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@theodoric.bsky.social
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Stories in Analog and F&SF. I will not knowingly post AI content. No unsolicited DMs. Writer, reader, flaneur. He/him. If you like it, put a Follow on it, I guess.

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Kim Wexler's Ponytail 🐝💛🎗 @madisonkittay.bsky.social · 4h
Fuck Mamdani. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
politico.com
Mamdani draws bipartisan backlash for criticizing Israel on Oct. 7 anniversary
Even some Democrats were taken aback by the mayor’s statement, which focused mostly on criticizing Israel for its military response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
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Cameron 🇺🇸🗽🦅 @cameroncorduroy.bsky.social · 6h
the Vice President of the United States has gone on record citing this man as one of his biggest intellectual influences if you didn't know this, it's probably because for some reason literally no mainstream political media outlets think it's worth mentioning
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Award-Winning Reporter Dave Colon @davecolon.bsky.social · 6h
Scoreboard
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Dr. Bradley Onishi @bradleyonishi.bsky.social · 10h
This is nearly sold out. Please register if you’d like to attend!
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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 8h
I withdrew a story from F&SF after a fruitless contract negotiation, and posted about my ordeal here. But it was my understanding MRM had as a result since changed its tune and now includes all I'd asked for in their boilerplate. Hearing your problem worries me. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
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A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
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Malcolm P. Johnson @admiralmpj.bsky.social · 8h
I'd say tell Hamas to stop firing Rockets into Israel, stop threatening to kill more Jews in a future 10/7 attack, and tell the Qataris and Iranians to stop funding them.
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Scifi Art @scifiart.bsky.social · 9h
Concept art for Lost in Space (1965-1968). Not sure who the artist is.
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Joel Siegel @joelsiegel.bsky.social · 10h
This is some story. Back in the heyday of newspapers, this would be called a "Hey, Mabel!" [as in, 'Hey, Mabel! Look at this!'] [Gift link] www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Exclusive | ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Wire $100,000 to Her Amex Account
Text messages with a MAGA ally show Guilfoyle seeking funds and offering access to top administration officials before becoming ambassador to Greece.
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Christine Loriol @christineloriol.bsky.social · 13h
This post was not an answer to the NY Mayor’s words. Stuarth said it best. That’s why I took a screenshot. This goes for everyone. @stuarth2o.bsky.social
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K.B. Spangler @kbspangler.com · 16h
Vote as early as possible. In person, if possible. Make it so all ballot fuckups and cheats come from the GOP side. And be the annoying friend who never shuts up about this.
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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 16h
begging people not to let the right get away with their decade of support for trump the way we let them get away with backing bush and the iraq war (and reagan before that) i am pleading
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 16h
Yeah, profiles in courage.
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Rachel Holliday Smith @rachelholliday.bsky.social · 17h
I've been thinking about this guide for months, and I'm so happy it's now published. NYC parents: you probably already know that school admission season started this week! myself and the AMAZING @chalkbeat.org team create this guide for you! [🧵]
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How to Vet a Public School in New York City
Choosing an NYC school for your child? Here’s what to look for and what questions to ask, according to education journalists at Chalkbeat and The City Reporter.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 20h
A new statue titled “The Orange Plague”, also known as “King of Injustice”, by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has been unveiled inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where it will remain through 8 October. Remember to stop by for a selfie if you have a chance. 😏📸
This sculpture is a satirical piece titled "[The Orange Plague] created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt.

The Imagery: The 2.6-meter-tall, gold-plated bronze sculpture depicts a naked, oversized Donald Trump riding on the back of a smaller man. He is holding a golf club in one hand and a pair of scales in the other. 

The Meaning: According to Galschiøt, the piece is a satirical commentary on modern political power, climate policy, and the subversion of the rules-based international order. 

Recent Exhibition: In October 2026, the statue drew global headlines when it went on public display inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France, organized by Danish MEP Per Clausen.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
Today marks three years since the terrorist attacks of 7 October in Israel. We honour the victims and stand with the families who still carry the heavy weight of grief. We remember the young lives cut short at a music festival. And the long ordeal of the hostages.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
The EU stands with all those whose lives were forever changed by that day. The unspeakable savagery and terror of 7 October must never happen again.
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Ken Schwencke @schwanksta.com · 06/10/2026
A year ago, @propublica.org told you immigration agents had detained more than 170 U.S. citizens. We’ve updated our count, and we’ve got all the receipts. The tally: At least 506 citizens detained. Sometimes held at gunpoint, handcuffed, or even deported. projects.propublica.org/american-cit...
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 07/10/2026
I mean on the one hand stuff like this remains invasive and creepy, on the other hand every single person who follows me could have compiled this list. 😭
Prefers rainbow/multi-color filaments for 3D printing

Consistently expanding 3D printing filament collection

Maintains multiple streaming subscriptions simultaneously

Prioritizes airtight food storage solutions

Consistently purchases protein-rich snacks

Maintains steady shipping supply inventory

Expanded food storage solutions

Increased focus on bread baking

Invested in comprehensive labeling system

Prefers digital books over physical copies

Selects fantasy and science fiction genres

Favors matte finish PLA filaments
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Ofherb 🟦🌈🕎🌻🎶🐈 @bestsurvivor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
As it turns out, there’s no excess mortality in Gaza beyond war operations, and those deaths are concentrated where you might think they would be: military-age men. This means that “operation of war” was responsible for most deaths, especially ages 20 to 60. www.westernjournal.com/gaza-health-...
westernjournal.com
Gaza Health Ministry Makes Massive Blunder, Releases Health Numbers Debunking Their Own Genocide Narrative
As it turns out, there's no excess mortality beyond war operations, and those deaths are concentrated where you might think they would be: military-age men.
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Ofherb 🟦🌈🕎🌻🎶🐈 @bestsurvivor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We know today's leftwing antizionism comes directly from Nazi anti-Jewish theology. Dara Horn breaks down the transmission route in two minutes flat. substack.com/@ghrosenb/no...
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Whole Story Institute (@ghrosenb)
We know today's leftwing antizionism comes directly from Nazi anti-Jewish theology. Dara Horn breaks down the transmission route in two minutes flat.
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Kassie Navarro @kassien.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A defense contractor CEO + his close associates donated nearly $900,000 to dozens of politicians and got over $40 million a year in government funding. He told the FBI that Sen. Susan Collins was his most important patron. Dive into @propublica.org’s investigation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqyi...
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 05/10/2026
This November, Colorado voters will decide on anti-trans ballot measures. Now, Colorado's leading medical societies have formally condemned the surgery ban for transgender youth and announced their position against them. Subscribe to support our journalism.
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"Vote NO": Colorado's Top Medical Groups Formally Oppose Anti-Trans Ballot Prop. 135
There is not a single major medical group in the country that endorses blanket government restrictions on gender-affirming care like the one outlined in Prop. 135.
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Molly White @molly.wiki · 06/10/2026
“Wikimedia’s volunteers are the ones who come in first contact with, and clean up the mess left behind by AI agents. ... Wikimedia’s volunteers have stayed resilient so far in tackling emerging challenges on our platforms, but we also want to say: it doesn’t need to be this way.”
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OpenAI “rogue” agent activities found on Wikimedia projects
Recently, multiple organisations have disclosed how clusters of so-called “rogue” AI agents attempted to break into websites and online services, sometimes successfully. Agents from OpenAI’s enviro…
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I’m sure it has nothing to do with data centers and climate change.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 06/10/2026
Hot news for the sea lion in my comments bothering everyone about how training data is fair use www.courthousenews.com/ai-training-...
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AI training of copyrighted material not fair use: Third Circuit
Using someone else's "creative spark" to start a competing business runs afoul of copyright law, the panel found.
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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 06/10/2026
ROFLMAO!! I *knew* it would come to this.
Palestine Activist Nerdeen Kiswani SLAMS Abdul El-Sayed for campaigning with Obama. 

She says Abdul is complicit in genocide.
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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The next voter registration deadlines are: Missouri Oct. 7, 2026 Oklahoma Oct. 9, 2026 Delaware Oct. 10, 2026 Kansas Oct. 13, 2026 New Jersey Oct. 13, 2026 Oregon Oct. 13, 2026 West Virginia Oct. 13, 2026 Plan accordingly. 🗳️
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Hey, you know who has bigger regrets? The poor bastards on the USS Abraham Lincoln forced to serve in sewage and awful conditions under that prancing incompetent. Screw you, Tillis. 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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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Three elected Alabama public officials, all Republicans, were running a human trafficking ring. They were arrested and booked this weekend. weartv.com/news/local/a...
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Three Alabama officials among 17 arrested in Atmore undercover prostitution sting
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. -- Three public officials in Alabama were among the 17 people arrested Friday in a multi-day undercover prostitution sting in Escambia Cou
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jonathan-e.bsky.social @jonathan-e.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
do you think that the bigots, haters, and racist antisemites will change their tune? www.westernjournal.com/gaza-health-...
westernjournal.com
Gaza Health Ministry Makes Massive Blunder, Releases Health Numbers Debunking Their Own Genocide Narrative
As it turns out, there's no excess mortality beyond war operations, and those deaths are concentrated where you might think they would be: military-age men.
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The A.V. Club @avclub.com · 05/10/2026
David Zaslav bids farewell to industry he helped destroy
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David Zaslav bids farewell to industry he helped destroy
In a video address to employees on the eve of the Paramount takeover, David Zaslav says it’s been an "honor" to oversee so many HBO name changes. 
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Corporations and billionaires don’t want you to know what political messages they are funding. That’s why they make the info so difficult to find. PaidForBy.info changes the game. It’s 100% free to use. Please check it out and spread the word!
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Fabian Nicieza @fabiannicieza.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Please donate and/or share if you can.
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SF Encyclopedia @sfencyclopedia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Artist RG Jones sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/jones_... was born on this day, so here's some of his 1951 magazine cover art:
RG Jones' cover for Amazing Stories, January 1951RG Jones' cover for  Fantastic Adventures, January 1951RG Jones' cover for Amazing Stories, March 1951RG Jones' cover for  Fantastic Adventures, March 1951
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Alex Awoos @alex-awoos-backup.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I feel like more people should be talking about this part
Screenshot from the article that reads, The Stud, San Francisco's oldest gay bar, was only able to have its Meta pages restored because of the bars popularity among gay tech executives with connections to Meta
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it's Candy Love @candylovely.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Black voters warned how the DSA Bernie lefties were anti-Black, Jewish Americans voiced their concerned of Antisemitism from the left and here we are" I've said just recently once the left come for Black America all hell' will break loose. 👇 twitchy.com/samj/2026/08...
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DELISH — > Lefties/Democrats DOG-WALK Mehdi Hasan for 'RACIST' Attack on Hakeem Jeffries and TEEHEE
Mehdi Hasan faces backlash from Democrats over 'racist' attack on Hakeem Jeffries' Kushner meeting.
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Victorious Bleue @victoriousbleue.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Normalizing masks over normalizing excess death & normalizing horrific disability seems like it would be an easy choice It’s still the choice I make too I mask since 2020 & require people visiting my house to wear masks I supply them if needed It’s not that hard It saves lives Please mask up
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 05/10/2026
Public outrage and pushback against Trump's corruption still works. But can be hard for the public to keep up with every story, and the members of Trump's party who are still in power have been unacceptably permissive. We NEED to keep calling it out.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/us/politics/trump-moving-ethical-lines.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Levin: People then said, “Do you think you can take out a fascist just by voting, just by organizing? You think that’s how this works?” Yes, that’s how this works. If they can do it in Hungary, we can do it here.
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Democrats @democrats.org · 05/10/2026
If you live in the following states, TODAY is the last day to register to vote before the midterm elections: Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Mississippi Ohio Tennessee Texas Go to IWillVote.com for more info.
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Econ 101
Person one: Taught my kids how socialism works. Let them trick or treat while I stayed home. Then took all their candy. Socialism 101.

Person two : The socialism part is where the community came together and fed your kids for free. The capitalism part is where you made them do all the work and stole from them.
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hey, if the GOP had left the JCPOA in place instead of tearing it up from spite, we'd have low gas prices AND no nuke worries.
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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT THE BATS DON'T TOUCH THE BATS DON'T PET THE BATS DON'T BREASTFEED THE BATS TELL YOUR FRIENDS ESPECIALLY IF THEY'RE WHITE WOMEN
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Hen Mazzig @henmazzig.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I've never understood why Free Palestine people want to go down the road of "in practice." In what world is Zionism inherently racist "in practice," but Palestinian nationalism, that motivated countless terror attacks, wars, and the Hamas massacre on October 7th, isn't?
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Kate Pryde @mutant187.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It's time to DO SOMETHING! REGISTER to vote; CHECK your registration--and VOTE: vote.gov HELP OTHERS VOTE—VOLUNTEER (virtually or in person): mobilize.us SPREAD THE WORD!
iwillvote.com
I Will Vote
Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.
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Theo @theodoric.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Dennis Hastert, you make the world a better place by going. "Nothing in his life became him like the leaving it."
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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I'm chomping at the bit to vote early. I can't because early voting has not started in my state yet. But if you live in Illinois, Vermont, Minnesota, South Dakota, Virginia, California, Maine, Montana or Nebraska you can vote early TODAY. 🗳️#voteearly
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Good Morning, Jazmin Antoinette! Vote Early
ALT: Good Morning, Jazmin Antoinette! Vote Early
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WBUR @wbur.org · 05/10/2026
" This evolution of gambling has happened in a way that we've gone from brick-and-mortar casinos to now access on your phone 24/7," said the state's Office of Problem Gambling. "Technology is a vehicle for people to gain access to gambling; we felt strong that we needed to be able to match that."
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Massachusetts launches new free app to help those vulnerable to gambling addiction
" This evolution of gambling has happened in a way that we've gone from brick-and-mortar casinos to now access on your phone 24/7," said the state's director for the Office of Problem Gambling, Victor Ortiz. "Technology is a vehicle for people to gain access to gambling; we felt strong that we needed to be able to match that."
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Ofherb 🟦🌈🕎🌻🎶🐈 @bestsurvivor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Many thanks to Don for telling me about this great news! SB 1387 passed the California State Assembly 74-0 with five abstentions, and the California State Senate 39-0 with one abstention. www.clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/newsom-s...
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Newsom signs bill requiring California agencies to recognize Jews as ethnicity
“Hate crime, health, poverty and education data will reflect who Jewish Californians actually are, so we can ensure the best support for our community,” stated David Bocarsly of Jewish California.
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