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Carl Dershem

@carldershem.bsky.social

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Retired - now working primarily as a writer and musician. Books on Amazon, and working hard to improve my skills. I have my first million words done, and I'm working to be better. Playing music locally, and active in the Union. BKA practitioner.

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Carl Dershem @carldershem.bsky.social · 55m

Such a diva!

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 6h

The Authors Guild has updated its Code of Conduct for members "in response to complaints we have received about predatory behavior from certain publishers whose operators or owners are also author members of the Guild based on their writing." authorsguild.org/member-code-...

An AG member may be subject to disciplinary action if the actions of such member are determined to constitute one or more of the following:

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Predatory behavior by a member in their capacity as an owner or operator of a publishing company (such as numerous complaints of failure to meet contractual obligations, including timely payment), or of multiple, credible complaints about the publisher that have been submitted to other trustworthy industry members. If the Guild becomes aware of such behavior during the application process, membership may be altogether denied.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 6h

Lots of US companies have done lots of dreadful things to Americans. But the symbolism of paying to destroy the White House is hard to top.

Aozora @aozorasf.bsky.social · 2d

This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com

Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
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Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social · 4h

Hey, can you help me out?

This October, we’re donating 2% of our revenue to K-12 teachers and librarians to help them stick their libraries with new, diverse books.

We’re providing $500+ in books to at least 6 educators in San Diego County.

We need your help to find them.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 5h

If you’re driving around in unmarked cars, wearing masks, and kidnapping people, you’re not one of the good guys.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 5h

This is very good

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Carl Dershem @carldershem.bsky.social · 5h

We have nice weather here... if you like it very dry.

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Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social · 10h

There is no difference between Trump destroying the East Wing and using a wrecking ball on the Washington Monument or Smithsonian. Just because he (temporarily) lives there doesn't give him the right to demolish the White House without Congressional approval.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 8h

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY SORRY FOR OUR DELAY WE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THIS WAS A REAL DAY.

Cover of Merriam-Webster's All Caps dictionary, a red background with a white circle and text for people who are mad.

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Carl Dershem @carldershem.bsky.social · 6h

Cookie is a good name for a cat. 😸

Carl Dershem @carldershem.bsky.social · 6h

Serial murder.

Adam Isacson @adamisacson.com · 9h

34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.

adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/

Known Lethal U.S. Attacks on Civilian Vessels in the Caribbean
Total reported killed: 34 people
Notification Date Number Reported Killed Approximate Location Notification URL
September 2, 2025 11 “in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility” (later revealed as between Sucre, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago) View
September 15, 2025 3
“in International Waters… in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility”; Colombian president claimed it was a fishing boat in Colombian waters View
September 19, 2025 3 “in international waters… in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility” near the Dominican Republic View
October 3, 2025 4 “in international waters just off the coast of Venezuela” View
October 14, 2025 6 “in International Waters… just off the Coast of Venezuela” View
October 16, 2025 2; 2 reported survivors “in the Caribbean” View
October 17, 2025 3 “in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility” View
October 21, 2025 2 “in the Eastern Pacific” View

Carl Dershem @carldershem.bsky.social · 7h

Whippersnapper. 😜

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 7h

Trump’s second term has seen an unprecedented weaponization of National Guard deployments. So far, he’s targeted five Democratic-led cities across the country, and has threatened more.

📍Check out our new tracker to learn where things stand: bit.ly/42WhfJ0

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