Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
@jenlucky.bsky.social
Writer, editor, old mom, nice person. #UU. she/they
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Gratitude is good for you. Fine. But you know what isn’t good for you? Being told to be grateful all the time when life is hard.
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You Don't Need to Be Grateful
Gratitude is good for you. Fine. But you know what isn't good for you? Being told to be grateful when life is hard.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Gratitude is good for you. Fine. But you know what isn’t good for you? Being told to be grateful all the time when life is hard.
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I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are.
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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Health insurance is about to get impossibly expensive for a lot of people, unless something changes pretty quickly. Here's how to plan for the worst.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are.
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If you squint at this data, you can see the story that will likely become clearer when the partial October data comes out. But if you're unemployed, you don't need a government report to tell you that it's rough out there right now.
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Jobs Report: Ice-Cold September Data Doesn't Tell Today's Story
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September jobs report this morning, following a delay due to a record-breaking government shutdown.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If you squint at this data, you can see the story that will likely become clearer when the partial October data comes out. But if you're unemployed, you don't need a government report to tell you that it's rough out there right now.
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The Amazon Toy Catalog at the End of the World
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The Amazon Toy Catalog at the End of the World
It’s very weird helping your child make a Christmas list when the economy is burning to the ground.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Amazon Toy Catalog at the End of the World
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What to Do If You Lose Your Job
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What to Do If You Lose Your Job
Losing your job is a traumatic experience. What you do next can make the situation more bearable and set you up for success.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What to Do If You Lose Your Job
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What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
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What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
This is the worst job market we've ever seen. Here's what candidates are doing to beat the system and get hired.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
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The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
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The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
We don’t need federal jobs data from the Labor Department to tell us the state of the job market.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
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They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
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“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
Mamdani shows a different way is possible
The New York mayor’s resounding victory is a warning to Trump and his own party’s old guard
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November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
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Mamdani: "We believe in standing up for those we love. Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many Black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job ... your struggle is ours too."
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Mamdani: "We believe in standing up for those we love. Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many Black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job ... your struggle is ours too."
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Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
Look for the helpers. (They're at your local polling place.)
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Big Thanks to Poll Workers Today
We couldn't do democracy without these folks.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Look for the helpers. (They're at your local polling place.)
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No elections today in Southern Maryland, so you all have to vote for me! Happy election day to all who celebrate!
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
No elections today in Southern Maryland, so you all have to vote for me! Happy election day to all who celebrate!
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Always worth repeating. Side gigs for the career win!
Whether you're between jobs or just struggling with the price of everything, side gigs can help you make ends meet. Here's where to find legit gigs. (Big thanks to @careersherpa.bsky.social for her insight!)
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How to Find a (Legit) Side Gig
Ask any long-time freelancer: the cure for economic anxiety is adding to your bank balance. Side gigs can help you build your savings, even during tough times.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Always worth repeating. Side gigs for the career win!
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COATES: “Trump’s saying, ‘Y’all, I’m just gonna kill people.’ And the Greatest Deliberative Body has nothing to say about it. Y’all are punk, y’all are cowards.”
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
COATES: “Trump’s saying, ‘Y’all, I’m just gonna kill people.’ And the Greatest Deliberative Body has nothing to say about it. Y’all are punk, y’all are cowards.”
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Do not be a doomer about this. Just call your New York friends and remind them to vote, and tell them to do the same. He is more popular and will win with good turnout.
i hate to be that bitch, but my sources are telling me this early voting data has gotten Zohran's people rightly spooked and y'all better stop assuming this one's in the bag. GOTV
Voter turnout surges in NYC mayor’s race, with Boomers and Gen X leading the charge
The data so far is good news for independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, a political scientist said.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Do not be a doomer about this. Just call your New York friends and remind them to vote, and tell them to do the same. He is more popular and will win with good turnout.
This is the plan for all of us once they're done destroying the economy.
Under Trump, the draconian future of homelessness policy is coming into focus: mass internment. Utah is building a 16-acre site to detain up to 1,300 homeless people inside locked "accountability centers." This is profoundly alarming.
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape
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October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is the plan for all of us once they're done destroying the economy.
Just because you’re not planning to leave your job any time soon doesn’t mean that you want your career momentum to grind to a halt. Getting promoted at your current employer can help you make more money, build your resume, and stave off boredom.
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Job Hugging? Here Are 8 Tips to Get Promoted Right Where You Are
Even if you're not looking for a new job, you still want your career to progress. Here's how to keep things moving without leaving your current role.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just because you’re not planning to leave your job any time soon doesn’t mean that you want your career momentum to grind to a halt. Getting promoted at your current employer can help you make more money, build your resume, and stave off boredom.
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Very glad I'm no longer on that site.
Musk: X will delete all heuristics from its recommendation system within six weeks. ...the familiar logic of likes, replies, and reposts that shaped Twitter for years is about to disappear. In its place, Grok, the platform's in-house Al model, will read and watch more than one hundred million posts.
Brace for another wave of x refuges
October 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Very glad I'm no longer on that site.
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WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
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"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
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Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
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"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
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Before You Pay for AI Training (or Any Training!) Do This
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Before You Pay for AI Training (or Any Training!) Do This
Many companies are laying off workers to focus their hiring dollars on candidates with AI skills. But is it worth paying for AI training to upskill yourself?
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October 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Before You Pay for AI Training (or Any Training!) Do This
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Did a new one
August 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did a new one
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Know something that’s never down due to AWS? A gosh dang newspaper.
October 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Know something that’s never down due to AWS? A gosh dang newspaper.