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Ben Franklin’s ghost @ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

They (GOP) know this to be true and it will always be true.

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 17h

Bonkers how plainly Nazi this idiot is. Just as lunatic a degenerate thug as the original Prussian strain.

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 17h

2/ Here’s Paul Knight playing some interlude after sets by Marika Christine and Serafima 9/16 … You hippies may remember him accompanying Ramblin’ Jack at the Bobby Weir memorial in January. He’s the finest bluegrass and old-timey bassist in the Bay, venturing lately further into rock and jazz …

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 17h

Catching up after recovering a bit from the DOLPHIN AMBASSADOR’S DAUGHTER ROLLING OCEAN REVUE Fall 26 West Coast venture … Here’s me with Paul Knight, a reg’lar associate of Peter Rowan, David Nelson, Ramblin’ Jack, and David Grisman, telling story like whales do, at Mercury Café in SF 9/16.

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

See also: 2006. Gasoline price is Americans’ entire ethical framework. Best part is it’s not even real. Most of the price of gas is paid April 15. Factor in the cost of this idiot war. Divide by # of US taxpayers. Divide by the number of gallons you’ve bought this year. Now add that to your $6.37.

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We love JG, but that JL on Guy Gardner’s chest patch, huh? 👀

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

All other countries Have inferior potash

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026

Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵

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YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 22/09/2026

NEW Economist/YouGov Sep 18-21: The midterms Among likely voters, Democratic congressional candidates lead Republicans 52% to 38% — a 14-point edge, the largest of the cycle Among all registered voters the Democratic lead is 7 points (45% to 38%) yougov.com/en-us/articl...

A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Who is leading among registered voters and likely voters in the race for Congress in 2026."

The chart has the sub-headline: "In the elections for U.S. Congress in November, who will you vote for in the district where you live? (% of registered voters picking the Democratic candidate minus the % picking the Republican candidate)."

The chart has the note: "Note: Likely voters are U.S. adult citizens who meet two criteria: (1) They either are registered to vote or say they will be registered to vote by the November elections; and (2) They either say they will definitely vote in November or say they have already voted. The displayed question has been used since the August 14 - 17, 2026 survey. Prior surveys asked the question, "If the elections for U.S. Congress were being held today, who would you vote for in the district where you live?" Responses of "other," "not sure," "I would not vote," and "I will not vote" are not shown."

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

An amazing night at Richard’s Goat Tuesday night with Winter Band — Meg Baird, Ethan Miller, Ben Chasny, Elisa Ambroglio, Donovan Quinn — when The Dolphin Ambassador’s Daughter Revue hit Arcata ...

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zakyfarms.bsky.social @zakyfarms.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thanks for a beautiful evening of music & literature rbsimon.bsky.social

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tonight at the Miniplex at Richard’s Goat in Arcata, RBS reading with WINTER BAND! Meg Baird, Charlie Saufley, Donovan Quinn, Ethan Miller ( @silvercurrent.bsky.social ), Ben Chasny @6organs.bsky.social … and a set of songs written for the novel by Serafima!!! (Click through below for audio)

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Folks, if you’re wondering what this crazy road show we’re doing for THE DOLPHIN AMBASSADOR’S DAUGHTER sounds like, here’s me reading with Barry Walker Unit (alter ego of @rosecityband.bsky.social) in PDX Friday. Ripley says it’s like the Rolling Thunder Revue. Rolling Ocean Revue? Flippers up!

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Serafima with Lauren Wallach and Rubin Hochhauser , playing “Zzzwooieee (Part One)”. More The Dolphin Ambassador’s Daughter Tomorrow night in Arcata at The MinipleX at Richard’s Goat, with Meg Baird, @silvercurrent.bsky.social, @6organs.bsky.social , Charlie Saufley and more — aka Winter Band!

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I‘ve had the most amazing time touring the PNW with Serafima (and co.), Sanae Yamada, and the Barry Walker Unit! Learning to read The Dolphin Ambassador’s Daughter improvisationally with incredible musicians, responding with and to. Super grateful. Sanae composed for the occasion:

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jesse jarnow @bourgwick.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

the debut novel by @rbsimon.bsky.social is a heady & fun eco-delic aqua-teen coming-of-age sci-fi/fantasy epic. the whales are pissed! www.brightspiderpress.com/books

The Dolphin Ambassador's Daughter by Richard B. Simon

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Live Tapes @livetapes.heads.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

20260910 Sloppy Heads, Antietam, Pretty Rag www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGb-FfQWqYk

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tour starts TOMORROW (FRIDAY 9/11)!!!! In PORTLAND!!! Books: www.brightspiderpress.com Shows/readings: www.brightspiderpress.com/events

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Eventually, there will be highly entertaining movies about how the allies worked back channels to end this regime and liberate the American people.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Ranking House Judiciary member already has (time zone is ET +6).

Rep. Jamie Raskin

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Who Hatched this plan? Every other sitting U.S. Attorney General followed the Hatch Act and stayed away from political campaign rallies. But the handful of Americans tuning into tonight’s GOP midterm convention will be treated to the spectacle of Todd Blanche turning his office and the Department of Justice into partisan campaign props by becoming the first U.S. Attorney General in history to address a political party convention.
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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Writing a novel is long, arduous, and lonely AF. Having a team of extremely talented artists and musicians show up to celebrate its release is really something else. Deeply grateful 🌹🐬

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Just reading in the paper owned by a billionaire oligarch that a government agency dismantled by another billionaire oligarch is investigating why a plane owned by the first oligarch crashed into a parking lot owned by the second oligarch. Everything in the photo is owned by one or the other.

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QueenCityJamz @queencityjamz.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day 2026

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jordan @jordantyranny.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

WORKING CLASS UNITE!

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caroline cash @cashbrowns.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nancy 9/7/26 … Happy Labor Day 🛠️

8 Hours for Work, 8 Hours for Rest, 8 Hours for What We Will. Based on a screenprint by Ricardo Levins Morales after the organizing work done by Robert Owen.

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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

You still have time. Everyone should check their voter registration prior to the midterms.

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

PUBLICATION DAY!!! My epic eco-fantasy THE DOLPHIN AMBASSADOR’S DAUGHTER is out today in a limited edition cloth bound hardcover, signed and numbered, with illustrations by ALAN FORBES! Indie published, small batch, analog goodness. www.brightspiderpress.com/books See you on tour 9/11-18 …

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Paul Hébert @paulinraincity.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ry Cooder talked about chicken-skin music: music that can reliably tickle that part of our brains so as to provoke a tangible physical reaction. (...not necessarily a horny one, but that too.) This song is that to me. I don't "get" that whole ASMR thing, but l get this.

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Peter Rowan & Tony Rice - Dust Bowl Children (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Tony Rice

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Hari Kunzru @harikunzru.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Given that we’re currently in a situation where any use of AI in published writing workflow risks severe reputational damage (inadvertent plagiarism is more or less baked in) this seems, uh, not well thought through.

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Book tour starts Friday! w/ Sanae Yamada, Barry Walker Unit, Winter Band (Meg Baird, Ethan Miller, Ben Chasny … ), Isaiah Mitchell, and more, spinning stories as whales do, with song … Tix www.brightspiderpress.com/events @rosecityband.bsky.social @silvercurrent.bsky.social @6organs.bsky.social

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It was never a good idea to lock the internet behind corporate paywalls.

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Melissa Nadia Viviana 🐸 @resistrebelrevolt.net · 23/08/2026

But if all the crazy people are in Silicon Valley... who's in the psychiatric facilities? 😵‍💫

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 04/09/2026

The amount of oil use avoided by EVs in China in the first half of 2026 is the same as the amount of oil USED BY THE ENTIRE UK www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-chi...

a chart showing projected avoided oil use

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Richard B. Simon @rbsimon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Don’t put your kids on the internet.

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The midterms heist: Trump wants restrictions on voting by mail …and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warns that ICE agents could be sent to polling places @anntelnaes.bsky.social ON SUBSTACK anntelnaes.substack.com

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 02/09/2026

I am a scientist – and the answer is climate change. Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms. But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.

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