Emily Blake
@emilyblake.bsky.social
Producer, Writer, D&D enthusiast.
Echo Park Neighborhood Council elected representative. She/Her.
Echo Park Neighborhood Council elected representative. She/Her.
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Emily Blake
@emilyblake.bsky.social
· Mar 3
"Play the man, Master Ridley. We shall light such a candle that by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out" - Hugh Latimer
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I really can't emphasize enough that if you care about local politics, all you gotta do is show up. Just a regular schmegular person showing up. Literally just show up consistently in person and within a remarkably short amount of time, you will have a shocking amount of influence.
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I really can't emphasize enough that if you care about local politics, all you gotta do is show up. Just a regular schmegular person showing up. Literally just show up consistently in person and within a remarkably short amount of time, you will have a shocking amount of influence.
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Because the vast majority of TV workers are freelance, they’re also only paid for four weeks of those two years, which is part of why so many people in the industry are struggling so badly, too.
The delays aren’t just annoying for viewers. (Do read the v good full thread)
The delays aren’t just annoying for viewers. (Do read the v good full thread)
By the time a show is getting made or killed, you might have spent 2 years on it, but in total you've only spent about 4 weeks actually at your desk working. The rest... waiting.
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Because the vast majority of TV workers are freelance, they’re also only paid for four weeks of those two years, which is part of why so many people in the industry are struggling so badly, too.
The delays aren’t just annoying for viewers. (Do read the v good full thread)
The delays aren’t just annoying for viewers. (Do read the v good full thread)
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Harry Connolly (@byharryconnolly.bsky.social) is one of my fave authors.
He needs $ help. harryjconnolly.com/17553-2/
For a good binge read, grab his completed epic fantasy trilogy The Great Way.
His "A Key, an Egg, an Unfortunate Remark" is the best standalone urban fantasy I've read.
He needs $ help. harryjconnolly.com/17553-2/
For a good binge read, grab his completed epic fantasy trilogy The Great Way.
His "A Key, an Egg, an Unfortunate Remark" is the best standalone urban fantasy I've read.
A Very Bad Month
Okay. So. I need to update everyone on where things stand for me, why I have made almost no progress on the new novel in the past month, and how things are looking for the future. What I don’…
harryjconnolly.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Harry Connolly (@byharryconnolly.bsky.social) is one of my fave authors.
He needs $ help. harryjconnolly.com/17553-2/
For a good binge read, grab his completed epic fantasy trilogy The Great Way.
His "A Key, an Egg, an Unfortunate Remark" is the best standalone urban fantasy I've read.
He needs $ help. harryjconnolly.com/17553-2/
For a good binge read, grab his completed epic fantasy trilogy The Great Way.
His "A Key, an Egg, an Unfortunate Remark" is the best standalone urban fantasy I've read.
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The way Bluesky works is that everyone is from the country they say they are but all the accounts are operated by versatile actor Jeffrey Combs
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The way Bluesky works is that everyone is from the country they say they are but all the accounts are operated by versatile actor Jeffrey Combs
Woke up thinking about all those people who chose their devotion to Trump over relationships with their own children. I wonder how they're doing right now.
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Woke up thinking about all those people who chose their devotion to Trump over relationships with their own children. I wonder how they're doing right now.
These past 3 years have been difficult. I've given up script supervising because there's no work but was lucky to get work as a freelance subtitler for a post house. They just got a rush order on a lot of episodes, so I'm gonna be able to afford Christmas presents this year. I'm so relieved.
November 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
These past 3 years have been difficult. I've given up script supervising because there's no work but was lucky to get work as a freelance subtitler for a post house. They just got a rush order on a lot of episodes, so I'm gonna be able to afford Christmas presents this year. I'm so relieved.
My favorite line in The Running Man is subtle, but you'll hear it if you pay attention - it's when the film declares that the most heroic thing he's ever done is union organizing.
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My favorite line in The Running Man is subtle, but you'll hear it if you pay attention - it's when the film declares that the most heroic thing he's ever done is union organizing.
The Running Man did an excellent job of capturing the mood of the moment. I really enjoyed it and the catharsis it gave me. See it in a nice, loud theater.
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Running Man did an excellent job of capturing the mood of the moment. I really enjoyed it and the catharsis it gave me. See it in a nice, loud theater.
When ladies with small boobs wear bras it's like "Teehee what if I draped myself with tiny unsupportive patches of lace" and I'm here for it because damn girl, customize the hell out of those little chest accessories.
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
When ladies with small boobs wear bras it's like "Teehee what if I draped myself with tiny unsupportive patches of lace" and I'm here for it because damn girl, customize the hell out of those little chest accessories.
Ronald Reagan invented student loans, cratered momentum from unions, & started a decline in the tax rate of the wealthiest people that has wrecked the efficacy of our social programs.
But sure, it's the most vulnerable population, most of whom rent, who are responsible for the housing crisis.
But sure, it's the most vulnerable population, most of whom rent, who are responsible for the housing crisis.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Ronald Reagan invented student loans, cratered momentum from unions, & started a decline in the tax rate of the wealthiest people that has wrecked the efficacy of our social programs.
But sure, it's the most vulnerable population, most of whom rent, who are responsible for the housing crisis.
But sure, it's the most vulnerable population, most of whom rent, who are responsible for the housing crisis.
I bought this pint glass at a dive bar/grill named Donkey's Place in Camden, NJ. They do not have vegetarian options.
I really love drinking dark liquids in this glass.
I really love drinking dark liquids in this glass.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I bought this pint glass at a dive bar/grill named Donkey's Place in Camden, NJ. They do not have vegetarian options.
I really love drinking dark liquids in this glass.
I really love drinking dark liquids in this glass.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
What a week, huh?
a man in a suit and tie is saying `` lemon , it 's wednesday '' .
Alt: Jack from 30 Rock saying "Lemon, it's Wednesday."
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What a week, huh?
If you haven't been watching The Great North, I highly recommend binging the entire series. The series finale was beautiful and so much needed optimism. The perfect ending to a really fun show full of heart.
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 AM
If you haven't been watching The Great North, I highly recommend binging the entire series. The series finale was beautiful and so much needed optimism. The perfect ending to a really fun show full of heart.
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So I try not to give too many gory details about life with long covid, but I also think it’s important to give a clear picture of what can happen to anyone.
Over the last yearish, I’ve become allergic to more than 70 foods. Today I lost soy. I’m not how long I can keep eating at all.
Over the last yearish, I’ve become allergic to more than 70 foods. Today I lost soy. I’m not how long I can keep eating at all.
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
So I try not to give too many gory details about life with long covid, but I also think it’s important to give a clear picture of what can happen to anyone.
Over the last yearish, I’ve become allergic to more than 70 foods. Today I lost soy. I’m not how long I can keep eating at all.
Over the last yearish, I’ve become allergic to more than 70 foods. Today I lost soy. I’m not how long I can keep eating at all.
Our new healthcare payment won't be as much as we feared, but at my current pay rate, the increase alone is still going to be 3% of my earnings for the entire year. Others have it much worse. Nice dystopia we have here.
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Our new healthcare payment won't be as much as we feared, but at my current pay rate, the increase alone is still going to be 3% of my earnings for the entire year. Others have it much worse. Nice dystopia we have here.
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The Dems fumbled the shutdown so spectacularly, it can only be described as “New York Giants-esque”
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The Dems fumbled the shutdown so spectacularly, it can only be described as “New York Giants-esque”
Hey #Dodgers fans, did you have an interaction with the LAPD in Echo Park the night of the World Series victory? The Echo Park Neighborhood Council is compiling stories about what happened so we can address the issue. You can stay anonymous. DM me.
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hey #Dodgers fans, did you have an interaction with the LAPD in Echo Park the night of the World Series victory? The Echo Park Neighborhood Council is compiling stories about what happened so we can address the issue. You can stay anonymous. DM me.
What's our next move? Where do we put all this anger?
And if you tell me "This is a good thing, actually" I will put my anger on you.
And if you tell me "This is a good thing, actually" I will put my anger on you.
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What's our next move? Where do we put all this anger?
And if you tell me "This is a good thing, actually" I will put my anger on you.
And if you tell me "This is a good thing, actually" I will put my anger on you.
How I feel right now, knowing there's about to be no way to afford our family's vital medications
a silhouette of a person standing in the middle of a desert
Alt: Furiosa collapses in despair in Mad Max Fury Road
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
How I feel right now, knowing there's about to be no way to afford our family's vital medications
I think we just lost our health care
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I think we just lost our health care
I'm at a sports bar reading Rat Queens & paying zero attention to sports, & for some reason Trump is on the screen talking about football. I looked up to see a bunch of deeply unhappy people forced to stand as I guess he recited the Pledge of Alliegance? Anyway, everyone in this bar is baffled.
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I'm at a sports bar reading Rat Queens & paying zero attention to sports, & for some reason Trump is on the screen talking about football. I looked up to see a bunch of deeply unhappy people forced to stand as I guess he recited the Pledge of Alliegance? Anyway, everyone in this bar is baffled.
Y'all. Pluribis is so good. Vince Gilligan, you bastard.
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Y'all. Pluribis is so good. Vince Gilligan, you bastard.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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"without subjecting anyone to differential treatment."
This is flatly false! Trans people with a passport that does not match with their plain appearance when presented to a border agent is subject to additional hassle compared to a cis person presenting a passport.
This is flatly false! Trans people with a passport that does not match with their plain appearance when presented to a border agent is subject to additional hassle compared to a cis person presenting a passport.
NEW: On the shadow docket, the Supreme Court lets Trump resume misgendering trans Americans on their passports, claiming "the government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment." All three liberals dissent. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
![This case concerns an Executive Branch policy requiring
all new passports to display an individual’s biological sex at
birth. The United States District Court for the District of
Massachusetts preliminarily enjoined the Government
from enforcing the policy, and the First Circuit declined to
stay the injunction pending appeal. The Government then
filed this stay application. Applying our familiar stay fac-
tors at this preliminary stage, we grant the application.
Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth no more offends
equal protection principles than displaying their country of
birth—in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to
a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential
treatment. And on this record, respondents have failed to
establish that the Government’s choice to display biological
sex “lack[s] any purpose other than a bare . . . desire to
harm a politically unpopular group.” Trump v. Hawaii, 585
U. S. 667, 705 (2018) (internal quotation marks omitted).
Nor are respondents likely to prevail in arguing that the
State Department acted arbitrarily and capriciously by de-
clining to depart from Presidential rules that Congress ex-
pressly required it to follow. See 22 U. S. C. §211a.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h7b2i6ttw3l4t7pvbvxdith/bafkreiacrtgoecxjy5y7ojz7xzbun4c4nwutjcvqn4qb4p25ldpt6va5lu@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"without subjecting anyone to differential treatment."
This is flatly false! Trans people with a passport that does not match with their plain appearance when presented to a border agent is subject to additional hassle compared to a cis person presenting a passport.
This is flatly false! Trans people with a passport that does not match with their plain appearance when presented to a border agent is subject to additional hassle compared to a cis person presenting a passport.