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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Spheal Posting @sphealposting.bsky.social · Jul 25

Two sleepy spheals (pokemon) on an iceberg with glitter effect and text "due to personal reasons i'll be going to sleep"

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · 7d

NYC! New zine just dropped! "Who is this Zohran Mamdani Guy Running for Mayor?"

It's got important dates, what he plans to do as mayor, how he'll pay for it, why a little socialism is good for us: the regular people, etc!

And of course you can print your own!
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hand holding black and white illustrated hand lettered zine titled "Who is this Zohran Mamdani Guy Running for Mayor?". Portrait of Mamdani on the bottom right.

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 7d

Work to do, my fellow 50ish darlings!

"Our generation failed to stop the racist, capitalist tides, but it would be the worst possible epitaph for Gen X if, in the face of fascism, we became the slackers that our parents’ generations always accused us of being."

www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Reality Bites but Gen X Can Still Fight Back

We are lost as a generation. By supporting the struggles of our youth, perhaps we can be found again.

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Ed Burmila @edburmila.bsky.social · 8d

“generals gathered in their masses to listen to gigantic asses“ headline is sitting right there, which outlet is going to step up

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 9d

I hear *someone* is having a sale next week.

I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?

Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 11d

It's not all 🍆 and 🍑, you know. I have facets, dammit. I also love writing about parallel universes, magic mushrooms, and corpses.

In other words, it's bloggin' time again!
edwardficklin.com/in-praise-of...

There's also a newsletter if you're still-uses-email years old like me. Link in the bio.

In praise of (weird) science

The world is just so damn weird and wonderful. Here's a treasure trove of amazing people dedicating their lives to exploring just how weird it all is.

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Just.Rich @justdotrich.bsky.social · 13d

Sharing this story because it’s important:

To my Ny Sniffies users, stay off the app for a while! It’s not safe!!!!❤️

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 12d

Claudio giving us all the attitude! I'm here for it. From this week's figure drawing session hosted by @doableguys.bsky.social

#GayArt #MaleNude #LifeDrawing #sketchbook

pencil drawing of nude male, young, curly haired, looking off to the side with one hand cocked on his hip

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NYC Public Library Action Network @nycplan.org · 13d

Do you want to take measurable and material action to protect and enhance our libraries?

Join us at our second People’s Assembly!

We’ll be at the NY Society for Ethical Culture in Manhattan [2 W 64th St] Saturday, October 4th, from 12:45-4:30pm.

RSVP : nycplanpeoplesassembly.eventbrite.com

NYCPLAN is hosting a People’s Assembly in Manhattan at the NY Society for Ethical Culture, located at 2 W 64th st, on Saturday October 4th, from 12:45-4:30pm. RSVP at nycplanpeoplesassembly.eventbrite.com

In this image advertising the event, people are sitting around a table taking excitedly about their vision for NYC public libraries and how we can secure more funding for libraries. There will be snacks, and Spanish translation can be provided if asked for.

We’d love to see you there!

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NYC Public Library Action Network @nycplan.org · 13d

👋 Hi Bluesky!

We’re New York City Public Library Action Network (NYC PLAN) 📚

Our mission is to amplify, strengthen, and progress the futures of New York City’s three public library systems through community-led organizing, action, and increased funding.

Learn more about us at nycplan.org

NYC Public Library Action Network

Join NYC PLAN at our upcoming Public Library People’s Assembly It will be held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture on the Upper West Side on Saturday, October 4th from 12:45pm-4:30pm.

nycplan.org

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Spooky action at a distance @mkranz.bsky.social · 24d

Join the NYC Public Library Action Network on Oct 4, 2025 for our second People’s Assembly at the Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W 64th St, 12:45-4:30pm. Let’s build our capacity and take action to amplify, strengthen, and progress the future of our libraries!!! nycplanpeoplesassembly.eventbrite.com

An image of people having an animated discussion in front of a bookcase. The text reads, “Join the NYC Public Library Action Network for a People's Assembly
• New York Society for Ethical Culture | West 64th Street
Oct 4, 12.45-4.30 PM

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☢️Dangerously Radioactive M. O’Lybdenum☢️ @perchorin.bsky.social · 13d

Whenever I see something “powered by AI”

Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 13d

A painting of a bird beside the text "i do not want whatever the fuck this is"

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 17d

I want to thank some of you for taking up our call to meet with your City Council member about funding NYC public libraries. We have over half of the districts covered by at least one person. We still have 25 districts that need a constituent to sign up. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

City Council Districts

Are you represented by any of the following council members in NYC? If yes, would you consider arranging to meet with them to discuss needed funding for NYC Public Libraries? NYC PLAN would love you...

docs.google.com

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 17d

Hey art friends, I recall talk of Sticker Mule being run by fascists. If so, what alternatives should I consider for my sticker needs?

Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 19d

If so, KEEP IT UP, BITCHES! Much as I love Marvel and Star Wars I would dance on Disney's grave in a heartbeat!

Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 19d

omg the UX dark patterns were of course in full force, but I'm inoculated against them (the benefits of age, tech savvy, and salty queerness). I had to laugh at the offer of 2.99/mo for SIX months (was paying 26.99/mo). Darlings, are they that desperate?

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 19d

will that particular combination be a major factor for businesses going forward as more people face the same twin-dilemma? will they care? 🤔

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 19d

disney+/hulu/whatever bundle canceled. interesting that they make it so easy, expected it to be harder. wonder if i'll miss it. unemployed since november and cash is getting scarce, so cancelling was as much economic as ideological.

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Edward Ficklin @edwardficklin.bsky.social · 19d

is it wrong to base such a crucial decision as voting on "omg he's so fucking adorable"?

although, you have to admit darlings, *socialism* is fucking adorable, right?

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 19d

#LGM

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 20d

Don’t argue with strangers on the internet.

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Sisqó Systems Admin 🏳️‍⚧️ @yeenenjoyer.bsky.social · 22d

I heard AI and its relationship to the economy recently described as “The wasting is masked because the tumor is growing so fast that the body isn’t losing weight.”

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 24d

I'm facilitating a workshop on personal archiving at Communiversity next month. One thing I am going to advocate strongly is that people start journaling again using ACTUAL NOTEBOOKS [not your phones].

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Gardener, Landscaper, Tester, Builder @jzfromkcbaby.bsky.social · 25d

Me, thinking about capitalism every day.

Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 25d

A painting of a bird beside the text "i cannot imagine a more terrible fuckin' way to do this shit"

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