Janet Julian
@janetjulian.bsky.social
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
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Luckily, Sinclair has a helpful database of all their stations, so you can see if they're operating in your area and respond accordingly.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
September 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Luckily, Sinclair has a helpful database of all their stations, so you can see if they're operating in your area and respond accordingly.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
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As an epic fantasy writer who's studied military history in different periods for decades, I bin books for errors in strategy and tactics too often. I absolutely recommend this concise and straight-forward handbook for any author unsure of their footing. Your book will improve in all sorts of ways.
Stressed out by your battle scene? HOW TO WRITE A FANTASY BATTLE is out in the world - and since a few reviewers who pride themselves on the depth of their military knowledge have complained that the book is too short and basic, you know it'll be absolutely perfect for YOU 😇
books2read.com/u/bO7Q5J
books2read.com/u/bO7Q5J
July 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
As an epic fantasy writer who's studied military history in different periods for decades, I bin books for errors in strategy and tactics too often. I absolutely recommend this concise and straight-forward handbook for any author unsure of their footing. Your book will improve in all sorts of ways.
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For the first time since she was freed from an immigration prison, Rümeysa Öztürk speaks. And she does so by ... writing:
"Writing is the heart of freedom of expression. Unbelievably, this single opinion piece, published in our student newspaper, would lead to my arrest and detention."
"Writing is the heart of freedom of expression. Unbelievably, this single opinion piece, published in our student newspaper, would lead to my arrest and detention."
“Even God Cannot Hear Us Here”: What I Witnessed Inside an ICE Women’s Prison
Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk opens up about her 45 days in a South Louisiana processing facility—and the generous and compassionate women she met.
www.vanityfair.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
For the first time since she was freed from an immigration prison, Rümeysa Öztürk speaks. And she does so by ... writing:
"Writing is the heart of freedom of expression. Unbelievably, this single opinion piece, published in our student newspaper, would lead to my arrest and detention."
"Writing is the heart of freedom of expression. Unbelievably, this single opinion piece, published in our student newspaper, would lead to my arrest and detention."
Really interesting article on queering the Medieval
I am an accidental medievalist—snared by the Early Medieval through story not scholarship. Now I'm using fiction informed by scholarship to try change public notions of the Early Medieval. Here's an interesting open-access journal article assessing one aspect of my impact.
Arthuriana and the Queer Medieval
I am an accidental medievalist—snared by the Early Medieval through story not scholarship. Now I'm using fiction informed by scholarship to try change public notions of the Early Medieval. Here's an interesting open-access journal article assessing one aspect of my impact.
gemaecce.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Really interesting article on queering the Medieval
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The Senate voted early Thursday to strip $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a severe blow to 1,500 local public stations, as well as PBS and NPR
Senate Votes to Strip $1.1 Billion From Public Broadcasting in Blow to PBS and NPR
The Senate voted early Thursday to strip $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in a severe blow to NPR and PBS.
variety.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Senate voted early Thursday to strip $1.1 billion in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a severe blow to 1,500 local public stations, as well as PBS and NPR
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My full statement on the reported decision: www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
Senator Warren Statement on Trump Admin’s Reported Decision to Approve Licenses for Nvidia to Sell the H20 to The People’s Republic of China | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af...
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
www.banking.senate.gov
July 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
My full statement on the reported decision: www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/min...
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A LOT of people don't actually know what the Constitution says. So I'm proud to support @weholdtruths.bsky.social's campaign to educate Americans about our principles and rights in easy-to-understand language. Read, sign, and share to help spread these truths. www.weholdtruths.com #weholdtruths
We Hold These Truths
www.weholdtruths.com
July 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A LOT of people don't actually know what the Constitution says. So I'm proud to support @weholdtruths.bsky.social's campaign to educate Americans about our principles and rights in easy-to-understand language. Read, sign, and share to help spread these truths. www.weholdtruths.com #weholdtruths
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"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
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If you're looking to counter a friend or family member's misconceptions about Zohran Mamdani, we did a convenient rundown debunking all the smears (so far):
Debunking All the B.S. About Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, is facing a wave of Islamophobic misinformation attacking his character and politics
www.rollingstone.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
If you're looking to counter a friend or family member's misconceptions about Zohran Mamdani, we did a convenient rundown debunking all the smears (so far):
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January Trump approval on the economy:
plus +8.24 points
Today Trump approval on the economy:
minus -15.75
January Trump approval on inflation:
plus +1.99
Today Trump approval on inflation:
minus -22.24
So clearly it's time to deploy the Marines in L.A.?
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
plus +8.24 points
Today Trump approval on the economy:
minus -15.75
January Trump approval on inflation:
plus +1.99
Today Trump approval on inflation:
minus -22.24
So clearly it's time to deploy the Marines in L.A.?
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump finds his approval rating sinking once more
Pollster G. Elliott Morris' tracker shows that on the issue of the economy, Trump's approval rating is underwater by 15.75 points.
www.newsweek.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
January Trump approval on the economy:
plus +8.24 points
Today Trump approval on the economy:
minus -15.75
January Trump approval on inflation:
plus +1.99
Today Trump approval on inflation:
minus -22.24
So clearly it's time to deploy the Marines in L.A.?
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
plus +8.24 points
Today Trump approval on the economy:
minus -15.75
January Trump approval on inflation:
plus +1.99
Today Trump approval on inflation:
minus -22.24
So clearly it's time to deploy the Marines in L.A.?
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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“'I think mistakes were made,' said Lavingia, who worked at DOGE for nearly two months, 'I’m sure mistakes were made.'
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
Inside the AI Prompts DOGE Used to “Munch” Contracts Related to Veterans’ Health
Experts who reviewed the code for ProPublica found numerous and troubling flaws in the system, providing a disturbing glimpse into how the Trump administration is allowing artificial intelligence to g...
www.propublica.org
June 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“'I think mistakes were made,' said Lavingia, who worked at DOGE for nearly two months, 'I’m sure mistakes were made.'
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
"The [DOGE A.I.] model hallucinated, deciding around 1,100 contracts were each worth $34 million when they were sometimes worth thousands..."
www.propublica.org/article/insi...
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"U.S. job growth over the first five months of 2025 is the worst since the Great Recession. When Donald Trump says the economy is 'booming,' he’s wrong..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Job growth held steady in May, but new signs of economic trouble emerge
U.S. job growth over the first five months of 2025 is the worst since the Great Recession. When Donald Trump says the economy is “booming,” he’s wrong.
www.msnbc.com
June 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
"U.S. job growth over the first five months of 2025 is the worst since the Great Recession. When Donald Trump says the economy is 'booming,' he’s wrong..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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We talk a lot about the closing down of reviewing space, of cultural news -- Locus is doing it and deserves to keep doing it. Not only does Locus review a wide range of writers but it develops longterm conversations about those writers, reviewers who know their work. A small thing that struck me +
THE COUNTDOWN APPROACHES!
We have 4 days to reach our fundraising goal & we have a LONG way to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
We have 4 days to reach our fundraising goal & we have a LONG way to go!!
Be the reason that the Locus lights stay on! Help us out at igg.me/at/locusmag2025. We are so grateful for your support!
Fundraiser link in bio #sff #scifi #fantasy #booksky
May 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We talk a lot about the closing down of reviewing space, of cultural news -- Locus is doing it and deserves to keep doing it. Not only does Locus review a wide range of writers but it develops longterm conversations about those writers, reviewers who know their work. A small thing that struck me +
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Republican Death Bill. Let’s call it what it is.
Make sure that your Republican senators hear from you!
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
Make sure that your Republican senators hear from you!
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
May 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Republican Death Bill. Let’s call it what it is.
Make sure that your Republican senators hear from you!
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
Make sure that your Republican senators hear from you!
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
📱 (202) 224-3121
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Hurricane season starts June 1 and if you live in a Gulf state, you need to watch this. It’s worse than you might think.
The few employees still left at FEMA admit: they are not prepared. Not enough staff. Not enough supplies. Not enough leadership. Plan accordingly.
The few employees still left at FEMA admit: they are not prepared. Not enough staff. Not enough supplies. Not enough leadership. Plan accordingly.
May 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Hurricane season starts June 1 and if you live in a Gulf state, you need to watch this. It’s worse than you might think.
The few employees still left at FEMA admit: they are not prepared. Not enough staff. Not enough supplies. Not enough leadership. Plan accordingly.
The few employees still left at FEMA admit: they are not prepared. Not enough staff. Not enough supplies. Not enough leadership. Plan accordingly.
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DOGE cut off Social Security Administration spending so now workers have to use their own money to buy office supplies.
Meanwhile Elon Musk makes $8 million every single day from the government.
Meanwhile Elon Musk makes $8 million every single day from the government.
How DOGE’s grand plan to remake Social Security is backfiring
The agency is abandoning an initiative aimed at preventing fraud, the latest example of a failed effort by Elon Musk’s disruptive cost-cutting team.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
DOGE cut off Social Security Administration spending so now workers have to use their own money to buy office supplies.
Meanwhile Elon Musk makes $8 million every single day from the government.
Meanwhile Elon Musk makes $8 million every single day from the government.
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OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
May 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
OK, this is wild.
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them.
It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*.
What the HELL?
1/
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Just shameful.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Up to 1,000 openly identifying transgender troops will be moved out of the military immediately under new Pentagon order.
May 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Just shameful.
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The head of FEMA was just fired, one day after telling a congressional committee that the nation needs the emergency management agency that Trump has suggested abolishing.
The agency is now without a leader three weeks before the start of hurricane season.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
The agency is now without a leader three weeks before the start of hurricane season.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
FEMA chief is fired
Federal Emergency Management Agency acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton told people he was terminated Thursday.
www.politico.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The head of FEMA was just fired, one day after telling a congressional committee that the nation needs the emergency management agency that Trump has suggested abolishing.
The agency is now without a leader three weeks before the start of hurricane season.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
The agency is now without a leader three weeks before the start of hurricane season.
www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
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Maine Gov Janet Mills prevailed over Trump! 👏👏
“The message here is if you don’t follow the law and you try to target Maine without relying on any shred of law to support it, we’re going to have to take you to court.”
I gifted this so you can read it
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...
“The message here is if you don’t follow the law and you try to target Maine without relying on any shred of law to support it, we’re going to have to take you to court.”
I gifted this so you can read it
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...
Trump Administration Settles With Maine to Restore Frozen Funds Over Trans Athlete Feud (Gift Article)
The state’s attorney general said the federal dollars paid for food for schoolchildren and other essential services.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Maine Gov Janet Mills prevailed over Trump! 👏👏
“The message here is if you don’t follow the law and you try to target Maine without relying on any shred of law to support it, we’re going to have to take you to court.”
I gifted this so you can read it
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...
“The message here is if you don’t follow the law and you try to target Maine without relying on any shred of law to support it, we’re going to have to take you to court.”
I gifted this so you can read it
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/u...
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