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Kári Tulinius @kattullus.bsky.social · 10h

Incidentally, her reading from that event is online, and it's about as good an introduction to her poetry as can be, if you've never encountered her work.

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Anne Carson. Upplestur á nýársdag.

YouTube video by Bokmenntaborgin UNESCO

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 9h

Each of these responses are truly amazing. And that video of Doris Lessing and her response? Absolutely priceless.

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Chris Lintott @chrislintott.bsky.social · 10h

Ranked responses to winning the Nobel: 3. Anne Carson (see below) 2. Peter Higgs (Went for a walk in order to hide) 1. Doris Lessing www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBO...

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British author Doris Lessing reacts to Nobel win

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 9h

I love that so much and it's truly perfect coming from her, isn't it?

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the Jarvis Cocker of the Chicago lit scene @yoadrianididit.bsky.social · 10h

Of course this is how Anne Carson accepts the Nobel prize.

It was a short call, Carlberg said: All the poet would say was she was “in Iceland,” where she was “listening to the wind.”

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 10h

Anne Carson, the new Nobel Laureate in literature, has Icelandic citizenship. We as a nation will become absolutely insufferable about now having TWO Nobel winning writers. Just imagine all the per capita calculations we can drum up with this one!

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Matt Bell @mdbell79.bsky.social · 9h

I taught NOX in a class once or twice! The awe when I took it out of its box and unfurled it across the room was legendary. Then we spent the hour walking its length and reading it as a group. An all-time teaching memory.

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Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinstitute.org · 9h

Increasing Black homeownership sounds like an easy fix for the racial wealth gap. But that assumes a housing market that treats every buyer the same. New research from @zraresearch.bsky.social breaks down three assumptions behind that idea and why they don't hold up.🧵

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Homeownership Is Not a Solution to the Racial Wealth Gap

Can increasing Black homeownership close the racial wealth gap? Zawadi Rucks-Ahidiana examines how wealth inequality, housing discrimination, predatory lending, and unequal appreciation make homeowner...

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 9h

Using "the public to fill the gap"? More like the refusal of Musk to do his own appropriate testing and, per usual, getting critical information for no money. No one should trust a single thing he puts his hand on. Or even a damn finger. He's a destructive monster.

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 9h

This is the morning content I crave. Thank you for sharing this.

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 9h

A man dug a tiny waterhole in the Brazilian rainforest, then set up a camera to see who would show up for a drink

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Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes.com · 07/10/2026

Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congre…

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 9h

I completely agree. THAT'S where I wish we could get non-partisan observers. THAT'S where we need them. But we all also know that will absolutely never happen.

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

And I have to admit, Mike....I'm really enjoying it.

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I completely agree with you. And thank you so much for your work to ensure fair and free elections. I can't tell you how much gratitude I feel, even coming from the opposite side of the country.

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Uninvited_112806 @resistersister2.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

CA issues paper ballots, it is safe. I became a poll worker just to see how things work and I promise with paper ballots it is safe to vote, promise. Elections were never an issue in the USA until a criminal ran for office. 🗳️

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Another leak of Ken Paxton blaming Trump for why he's losing: "It's the war, it's gas prices, it's diesel ... That drives the food prices up and everything else ... I don't know what's behind some of the decisions."

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Erica Ifill @wickdchiq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, literally used himself as a human shield to protect students from police violence

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Do I think any women will win the award this year? No, sadly I do not.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 06/10/2026

The Israeli army has bulldozed over 1.6 million olive trees in Gaza since the beginning of the genocide in 2023, threatening the livelihood and heritage of olive farming communities, and the survival of a centuries-old Palestinian cultural tradition. mondoweiss.net/2026/10/afte...

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After three years of genocide, Gaza’s olive harvest is going extinct

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For months, my family has been hearing me talk about the most likely corruption that will occur in the upcoming elections. Of course I will vote. That doesn't mean I have confidence in it being a fair and free election because, sadly, I do not. This is sort of a terrible moment we're in.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I can't think of a single non-malevolent reason they would do this.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What a comically out of touch response. Maine, please vote this idiot out.

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Leah Feiger @leahfeiger.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

spend some time clicking through the tracker - you can check out latest payments, go race by race, see how much is being donated to republicans or against democrats, determine the biggest donations, and even browse state by state. there are SO many ways to look at exactly how this is all happening!

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Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily

To follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 06/10/2026

Trump promised to cut your energy prices in half within 12 months. Today, a gallon of regular in Illinois costs $4.66. One year ago, it cost $3.31. That’s $20 more to fill a 15-gallon tank. Trump broke his promise to cut costs and avoid war. Now you’re stuck holding the bill.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/10/2026

Breaking news: Former acting U.S. attorney general Sally Yates will lead an independent review of how Cornell University responds to allegations of sexual misconduct and tries to prevent it, a committee of the university’s board of trustees said.

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Obama-era DOJ official to lead review of Cornell response to rape allegations

University leaders may face a no-confidence vote by the Faculty Senate over their response to allegations of sexual assault on campus.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/10/2026

Several of France’s influential unions joined Tuesday’s protests as people gathered in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse and other cities. Demonstrations and blockades over school conditions have continued for over two weeks and more than 5,000 people have been detained: wapo.st/4zi1Ct0

A large group of people are gathered in a street protest. They hold various cardboard signs with messages in French. The scene is lively, with many individuals expressing passion and determination. Trees line the street in the background.

A large protest unfolds on a city street lined with trees. The crowd holds signs and banners. The atmosphere is engaged and lively.

Police officers in riot gear hold shields and stand in formation on a city street with smoke in the background. Buildings typical of Paris are visible, indicating the location. People are gathered around, some in motion.

A group of individuals in festive attire and masks gather around the base of the Marianne statue at Place de la République, Paris. Some hold a French flag while gesturing energetically. The statue is set against a partly cloudy sky.

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I wish I knew the name of this woman and the restaurant they were out so I could thank them. Bessent is a revolting monster. Just like trump. www2.thedailybeast.com/trump-goon-s...

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Trump Goon’s Disgusting Restaurant Meltdown Revealed

The vile revelation was just one of many damning details exposed in a shock report about the top Cabinet member.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/10/2026

Tour guides across D.C. say their business has cratered this year. Adding to the downturn, guides say, is that many tourists are angered by President Trump’s attacks on allies, the imposition of tariffs, and his visa and immigration policies.

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Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump

Guides say bookings have plummeted in 2026 amid renovations, closings and a charged political climate.

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Could our country look any more idiotic? Trump is currently BRIBING people to vote, telling them to vote more than once -- remember that from just a few weeks ago? What has happened to our memories? AND trump admitted ON TAPE Musk "helped" him win PA. WHAT IS WRONG WITH US?

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The hackers weren't brilliant. They were patient. They waited until the people who close doors had been fired by Kash Patel, then they walked in. That's not a hack. That's a business model. www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Have now watched 3 times, tears falling. This is gorgeous in every single way.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A three-year-old boy touched thousands of people after choosing to celebrate his birthday by having breakfast with the garbage collectors who worked on his street. Original post

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/10/2026

The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️

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Nobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 06/10/2026

Say hello to our 2026 physics laureate Francis Halzen! Halzen sent us a snapshot from his hotel room in Italy - join us in congratulating our new Nobel Prize laureate.

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This may be the first time U.S. forces have retreated in Europe during a major conflict. Not before the Nazis. Not before the Soviets. Not before Al Qaeda. Not until the Trump administration.

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

U.S. forces are retreating. That's what this means. "Pulled out and returned to their home stations in the U.S. as potential Iranian threats raise base security concerns" is a fancy way of saying the Iranian military has the U.S. military in retreat. This is unbelievably embarrassing.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 05/10/2026

Last week, I was invited into the homes of Jewish New Yorkers across the city to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot.

Mayor Mamdani stands in a sukkah with Brad Landwr under warm lights and strings of pomegranates.

Mayor Mamdani and Asm Claire Valdez and Sen Jabari Brisport join New Yorkers for Sukkot.

Mayor Mamdani visits New Yorkers for Sukkot.

Mayor Mamdani sits in a sukkah with New Yorkers.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Oh, spare me the bullshit redemption tour. Everyone knew what this was going to be. “Thom Tillis calls his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth his “biggest regret” and says Hegseth should resign.” apnews.com/article/thom...

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Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.”

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Just last week, it was only one case reported. But reported by the Russian government so it was l likely many folds more than that already.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🗣️Ex FTC Chair Lina Khan on A.I. Regulation: “The idea that just because we have new technological capabilities there’s some blanket exemption from the laws on the books is totally laughable.”

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

How is it not news when the president nods off in public meetings and press conferences dozens of times? If you follow independent media, you see it and know about it. But why hasn’t CBS, NBC or ABC showed a montage of it on their evening news? They simply refuse to ever show it.

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Dawna and RealMonkeyCat @dawna9.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Coincidence that the (alleged) suicide list continues to grow? Andriesz was the banker who (allegedly) linked Nutlick to Epstein. It’s way past time the unredacted Epstein Files are released. What unfathomable horrors are contained within them? The victims deserve justice. FINALLY.

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Susan Gross @pricklyeater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I'm mostly fucking tired at this point.

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