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A random person on the internet. Enjoys SciFi/Fantasy and history. May everything you voted for happen to you.
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I am also reading this right now, and it's a remarkable reflection on strategy and operations in general. Ppl need to get to know MLK the flinty-eyed political operator, not just MLK the freedom-and-equality-loving idealist.
i have been reading Tom Ricks’ “Fighting the Good War” which is a military analysis of the civil rights movement, and one thing that comes abundantly across is that movement leaders and ordinary people made it a practice to refuse to fall into despair and cynicism.
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I am also reading this right now, and it's a remarkable reflection on strategy and operations in general. Ppl need to get to know MLK the flinty-eyed political operator, not just MLK the freedom-and-equality-loving idealist.
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With touching family dynamics and a heartfelt story set against a backdrop of dark woods and mystical creatures, Through the Witches Stone delivers. Find out what's in the deep woods...
www.timberghostpress.com/witches-ston...
Cover art by Don Noble
@horrorscott.bsky.social
www.timberghostpress.com/witches-ston...
Cover art by Don Noble
@horrorscott.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
With touching family dynamics and a heartfelt story set against a backdrop of dark woods and mystical creatures, Through the Witches Stone delivers. Find out what's in the deep woods...
www.timberghostpress.com/witches-ston...
Cover art by Don Noble
@horrorscott.bsky.social
www.timberghostpress.com/witches-ston...
Cover art by Don Noble
@horrorscott.bsky.social
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Due at the end of March, Steel Gods is the second novel in the Great Silence trilogy from author @richardswanauthor.bsky.social - a dark flintlock fantasy of empire and plague, filled with epic adventure, arcane mysteries and tense, cosmic, creeping dread!
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#Preorder
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#Preorder
January 8, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Due at the end of March, Steel Gods is the second novel in the Great Silence trilogy from author @richardswanauthor.bsky.social - a dark flintlock fantasy of empire and plague, filled with epic adventure, arcane mysteries and tense, cosmic, creeping dread!
💙📚🪐
#Preorder
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#Preorder
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Whether it's Donald Trump having ICE kill unarmed American citizens or Joe Biden accepting free ice cream from American citizens, both sides have an ice problem.
January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Whether it's Donald Trump having ICE kill unarmed American citizens or Joe Biden accepting free ice cream from American citizens, both sides have an ice problem.
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It’s science fiction day, 2026! And I’ve got you covered. Each of these books has science fiction either as a main theme or one of the major themes. You can find everything at jendiagammon.com/books.
#books #scifi #sciencefiction #sciencefictionday #nationalsciencefictionday
#books #scifi #sciencefiction #sciencefictionday #nationalsciencefictionday
January 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM
It’s science fiction day, 2026! And I’ve got you covered. Each of these books has science fiction either as a main theme or one of the major themes. You can find everything at jendiagammon.com/books.
#books #scifi #sciencefiction #sciencefictionday #nationalsciencefictionday
#books #scifi #sciencefiction #sciencefictionday #nationalsciencefictionday
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And here, from @michellemanus.com, are the first three Nyx Fortuna novels, which blend sci-fi and fantasy in really interesting ways (with characters you will become hugely attached to, perhaps at your own peril) payhip.com/b/q4klH
Nyx Fortuna Volume 1
Welcome to Earth Between. The inhabitants are magical, the fugitives dashing, and the new Guardian is having a seriously strange life.It’s easy to feel forgettable. Nyx literally is, and the condition...
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January 1, 2026 at 7:29 PM
And here, from @michellemanus.com, are the first three Nyx Fortuna novels, which blend sci-fi and fantasy in really interesting ways (with characters you will become hugely attached to, perhaps at your own peril) payhip.com/b/q4klH
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Last month, I wrote on all legislative races of 2025. There were still a few elections left in the year, however. But now, they're all done.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
In 2025, Democrats Flipped 21 Percent of GOP-Held Legislative Seats - Bolts
Editor’s note: The article was updated on Dec. 31 to reflect the results of three special elections held in late December, none of which resulted in a partisan flip. At... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Last month, I wrote on all legislative races of 2025. There were still a few elections left in the year, however. But now, they're all done.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
And so we've updated the analysis:
—Democrats flipped 25 legislative seats in 2025.
That's 21% of the 119 GOP-held seats at play.
—The GOP flipped 0.
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Happy New Year!
I've bundled all four books of my Empire of Ruin series into one collection!
That's 3,769 pages and 733,571 to keep you occupied this January :)
Did I mention it's a British Fantasy Award nominated series?
mybook.to/empireofruin...
It's on KU, too.
I've bundled all four books of my Empire of Ruin series into one collection!
That's 3,769 pages and 733,571 to keep you occupied this January :)
Did I mention it's a British Fantasy Award nominated series?
mybook.to/empireofruin...
It's on KU, too.
January 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Happy New Year!
I've bundled all four books of my Empire of Ruin series into one collection!
That's 3,769 pages and 733,571 to keep you occupied this January :)
Did I mention it's a British Fantasy Award nominated series?
mybook.to/empireofruin...
It's on KU, too.
I've bundled all four books of my Empire of Ruin series into one collection!
That's 3,769 pages and 733,571 to keep you occupied this January :)
Did I mention it's a British Fantasy Award nominated series?
mybook.to/empireofruin...
It's on KU, too.
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You know what would be awesome?
If a single one of these talking heads bothered to point out the Democrat's pledge not to use PACs (which voters demanded of them) is exactly WHY they can't launch national ad campaigns before the elections are officially underway.
If a single one of these talking heads bothered to point out the Democrat's pledge not to use PACs (which voters demanded of them) is exactly WHY they can't launch national ad campaigns before the elections are officially underway.
like 75% of dem messaging right now should be “the party led by epsteins best friend is breaking into pre-k childcare centers so they can record your toddlers and put the videos on internet”
uhhh yeah I can see why these childcare properties weren't eager to let in some rando dudes asking "where are the kids?"
January 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
You know what would be awesome?
If a single one of these talking heads bothered to point out the Democrat's pledge not to use PACs (which voters demanded of them) is exactly WHY they can't launch national ad campaigns before the elections are officially underway.
If a single one of these talking heads bothered to point out the Democrat's pledge not to use PACs (which voters demanded of them) is exactly WHY they can't launch national ad campaigns before the elections are officially underway.
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2026 is almost here & so are some amazing books. I had a fear that 2025 had truly spoilt us in terms of books but as I started building the 2026 list, there were so many books that I am now properly primed for 2026
vinayvasan.substack.com/p/26-for-2026
vinayvasan.substack.com/p/26-for-2026
26 for 2026
26 of my anticipated SFF titles for 2026 (and a few more)
vinayvasan.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
2026 is almost here & so are some amazing books. I had a fear that 2025 had truly spoilt us in terms of books but as I started building the 2026 list, there were so many books that I am now properly primed for 2026
vinayvasan.substack.com/p/26-for-2026
vinayvasan.substack.com/p/26-for-2026
No 3rd party does anything more than enable Republicans. That is their only purpose. And they know it.
December 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
No 3rd party does anything more than enable Republicans. That is their only purpose. And they know it.
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I'm calling out your shit excuse.
If you were bothered by Cheney campaigning AGAINST THAT FASCIST that's a YOU problem. So yes, yes indeed, I'm blaming you for even bringing that up as an excuse.
If you were bothered by Cheney campaigning AGAINST THAT FASCIST that's a YOU problem. So yes, yes indeed, I'm blaming you for even bringing that up as an excuse.
December 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'm calling out your shit excuse.
If you were bothered by Cheney campaigning AGAINST THAT FASCIST that's a YOU problem. So yes, yes indeed, I'm blaming you for even bringing that up as an excuse.
If you were bothered by Cheney campaigning AGAINST THAT FASCIST that's a YOU problem. So yes, yes indeed, I'm blaming you for even bringing that up as an excuse.
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They originally formed under Brand New Congress (now a PAC) then as 2016 came into focus, Exley made a 'trip to Russia' about 2014 & returned to start Justice Democrats, joining Bernie's new campaign with Tad DeVine, also fresh from electioneering for Putin in Ukraine with Manafort.
December 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
They originally formed under Brand New Congress (now a PAC) then as 2016 came into focus, Exley made a 'trip to Russia' about 2014 & returned to start Justice Democrats, joining Bernie's new campaign with Tad DeVine, also fresh from electioneering for Putin in Ukraine with Manafort.
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“The universe didn’t blink. It sneezed.”
Everything's Changed is now available on Kindle and Paperback!
Paperback: amzn.to/45v64Ij
Kindle: amzn.to/3LnxYiF
Everything's Changed is now available on Kindle and Paperback!
Paperback: amzn.to/45v64Ij
Kindle: amzn.to/3LnxYiF
December 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“The universe didn’t blink. It sneezed.”
Everything's Changed is now available on Kindle and Paperback!
Paperback: amzn.to/45v64Ij
Kindle: amzn.to/3LnxYiF
Everything's Changed is now available on Kindle and Paperback!
Paperback: amzn.to/45v64Ij
Kindle: amzn.to/3LnxYiF
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Not sure what to grab during this awesome eBook sale? Here's a few recommendations of books or authors I've personally loved!
Full list of my recommended titles and authors in the thread below. Browse all 650+ books on sale at megasale.yrliu.com
Full list of my recommended titles and authors in the thread below. Browse all 650+ books on sale at megasale.yrliu.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Not sure what to grab during this awesome eBook sale? Here's a few recommendations of books or authors I've personally loved!
Full list of my recommended titles and authors in the thread below. Browse all 650+ books on sale at megasale.yrliu.com
Full list of my recommended titles and authors in the thread below. Browse all 650+ books on sale at megasale.yrliu.com
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It's been a tremendous 2025 awards season for Solaris! Here's a compilation of all our winners! Which ones have you read?
Our award-winners include @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @vajra.me @aptshadow.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social & many more!
Our award-winners include @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @vajra.me @aptshadow.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social & many more!
December 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's been a tremendous 2025 awards season for Solaris! Here's a compilation of all our winners! Which ones have you read?
Our award-winners include @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @vajra.me @aptshadow.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social & many more!
Our award-winners include @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @vajra.me @aptshadow.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social & many more!
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🔖 I just finished @ada-hoffmann.bsky.social’s “The Fallen”!
The pieces have been rearranged on a chessboard, new possibilities have opened up, and further threat approaches.
Lots of informative discussions here.
I might be finding out what happens next in January… 🧐
🚀 #SciFiBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋
The pieces have been rearranged on a chessboard, new possibilities have opened up, and further threat approaches.
Lots of informative discussions here.
I might be finding out what happens next in January… 🧐
🚀 #SciFiBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋
December 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🔖 I just finished @ada-hoffmann.bsky.social’s “The Fallen”!
The pieces have been rearranged on a chessboard, new possibilities have opened up, and further threat approaches.
Lots of informative discussions here.
I might be finding out what happens next in January… 🧐
🚀 #SciFiBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋
The pieces have been rearranged on a chessboard, new possibilities have opened up, and further threat approaches.
Lots of informative discussions here.
I might be finding out what happens next in January… 🧐
🚀 #SciFiBooks 🪐📚💙 #BookSky 🦋
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It’s the final collection of new books and ARCs for 2025, and this one is a double decker! What here is something you would want to take with you into the new year?
December 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It’s the final collection of new books and ARCs for 2025, and this one is a double decker! What here is something you would want to take with you into the new year?
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Mother of a child dying of bone cancer responds to Bernie Sanders blocking pediatric cancer bill
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December 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Mother of a child dying of bone cancer responds to Bernie Sanders blocking pediatric cancer bill
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Good to know...
December 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Good to know...
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All the cavorting these national "founders" did with our enslaved ancestors SHOWS they knew full damned well that *they were just as human as they were!*
They enslaved their own blood kin! Infuriating.
That mindset is just evil. And it was (and is) the founding mindset of the United States.
They enslaved their own blood kin! Infuriating.
That mindset is just evil. And it was (and is) the founding mindset of the United States.
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
All the cavorting these national "founders" did with our enslaved ancestors SHOWS they knew full damned well that *they were just as human as they were!*
They enslaved their own blood kin! Infuriating.
That mindset is just evil. And it was (and is) the founding mindset of the United States.
They enslaved their own blood kin! Infuriating.
That mindset is just evil. And it was (and is) the founding mindset of the United States.
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Some books just make you trot out the superlatives. Alison Gadsby’s story collection Breathing Is How Some People Stay Alive is one of them. It’s a powerful debut from a superbly skilled and imaginative writer, filled with stories that are …
December 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some books just make you trot out the superlatives. Alison Gadsby’s story collection Breathing Is How Some People Stay Alive is one of them. It’s a powerful debut from a superbly skilled and imaginative writer, filled with stories that are …
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Oh boy, here you go friends. Find out the truth and make your decisions accordingly.
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Oh boy, here you go friends. Find out the truth and make your decisions accordingly.