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P. Scott Cunningham

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Poet/Essayist. Winner, 2025 Donald Justice Poetry Prize. Founder: O, Miami - omiami.org #COYS About me: blockbusterlatefees.com

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · Jan 7

Honored to have a poem about Florida chosen for Poem of the Day poets.org/poem/florida...

Florida Snow

The Everglades are burning. I’m fifteen.

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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 12h

This is an exact encapsulation of why I moved to Bluesky.

No amount of handwringing in the Atlantic about how I owe some eternal Promethean suffering to the discourse is going to make me stay on a site I hate, that stopped doing anything for me professionally years ago.

Well – no. Bluesky may or may not be, as one centre-right friend who felt unwelcome put it, “self-righteous island”. But the idea that’s why we went is nonsense. That I’ve largely stopped posting on a site that’s done more to shape my career and social circle than the rest of the internet combined is less about avoiding rival opinions (I love arguing with people who are wrong!) than with the fact the site simply became unusable. It stopped generating the things (good jokes, interesting debate, clicks) I wanted; it became extremely good at generating the things (racists, pornbots, racist pornbots) I did not.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

More than three dozen federal judges have told The New York Times that the Supreme Court’s flurry of brief, opaque emergency orders in cases related to the Trump administration have left them confused about how to proceed in those matters and are hurting the judiciary’s image with the public.

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

Dozens of sitting judges shared with The Times their concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies.

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tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: It looks like the number of federal layoffs -- so far -- is over 4,000, we've learned from court documents

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

White House Signals Federal Layoffs Have Begun During Government Shutdown

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 2d

BREAKING: A federal judge in Chicago has blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to the city as part of its ongoing immigration-enforcement push.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago

Arguments in federal court over an emergency restraining order that would bar a National Guard deployment began Thursday with lawyers sparring over what constitutes a “rebellion” that such troops m…

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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It's awful.

Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 4d

TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 3d

Netanyahu's mouthpiece, Amit Segal, casually admits on Twitter that his country has been holding 1,700 people from Gaza hostage, including children.

Among other things, according to the decision:

- 250 security prisoners will be released.
- 1,700 residents of the Gaza Strip who were not involved in the events of October 7 and were arrested after the massacre will be released.
- 22 minors under the age of 18, residents of the Gaza Strip who were not involved in the events of October 7 and were arrested after the massacre, will be released.
- 360 bodies of terrorists will be returned.

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Meredith 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @smoemeth.bsky.social · 3d

The time for FIFA to move the USA World Cup matches to Mexico/Canada was months ago, but now would be the next best time. It just cannot happen here at this point. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Argentina soccer game moved from Chicago due to Trump’s immigration crackdown

Argentina will now play Puerto Rico at Lionel Messi’s club home, Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 4d

I quit the TEI discord chat pretty quickly after discovering what it was like.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 5d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · 6d

what if I told you that taking accountability for your actions was traditionally considered a load-bearing feature of masculinity?

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 6d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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phillip crymble @phillipcrymble.bsky.social · 6d

A Louise Glück miniature that appeared in The Threepenny Review in 2023. To my knowledge, it remains uncollected.

Passion and Form

Ah, they have kissed!
The rhyme
Comes in unnoticed.

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patrick @redford.bsky.social · 6d

I wrote about Bari Weiss as the grim future of mainstream media under billionaire control: defector.com/bari-weiss-s...

Bari Weiss Signs Huge Deal To Usher CBS News Into Its Vichy Era | Defector

On Monday, newly appointed Paramount CEO David Ellison announced that his company had acquired the Free Press, the smirking blood-and-soil blog founded and run by former New York Times hall monitor Ba...

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 6d

Choose your fighter:

WaPo: Why America should legalize horse slaughter

The Onion: I Have a Dream: To Eat a Kentucky Derby-Winning Horse

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 7d

Fire everyone. Concessions. Cheerleaders. Accountants. Etc. Burn the stadium to the ground, plant a field of sage, and rebuild it as Joe Robbie 2.

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 7d

I also didn’t like it at first, but imo BB is the rare show that just gets better and better and absolutely nails the finale

P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

If Tottenham went into every international break with a win

P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

We have an entire international break to overthink and podcast the performance to death. Just let me have the weekend 😂

P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8d

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

The rule for commentators on Spurs games this season should be if you bring up Ange, you have to announce him as, “Europa League Champion Ange Postecoglou”

P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

Because Leeds wear yellow, they don’t get yellow cards. Thought you all knew this already

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

That ball by Simons. Phew. He is class

P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

Decision: Not Romero

P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

Slight Deflection FC

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P. Scott Cunningham @cunningpscott.bsky.social · 8d

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