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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 22h

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 1d

Good news for transgender people at MIT.

Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.

The latest from reporter S. Baum.

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MIT Rejects Trump’s Bid to Institute Trans Bathroom, Athletics Ban

“A government that can reward colleges and universities for speech it favors today can punish them for speech it dislikes tomorrow.”

www.erininthemorning.com

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 2d

Love this!

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 8d

Appreciate this Peter!

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 8d

This is so disgusting.

Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 8d

Looks fascinating. Do you think my tweens/teens would be engaged?

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 8d

First knitting project of the season, next to my kiddos‘ book for scale. Peak cozy! PSA: less screens, more crafts.

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 8d

Magic. It’s knitting season!

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 10d

Hello @mtaalerts.bsky.social. Can you tell us what’s going on with the uptown A train? This is the message currently displayed at 181st.

Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 16d

Trans and gender expansive students in NYC are under attack. Thank you Manhattan Borough President @marklevinenyc.bsky.social for pushing back against this dangerous rhetoric. NYC Mayor Eric Adams should be ashamed.

Mark D. Levine @marklevinenyc.bsky.social · 17d

The Trump admin has threatened to cut funding for magnet schools in NYC unless we abandon our policies ensuring respect for trans students.

Alarmingly the mayor has responded by echoing Trump’s talking points.

My letter urging the City to stand firm in the face of this threat:

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you, Mark, for your clarity and explicit support of trans and gender expansive students. We appreciate it. There is no time left for capitulation. Thank you for standing up for justice and dignity for trans folx!

Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 19d

That hat is so lovely!

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 19d

Loved listening to Katie Kitamura, Jason Diamond & Denne Michele Norris in conversation today w/ Alexander Chee at the Brooklyn Book Festival. Cherry on top was getting these beauties signed. @bkbookfest.bsky.social @katiekitamura.bsky.social @jasondiamond.bsky.social @thedennemichele.bsky.social

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 20d

This is absolutely unacceptable. Banning trans kids from bathrooms will only achieve harm. It makes NO ONE SAFER.

Adams is complicit with Tr*mp. He needs to go. Trans kids deserve to be safe in NYC and EVERYWHERE.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 20d

1. The Trump admin has demanded New York City to ban trans kids from bathrooms.

Mayor Adams has come out in support of Trump's proposal.

NY Law protects trans youth, and Adams has no power to implement it.

Meanwhile, Mamdani has slammed Adam's comments.

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Trump—And Mayor Eric Adams—Want NYC To Institute A Trans Student Bathroom Ban

“The mayor has no authority to ban trans students from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.”

www.erininthemorning.com

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 23d

Love the timelapse!

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 24d

Note to self.

Authors Publish | Magazine for Creative Writers @authorspublish.com · 24d

It's not trash, it's just not done! 🍰

And when it's done, submit your #writing here:
🔗 authorspublish.com

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 29d

I appreciated your post today and am going to try and check out the Brooklyn Book Festival!

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · 29d

The dainty napkin tied around the top truly makes it special

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · Sep 11

I need more humor in my life. Don’t you?

Brooklyn Book Festival @bkbookfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

On Fridays, we'll be highlighting the first sentences from books featured at #BKBF2025. Check out these lines that made us chuckle by xbennyboo.bsky.social‬, kashana.bsky.social, kristenarnett.bsky.social, and emergencychampagne.bsky.social��. These authors will be at Festival Day, September 21!

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Brooklyn Book Festival @bkbookfest.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy First Line Friday! Take a look at these provocative and alluring first lines from some of our incredible international authors. Come see these authors at Virtual Festival Day on September 14th and Festival Day on September 21st! Check out our website for more information on #BKBF2025 authors.

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · Sep 4

Pure brilliance. Love Jinx Monsoon.

Kate 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @itskateactually.bsky.social · Jul 31

“Gagging”

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · Aug 8

If you could have the vocabulary of another writer, whose would it be? Mine’s a tie between Jeanette Winterson and Lauren Groff.

Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · Aug 8

I’ve really appreciated the scholarship of Miriam Thaggert, documenting the Pullman maids. There is a dearth of information, photographs, source material, etc of Pullman maids.

Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · Aug 8

In July, I completed my second in-person residency of my MFA in Creative Writing, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, at the remarkable l’Ateneu Barcelonés. This was the culmination of my first full year in the program at the Cedar Crest Pan European MFA and the start of year two. @ateneubcn.cat

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Melissa Moschitto @anthromel.bsky.social · Aug 8

That's Hamilten to you, sir

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