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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 21h

If Robert Moses was alive tonight he’d be so fucking pissed

a brown and white dog is sitting next to a man on a couch and looking at the camera .

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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · 1d

This is amazing news!

The States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 1d

🚨BREAKING NEWS! The Virginia House of Delegates has not only been defended, but expanded — making VA the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 1d

Hell yeah, New York!

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 1d

Already thrilled for the good election news out of VA. Also just found out our neighbor and friend won a seat on the city council!

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Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 1d

More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 2d

There was fear-mongering around people fleeing MA after the "millionaire's tax" as well. Turns out there was no mass exodus.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 3d

I saw him present at NEIBA! CAT NAP is such a gorgeous book and cool concept.

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 4d

Writer pals, as we venture into “best of” list season, remember to focus on your other accomplishments.

That new draft, the books you’ve read to hone your craft…

Maybe the new thing you’re doing outside of writing (these are so important!)

Zero in on what you can control, and keep your head up. ❤️

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 5d

Living next to a cemetery makes for great fall walks.

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Halloween from Rock of our picture book I, ROCK!!! 😄 🎃 #KidLit

Now, would Pumpkin Rock be considered igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary...? 🤔

Jack-o'-lantern of Rock from picture book I ROCK by Katie Slivensky and Steph Stilwell. The picture book sits in front of the jack-o'-lantern on the ground in front of a white door.

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Josh Cook @joshthelibromancer.bsky.social · 6d

It would be nice if journalists writing about the cut off of SNAP benefits also explained exactly why this hasn't happened before

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 6d

My 2-year-old just told me there are ghosts on the moon and that sounds like a great setup for a sci-fi horror.

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Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.social · 6d

We're seeing a massive institutional deportation and state violence apparatus being built and it honestly feels like people dont grasp the sheer scale of it and what already is in place. For every horrific video of masked feds kidnapping people there are so many people pushing paper to help.

dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.

My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...

Early planning documents reviewed by WIRED describe a statewide transport grid designed for steady detainee transfers across Texas, with ICE estimating each trip to average 100 miles. Every county would have its own small, around-the-clock team of contractors collecting immigrants from local authorities deputized by ICE. It is a subtle transfer of the physical custody process into the hands of a private security firm—authorized to carry firearms and perform transport duties “in any and all local, county, state, and ICE locations.”

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johnedwinmason @johnedwinmason.bsky.social · 6d

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica & heavily damaged parts of Cuba & Haiti. If you're looking for a place to donate to relief efforts, consider UN Crisis Relief. crisisrelief.un.org/en/hurricane...

UN Crisis Relief

United Nations Crisis Relief connects people who care to people in crisis, providing support where it matters most.

crisisrelief.un.org

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Victor LaValle @victorlavalle.bsky.social · 7d

Reminder for Pennsylvania voters!

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 7d

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 7d

A reminder that it’s most helpful to donate money to your local food bank instead of items. It’s especially helpful if you can give regularly, even if it’s a small amount every month.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 8d

SAME.

Fortunately, Robert Caro is still alive so you could high five him!

Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 9d

As a reader, so many of my personal 'best books of the year' are books that came out years ago and that I only just read now. The first year your book is out isn't the only time for it to connect with readers.

Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 9d

The Best Books lists are a'coming, so this is your annual (semi-annual? Who knows!) reminder that if your book isn't on these lists, that doesn't make it any less valuable. These lists are completely subjective. They say nothing of what readers actually respond to. And if just one kid finds

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 9d

The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.

Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.

The people who need help are not the problem.

It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 10d

Hello ##BookSky Your assignment this week! Adopt an upcoming election! That could mean, volunteering for your preferred candidate, making candidate score cards for a race, or making a donation. Focus is important to effective activism & preventing burnout! Reply with your adoption so we can amplify!

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Manohla Darkness @manohladargis.bsky.social · 10d

It you’d like to donate to a food bank near you, you can find one via the nonprofit Feeding America. You can also donate to its network of food banks on its website: “Every dollar you give can provide at least 10 meals to families facing hunger” Please repost. www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 11d

N just asked what I’m going as for Halloween and I’m legit stealing this.

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 13d

Heyyyyy local authors & artists! We don't have the resources to organize something ourselves, but if one of you wants a space for a Fall of Freedom event on the evening of the 22nd, send an email to [email protected]. We might be able to host it. www.falloffreedom.com

Fall of Freedom

Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.

www.falloffreedom.com

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 12d

Something literary and creepy but not specifically horror? Adult or YA.

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