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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

This sounds like a joke but it's not: Do I have some degree of face blindness if I can't tell Al Pacino from Robert DeNiro (unless they're next to each other) and various other pairs of actors. This happens to me all the time IRL, too.

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Christopher Pepper (He/Him) @mrpepper.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

@jfschroeder.bsky.social and I are thrilled to introduce our new book, TALK TO YOUR BOYS. Read all about it, and find out why we really really want you to preorder it today: open.substack.com/pub/teenheal...

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OUR BOOK HAS A COVER! Check it out!

SO THRILLED to tell you about this new book, which is now available to preorder

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The 80/20 Rule is actually a myth. Today I wrote about Netflix's Adolescence, the 80/20 Myth, and how the manosphere turned random in-app data from one dating app into yet another excuse to blame women for men's unhappiness. joannaschroeder.substack.com/p/watching-a...

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Watching 'Adolescence' After 10+ Years Writing About Boys

Parents are terrified, but is our fear justified?

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

If you've got a Toni Box and a kid over 5, I highly recommend the Tiny Chef bedtime character - RuPaul reads one of the books and it's so soothing. Tiny Chef leads a little meditation about smelling cinnamon rolls and does hilarious ASMR.

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a stuffed koala wearing a chef 's hat and apron says " omg i love it "

ALT: a stuffed koala wearing a chef 's hat and apron says " omg i love it "

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Hating v Virginia @wordzwithfoes.blacksky.app · 08/03/2025

This is the incident I was talking about a week or so ago. Literal men stormed into the bathroom stalls to make sure this woman wasn’t trans. Fucking insane.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Agree. I will not be shaving my entire face.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

The difference between smart and vast is absolutely key here

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Lucia Romano, MBA @luciaromano.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Car owners are missing their monthly payments at the highest rate in 30+ years, driving a surge of repossessions. ⚠️ Well people - the canary in the coal mine just dropped dead. You either lost your job cause you lost your car (or) you lost your car cause you lost your job. Recession incoming.

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Americans Fall Behind on Car Payments at Highest Rate in Decades

Delinquencies on auto loans among subprime borrowers are spiking as consumers continue grappling with higher interest rates.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Yes, all of this. I hope this gentleman was found safely.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I asked the same thing. I'm sad for this older man that they're using this in such a weak way. Couldn't even find anything on Google!

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I want to see this man and know the details so I can be on the lookout! I think this is devastating that they have this platform and aren't really helping with it! I'm googling and can't find anything. He's clearly dear to someone!

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

What's weird is that I got the alert, but there was no link to see what he looks like or where he went missing from.... I even googled all the details. Does anyone have any info?

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Christopher Pepper (He/Him) @mrpepper.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

This is so cool, @allieevolpe.bsky.social! @jfschroeder.bsky.social and I have a book ("Talk To Your Boys") coming out in September where we write about friendships a lot. I also talked about friendships in this Vox interview: www.vox.com/even-better/... Let us know if you ever need a source!

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How to talk to boys so they grow into better men

Counteracting the Andrew Tate effect isn’t just the purview of parents and teachers.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

It's taking a long time! I saw that my phone had the "detection mode" as alert from MyShake before it was in the list ... Which is weird

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Just received this photo from a friend of a warehouse in Kinshasa. These are tuberculosis medications--ALREADY PAID FOR--that aren't being distributed due to the Trump Administration's stop work order. TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)

Photograph of a warehouse in Kinshasa where unboxed tuberculosis medications are going undistributed due to the stop work order by the Trump Administration.

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bobby @bobbylewis.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

seeing some people share this but i need you to know gillibrand was talking about senate republicans. not democrats. www.wnyc.org/story/call-y...

We got three Republicans to vote with us, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitch McConnell. We needed a fourth, and we were unable to get it because the Trump MAGA machine is powerful. They are aggressive. They are nasty. They issue death threats. They threaten people. They threaten them with retaliation. They have really gotten under the skin of a lot of Republicans who are unfortunately now unwilling to stand up to Trump, which is highly problematic. I would urge you to focus on that lack of leadership and that lack of courage than taking aim at people who are trying to do the things that you want done in this country.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Same goes for other building materials. The average house is built with concrete and lumber (and rebar). Never forget who taxed (sorry, "tariffed") the people suffering most.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

What do you need in order to rebuild a home lost in a hurricane (73,000 in 2024) or a wildfire (16,000 in 2025 so far)? Steel. Where does our steel come from? Canada, Mexico, China. Guess who will buy the properties homeowners cannot afford to rebuild? Developers & large corporations.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

This is one of my favorite fun movies of all time.... Feels weird to call it fun because it's actually beautiful and very profound for a love story. Don't miss Plus One on Netflix. Don't miss and need more people to talk about it with! www.tomsguide.com/entertainmen...

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Netflix is losing one of my favorite romantic comedies of all time — don’t miss this charming movie

‘Plus One’ is a delightful watch

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I'm obsessed with Stick Nation and fell in love with Dermot Mulroney after he made a video with a stick lol

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Wilhelmina is on fire watch with these hot, wild winds

Fluffy doodlish mix, brown and white, stands in hind legs looking at a canyon at dusk, front feet on the railing of a stucco balcony

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

This is a brilliant way to do custom merch without adding trash to the environment and while supporting small business. Absolutely obsessed with this.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Also my dad was a Rotarian so it made my heart warm to see the Rotary one on top of all the other greatness happening.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

This is SUCH a cool way to do branded merch without putting trash into the environment and while supporting small business. Obsessed.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I had the honor of contributing to @dansavage.bsky.social's Savage Love column this week with a really challenging question about a teenager who is deep into homophobic, hateful MAGA culture ... and his mom is a lesbian. Do you kick him out or call him in? savage.love/savagelove/2...

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Trump and Dump – Dan Savage

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Looking for non-Tin Foil Hat reasons why there are suddenly SO many arsonists setting fires in Los Angeles County? Do big non-arson fires cause people with a fire compulsion to come here? Or does it activate triggers for pyromania? It's not unhoused folks cooking/staying warm - it's intentional.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Could've sworn I just felt an earthquake...

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Yesterday at work I told my colleagues in social media that all tiktok has to do is flatter Trump and they'll be back And now this is their alert of being offline Honestly, it's pure marketing genius. Whoever acquired this company/is running it knows what they're doing (cough, Meta)

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/01/2025

this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...

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You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?

For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

"You deserve good things" A colleague just said this to me in response to some very fun news and it almost made me cry Will be saving this sentiment for special moments and special people - it's more meaningful than I could've imagined

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Mary Grace Scary Face @emgeekay.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

“To all those folks out there who don't think our formerly incarcerated brothers and sister should not be able to vote or live in your neighbourhoods, just remember who was up on your hill saving your home…” www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...

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Nearly 1,000 inmates are helping to fight the L.A. wildfires. The ethics are complicated | CBC News

California's program is not without controversy, as the inmates are paid little for dangerous and difficult work. Many participants, however, say they appreciated the opportunity.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Palisades and E. Malibu employed 100s of domestic workers before the Palisades Fire Now live-in employees are losing homes and others are losing income while 9000+ people try to relocate to rentals This GoFundMe was set up by a dear friend to help these folks. gofund.me/dfb02189

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Donate to Hometown Heroes: Help Palisades Workers, organized by Michelle Villemaire

Inspired by the workers who were employed in the Palisades. Housekeepers w… Michelle Villemaire needs your support for Hometown Heroes: Help Palisades Workers

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Even if it mattered what way an entire state (or district, even) voted, you would never know the party or voting habits of the people who live there. Trust me, there are PLENTY of republicans in Pali and Malibu. But also WTF. Who thinks this way?! You'll only help YOUR voters? People are sick.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Neil you've just written a screenplay proposal

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

There is a myth that everyone living in the Palisades or Malibu is wealthy and has never experienced trauma. Don't believe it. Even if every family in these areas were wealthy, there are people like Claire and so many others who have little-to-nothing to their name. And now they have less.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

She flew home to Texas to help a family member with just one carry-on in December, leaving all her stuff at the home of her employer. When I called to warn her that her home may be gone, she didn't even realize there had been a fire. Her car, keepsakes, clothes... everything is gone.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Claire fought many battles to get to community college and then to Pepperdine as a fully independent, self-supported financial aid/Pell student. She had no local support and no financial support from home. She finally graduated and took a job as a live-in nanny in the Palisades.

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I took Claire under my wing a few years ago when I met her in Urgent Care. She'd been hit in the head with falling product in the grocery store and was clearly concussed. I was there with my teen son and asked if she needed an extra mom for the day. She started crying. gofund.me/ec4d3d90

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Donate to Help Claire Rebuild After Palisades Fire, organized by Joanna Schroeder

This is Claire Copeland, a recent college graduate who beat the odds. She… Joanna Schroeder needs your support for Help Claire Rebuild After Palisades Fire

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Want more for yourself than persistent sadness of your own choosing

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Suing Cynthia’s Garchomp @thebestatty.blacksky.app · 12/01/2025

Worst part about the history of Sally Hemings is that some weirdos have reduced her story to her being a side mistress he was we “actually in love with” when that was not the case at all.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

I talked to the Black residents of Altadena who say they’ve lost everything but hope. “When you escape tragedy, you say, ‘it could have got me.’ It didn’t. So I’m going to keep on going,” said 83-year-old Walt Butler.

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Black residents mourn lost homes, history as wildfires scorch Altadena

“All that stuff that you thought was so important can be gone in five minutes.”

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

this is incredible! as a big fan of Ranch style homes, the houses alone made it worth the watch but the rest of it is gripping

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Joanna Schroeder @jfschroeder.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

If you're looking for someone to support through the Palisades Fire, Claire is a first generation college student who paid her on way thru college with Pell, etc. She is very dear to me and has zero family support - she left with only a small bag and lost her car, too. gofund.me/ec4d3d90

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Donate to Help Claire Rebuild After Palisades Fire, organized by Joanna Schroeder

This is Claire Copeland, a recent college graduate who beat the odds. She… Joanna Schroeder needs your support for Help Claire Rebuild After Palisades Fire

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