlon Brando-A Streetcar Named Desire (Radio Version)
YouTube video by Taylormayes
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Wow, had no idea this existed. A 1948 radio show about A Streetcar Named Desire winning the Drama Critics Circle Award featuring scenes performed by the original Broadway cast including Jessica Tandy as Blanche. Tantalizing and invaluable glimpse at how she played it.
youtu.be/wmpjP-ZKDvg?...
youtu.be/wmpjP-ZKDvg?...
Because these senators don’t care what their constituents think, they think that their legacy will have nothing to do with public opinion. They can’t even conceive—due to ego or stupidity or both—that public opinion IS their legacy. And that it will be duly scathing.
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Because these senators don’t care what their constituents think, they think that their legacy will have nothing to do with public opinion. They can’t even conceive—due to ego or stupidity or both—that public opinion IS their legacy. And that it will be duly scathing.
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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Hey @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov: compromising with fascists is compliance. Read the room. Do your jobs. Protect your constituents.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hey @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov: compromising with fascists is compliance. Read the room. Do your jobs. Protect your constituents.
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Having to talk about AI as if it’s a serious concern and not a money laundering scheme is taking years off my life
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Having to talk about AI as if it’s a serious concern and not a money laundering scheme is taking years off my life
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OVER A MILLION USERS
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
Panera’s moderately caffeinated lemonade was loosely associated with 2 deaths before it was taken off market.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
I fully believe in the corporate death penalty and believe we would be a better world if OpenAI lost its corporate charter and was forcibly dissolved.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
OVER A MILLION USERS
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
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Well this piece just won an IACP award!
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Well this piece just won an IACP award!
Another photo of my Elphaba costume (looks Photoshopped but isn’t Photoshopped)
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Another photo of my Elphaba costume (looks Photoshopped but isn’t Photoshopped)
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I write often about how private equity is destroying US healthcare. Lina Khan is a rare person who has used her position in power to fight back against private equity’s hold on the US economy. Very excited to see what she does in New York.
If you don’t know Lina Khan, now is a great time to know about her. She’s now on Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. She’s also the former FTC Chair, only 36, & committed to leveling the playing field for everyday Americans. She is an absolute star. This is what hope feels like.
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I write often about how private equity is destroying US healthcare. Lina Khan is a rare person who has used her position in power to fight back against private equity’s hold on the US economy. Very excited to see what she does in New York.