J. M. Carmel
@jmcarmel.bsky.social
J. M. Carmel is the author of the Arkivian Intelligence Service Series: Contrivance, Artful Interception, Alien Paradise, and AK4. She is passionate about free press, the beauty of diversity, a seat at the table for everyone, and the power of the pen.
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J. M. Carmel
@jmcarmel.bsky.social
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📚 My new novel is now available on Substack.
🎁 The night of Marcus Rainer’s 15th birthday ushers them into a world of revolutionary secrets. In a whirlwind of devastation, Marcus loses everything.
One story.
Three voices.
📚 My new novel is now available on Substack.
🎁 The night of Marcus Rainer’s 15th birthday ushers them into a world of revolutionary secrets. In a whirlwind of devastation, Marcus loses everything.
One story.
Three voices.
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New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
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If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.
It’s that simple.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
“Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he plans to refile a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any military action taken in Venezuela.”
“Kaine… also put forward a resolution… to halt the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats…”
“Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he plans to refile a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any military action taken in Venezuela.”
“Kaine… also put forward a resolution… to halt the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats…”
thehill.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
“Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he plans to refile a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any military action taken in Venezuela.”
“Kaine… also put forward a resolution… to halt the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats…”
“Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he plans to refile a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any military action taken in Venezuela.”
“Kaine… also put forward a resolution… to halt the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats…”
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
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“On Thursday night, Trump said on Truth Social he would introduce a “permanent pause” on immigration from all “Third World Countries”.”
“…the government cannot revoke existing residency statuses… it may audit past… filings for fraud… security concerns…”
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“On Thursday night, Trump said on Truth Social he would introduce a “permanent pause” on immigration from all “Third World Countries”.”
“…the government cannot revoke existing residency statuses… it may audit past… filings for fraud… security concerns…”
Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means
US president's announcement comes after two National Guard members were shot and an Afghan national was named a suspect.
www.aljazeera.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
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“On Thursday night, Trump said on Truth Social he would introduce a “permanent pause” on immigration from all “Third World Countries”.”
“…the government cannot revoke existing residency statuses… it may audit past… filings for fraud… security concerns…”
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“On Thursday night, Trump said on Truth Social he would introduce a “permanent pause” on immigration from all “Third World Countries”.”
“…the government cannot revoke existing residency statuses… it may audit past… filings for fraud… security concerns…”
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newsnationnow.com/business/you...
This is for renting. Trying to own a home is impossible for most.
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“The typical retail worker earns $34,436 per year — less than half of the roughly $71,000 needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis.”
This is for renting. Trying to own a home is impossible for most.
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“The typical retail worker earns $34,436 per year — less than half of the roughly $71,000 needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis.”
newsnationnow.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
newsnationnow.com/business/you...
This is for renting. Trying to own a home is impossible for most.
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
“The typical retail worker earns $34,436 per year — less than half of the roughly $71,000 needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis.”
This is for renting. Trying to own a home is impossible for most.
👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
“The typical retail worker earns $34,436 per year — less than half of the roughly $71,000 needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis.”
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I propose a Tethering law. A CEO's total compensation may not be more than 50x the total compensation of the organization's lowest-paid full-time employee.
CEO makes $400M?
Janitor makes $8M.
Wanna keep janitor to $40K?
Keep CEO at $200K.
(Use interstate commerce legal rationale.)
CEO makes $400M?
Janitor makes $8M.
Wanna keep janitor to $40K?
Keep CEO at $200K.
(Use interstate commerce legal rationale.)
November 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I propose a Tethering law. A CEO's total compensation may not be more than 50x the total compensation of the organization's lowest-paid full-time employee.
CEO makes $400M?
Janitor makes $8M.
Wanna keep janitor to $40K?
Keep CEO at $200K.
(Use interstate commerce legal rationale.)
CEO makes $400M?
Janitor makes $8M.
Wanna keep janitor to $40K?
Keep CEO at $200K.
(Use interstate commerce legal rationale.)
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
apnews.com/article/babs...
“A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her attorney.”
“A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her attorney.”
College freshman is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order
A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was deported to Honduras in violation of a court order.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
apnews.com/article/babs...
“A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her attorney.”
“A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her attorney.”
While I do agree that people should be prosecuted for selling illegal drugs I do not believe people should be killed for selling them.
There’s another side of the “drug cartels” Hegseth fails to address-Americans willing purchase illegal drugs and then willingly put them into their own bodies.
There’s another side of the “drug cartels” Hegseth fails to address-Americans willing purchase illegal drugs and then willingly put them into their own bodies.
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
While I do agree that people should be prosecuted for selling illegal drugs I do not believe people should be killed for selling them.
There’s another side of the “drug cartels” Hegseth fails to address-Americans willing purchase illegal drugs and then willingly put them into their own bodies.
There’s another side of the “drug cartels” Hegseth fails to address-Americans willing purchase illegal drugs and then willingly put them into their own bodies.
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What do affordable healthcare and sarcasm have in common?
Most Americans don't get it.
Most Americans don't get it.
November 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
What do affordable healthcare and sarcasm have in common?
Most Americans don't get it.
Most Americans don't get it.
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Bernie's Correct ! Corporate Greed
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
November 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Bernie's Correct ! Corporate Greed
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
Is Stealing Workers Wages......
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Lindsey Graham sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act: “This is the right thing to do. The people who were there with us in the fight who are here in America need to stay. This will be their new home. We have a moral obligation to these people and they will make great citizens.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Lindsey Graham sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act: “This is the right thing to do. The people who were there with us in the fight who are here in America need to stay. This will be their new home. We have a moral obligation to these people and they will make great citizens.”
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Trump is promising to start wars on multiple fronts around the world, putting our troops in danger. The body count will climb each day.
Yet the GOP cowards in Congress are afraid of a "vote."
Can't make this up.
Yet the GOP cowards in Congress are afraid of a "vote."
Can't make this up.
November 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Trump is promising to start wars on multiple fronts around the world, putting our troops in danger. The body count will climb each day.
Yet the GOP cowards in Congress are afraid of a "vote."
Can't make this up.
Yet the GOP cowards in Congress are afraid of a "vote."
Can't make this up.
www.inquisitr.com/ice-is-detai...
“Thomas McCarthy, an active duty U.S. Navy sailor, watched ICE take his wife Jessica during a green card interview. “We were doing the right thing,” he told ABC 10.”
“Thomas McCarthy, an active duty U.S. Navy sailor, watched ICE take his wife Jessica during a green card interview. “We were doing the right thing,” he told ABC 10.”
ICE Is Detaining Military Spouses at Green Card Interviews — Families Call It a Betrayal
Military families in San Diego feel betrayed as ICE detains spouses during green card interviews.
www.inquisitr.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
www.inquisitr.com/ice-is-detai...
“Thomas McCarthy, an active duty U.S. Navy sailor, watched ICE take his wife Jessica during a green card interview. “We were doing the right thing,” he told ABC 10.”
“Thomas McCarthy, an active duty U.S. Navy sailor, watched ICE take his wife Jessica during a green card interview. “We were doing the right thing,” he told ABC 10.”
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ICE is arresting husbands & wives at their final green card interviews
They’re going to the immigration meeting to complete the final step in the legal process and leaving in handcuffs
One man had to take his crying infant from his wife’s arms as ICE forcibly detained her
This is cruel entrapment
They’re going to the immigration meeting to complete the final step in the legal process and leaving in handcuffs
One man had to take his crying infant from his wife’s arms as ICE forcibly detained her
This is cruel entrapment
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
ICE is arresting husbands & wives at their final green card interviews
They’re going to the immigration meeting to complete the final step in the legal process and leaving in handcuffs
One man had to take his crying infant from his wife’s arms as ICE forcibly detained her
This is cruel entrapment
They’re going to the immigration meeting to complete the final step in the legal process and leaving in handcuffs
One man had to take his crying infant from his wife’s arms as ICE forcibly detained her
This is cruel entrapment