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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

So loved chatting with @mikiberenyi.bsky.social about all the things!

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

So gross. So wrong. On so many levels.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I recently chatted with Hollywood veteran Eddie Yang via Zoom about his incredible career, his work with legendary special effects artist Rick Baker, his designs for Static-X and Blizzard, and much more. Check it out in Creative Reverberations! open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 055: Eddie Yang on Movies, Monsters, and Heavy Metal Masks

The entertainment industry veteran discusses his work on Hollywood’s biggest hits, his thoughts on AI, and his most memorable projects.

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Aaron Bady @zunguzungu.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

They're building concentration camps with money they stole from medicare.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Today in Creative Reverberations, a 2021 interview with @anidifranco.bsky.social about her 1996 album, “The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere,” which she referred to as “the crude folk singer version of a hip-hop production made with sticks and marbles and some string.” open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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That Time Ani DiFranco Talked About Making a ‘Pseudo Hip-Hop Record’

Tidbits from the archive.

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Jack El-Hai @jackelhai.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

"Instant hit." Today's article pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to writer @sebejer.bsky.social & @nextavenue.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe www.nextavenue.org/norman-green...

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Norman Greenbaum's 'Spirit in the Sky' Continues to Enchant Audiences

Singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum talks to Next Avenue about his 1969 hit song and a new vinyl reissue. Read the interview here.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Last week I had a great call with Ralph Macchio about “Karate Kid: Legends." We discussed his return to cinema, his fondness for the franchise, working with Jackie Chan, and Pat Morita's lasting impact on the films. www.nextavenue.org/ralph-macchi...

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Ralph Macchio on the Enduring Legacy of 'The Karate Kid'

Ralph Macchio discusses the new film ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ working with Jackie Chan and what he learned from Pat Morita

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

In honor of ALS Awareness Month, I had a wonderful chat last week with John Driskell Hopkins--founding member of the Zac Brown Band--about how he’s adapting to life with ALS, which he was diagnosed with in 2021 at the age of 50. www.nextavenue.org/zac-brown-ba...

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'I'm Still Singing It, So I'm Still Bringing It'

John Driskell Hopkins — founding member of Zac Brown Band — discusses adapting to life with ALS

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Brad Meltzer @bradmeltzer.com · 17/05/2025

South Carolina pulls our book I AM BILLIE JEAN KING. Billie Jean King is one of the great heroes of our time — and because of one parent, an entire community in South Carolina now can’t learn about her. Art by @chriseliopoulos Life by @billiejeanking . #books #bookstagram #equality

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Erik Jensen & Jessica Blank have done great work in theater, TV, and film, but nothing could have prepared them for Erik's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2023. I recently spoke with them about their new film and how work helped them navigate recent challenges. open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 046: Erik Jensen and Jessica Blank on Balancing Life, Love, and Many Creative Projects

The acting-writing-producing-directing duo discusses their latest film, “Brooklyn, Minnesota.”

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

What the majority of social media discussions look like.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I chatted with actor Andre Royo about his early days as an actor, why he was reluctant to audition for the role of Bubbles in The Wire, and how art has helped him through his darkest days. open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 045: For Actor Andre Royo, the Joy is in the Performance

“The Wire” actor discusses the ups and downs of playing Bubbles and how performing has helped him navigate his darkest days.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Sometimes, anger can be a gift. Case in point: A.E. Osworth has used their anger to fuel their writing, resulting in two excellent books--2021's "We Are Watching Eliza Bright" and their latest, the brilliant trans witch/magic/AI novel, "Awakened." open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 044: A.E. Osworth on Using Anger to Fuel Creativity

The author discusses their profoundly unique anti-Harry Potter novel, “Awakened.”

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Check out my chat with the incredible Julie Ann Crommett. We discussed the (weirdly) hot button topic of D.E.I., why inclusive storytelling is so important, and how an animal attack reenactment series led to her current line of work. open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 043: Julie Ann Crommett on the Transformative Power of Inclusive Storytelling

The CEO, storyteller, educator, and podcast host discusses her efforts to bring a diversity of stories to the screen.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

So honored to be asked to share a bit about my work experience in Your First Byline. Huge thanks to @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social for the opportunity! open.substack.com/pub/yourfirs...

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My First Byline: Sandra Ebejer

Freelance writer

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Such a great chat with a great author about a great book! Check out my interview with Amelia Ireland in Creative Reverberations! #authorinterview #books open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 042: Amelia Ireland on Grief, Loss, and Juicy Plot Twists

The author discusses her debut novel, "The Seven O’Clock Club."

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Remembering that time that I received a letter from Stephen King. (Sorta) open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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A Letter From Stephen King (Sorta!) Plus, Amelia Ireland

A Monday morning hello.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The 2011 hit “A Thousand Years” may have been written as a love song for Twilight but, as Christina Perri shared with me, it has evolved to become so much more. open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 041: Christina Perri on the Continuing Evolution of 'A Thousand Years'

The singer-songwriter discusses her new children’s book based on the hit song.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the premiere of “Desperately Seeking Susan.” Last year I had a fantastic chat with its director, Susan Seidelman, about bringing complicated women to the screen and her incredible memoir, "Desperately Seeking Something." www.nextavenue.org/susan-seidel...

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Susan Seidelman on Madonna, Meryl, and Four Decades of Filmmaking

Susan Seidelman, the “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Smithereens” director on her new memoir and 40 years of bringing complicated women to the screen

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 07/04/2025

less than ten trans women tried to play collegiate sports and now the car dealership class gets to crash the global economy and set up sweatshops in the midwest

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

The best sign in the history of signs.

Trump in a Handmaids Tale robe and bonnet with OFELON written above him.,

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

For my 40th (!!!) interview for Creative Reverberations, I chatted with journalist and author Adem Tepedelen about his latest book, "A Fabulous Disaster," co-written with thrash metal icon Gary Holt. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-040-ade...

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CR 040: Adem Tepedelen on Music, Memoirs, and Writing ‘A Fabulous Disaster’

The journalist and author discusses his latest memoir, co-written with thrash metal icon Gary Holt.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

If Stephen King’s The Outsider and HBO’s Mare of Easttown had a baby, it would be Nowhere by @authorallisongunn.bsky.social. I recently spoke with Allison about the book, her love for folklore, and how she uses tarot cards to develop her novels. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-039-all...

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CR 039: Allison Gunn on Her Terrifying Debut Novel, ‘Nowhere’

The author discusses her writing process, her Appalachian upbringing, and her love for all things creepy.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

In 1985, "Cagney & Lacey" aired a groundbreaking two-part episode in which Tyne Daly's Mary Beth Lacey was diagnosed with #breastcancer. I recently spoke with Sharon Gless, who portrayed Christine Cagney, about the episodes and the show's continued legacy. www.nextavenue.org/sharon-gless...

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Sharon Gless on the Lasting Impact of 'Cagney & Lacey'

On the 40th anniversary of the series’ two-part breast cancer arc, the award-winning actress talks to Next Avenue about the show’s legacy

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

What do Marilyn Manson, P!nk, and The Hunger Games have in common? Dana Schneider. Earlier this week I chatted with the acclaimed designer about her early days of making jewelry, her love for heavy metal, and her iconic Hunger Games mockingjay pin. open.substack.com/pub/creative...

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CR 038: Dana Schneider on Bringing Bling to the Big Screen

The acclaimed jewelry designer discusses her extraordinary career, from “The Matrix Reloaded” to “The Hunger Games” and beyond.

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WIRED @wired.com · 18/03/2025

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

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Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow

As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I've been following @inspiredtowrite.bsky.social on social media for years. So it was a treat to chat with her about her incredible new book, "We Need Your Art." Check out the piece in my Substack, Creative Reverberations. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-037-ami...

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CR 037: Amie McNee on the Rebellious Act of Making Art

The author, podcast host, and champion of creativity discusses her new book, “We Need Your Art.”

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Popehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Republicans: [hands giant piece of their constitutional authority and dignity to Trump] Trump: [cackling, starts to walk off] A DOOR SLAMS OPEN. The DEMOCRATS are standing tall in the door, their shadows cast long and defiant. Chuck Schumer: STOP! Trump: ? Schumer: you forgot this piece

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Corey Frost @coreyfrost.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

#Editors don’t get the chance to talk enough abt their own journey. Lately, I’ve been sharing more & more about my own. What I do, how I approach craft, & what it takes to keep going in this industry. Grateful @sebejer.bsky.social gave me a chance to ramble more 😂 Follow her work! #postchat #postsky

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Earlier this week, I had a wonderful conversation with editor @coreyfrost.bsky.social We talked about AI's role in the creative process, his advice to aspiring editors, and his transition from docs to scripted features. #postchat #postsky creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-036-cor...

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CR 036: Corey Frost on Shaping Narratives from the Edit Bay

The Emmy Award-nominated editor discusses his transition from sports documentaries to the scripted feature “Grace Point.”

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Claudia Koerner @claudiakoerner.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book

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Corey Frost @coreyfrost.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Had an amazing discussion with @sebejer.bsky.social this morning! She has a fantastic Substack called Creative Reverberations you should all check it out! Thanks for the time today to talk post production and the art of editing! #postsky #postchat creativereverberations.substack.com

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Creative Reverberations | Sandra Ebejer | Substack

Insights on art, inspiration, and creativity. Click to read Creative Reverberations, by Sandra Ebejer, a Substack publication.

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Bill Hanstock @sundownmotel.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

okay so they weren’t dead the last time they hung out with friends, we can cross that off the list

cnn headline: “Friends of Gene Hackman and wife say couple were 'alive and well' in recent meeting”

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I've been a fan of @gillianmauthor.bsky.social ever since I read her 2018 novel "The Good Sister." So it was wonderful to chat with her about her latest book, "Famous Last Words," her writing process, her entertaining IG stories, and much more. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-035-gil...

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CR 035: Gillian McAllister on Thrillers, Twists, and the Importance of a Good Hook

The New York Times bestselling author discusses her latest novel, “Famous Last Words.”

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Tara Dublin, Rock Star Author📚❤️‍🔥🤘🏻 @taradublinrocks.com · 23/02/2025

Don’t forget to email your five accomplishments from this week to Elon Musk! 😈 HR@OPM.gov

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p.e. garcia @avantgarcia.com · 12/02/2025

Tupelo Press’ response to new NEA restrictions is inspiring and should serve as an industry standard. @tupelopress.bsky.social

Screenshot of Tupelo Press’ statement reading, “For 25 years, Tupelo Press has been devoted to widening the audience for contemporary poetry and literary prose by emerging and established writers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including, especially, women and writers of color, the LGBTQ, immigrant, and Native American communities. We aim to develop wider audiences for, and deeper understanding of, innovative, multi-cultural writing by essential participants in this conversation.

If our position means no more NEA grants for Tupelo Press, so be it. To act otherwise would be immoral.”

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I loved Scrap, the debut feature by writer-director-producer-actor Vivian Kerr (who stars in the film alongside Anthony Rapp and Lana Parrilla). I also loved chatting with Kerr about the joys and challenges of bringing a feature to the big screen. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-034-viv...

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CR 034: Vivian Kerr on Acting, Directing, and the Joys of Being the Boss

The writer, director, producer, and actor discusses her latest films, “Scrap” and “Séance.”

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

So sad to hear of Tom Robbins’ passing. I LOVED Jitterbug Perfume. I haven’t read it in a while but I think I may have to pick up my dusty old well-worn copy and give it another read in Mr. Robbins’ honor.

A quote saying “To achieve the marvelous, it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought.”

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I had a great interview with 3x world champion spoken word artist Buddy Wakefield about his background, his distaste for writing cliches, and that time when he sold everything he owned and set out to “live for a living.” creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-033-bud...

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CR 033: Buddy Wakefield on Poetry, Clichés, and Trying to Live for a Living

The award-winning actor, writer, producer, and poet discusses his impressive career and singular performance style.

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

This isn't my first or even second time at the rodeo. I dealt with Ronald Reagan & George Bush trying to kill my community by ignoring the AIDS epidemic. It happened again when I lived in South Africa with Thabo Mbeki. And we won twice. So: courage. We will beat them too. Stay focused. Get to work.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

He's not blaming DEI, he's blaming women and non white people.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

One of my favorite books of 2025 is “We Are Watching” by @alisongaylin.bsky.social. With its themes of conspiracies, paranoia, and witch hunts, it's very much on brand with the year so far. Check out our interview on Creative Reverberations. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-032-ali...

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CR 032: Alison Gaylin on Conspiracy Theorists, Witch Hunts, and Her Scariest Book Yet

The bestselling author discusses her latest thriller, “We Are Watching.”

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God @thegodshow.com · 25/01/2025

Hi, I’m God. You all died in 2016. And yes, this is Hell.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Kindall Gant is a FT book publicist, grad school student, EIC of Arcanum Magazine, and an uber-talented poet. Somehow, she found time to chat with me about her creative process, her artistic influences, and her advice to fellow writers. creativereverberations.substack.com/p/cr-031-kin...

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CR 031: Kindall Gant on Poetry, Creativity, and the Joy of Experimentation

The poet discusses her creative process and her passion for the arts.

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Sandra Ebejer @sebejer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

5 years ago today my short story “The Date,” which had been rejected 100s of times, was published in @acrossthemargin.bsky.social. It was an extraordinary boost of confidence & I’m so grateful to Across the Margin for supporting my work. acrossthemargin.com/the-date/ #fiction #shortstory

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The Date

“Your life is your life. You have the right to own it, all of it, until your very last day.” What if you knew “The Date?” What would you do? A work of speculative fiction where one’s time is nearly…

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

No thanks, Trump inauguration. If I want to watch an unqualified man accept a job a woman should've gotten, I'll apply for a promotion at work.

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