Rachel Esselle
@rachelsl.bsky.social
Writer. Demisexual with a hard Ace lean. SAG/AFTRA. Former journalist. Infertility Warrior. EDS Zebra.
Spanish Catholic on Dad's side. Ukrainian Jew on Mom's. Lots of guilt! She/Her
Spanish Catholic on Dad's side. Ukrainian Jew on Mom's. Lots of guilt! She/Her
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Rachel Esselle
@rachelsl.bsky.social
· Oct 24
Y'know, I'm just one person.
I know my limitations.
But there are days when I remember that just one person CAN make a difference.
Just one kind word.
Just one moment of authenticity.
So, loves, never worry about being small.
Small is MIGHTY.
And small things can change a life.
Even save it. ♥️♥️
I know my limitations.
But there are days when I remember that just one person CAN make a difference.
Just one kind word.
Just one moment of authenticity.
So, loves, never worry about being small.
Small is MIGHTY.
And small things can change a life.
Even save it. ♥️♥️
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
As soon as this new information was unleashed, people began looking at the location data for accounts that primarily serve to stoke political tensions in the U.S. with far-right narratives that are often misleading or outright false.
X's Top MAGA Trolls Revealed to Be Foreign Accounts
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As soon as this new information was unleashed, people began looking at the location data for accounts that primarily serve to stoke political tensions in the U.S. with far-right narratives that are often misleading or outright false.
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This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
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So apparently gay rams are often killed because they don't tend to make more rams.
So this gay farmer buys the gay rams to keep them alive and sells the wool!
So this gay farmer buys the gay rams to keep them alive and sells the wool!
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
So apparently gay rams are often killed because they don't tend to make more rams.
So this gay farmer buys the gay rams to keep them alive and sells the wool!
So this gay farmer buys the gay rams to keep them alive and sells the wool!
I moved tonight.
It was a MINI workout.
But I MOVED tonight.
And this chronic illness girlie can only be grateful for every chance to keep moving. ♥️
It was a MINI workout.
But I MOVED tonight.
And this chronic illness girlie can only be grateful for every chance to keep moving. ♥️
November 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I moved tonight.
It was a MINI workout.
But I MOVED tonight.
And this chronic illness girlie can only be grateful for every chance to keep moving. ♥️
It was a MINI workout.
But I MOVED tonight.
And this chronic illness girlie can only be grateful for every chance to keep moving. ♥️
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#SaveSpeech
KOSA and the Stop CSAM act are both extremely high priority
Lawmakers are looking to repeal section 230 and they are getting phone calls ENCOURAGING reps to do so!
We need to call and drown out the opposition so we can save a free and open internet!
KOSA and the Stop CSAM act are both extremely high priority
Lawmakers are looking to repeal section 230 and they are getting phone calls ENCOURAGING reps to do so!
We need to call and drown out the opposition so we can save a free and open internet!
#SaveSpeech
KOSA is continuing to pick up co-sponsors. You need to call your representatives and demand they oppose this bill!
Use the links below to find your representatives and hammer their phone lines!
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...
www.congress.gov/members/find...
KOSA is continuing to pick up co-sponsors. You need to call your representatives and demand they oppose this bill!
Use the links below to find your representatives and hammer their phone lines!
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...
www.congress.gov/members/find...
Oppose S. 1748 The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) ⭑ 5 Calls
Congress has again put forward legislation aimed at controlling what content children see online, known as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). During …
5calls.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
#SaveSpeech
KOSA and the Stop CSAM act are both extremely high priority
Lawmakers are looking to repeal section 230 and they are getting phone calls ENCOURAGING reps to do so!
We need to call and drown out the opposition so we can save a free and open internet!
KOSA and the Stop CSAM act are both extremely high priority
Lawmakers are looking to repeal section 230 and they are getting phone calls ENCOURAGING reps to do so!
We need to call and drown out the opposition so we can save a free and open internet!
Working myself to the bone because I want to take some time off this week to just BE A MOM.
My kids have the week off.
I don't. And it's hard.
Don't get me wrong, they are AMAZING kids and we've been living like this for 8 years, now.
But I’m still eager to carve out a LITTLE time just for them.
My kids have the week off.
I don't. And it's hard.
Don't get me wrong, they are AMAZING kids and we've been living like this for 8 years, now.
But I’m still eager to carve out a LITTLE time just for them.
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Working myself to the bone because I want to take some time off this week to just BE A MOM.
My kids have the week off.
I don't. And it's hard.
Don't get me wrong, they are AMAZING kids and we've been living like this for 8 years, now.
But I’m still eager to carve out a LITTLE time just for them.
My kids have the week off.
I don't. And it's hard.
Don't get me wrong, they are AMAZING kids and we've been living like this for 8 years, now.
But I’m still eager to carve out a LITTLE time just for them.
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Just went to that new piracy site (not going to link to it & encourage this shit) & yup, almost all my work's there, including every format of THE NIGHTWARD you could want & every anthology I'm in. 🙄
Anyway, if you'd like to help me eat, please buy my book:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
Anyway, if you'd like to help me eat, please buy my book:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
The Nightward
Sturgeon, Nebula, Locus, and Ignyte awards finalist R.S.A. Garcia’s scifantasy debut novel—the first in a duology—in which Caribbean mythology meets The Wit...
www.harpercollins.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just went to that new piracy site (not going to link to it & encourage this shit) & yup, almost all my work's there, including every format of THE NIGHTWARD you could want & every anthology I'm in. 🙄
Anyway, if you'd like to help me eat, please buy my book:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
Anyway, if you'd like to help me eat, please buy my book:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
they are not playing 3D chess. they are fucking idiots.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
they are not playing 3D chess. they are fucking idiots.
Important and insightful 🧵
Talked to my cousin last week about my screenwriting aspirations. He couldn't understand why I didn't just up and move to LA right now.
But the state of the industry is part of it.
And you can't ignore facts while chasing your dreams.
So, heed Layne's words, loves. ♥️
Talked to my cousin last week about my screenwriting aspirations. He couldn't understand why I didn't just up and move to LA right now.
But the state of the industry is part of it.
And you can't ignore facts while chasing your dreams.
So, heed Layne's words, loves. ♥️
Said with love but there is a tone deafness in the "just write your spec!" advice that seems to be totally ignored in the current climate.
It works if you're repped. If reps are taking new clients. If places are buying A LOT. If rooms are staffing unknowns/lower levels. If not? It's a platitude.
It works if you're repped. If reps are taking new clients. If places are buying A LOT. If rooms are staffing unknowns/lower levels. If not? It's a platitude.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Important and insightful 🧵
Talked to my cousin last week about my screenwriting aspirations. He couldn't understand why I didn't just up and move to LA right now.
But the state of the industry is part of it.
And you can't ignore facts while chasing your dreams.
So, heed Layne's words, loves. ♥️
Talked to my cousin last week about my screenwriting aspirations. He couldn't understand why I didn't just up and move to LA right now.
But the state of the industry is part of it.
And you can't ignore facts while chasing your dreams.
So, heed Layne's words, loves. ♥️
I'm not reposting the post.
I'm not linking to it.
I'm not spreading the absolute bullshit.
I'm just asking if there is ANY reason to NOT block @theatlantic.com at this point based on the propaganda they're now peddling with this latest cover?
Seriously, clicking that block button is SO easy.
I'm not linking to it.
I'm not spreading the absolute bullshit.
I'm just asking if there is ANY reason to NOT block @theatlantic.com at this point based on the propaganda they're now peddling with this latest cover?
Seriously, clicking that block button is SO easy.
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm not reposting the post.
I'm not linking to it.
I'm not spreading the absolute bullshit.
I'm just asking if there is ANY reason to NOT block @theatlantic.com at this point based on the propaganda they're now peddling with this latest cover?
Seriously, clicking that block button is SO easy.
I'm not linking to it.
I'm not spreading the absolute bullshit.
I'm just asking if there is ANY reason to NOT block @theatlantic.com at this point based on the propaganda they're now peddling with this latest cover?
Seriously, clicking that block button is SO easy.
The kids were a LITTLE upset about not getting their usual Weekend Treat, but when I explained that there were Union workers fighting for their rights, they understood.
If my twin 11-year-olds and 8-year-old get it, EVERYONE should get it.
Don't cross the line!!
If my twin 11-year-olds and 8-year-old get it, EVERYONE should get it.
Don't cross the line!!
Remember that striking Starbucks workers are asking you not to buy Starbucks right now
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The kids were a LITTLE upset about not getting their usual Weekend Treat, but when I explained that there were Union workers fighting for their rights, they understood.
If my twin 11-year-olds and 8-year-old get it, EVERYONE should get it.
Don't cross the line!!
If my twin 11-year-olds and 8-year-old get it, EVERYONE should get it.
Don't cross the line!!
*ahem*
Just a reminder that my incredible poet friend has a poetry collection coming out.
Ali has a way of weaving words together that evokes an emotional reaction EVERY time—and that takes TALENT.
Trust me, you want to preorder yours!
Can't WAIT for mine to arrive!
Just a reminder that my incredible poet friend has a poetry collection coming out.
Ali has a way of weaving words together that evokes an emotional reaction EVERY time—and that takes TALENT.
Trust me, you want to preorder yours!
Can't WAIT for mine to arrive!
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
*ahem*
Just a reminder that my incredible poet friend has a poetry collection coming out.
Ali has a way of weaving words together that evokes an emotional reaction EVERY time—and that takes TALENT.
Trust me, you want to preorder yours!
Can't WAIT for mine to arrive!
Just a reminder that my incredible poet friend has a poetry collection coming out.
Ali has a way of weaving words together that evokes an emotional reaction EVERY time—and that takes TALENT.
Trust me, you want to preorder yours!
Can't WAIT for mine to arrive!
Working in my room.
Kids watching a movie in the living room.
My daughter just gasped "NO!" while watching the "live action" version of an animated classic.
She's seen the animated version.
First time with this version.
And I love how INVESTED she is in it.
Even if it's not my flavor at ALL! 😆
Kids watching a movie in the living room.
My daughter just gasped "NO!" while watching the "live action" version of an animated classic.
She's seen the animated version.
First time with this version.
And I love how INVESTED she is in it.
Even if it's not my flavor at ALL! 😆
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Working in my room.
Kids watching a movie in the living room.
My daughter just gasped "NO!" while watching the "live action" version of an animated classic.
She's seen the animated version.
First time with this version.
And I love how INVESTED she is in it.
Even if it's not my flavor at ALL! 😆
Kids watching a movie in the living room.
My daughter just gasped "NO!" while watching the "live action" version of an animated classic.
She's seen the animated version.
First time with this version.
And I love how INVESTED she is in it.
Even if it's not my flavor at ALL! 😆
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
The Trump administration arrested and detained two gospel singer brothers from Guatemala who have lived in Memphis for 10 and 20 years. The administration lied and claimed one had an extensive criminal record. Neither does. One has now been deported.
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
Christian Singers Caught In Deportation Net, One Branded 'Worst of Worst' - Institute for Public Service Reporting - Memphis %
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www.psrmemphis.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Trump administration arrested and detained two gospel singer brothers from Guatemala who have lived in Memphis for 10 and 20 years. The administration lied and claimed one had an extensive criminal record. Neither does. One has now been deported.
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
www.psrmemphis.org/christian-si...
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
A group of immigrant rights organizers are helping people use Fortnite to practice what to do if they encounter ICE agents in the wild.
Inside an ICE Defense Training on Fortnite
A group of immigrant rights organizers are helping people use Fortnite to practice what to do if they encounter ICE agents in the wild.
www.404media.co
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A group of immigrant rights organizers are helping people use Fortnite to practice what to do if they encounter ICE agents in the wild.
Rachel and her big ass dome of milk foam atop her homemade chai latte wishes all her fellow work-through-the-holidays comrades strength and spice!
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Rachel and her big ass dome of milk foam atop her homemade chai latte wishes all her fellow work-through-the-holidays comrades strength and spice!
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
UPDATE:
“The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump’s DOGE.
Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.”
Gift-link:
wapo.st/4ijPsbQ
“The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump’s DOGE.
Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.”
Gift-link:
wapo.st/4ijPsbQ
They retired from the government. Now they’re back, protecting forests Trump abandoned.
The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump. Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.
wapo.st
November 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UPDATE:
“The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump’s DOGE.
Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.”
Gift-link:
wapo.st/4ijPsbQ
“The U.S. Forest Service lost thousands of workers under Trump’s DOGE.
Volunteers and retirees are trying to help — but things are breaking.”
Gift-link:
wapo.st/4ijPsbQ
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Do not steal books, I beg. Borrow from a library. Libraries lend e-books!
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Do not steal books, I beg. Borrow from a library. Libraries lend e-books!
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I'd never heard of this site until tonight. Both my books are on there. Did you know my publisher offers one of three lowest royalty rates in the entire industry? And that I didn't get an advance? Literally all I make is from royalties. Royalties I don't earn when you pirate my book.
I posted a buy link here to "A Magical Inheritance" a few days ago, and 24 of you immediately went to Anna's Archives and fucking stole it from me.
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I'd never heard of this site until tonight. Both my books are on there. Did you know my publisher offers one of three lowest royalty rates in the entire industry? And that I didn't get an advance? Literally all I make is from royalties. Royalties I don't earn when you pirate my book.
LOTS of victories today!
Littlest's new bedtime routine worked! Asleep in 30 minutes. So, I skipped my workout (I walked earlier) to get ahead on work.
And, y'all, I knocked out SO MUCH! I don't feel behind at ALL and I know that means I'll sleep better.
Kids home this week.
Let's make memories.
Littlest's new bedtime routine worked! Asleep in 30 minutes. So, I skipped my workout (I walked earlier) to get ahead on work.
And, y'all, I knocked out SO MUCH! I don't feel behind at ALL and I know that means I'll sleep better.
Kids home this week.
Let's make memories.
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
LOTS of victories today!
Littlest's new bedtime routine worked! Asleep in 30 minutes. So, I skipped my workout (I walked earlier) to get ahead on work.
And, y'all, I knocked out SO MUCH! I don't feel behind at ALL and I know that means I'll sleep better.
Kids home this week.
Let's make memories.
Littlest's new bedtime routine worked! Asleep in 30 minutes. So, I skipped my workout (I walked earlier) to get ahead on work.
And, y'all, I knocked out SO MUCH! I don't feel behind at ALL and I know that means I'll sleep better.
Kids home this week.
Let's make memories.
Reposted by Rachel Esselle
