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Adam J.B. Lane

@ajbl.bsky.social
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Cartoonist, author, man for all seasons. CAUTION contents may include art, politics, dinosaur and shark fanboying, film, historical oddities, baking, Pittsburgh sports.

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Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's too depressing and obnoxious to write about, but virtually all of the doomy/horny AI hyperventilating is transparently displaced anxiety about our fucked climate and political situation. Even rich idiots know it's bad and being permitted to get worse. They're trying to write their own ending.
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Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net · 16/09/2026
Three local news outlets — @cwbeacon.bsky.social, @baystatebanner.bsky.social and El Planeta — unveil a detailed guide to this fall's state ballot questions #mapoli commonwealthbeacon.org/ballot-quest...
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Ballot questions - CommonWealth Beacon
Illustrations by Field Nine Group Election 2026 · Ballot questions The Massachusetts ballot questions, explained Get ready for a long ballot. The
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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This jaw-dropping story has become ProPublica's most-read article of 2026, with more than 2.2 million views in the first day, a spokesperson tells me
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Subscribe to Radio Free America (link in bio) @kleinman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We should start calling these Cronenburgers
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Great thread showing how contemporary influence operation works:
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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Black square (“and so on to infinity…” inscribed in Latin around its edges) representing the nothingness that was prior to the universe, as pictured by the great occult philosopher Robert Fludd, who himself passed into infinity #onthisday in 1637. publicdomainreview.org/essay/b... #OTD
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Before I was a politician, I was a proud union member. I’m honored to stand with my union brothers and sisters on Labor Day and every day. In the Senate, I’ll fight to raise pay, lower costs, and empower Texas workers.
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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Criselda Vasquez, American, The New American Gothic, 2017, oil on canvas, 72 x 48 in, private collection The artist's father, portrayed in the painting, was kidnapped by ICE on 31 March 2026
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The wolf-sheepdog setup is totally underrated in the pantheon of WB cartoon hilarity. I guess the pathos of the coyote and the simplicity of the setup are why the roadrunner shorts get all the love, but these feel so much cleverer, with just as much physical comedy.
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dying was Gloria Steinhem's final defiant demonstration that she could do anything a man could do.
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#RonaldSearle had an interesting relationship with St. Trinian's - the perverse cartoons made his name and opened many doors for him, even brought him a measure of national celebrity. But he grew tired with the idea and felt himself pigeonholed. He was only too happy to "destroy" the school in 1952.
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David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My 7 stages of novel writing: 5K: This is flowing like lava & twice as HOT 15K: OK I know what this story is about 30K: I do not have enough story to fill this book 50K: Oh god what turgid crap 75K: I have too much story for this book 90K: Galloping to the end 100K: The end. No idea if good or shit
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
First Dolly, now Tim Curry. Death keeps taking the wrong 80-year-old.
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Bored Humungus @writtenlow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Frank Cvetkovic (from comics) @gofrankgo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"No lettering changes needed."
Top picture: closeup of a woman's mouth whispering seductively into another person's ear.
Bottom picture: closeup of the goosebumps and raised hairs on a person's arm.
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Iceland Cricket @icelandcricket.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We need more talented cricketers in Iceland. If you can play a bit and have an Icelandic grandparent or fifth cousin, get in touch. If you have even watched some films by Baltasar Kormákur, we will think about it.
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Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh-scanner.com · 20/08/2026
Crawford-Roberts. 2000 Centre Ave - Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 station. Caller said that she was a retired officer and brought snacks and Starbucks for everyone. When the cops went outside it ended being a crazy person. One to WPIC.
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Delightedly surprised by The End of Oak Street, the first 70-odd mins really crackle with great story choices and character beats, though the last 30 sagged for me. Dinos a mixed bag, some v accurately portrayed (I presume), others ludicrous. Can't wait to hear @chasmosaurs.bsky.social's thoughts!
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Please enjoy these menu descriptions.
SQUASH BLOSSOM QUESADILLAS

Artisanal corn wraps the delicacy of the blossom, + aromas unfold like mist over the milpa. Artisanal quesillo melts in silence, creating a warm vegetal moment suspended in time.

PLANTAIN EMPANADAS

Golden and profound, plantain holds a soft heart that meets mole negro-woven from fire, cacao and memory. A contrast that moves between sweetness and shadow, like dense night illuminated by embers.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
NEW AD: 14 years ago today, Ken Paxton stole someone's $1,000 pen. Today, Ken Paxton’s pen victim is endorsing James Talarico.
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Present & Correct @presentcorrect.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A new batch of our pencil flavoured chocolate has arrived! www.presentandcorrect.com/products/pen... Gently flavoured with pine and cedar oil and scattered with (cocoa) nibs.
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Brutalismbot @brutalismbot.com · 11/08/2026
The Brutalism of Abandoned Ammanauz Hotel in Russia. r/brutalism
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Econ Analytica @econanalytica.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Cartoon by @mwuerker.bsky.social
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I googled "no training AI disclaimer" to find appropriate legal boilerplate to put in my children's book mockup. Google AI offered to write a custom version for me. #AI #disclaimer #AItraining
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
8am Tuesday morning. "Me time"
A debonair black and white mixed breed hound dog, lying on his stomach on a short nap rug, a comical stuffed chicken toy cuddled in his forelegs.
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B. Rae “Rusty” Grosz @braegrosz.com · 24/07/2026
Mediums who weren’t up to DIY-ing their cons could purchase ready-made ghosts, self-rapping tables, self-playing guitars, and other séance supplies from the secretly circulated catalogue “Gambols with the Ghosts,” issued by Ralph E. Sylvestre of Chicago. #PhantomsFriday
Somewhat aged and torn cover of the catalogue “Gambols with the Ghosts,” featuring illustration in shades of purple depicting a scene of ghosts flying over a landscape of moonrise over water, an owl perched on a bare tree, a satyr playing a pipe, the skull of a horned animal, a large sphinx, and small pyramids
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I spent all of June shitting my guts out, lost 20lbs in 4 weeks (not fun!), spent a night in hospital (also not fun!), and had to beg to get an expedited colonoscopy. The results were inconclusive and the MDs can't be sure what caused my torment but in my heart of hearts I know it was the Donarrhea.
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Stan Kelly @kartoonistkelly.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Americans need to wake up and take note of the craziest political story of the summer, unfolding now in jolly old Blighty. www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
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UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface
A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform ​UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a ‌t...
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Alternate timeline Zelensky still a comedian, crushing it weekly on Ukrainian version of "Whose Line Is It Anyway"
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 08/07/2026
This strip is, no exaggeration, a formative element of my life. Read it young; remembered it forever.
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"Some of us are critically endangered, but things could be worse, I guess."
A children's sticker book titled "Realistic Whales Stickers"
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, remember that America is an idea. We are a creedal nation whose revolutionary promises remain unfulfilled — but are worth fighting for. www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/tuc...
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Tucker Carlson is wrong. America is more than its blood and soil.
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Universal Hub @universalhub.com · 22/06/2026
How Boston's reflecting pool stacks up - we run the numbers www.universalhub.com/2026/how-bos...
Christian Science reflecting pool and Mother Church
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Universal Hub @universalhub.com · 18/06/2026
Boston, Glasgow to announce some sort of partnership today. 1:45 p.m. at the Haven in JP (where else?). Wu, the British consul general and, of course, Haven owner Jason Waddleton to attend. No word if the deal involves any trade in traffic cones or Irn Bru.
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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Sasja Beslik: 
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More than $70 billion from retail investors is pouring into SpaceX, in what may be the perfect symbol of our age. Politicians have largely abandoned the idea of providing citizens with economic security, so people are left chasing wealth through markets they neither understand nor control.
Retail investors are promised participation, but not power. They will have virtually no say over the company, no influence over its decisions, and little protection if things go wrong.
Their role is simple: provide liquidity.
And if all goes according to plan, the biggest beneficiary will be Elon Musk. Once upon a time governments taxed billionaires to build public goods.
Now citizens are expected to help make billionaires even richer and call it financial empowerment.
The old social contract has been   replaced by something far more efficient: privatize the gains, socialize the risks, and convince everyone that buying a few shares is the same thing as having a stake in the future.”
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Somebody's going to pull up hurt midway through game 5 and be replaced in the second half by "Air Bud".
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Ian McQue @ianmcque.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Warm down tugboat
Digital painting, flying tugboat against a bright blue sky. Geezer on deck is having a cheeky fag.
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Stephen R Bissette @stephenrbissette.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Painted back in the 1990s by me (Dad) & daughter Maia Rose & son Danny. The open mouths were 'pop out' spaces, for photo ops (stick your head in the maw, presto!) for Marlboro VT local fair. No idea what its present state/ultimate fate might be; just posting photo for the fond memories...
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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Hi Team! Just a heads up that there is a website purporting to sell gift cards to local businesses (including PSB) but really just sells prepaid Visa cards. For a service fee. And a % of the amount. So be aware. A $50 gift card from PSB costs $50 & if you're paying more someone is grifting
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The Million Year Picnic comic shop @myp-comics.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Good morning, Blueskies! Gorgeous day here, definitely a good day to WALK! DO NOT DRIVE into Harvard Square! The center of the Square is closed for Mayfair! I will be holding court here in the shop until 7pm & would be delighted to see you! -kjc
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Hooray for real live pencil roughs! None of this digital 🦓💩
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MoMA Paintings and Sculpture @moma.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Al Held, The Big N, 1964 botfrens.com/collections/14377/cont…
Mrs. Armand P. Bartos Fund
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Quote with a fictional band that is not Spinal Tap
Album cover featuring the nihilist band from "The Big Lebowski"
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Adam J.B. Lane @ajbl.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Unfortunately the view includes the on-field product, profoundly disappointing for most of the quarter century the ballpark has been in operation. The Bucs are fun this year, but tonight is a painful reminder of that history - the team coughed up a 6-0 lead on the Phils.
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Pittsburgh Pirates @pirates.com · 16/05/2026
Best view in baseball.
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Present & Correct @presentcorrect.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Happy Friday & Happy Paper Clip Day! www.instagram.com/p/DJrK2mAN4ce/
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