David J. Loehr
@djl.bsky.social
aka @dloehr on the bird site
Writer & performer, The Incomparable Radio Theater
Co-creator, Where or When?
Panelist, The Incomparable
Host, Afoot
Co-host, Magnum, podcast
Playwright, podcaster, father, cat bed, he/him
davidjloehr.com/links/
Writer & performer, The Incomparable Radio Theater
Co-creator, Where or When?
Panelist, The Incomparable
Host, Afoot
Co-host, Magnum, podcast
Playwright, podcaster, father, cat bed, he/him
davidjloehr.com/links/
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There are some shows I have given up on because of the constant constant re-stating of exposition. Exposition is a thing that is definitely needed in normal amounts. The amounts being demanded right now by executives at some streamers is excessive & annoying & has killed my interest in some shows
February 14, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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so life-saving aid that Russ Vought has cut from poor children, causing many to die, is being used instead to protect the life of Russ Vought - the white Christian nationalist fanatic whose objective is traumatizing other people
Disgusting. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
so life-saving aid that Russ Vought has cut from poor children, causing many to die, is being used instead to protect the life of Russ Vought - the white Christian nationalist fanatic whose objective is traumatizing other people
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Again, people who crow about how AI is going to replace most jobs while not aggressively advocating for some sort of relief for the displaced workers are making a very clear statement by omission.
February 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Again, people who crow about how AI is going to replace most jobs while not aggressively advocating for some sort of relief for the displaced workers are making a very clear statement by omission.
This is why Democrats should be fighting to abolish ICE, Chuck.
This is why there must be a full, independent investigation of every incident that ICE has been involved in. DHS and this administration cannot be trusted to carry out investigations on their own.
And it’s why Democrats are fighting to rein in ICE.
And it’s why Democrats are fighting to rein in ICE.
February 13, 2026 at 11:39 PM
This is why Democrats should be fighting to abolish ICE, Chuck.
Good.
Let it shut down and never reopen.
Burn sage, salt the earth, etc.
Let it shut down and never reopen.
Burn sage, salt the earth, etc.
DHS is shutting down because it refuses to obey the law. They are tear-gassing schools, killing American citizens, and disappearing legal immigrants. Democrats shouldn’t fund an out of control ICE.
February 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Good.
Let it shut down and never reopen.
Burn sage, salt the earth, etc.
Let it shut down and never reopen.
Burn sage, salt the earth, etc.
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Trump’s last executive order on elections was blocked by the courts and the next one will be too. He can’t unilaterally usurp the power of Congress & the states
Trump: “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections. This was not what our Founders desired … There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!“
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Trump’s last executive order on elections was blocked by the courts and the next one will be too. He can’t unilaterally usurp the power of Congress & the states
Adding to the long list of reasons my Democratic vote will not be going to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social.
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Adding to the long list of reasons my Democratic vote will not be going to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social.
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“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
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I read the Trump-backed voter suppression bill, the so-called “Save America Act,” so you don’t have to. Here’s my summary. Please tell your Senators to vote NO on this abomination: 202-224-3121. TY. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I read the Trump-backed voter suppression bill, the so-called “Save America Act,” so you don’t have to. Here’s my summary. Please tell your Senators to vote NO on this abomination: 202-224-3121. TY. 1/
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181,000 jobs in ALL of 2025.
Biden did that amount and more month after month after month. Consecutively for four years.
Republicans suck at governing.
Biden did that amount and more month after month after month. Consecutively for four years.
Republicans suck at governing.
"Previous estimates showed the US economy generated 584,000 jobs in 2025, the first year of Trump’s second term, which was deeply discouraging.
Now, the picture is far worse: The newly revised, final data shows that the U.S. economy actually added only 181,000 jobs..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Now, the picture is far worse: The newly revised, final data shows that the U.S. economy actually added only 181,000 jobs..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
181,000 jobs in ALL of 2025.
Biden did that amount and more month after month after month. Consecutively for four years.
Republicans suck at governing.
Biden did that amount and more month after month after month. Consecutively for four years.
Republicans suck at governing.
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see you can follow up when he says he doesn’t know, it’s allowed
Q: Rep. Jayapal accused the DOJ of tracking her search history. Is that appropriate conduct?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that
Q: Bondi had a piece of paper with Jayapal's search history
JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that but it would be inappropriate if it happened
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
see you can follow up when he says he doesn’t know, it’s allowed
Spotted @ouijum.bsky.social's new book in the wild.
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Spotted @ouijum.bsky.social's new book in the wild.
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NEW: “CBS Evening News” producer Alicia Hastey sends a bombshell farewell note:
Stories are “evaluated not just on their journalistic merit but on whether they conform to a shifting set of ideological expectations.”
Stories are “evaluated not just on their journalistic merit but on whether they conform to a shifting set of ideological expectations.”
February 12, 2026 at 3:22 AM
NEW: “CBS Evening News” producer Alicia Hastey sends a bombshell farewell note:
Stories are “evaluated not just on their journalistic merit but on whether they conform to a shifting set of ideological expectations.”
Stories are “evaluated not just on their journalistic merit but on whether they conform to a shifting set of ideological expectations.”
That would be a shame.
Better form factor, better price point. I buy fewer trade size paperbacks just because.
Better form factor, better price point. I buy fewer trade size paperbacks just because.
The mass market paperback, light in the hand and on the wallet, once filled airport bookstores and supermarket media aisles. You may never buy a new one again.
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
That would be a shame.
Better form factor, better price point. I buy fewer trade size paperbacks just because.
Better form factor, better price point. I buy fewer trade size paperbacks just because.
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Please tell the faculty at my arts program
The hidden costs for your brain from using ChatGPT https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0210/1557518-large-language-models-benefits-drawbacks-cognitive-capabilities/
The hidden costs for your brain from using ChatGPT
With the rise and widespread use of large language models, it seems prudent to ask if their use will ultimately diminish our cognitive capabilities
www.rte.ie
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Please tell the faculty at my arts program
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I got as far as "that's what I hear, Raskin," and ejected. I understand how stupid and cliche this has become, but if any other official in the past had done that, there'd have been bedlam about how you address committee members as "Congressman," or. "Mr. Raskin," or "the gentleman from..."
February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I got as far as "that's what I hear, Raskin," and ejected. I understand how stupid and cliche this has become, but if any other official in the past had done that, there'd have been bedlam about how you address committee members as "Congressman," or. "Mr. Raskin," or "the gentleman from..."
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Shot, and one-hell-of-a-chaser.
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Shot, and one-hell-of-a-chaser.
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The thing about ebooks as a substitute is that it ignores two major needs of teen readers: autonomy (the ability to get a book without going through parents) and community (the ability to pass a book around to all their friends.)
I've said this before but I truly believe we could revitalize YA and kidlit overnight by switching to MMPB and paperback first. Kids want paperbacks! It is by far the biggest request I get from teen readers.
hello this is the official petition to bring back mass market paperbacks!! mmpbs are good actually and everyone should do them!! i think esp romantasy readers would really love that shit! and you can still spray those edges!!! bring back mass market paperbacks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 11, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The thing about ebooks as a substitute is that it ignores two major needs of teen readers: autonomy (the ability to get a book without going through parents) and community (the ability to pass a book around to all their friends.)
Dollars?
We're laughing because you don't even seem to understand your own prepared talking points.
Also, the market has been flat for months, it's adjusting to the dollar's falling. So even that is an illusion, Pam.
50,000 Dollars? Jesus.
We're laughing because you don't even seem to understand your own prepared talking points.
Also, the market has been flat for months, it's adjusting to the dollar's falling. So even that is an illusion, Pam.
50,000 Dollars? Jesus.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Dollars?
We're laughing because you don't even seem to understand your own prepared talking points.
Also, the market has been flat for months, it's adjusting to the dollar's falling. So even that is an illusion, Pam.
50,000 Dollars? Jesus.
We're laughing because you don't even seem to understand your own prepared talking points.
Also, the market has been flat for months, it's adjusting to the dollar's falling. So even that is an illusion, Pam.
50,000 Dollars? Jesus.
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Please note that she's READING this. She PREPARED this as a rebuttal for questions about Epstein. She planned this, had someone write it down, and read it.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Please note that she's READING this. She PREPARED this as a rebuttal for questions about Epstein. She planned this, had someone write it down, and read it.
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Flu kills thousands of people every year in the US.
NEW: The FDA just shot down Moderna's new flu shot. From me:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine
Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Flu kills thousands of people every year in the US.
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What's more likely to happen with the SAVE Act? Voter suppression, not voter fraud prevention.
The GOP is using this bill as a Trojan horse to restrict voting rights and maintain their power.
Call (202) 224-3121 ＆ tell your MOC to #StopTheSaveAct
The GOP is using this bill as a Trojan horse to restrict voting rights and maintain their power.
Call (202) 224-3121 ＆ tell your MOC to #StopTheSaveAct
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM
What's more likely to happen with the SAVE Act? Voter suppression, not voter fraud prevention.
The GOP is using this bill as a Trojan horse to restrict voting rights and maintain their power.
Call (202) 224-3121 ＆ tell your MOC to #StopTheSaveAct
The GOP is using this bill as a Trojan horse to restrict voting rights and maintain their power.
Call (202) 224-3121 ＆ tell your MOC to #StopTheSaveAct
To be fair, nothing RFK Jr does is rooted in science.
RFK Jr. is now blocking an updated flu vaccine for NO reason grounded in science.
American vaccine policy has been hijacked by a conspiracy theorist—yet most Republicans are happy to just sit on their hands.
They are allowing FDA policy to be dictated by DELUSION.
American vaccine policy has been hijacked by a conspiracy theorist—yet most Republicans are happy to just sit on their hands.
They are allowing FDA policy to be dictated by DELUSION.
FDA won’t review Moderna application for first mRNA-based flu vaccine
The decision, which shocked company officials, comes as the FDA says it will take a stricter approach to federal vaccine approvals.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM
To be fair, nothing RFK Jr does is rooted in science.
Seems low.
Rep. Jamie Raskin tells Axios that when he searched Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files, it came up "more than a million times." www.axios.com/2026/02/10/t...
Trump is in the unredacted Epstein files "more than a million times," Raskin alleges
One document recounts that Trump said he "never" asked Epstein to leave Mar-a-Lago.
www.axios.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Seems low.