Mo Ryan
@moryan.bsky.social
writer. gardener. cailleach na luatha 🦋
moryan.com 💚
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I’m writing a book about Battlestar Galactica. I wrote a book about Hollywood titled Burn It Down. I’ve been a critic & journalist for 100 years. More at links above 🌸 Abolish ICE
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I’m writing a book about Battlestar Galactica. I wrote a book about Hollywood titled Burn It Down. I’ve been a critic & journalist for 100 years. More at links above 🌸 Abolish ICE
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Mo Ryan
@moryan.bsky.social
· Oct 10
Timeline cleanse: one of our two new rescue cats, Chappell Ryan. This faaaace! 😻
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"But I think one reason why Heated Rivalry has hooked so many of us is that Shane and Ilya’s romance insists that queer desire and love belong at the heart of the world, not on the margins. It gets you where you live."
Author @oliviawaite.com on how #HeatedRivalry presents queer life as thriving:
Author @oliviawaite.com on how #HeatedRivalry presents queer life as thriving:
On Heated Rivalry and Queer Desire as an Unequivocal Good - Reactor
In a world where queer desire is nearly always framed as something that destabilizes, this series gives its audience an alternate narrative
reactormag.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
"But I think one reason why Heated Rivalry has hooked so many of us is that Shane and Ilya’s romance insists that queer desire and love belong at the heart of the world, not on the margins. It gets you where you live."
Author @oliviawaite.com on how #HeatedRivalry presents queer life as thriving:
Author @oliviawaite.com on how #HeatedRivalry presents queer life as thriving:
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Sorry your health insurance costs so much more this year, we needed to make fancy airplanes for illiterate dog-murderers
February 17, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Sorry your health insurance costs so much more this year, we needed to make fancy airplanes for illiterate dog-murderers
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Netsuke of a hare. Artist : 'Ranko', 19th century, Japan
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Netsuke of a hare. Artist : 'Ranko', 19th century, Japan
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Every time you speak up - and every time you don't - there are people watching and learning about you and the world you help create.
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
February 17, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Every time you speak up - and every time you don't - there are people watching and learning about you and the world you help create.
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in 2023 when I was organizing parents against our archbishop’s transphobic new school guidelines, one dad asked how loud I thought it was prudent for us to be, given how punitive the Archbishop is. I was like “loud enough that all the trans/nb kids at your parish see it” and he was like “…. oh”
Every time you speak up - and every time you don't - there are people watching and learning about you and the world you help create.
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
February 17, 2026 at 4:10 AM
in 2023 when I was organizing parents against our archbishop’s transphobic new school guidelines, one dad asked how loud I thought it was prudent for us to be, given how punitive the Archbishop is. I was like “loud enough that all the trans/nb kids at your parish see it” and he was like “…. oh”
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FUCK okay, y'all, we gotta get this one funded
Emergency healthcare funds needed: A Twin Cities 18-yr old student, w/ parents unable to work because of ICE, suddenly diagnosed with leukemia. She is uninsured, has huge bills, and can't help support her family. Please help if you can. (I confirm this is genuine) www.gofundme.com/f/support-an...
Donate to Support Anita’s Fight Against Leukemia, organized by Vicky Hidalgo
Hi, my name is Anita. I’m 18 years old, and I was just diagnosed with leukemia (A… Vicky Hidalgo needs your support for Support Anita’s Fight Against Leukemia
www.gofundme.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:27 AM
FUCK okay, y'all, we gotta get this one funded
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Frederick Wiseman in 2015: www.avclub.com/frederick-wi...
February 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Frederick Wiseman in 2015: www.avclub.com/frederick-wi...
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This is how you live a life
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
This is how you live a life
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This looks like somebody's spider grandpa who hates your music and doesn't understand online banking.
February 17, 2026 at 4:56 AM
This looks like somebody's spider grandpa who hates your music and doesn't understand online banking.
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*Supposed to be “simply enormous,“
but you get it.
anyway, my cousins in England would always bring us to ancient pubs where they knew I would hit my head on the doorways, I feel for that man’s skull
but you get it.
anyway, my cousins in England would always bring us to ancient pubs where they knew I would hit my head on the doorways, I feel for that man’s skull
February 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
*Supposed to be “simply enormous,“
but you get it.
anyway, my cousins in England would always bring us to ancient pubs where they knew I would hit my head on the doorways, I feel for that man’s skull
but you get it.
anyway, my cousins in England would always bring us to ancient pubs where they knew I would hit my head on the doorways, I feel for that man’s skull
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Also not for nothing, but re A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms, as a person of the Irish diaspora who is simple enormous and has red hair and commits to incredibly stupid or naive choices sort of for the right reasons (at least that’s the hope), I appreciate this representation.
February 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Also not for nothing, but re A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms, as a person of the Irish diaspora who is simple enormous and has red hair and commits to incredibly stupid or naive choices sort of for the right reasons (at least that’s the hope), I appreciate this representation.
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I thought this movie was SO fun. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & Predator Badlands are 2 franchises going back to basics with more focused storytelling & a sense of humor & odd couple pairings (What if One is Big & One is Small & PB also has What If a Little Cute Critter). In this essay, I will
I was unprepared for how goofy and adorable "Predator Badlands" is. There is no justifiable reason why it should work, but it absolutely does.
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I thought this movie was SO fun. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & Predator Badlands are 2 franchises going back to basics with more focused storytelling & a sense of humor & odd couple pairings (What if One is Big & One is Small & PB also has What If a Little Cute Critter). In this essay, I will
A lot. A lot of things happened. And i just dug around & was thrilled to find still have two of the OG whistles that @mostlybree.kitrocha.com sent me last fall.
“… there‘s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it’s worth fighting for.” 🔥👊🏻
“… there‘s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it’s worth fighting for.” 🔥👊🏻
February 17, 2026 at 4:09 AM
A lot. A lot of things happened. And i just dug around & was thrilled to find still have two of the OG whistles that @mostlybree.kitrocha.com sent me last fall.
“… there‘s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it’s worth fighting for.” 🔥👊🏻
“… there‘s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it’s worth fighting for.” 🔥👊🏻
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I cried. I have been following the whole whistle saga since its inception but this summary really hammered home the SCOPE. I love humans so much.
If you are new around here and don't know how this whole out-of-control runaway-train started, I finally sent a newsletter to our readers where I explained why we fell off the face of the world after Thanksgiving. 💓
( @moryan.bsky.social started it LOL )
view.flodesk.com/emails/69936...
( @moryan.bsky.social started it LOL )
view.flodesk.com/emails/69936...
February 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
I cried. I have been following the whole whistle saga since its inception but this summary really hammered home the SCOPE. I love humans so much.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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okay first of all, lol
but lemme just quote this part: “Rather than a turbulent breakup, Chakotay and Seven of Nine discuss their relationship, and why it is not working, as adults.”
we wrote it that way because the characters respect and care about each other
but lemme just quote this part: “Rather than a turbulent breakup, Chakotay and Seven of Nine discuss their relationship, and why it is not working, as adults.”
we wrote it that way because the characters respect and care about each other
Star Trek Officially Ends One of Its Most Cursed Romances After 25 Years
A breakup.
screenrant.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
okay first of all, lol
but lemme just quote this part: “Rather than a turbulent breakup, Chakotay and Seven of Nine discuss their relationship, and why it is not working, as adults.”
we wrote it that way because the characters respect and care about each other
but lemme just quote this part: “Rather than a turbulent breakup, Chakotay and Seven of Nine discuss their relationship, and why it is not working, as adults.”
we wrote it that way because the characters respect and care about each other
One Large, one Small road trip is a classic for a reason
Really great point and also just made me realise that this is part of what made the Mandelorian such an enjoyable show as well.
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
One Large, one Small road trip is a classic for a reason
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I'm going to promote the heck out of this:
The Minneapolis Foundation has $4 million in grants available to small businesses for everything from rent and payroll costs to legal help and temporary relocation.
More details and the application here: www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/comm...
The Minneapolis Foundation has $4 million in grants available to small businesses for everything from rent and payroll costs to legal help and temporary relocation.
More details and the application here: www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/comm...
Economic Response Fund Grant Guidelines
Small businesses in Minnesota that have experienced operational disruptions in recent weeks may now apply for emergency financial support through the Economic Response Fund.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
February 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I'm going to promote the heck out of this:
The Minneapolis Foundation has $4 million in grants available to small businesses for everything from rent and payroll costs to legal help and temporary relocation.
More details and the application here: www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/comm...
The Minneapolis Foundation has $4 million in grants available to small businesses for everything from rent and payroll costs to legal help and temporary relocation.
More details and the application here: www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/comm...
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douglas adams was our most accurate futurist
We are at an airport restaurant. A robot just drove up to us with our food, said, "Hi! Here I am!" and then drove away with our food.
February 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
douglas adams was our most accurate futurist
I thought this movie was SO fun. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & Predator Badlands are 2 franchises going back to basics with more focused storytelling & a sense of humor & odd couple pairings (What if One is Big & One is Small & PB also has What If a Little Cute Critter). In this essay, I will
I was unprepared for how goofy and adorable "Predator Badlands" is. There is no justifiable reason why it should work, but it absolutely does.
February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I thought this movie was SO fun. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms & Predator Badlands are 2 franchises going back to basics with more focused storytelling & a sense of humor & odd couple pairings (What if One is Big & One is Small & PB also has What If a Little Cute Critter). In this essay, I will
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When people say “I hate writing but I love having written,” they are not saying “I love that some completed text exists.”
They are saying “I love getting to the end of the process and realizing that all the work was worth it, that this sentence really pops, that I nailed it.”
They are saying “I love getting to the end of the process and realizing that all the work was worth it, that this sentence really pops, that I nailed it.”
February 16, 2026 at 11:48 AM
When people say “I hate writing but I love having written,” they are not saying “I love that some completed text exists.”
They are saying “I love getting to the end of the process and realizing that all the work was worth it, that this sentence really pops, that I nailed it.”
They are saying “I love getting to the end of the process and realizing that all the work was worth it, that this sentence really pops, that I nailed it.”
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Say their names.
Silverio Villegas González, Keith Porter, Renee Good, Alex Pretti. All killed by ICE. A memorial for them outside Broadview ICE detention center. #abolishice
February 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Say their names.
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Seriously, this hyper concentration of wealth is one of the top problems facing the country -- the maldistribution is worse than it was before the Great Depression, and their political influence is even greater than it was then thanks to Citizens United etc.
The pace at which US wealth concentration is rising is simply staggering
The concentration of AI wealth into the hands of a few tech barons + plutocratic capture ==> unchartered territory
The concentration of AI wealth into the hands of a few tech barons + plutocratic capture ==> unchartered territory
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Seriously, this hyper concentration of wealth is one of the top problems facing the country -- the maldistribution is worse than it was before the Great Depression, and their political influence is even greater than it was then thanks to Citizens United etc.
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Reading American history will break your heart a thousand times but it will also fill you with such admiration and awe for all the people who were excluded from the protection of America’s founding principles and fought to promote, protect and expand them anyways
February 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Reading American history will break your heart a thousand times but it will also fill you with such admiration and awe for all the people who were excluded from the protection of America’s founding principles and fought to promote, protect and expand them anyways
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.