Spoke
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I write. Words is how I move through this world.
It's not uncommon of teenagers to engage in less than sensible behavior—not to say unacceptable ones. It's rather a rule that is to be expected. But to address those choices 49 years later, with platitudes and arrogance, is not to hold yourself accountable. This man is not fit for office.
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
It's not uncommon of teenagers to engage in less than sensible behavior—not to say unacceptable ones. It's rather a rule that is to be expected. But to address those choices 49 years later, with platitudes and arrogance, is not to hold yourself accountable. This man is not fit for office.
It’s that time of year, and chances are that this gem by Ocean Vuong will make the list of books to be wrapped—at least twice. What reads will you be gifting? #OnEarthWereBrieflyGorgeous #OceanVuong #BookChat #booksky #christmas
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
It’s that time of year, and chances are that this gem by Ocean Vuong will make the list of books to be wrapped—at least twice. What reads will you be gifting? #OnEarthWereBrieflyGorgeous #OceanVuong #BookChat #booksky #christmas
If we are going to pave the way to premiership for someone, we should read up on their worldview. #NigelFarage #ReformUK #antisemitism #racism
Nazi salutes and racism: the allegations about Nigel Farage’s school days – podcast
Former pupils at Dulwich College have made shocking claims about the Reform leader’s behaviour at school – which he denies. Daniel Boffey reports
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If we are going to pave the way to premiership for someone, we should read up on their worldview. #NigelFarage #ReformUK #antisemitism #racism
Benjamin Dousa (M) försvarar alltså ett #bistånd på 100 miljoner kronor från svenska skattebetalare till #Somalia, som vilar på en muntlig överenskommelse utan något skriftligt att redovisa. Undra om han skulle vara lika entusiastisk över en anställning enligt muntligt avtal. #BenjaminDousa
November 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Benjamin Dousa (M) försvarar alltså ett #bistånd på 100 miljoner kronor från svenska skattebetalare till #Somalia, som vilar på en muntlig överenskommelse utan något skriftligt att redovisa. Undra om han skulle vara lika entusiastisk över en anställning enligt muntligt avtal. #BenjaminDousa
And we wonder why people think it’s pointless to show up on Election Day? When politicians can manipulate the playing field and choose their voters? #gerrymandering #texas
The Supreme Court on Friday evening temporarily allowed Texas to use its newly redrawn congressional voting map for the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Asks Supreme Court to Clear Way for Republican-Friendly Congressional Map
State officials are seeking to use a newly redrawn map for the 2026 midterms, part of a nationwide redistricting push by President Trump.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
And we wonder why people think it’s pointless to show up on Election Day? When politicians can manipulate the playing field and choose their voters? #gerrymandering #texas
As global pressure on women’s #HealthCare remains high, #Spain seeks to counter systemic misogyny by making abortion a constitutional right and by addressing misinformation in abortion care. Not everything is going to hell. #FeministFriday #AbortionRights #WomensRights #HumanRights #PedroSanchez
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As global pressure on women’s #HealthCare remains high, #Spain seeks to counter systemic misogyny by making abortion a constitutional right and by addressing misinformation in abortion care. Not everything is going to hell. #FeministFriday #AbortionRights #WomensRights #HumanRights #PedroSanchez
“Why do you write?” is a question I get now and then. I don’t know that I know why. Why not? And what would I do if I didn’t write? What would I do with all my words?
Why do YOU write? #writing
Why do YOU write? #writing
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
“Why do you write?” is a question I get now and then. I don’t know that I know why. Why not? And what would I do if I didn’t write? What would I do with all my words?
Why do YOU write? #writing
Why do YOU write? #writing
In the UK, mothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, with an additional £26,317 loss after the birth of a second child, and a further £32,456 after the third. Still no such thing as systemic #GenderInequality? #FeministFriday #MotherhoodPenalty #motherhood
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In the UK, mothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, with an additional £26,317 loss after the birth of a second child, and a further £32,456 after the third. Still no such thing as systemic #GenderInequality? #FeministFriday #MotherhoodPenalty #motherhood
This is a testament of the Women’s Prize jury’s talent in picking reads that you didn’t know you needed. #MayWeBeForgiven #AMHomes #WomensPrize #BookChat #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This is a testament of the Women’s Prize jury’s talent in picking reads that you didn’t know you needed. #MayWeBeForgiven #AMHomes #WomensPrize #BookChat #booksky
Stanley takes 'write what you know' to a whole new, painful level. This novel is saturated with newfound, life-changing thruths—of a 13-year-old. The imagery is striking—for a 13-year-old. This his not a novel. This is an insult. #ConsiderYourselfKissed #JessicaStanley #BookChat #booksky
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Stanley takes 'write what you know' to a whole new, painful level. This novel is saturated with newfound, life-changing thruths—of a 13-year-old. The imagery is striking—for a 13-year-old. This his not a novel. This is an insult. #ConsiderYourselfKissed #JessicaStanley #BookChat #booksky
French law has required proof of violence, threat, or coercion, to consider an offence as rape—until now, clearly stating that sex without consent is rape. Not everything is going to hell. #FeministFriday #rape #france
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
French law has required proof of violence, threat, or coercion, to consider an offence as rape—until now, clearly stating that sex without consent is rape. Not everything is going to hell. #FeministFriday #rape #france
In a time when academic freedom is facing pushback from authoritarian states, it's concerning that the Trump administration is subjecting American researchers from within. #HigherEducation #china #trump
China-critical UK academics describe ‘extremely heavy’ pressure from Beijing
Reliance on overseas students’ tuition fees under scrutiny as scholars describe chilling effect of being targeted
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In a time when academic freedom is facing pushback from authoritarian states, it's concerning that the Trump administration is subjecting American researchers from within. #HigherEducation #china #trump
The Texas Supreme Court just gave the green light for judges to refuse to marry same-sex couples if they claim "religious beliefs." Does this mean that gay doctors can refuse to operate on straight patients due to “religious beliefs”—or would that be discriminatory? #LGBTQRights #texas
October 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The Texas Supreme Court just gave the green light for judges to refuse to marry same-sex couples if they claim "religious beliefs." Does this mean that gay doctors can refuse to operate on straight patients due to “religious beliefs”—or would that be discriminatory? #LGBTQRights #texas
Some passages borders on banal. It’s like the author is so busy finding her voice, she forgets tone and style. #ConsiderYourselfKissed #JessicaStanley #BookChat #booksky
October 29, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Some passages borders on banal. It’s like the author is so busy finding her voice, she forgets tone and style. #ConsiderYourselfKissed #JessicaStanley #BookChat #booksky
So, the hubby sends a photo of a foggy forest to the 13-year-old. Kinda dreamy. Pretty, if you’re into nature photography. Her response: It looks like AI.
We’re all doomed. #NaturePhotography #AI
We’re all doomed. #NaturePhotography #AI
October 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
So, the hubby sends a photo of a foggy forest to the 13-year-old. Kinda dreamy. Pretty, if you’re into nature photography. Her response: It looks like AI.
We’re all doomed. #NaturePhotography #AI
We’re all doomed. #NaturePhotography #AI
The author has created a universe filled with bots who try to speak human and attempt to mimic genuine reactions. It’s annoying at best. #ConsiderYourselfKissed #JessicaStanley #BookChat #booksky
October 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The author has created a universe filled with bots who try to speak human and attempt to mimic genuine reactions. It’s annoying at best. #ConsiderYourselfKissed #JessicaStanley #BookChat #booksky
“Hard not to be surprised, when the bulk of public conversation goes like this: "Paper or plastic." The loss of the human touch scares me.” I wonder what Homes would say about today’s self-service culture. #MayWeBeForgiven #AMHomes #WomensPrize #BookChat #booksky
October 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
“Hard not to be surprised, when the bulk of public conversation goes like this: "Paper or plastic." The loss of the human touch scares me.” I wonder what Homes would say about today’s self-service culture. #MayWeBeForgiven #AMHomes #WomensPrize #BookChat #booksky
Homes go big and fires from all cylinders before the reader even gets through the first five pages. #MayWeBeForgiven #AMHomes #WomensPrize #BookChat #booksky
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Homes go big and fires from all cylinders before the reader even gets through the first five pages. #MayWeBeForgiven #AMHomes #WomensPrize #BookChat #booksky
“While some institutions may not be overwhelmingly white at the ground level they most certainly are at the top level. For example while more than 40% of active duty personnel in the US military are BIPOC people, seven of the eight joint chief of staff are white.” #NiceRacism #RobinDiangelo #booksky
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
“While some institutions may not be overwhelmingly white at the ground level they most certainly are at the top level. For example while more than 40% of active duty personnel in the US military are BIPOC people, seven of the eight joint chief of staff are white.” #NiceRacism #RobinDiangelo #booksky
Has it not been Day 1 yet? #Day1 #RussiaWar
Breaking News: There are no plans for President Trump to meet Vladimir Putin soon, a White House official said, a week after Trump floated the idea.
Trump Will Not Meet With Putin Soon, Official Says in a Reversal
President Trump had floated the idea of a meeting last week, saying that he planned to speak with Russia’s leader in “two weeks or so” about Ukraine.
nyti.ms
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Has it not been Day 1 yet? #Day1 #RussiaWar
There’s a fine line between draining the swamp and being the swamp. #DrainTheSwamp #trump
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
There’s a fine line between draining the swamp and being the swamp. #DrainTheSwamp #trump