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Dylan MacQuarrie Taylor
@mactaylor.bsky.social
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Husband. Father. Former Writer. Current Stay at Home Dad.
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@nodunksinc.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Prison guards rushing to take jobs with ICE. Almost like all of this is connected. I wonder which people have been making this case for a few decades.
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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aaronburch.bsky.social
cover! synopsis! preorder! out in feb!!

"Blending autofiction with fantasy, meta with magic, and earnestness with absurdity, 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘢 presents a recognizable but also magical world where we ask, if nothing is real, then why not have as much fun as possible?"

autofocusbooks.com/store/p/tacoma
ABOUT THE BOOK Inspired to “take a break from life” by the idyllic housesitting situation they were offered for the summer, Aaron and Amber find themselves in Aaron’s hometown of Tacoma, Washington. Amber works her remote job, Aaron tries to write and goes for runs along the waterfront, and they explore their temporary summer city on daily walks and regular excursions. Soon, noticing that the landscape seems to keep shifting around them, Aaron starts drawing a map of it all, attempting to document and make sense of the changes. When Tacoma starts to open up bigger and bigger with possibility and wonder, Tacoma starts to fold in on itself, becoming both more self-referential and more like the spontaneous, fantastical stories Aaron has been writing. A friend rides an orca to come visit. Pirates guard a wormhole in the forest. A secret doorway in the Tacoma Mall tunnels back to Aaron’s childhood bedroom. Blending autofiction with fantasy, meta with magic, and earnestness with absurdity, Tacoma presents a recognizable but also magical world where we ask, if nothing is real, then why not have as much fun as possible? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Aaron Burch grew up in Tacoma, Washington.
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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karenattiah.bsky.social
Trump’s comments are vile. I am just as angry at the media outlets that bothsided Jamal’s murder, wrote puff pieces for MBS (Atlantic).

And, the Washington Post opinion page that dismantled the platform that Jamal wrote for, ended the fellowship in his name, and purged its human rights writers.
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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karenattiah.bsky.social
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.

He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Jamal Shead taking a moving screen is the new Kyle Lowry taking a charge, count on it!
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
www.blackenterprise.com/assata-shaku...
Assata Shakur Documentary In Development With Angela Davis As Executive Producer
Following the recent passing of Assata Shakur, a documentary and scripted project on the renowned political activist are in the works.
www.blackenterprise.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Best thing I’ve read all day!
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 13d
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma governor spares life of death row inmate Tremane Wood just before scheduled lethal injection.
Photo of Tremane Wood
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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atrubek.bsky.social
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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taniel.bsky.social
This has not gotten much attention, but it should.

Virginia under Youngkin returned to an insanely harsh system where people convicted of any felony lose their voting rights FOR LIFE.

Dems' win this week mean they'll get to advance a constitutional amendment to end lifetime disenfranchisement.
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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mjerkins.bsky.social
So the next time people want to appeal to the right, it’s because they are right wing themselves. Because the proof is in the pudding after what happened last night.
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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megpillow.bsky.social
Saying this now so the Dem strategists can get it through their thick skulls :

We’re not voting for a bigger tent if it includes Republicans and not Palestinians, disabled ppl, and trans folks.

Winning IS possible if you move left. And you have time to find those candidates ✌🏻
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
Young people in NYC absolutely showed out and there should be 1000 articles and profiles about this. Because we have had to put up with 1000 MAGA diner stories for years now.
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
They aren't afraid of Mamdani, they are worried about what he would unleash among VOTERS. That those voters would say: "actually, we're not buying this centrist bullshit you've been shoveling for decades, we want something else." That's what's being litigated in these Dem elites are worried essays.
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Oklahoma plans to execute Tremane Wood, please sign this petition and spread the word. #SaveTremaneWood c.org/hBRgYNzJNR
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
STOP The Execution of Tremane Wood
c.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Glo court-side > Drake court-side.
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Apple Watch asking me if I’m working out. Nope, just watching the Jays.
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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sandrapoetry.bsky.social
Touch em all, Bo
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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brillianceproper.blackskycomra.de
GOOD MORNING BLACKSKY!! IT'S DOOMSDAY!!! On this day 5 years ago, the Supervillain MF DOOM passed. As tribute to the rap god, here's my remix of Rapp Snitch Knishes.
October 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Back to back jacks… incredible
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
"In less than 36 hours since we announced that we will be sending payments to disabled SNAP recipients in the South—$100 to individuals and $250 to households—we have received more than 12,400 applications, totaling $2.7 million in requests." - they have to close the form tomorrow... no way to cover
newdisabledsouth.org New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · Oct 28
We are offering one time payments to disabled folks in the South who will not receive their SNAP benefits this month. If you need help, please find more information and details at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.

If you’d like to donate to the fund, go to ndsdj.org/snapdonate

We take care of each other ❤️
Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Apply: Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ Text below explains that due to the government shutdown, people in the South will not receive their November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP — $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people. It notes that funding is first-come, first-served and that SSI or Medicaid recipients should read a disclaimer before applying. A call-to-action at the bottom reads: ‘Apply at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ There are small illustrations of a grocery bag and a grocery list. Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Donate to Support Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ The message says that New Disabled South is raising money to provide direct payments to people impacted by loss of SNAP funds, and invites donations. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Donate at ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items is on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Solicitar: Asistencia Alimentaria para Personas con Discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that due to the government shutdown, people will not receive November SNAP payments and that New Disabled South offers one-time payments of $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people, first-come, first-served. It also includes a note for SSI or Medicaid recipients. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Solicitar en ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag and grocery list appears on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Dona para apoyar la asistencia alimentaria para personas con discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that New Disabled South is raising funds to make direct payments to people affected by the loss of SNAP funds and provides information on how to donate. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Dona en ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items appears on the left.
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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brennawomer.bsky.social
My very first graphic essay, “Only”—about the complexities of remembering as an only child—is in Blackbird 24.1 🖤 It was a hard one to write and illustrate, but I’m grateful for the process and the processing. TW for suicidal ideation. If you take the time to read and engage with it, thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏽
Only
blackbird.vcu.edu
October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
mactaylor.bsky.social
Walking around like a ghost today, just mentally preparing myself to watch a baseball game.
October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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haymarketbooks.org
“Chicago is the future.“

@joseolivarez.bsky.social for @chicagomag.com
when we win the masked agents raid our neighborhoods. what do they cover up? (yesterday) is their promise & their charge. on 75th and South Shore they ram down our doors using (yesterday). they toss canisters of (yesterday) into our children’s lullabies. why? my people, we carry (today) & (tomorrow) in twin holsters. we plant (today) & (tomorrow) in our gardens. every day there are more sprouts. let it be known: Chicago will never cower. (yesterday) already died. (yesterday) is dying. (yesterday) will die again. there is no future in (yesterday). the agents in our neighborhoods hide their faces because they are losing. because they lost. when we win, there will be whistles from the gulls circling Lake Michigan. let them sing it: Chicago is a city of (today) & (tomorrow). Chicago is the future.
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Care Food Bank, Louisville, KY: daretocare.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM