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Kerry Madden- Lunsford @kerrymadden.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is written by a wonderful journalist and my friend, John Casey, who was in my brother's class at St. Teresa's in Pittsburgh when my dad was coaching at Pitt. 50 years ago, Pitt won it all. I never knew one of its football players was gay like me. www.outsports.com/2026/9/18/24...

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50 years ago, Pitt won it all. I never knew one of its football players was gay like me. - Outsports

Ed Gallagher was on the Pitt Panthers football team that won the national title 50 years ago. He then came out as gay, just like me.

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Meet these great indie fantasy authors at the Fantasy Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #writingcommunity #fantasy #authorsky #writersky bsky.app/starter-pack/inventi...

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Susan DuBose @houseofbast777.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“Books … they’re kind of a compulsion for me. To find a great bookstore is a great thing.” “I think part of why I have so many books around me and why I read every day is because I mythologize the writer. I don’t do that with any other artists.” BOTD Philip Seymour Hoffman 1967

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Pat Fuller @bannerite.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The National Archives is shutting down its Chicago, San Francisco & Seattle research facilities. The closures rip public records out of the hands of the people, burying our history behind bureaucracy and darkness. This is NOT how democracy works!

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Children's Institute 2026: This Is a Book: PW Talks with Daniel Nayeri buff.ly/9zX9jvf

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Meet these great indie literary fiction authors at the Literary Fiction Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #literaryfiction #writingcommunity #writesky bsky.app/starter-pack/inventi...

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Literary Fiction Genre Indie Authors

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Eric @astroeric12.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

People often say, with pride, I'm not interested in politics.

They might as well say, I'm not interested in my standard of living, my health, my job, my rights, my freedoms, my future or any future. If we mean to keep any control over our world and lives, we must be interested in politics.

Martha Gellhorn
American novelist, writer and journalist

(1908 1998)

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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 22/05/2025

🚨The SPLC's 2024 #YearInHate & Extremism report tracked 1,371 U.S. hate and antigovernment extremist groups 🔗: www.splcenter.org/yihe2024 Some used tactics like violence and propaganda to manipulate our political system — causing division, demoralizing people and dismantling democracy. 🧵#YIHE24

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Kerry Madden- Lunsford @kerrymadden.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We are back with Part II of our “Werewolf Hamlet” conversation on the bus with the great narrator of my middle-grade novel, Michael Butler Murray @schoolcraftandmurray @charlesbridgepublishing Paperback date - May 5, 2026 Charlesbridge Moves #middlegrade #shakespeare #addiction #werewolf #skoolie

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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Very sad news.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now. Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions. If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles. We protect each other. Chinga la migra.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE)
• If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
• If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember:
• You have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers
• You should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them.
• You can state that you wish to speak with an attorney.
• You are not required to
• Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials
• Sign anything you do not understand.
• If an officer knocks on your door at home:
• You have the right to not open the door.
• ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE
"warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent
• If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby:
• You can move to a safe indoor space
• If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, you can record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witness— ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation
• DO NOT:
• Post unverified information on social media
• Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way

NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693

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Kerry Madden- Lunsford @kerrymadden.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Thank you to the Editors of NELLE. I’m so grateful for the THREE SISTERS PRIZE in Creative Nonfiction ❤️

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Kerry Madden- Lunsford @kerrymadden.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A memory of making disgusting donuts from the Elvis Cookbook, "Are You Hungry Tonight?" with a dear son in a faraway galaxy, a long time ago.

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Are You Hungry Tonight?

Making donuts...

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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

"The life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous." -- Frederick Douglass, born #OTD 1818

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Feisty Nana @feistynana.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

MAY ALEX PRETTI RIP. ALEX PRETTI WAS AN AMERICAN HERO. EXECUTED ON 1/24/26 BY A DRAFT DODGING, SEDITIOUS, NAZ TRAITOR AND HIS NAZI THUGS. AMERICA IS UNDER SIEGE BY A MURDEROUS NAZI REGIME. LET LOSS ON OUR NATION BY A CONVICTED FELON/PEDOPHILE RAPIST. youtube.com/shorts/tCa-r...

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WATCH: Newly surfaced video shows Alex Pretti, as a nurse, honoring fallen veteran at the VA

YouTube video by Aaron Parnas

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Jen @popgoesthereader.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's Favourite Middle Grade Covers of 2025 🌟 popgoesthereader.com/favourite-mi... #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit

A compilation of ten middle grade book covers published throughout 2025. Books featured include A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya, Going Overboard by Caroline Huntoon, The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara, Sabrena Swept Away by Karuna Riazi, Chef's Secret by Kelly Yang, Where There Be Monsters by Alby C. Williams, Dive by John David Anderson, Starry, Starry Heist by Karen Briner, Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron and The Blossoming Summer by Anna Rose Johnson.

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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Jonathan Ross worked for Border Patrol before ICE

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.

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Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

This powerful picture book is told from the perspective of the Alabama River. In addition to justice and equality, this story also reflects themes of strength, resilience, and hope. The illustrations have a 3D feel, popping off the page to tell their visual half of this important story.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

♥️ 😳🇺🇸

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🔥 @repdeliaramirez to @KristiNoem: “Bottom Line: You lie with impunity. You reject checks & balances. You ignore Congress & the courts… you can either resign, Trump will fire you, or you’ll be impeached. You’re going to be held accountable. I’m going to make sure of that.”

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Marketing scams aimed at writers via email are on the uptick. Here’s the latest list of scammers. Don’t click on their email; do send it to spam: Alex Victory Amanda Honour Artcus Technical Par. Mirabell Prosper #bookmarketingscam #writingcommunity #authors #fiction #author #writing #amwriting

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Kerry Madden- Lunsford @kerrymadden.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

My cousins 🦋🍀💚 how are they gone?

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.

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