David Patterson
@monogramdp.bsky.social
Literary Agent. Recommendation Engine. Paid for with words/and tended with love. 🇵🇷
BACKBEATS releases today! Like John himself, the book is great company wherever you may go. He covers huge breadths of music history, locates & brings forward the beats & the people behind the singers & the strings, & with deft, memorable writing; solid, quick & with flourishes. Like a drummer!
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
BACKBEATS releases today! Like John himself, the book is great company wherever you may go. He covers huge breadths of music history, locates & brings forward the beats & the people behind the singers & the strings, & with deft, memorable writing; solid, quick & with flourishes. Like a drummer!
Sarah’s WITHOUT CONSENT releases tomorrow. It’s about a man who did the worst things a human being can do, and a woman who tried to do her best. It’s about people who were largely not ready to be on stage in front of the world, or to make history, or create laws, but they did those things anyway.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sarah’s WITHOUT CONSENT releases tomorrow. It’s about a man who did the worst things a human being can do, and a woman who tried to do her best. It’s about people who were largely not ready to be on stage in front of the world, or to make history, or create laws, but they did those things anyway.
Good morning, New York!
Please, get out and vote, if you have not already!
Please, get out and vote, if you have not already!
November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Good morning, New York!
Please, get out and vote, if you have not already!
Please, get out and vote, if you have not already!
A couple more hours to collect one of these, on this absolutely gorgeous Fall afternoon, Brooklyn. (And talking to you, too, New York City!)
After that, polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, 11/4.
Vote for Zohran while you’re there.
portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kan...
After that, polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, 11/4.
Vote for Zohran while you’re there.
portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kan...
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A couple more hours to collect one of these, on this absolutely gorgeous Fall afternoon, Brooklyn. (And talking to you, too, New York City!)
After that, polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, 11/4.
Vote for Zohran while you’re there.
portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kan...
After that, polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, 11/4.
Vote for Zohran while you’re there.
portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kan...
Scarves were handed out as campaign swag!
October 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Scarves were handed out as campaign swag!
The @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Cost of Living Classic is underway in Coney Island, with @chrispolanco.com from @soccercooligans.com as the mc and guest happy warrior public servant @justinbrannan.bsky.social
Still time to get down here and enjoy the gorgeous weather and easy going day, NYC.
Still time to get down here and enjoy the gorgeous weather and easy going day, NYC.
October 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Cost of Living Classic is underway in Coney Island, with @chrispolanco.com from @soccercooligans.com as the mc and guest happy warrior public servant @justinbrannan.bsky.social
Still time to get down here and enjoy the gorgeous weather and easy going day, NYC.
Still time to get down here and enjoy the gorgeous weather and easy going day, NYC.
Just some New Yorkers out for a stroll with their friends on a beautiful Fall Saturday.
No Kings.
No Kings.
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Just some New Yorkers out for a stroll with their friends on a beautiful Fall Saturday.
No Kings.
No Kings.
Teenagers, on scaffolding, leading a chant of “release the Epstein files” at today’s No Kings march in Manhattan. This was moving. It felt like people speaking up for their peers.
October 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Teenagers, on scaffolding, leading a chant of “release the Epstein files” at today’s No Kings march in Manhattan. This was moving. It felt like people speaking up for their peers.
Killing the Buddha is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, tomorrow, in Manhattan! Stroll on over after attending the No Kings March. Have a seat. Enjoy the readings and camaraderie!
killingthebuddha.com
killingthebuddha.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Killing the Buddha is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, tomorrow, in Manhattan! Stroll on over after attending the No Kings March. Have a seat. Enjoy the readings and camaraderie!
killingthebuddha.com
killingthebuddha.com
And here’s one way to handle the broadcast. Just mute the crowd, play the soundtrack, and talk over it.
September 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And here’s one way to handle the broadcast. Just mute the crowd, play the soundtrack, and talk over it.
BREAKING: President Trump leaves the White House this morning.
September 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
BREAKING: President Trump leaves the White House this morning.
Maddening.
Schumer should listen to his constituents, too.
This is just a couple weeks ago, a block from his apartment in Brooklyn.
Schumer should listen to his constituents, too.
This is just a couple weeks ago, a block from his apartment in Brooklyn.
August 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Maddening.
Schumer should listen to his constituents, too.
This is just a couple weeks ago, a block from his apartment in Brooklyn.
Schumer should listen to his constituents, too.
This is just a couple weeks ago, a block from his apartment in Brooklyn.
New York should always welcome everyone. Work to keep it - or make it - that way.
ICE out of NYC. (Also, vote for Zohran.)
That’s it for this thread for now.
ICE out of NYC. (Also, vote for Zohran.)
That’s it for this thread for now.
August 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
New York should always welcome everyone. Work to keep it - or make it - that way.
ICE out of NYC. (Also, vote for Zohran.)
That’s it for this thread for now.
ICE out of NYC. (Also, vote for Zohran.)
That’s it for this thread for now.
Every human being deserves to live in freedom from fear.
Stop the genocide.
ICE out of NYC.
7 of …?
Stop the genocide.
ICE out of NYC.
7 of …?
August 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Every human being deserves to live in freedom from fear.
Stop the genocide.
ICE out of NYC.
7 of …?
Stop the genocide.
ICE out of NYC.
7 of …?
Stop the genocide.
Call your Senators and House Member, whether they are Democrats or Republicans. Tell them you want them to stop the genocide. You can keep it simple. Let them hear you.
Ph: (202) 224-3121
6 of…?
Call your Senators and House Member, whether they are Democrats or Republicans. Tell them you want them to stop the genocide. You can keep it simple. Let them hear you.
Ph: (202) 224-3121
6 of…?
August 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Stop the genocide.
Call your Senators and House Member, whether they are Democrats or Republicans. Tell them you want them to stop the genocide. You can keep it simple. Let them hear you.
Ph: (202) 224-3121
6 of…?
Call your Senators and House Member, whether they are Democrats or Republicans. Tell them you want them to stop the genocide. You can keep it simple. Let them hear you.
Ph: (202) 224-3121
6 of…?
Rallies are good for the people attending them, the people who see them happen, for those somewhere else who appreciate someone standing up for them, and they are necessary to show those in office that people are paying attention and want what is just.
ICE out of NYC.
5 of ?….
ICE out of NYC.
5 of ?….
August 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Rallies are good for the people attending them, the people who see them happen, for those somewhere else who appreciate someone standing up for them, and they are necessary to show those in office that people are paying attention and want what is just.
ICE out of NYC.
5 of ?….
ICE out of NYC.
5 of ?….
New Yorkers marching to get ICE out of NYC, and to stop the genocide in Gaza.
New York is a port to the world.
Migration is a human right.
And never again should always mean never again.
4 of…?
New York is a port to the world.
Migration is a human right.
And never again should always mean never again.
4 of…?
August 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
New Yorkers marching to get ICE out of NYC, and to stop the genocide in Gaza.
New York is a port to the world.
Migration is a human right.
And never again should always mean never again.
4 of…?
New York is a port to the world.
Migration is a human right.
And never again should always mean never again.
4 of…?
The activists at @maketheroadny.bsky.social have helped a lot of people, for a long time. They show up! You won’t regret supporting them or getting to know them better.
ICE out of NYC…
3 of ?…
ICE out of NYC…
3 of ?…
August 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The activists at @maketheroadny.bsky.social have helped a lot of people, for a long time. They show up! You won’t regret supporting them or getting to know them better.
ICE out of NYC…
3 of ?…
ICE out of NYC…
3 of ?…
Speakers in Foley Plaza called out for no deportations, and for a stop to the genocide in Gaza.
Save humanity. These governments’ actions only cause pain!
2 of ?…
Save humanity. These governments’ actions only cause pain!
2 of ?…
August 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Speakers in Foley Plaza called out for no deportations, and for a stop to the genocide in Gaza.
Save humanity. These governments’ actions only cause pain!
2 of ?…
Save humanity. These governments’ actions only cause pain!
2 of ?…
New Yorkers marched through Federal Plaza on Saturday, to demand ICE out of NYC.
Drivers honked their horns, gave thumbs ups and shouted their support!
@maketheroadny.bsky.social is a great organization, of people standing up for their communities. If you want to support a group, consider them!
Drivers honked their horns, gave thumbs ups and shouted their support!
@maketheroadny.bsky.social is a great organization, of people standing up for their communities. If you want to support a group, consider them!
August 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
New Yorkers marched through Federal Plaza on Saturday, to demand ICE out of NYC.
Drivers honked their horns, gave thumbs ups and shouted their support!
@maketheroadny.bsky.social is a great organization, of people standing up for their communities. If you want to support a group, consider them!
Drivers honked their horns, gave thumbs ups and shouted their support!
@maketheroadny.bsky.social is a great organization, of people standing up for their communities. If you want to support a group, consider them!
Organizers deserve credit.
Follow, join, support, show up, speak up…
Stop the genocide.
23 of 23
Follow, join, support, show up, speak up…
Stop the genocide.
23 of 23
August 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Organizers deserve credit.
Follow, join, support, show up, speak up…
Stop the genocide.
23 of 23
Follow, join, support, show up, speak up…
Stop the genocide.
23 of 23
Hands Off Gaza
Civil disobedience arrests
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Stop the Genocide
22 of 22
Civil disobedience arrests
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Stop the Genocide
22 of 22
August 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Hands Off Gaza
Civil disobedience arrests
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Stop the Genocide
22 of 22
Civil disobedience arrests
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Stop the Genocide
22 of 22
Civil disobedience arrests.
Brooklyn is paying attention.
Stop the genocide.
20 of ?…
Brooklyn is paying attention.
Stop the genocide.
20 of ?…
August 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Civil disobedience arrests.
Brooklyn is paying attention.
Stop the genocide.
20 of ?…
Brooklyn is paying attention.
Stop the genocide.
20 of ?…
Continued civil disobedience arrests from the NYPD.
Stop the genocide.
19 of ?….
Stop the genocide.
19 of ?….
August 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Continued civil disobedience arrests from the NYPD.
Stop the genocide.
19 of ?….
Stop the genocide.
19 of ?….