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To give a little side-craft lesson about what I mean here when I say 'clunky writing'—let's say this is your *goal*, to write a space-wizard-action serial for kids (& kids-at-heart) with real political depth (for the genre). This is a subtle and interesting and worthy task! So: how?

This thread, by one of the great writers of our day, is completely on-point.

Palpatine *exploited* a bloated bureaucracy and an order of space wizards who were convinced of their own superiority. THAT is the story. Lucas, on a micro-level, wasn't good at telling it, but on a macro-level...WHEWWW!

What Music Have I Been Listening to Lately? Recently, I’ve written about music and the fetishization of Asian women, about the Dead Kennedys’ debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting…

So, you may ask, what music have I been listening to lately to get me through the days of constant dread? Well, I'm glad you asked. Among other things, been listening to Every Time I Die Better Lovers & Johnny Booth

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Pretty crazy how important the blockade of a trade route is right now

i keep this new years card/zine from @sarahmccarry.bsky.social open on my coffee table, because

If I were a billionaire, a frivolous thing I would do as soon as possible is pay Lil Kim to go into the studio and replace every Diddy verse in my music collection.

Barnes & Noble: Best Audiobooks. The waves sound better in audio.https://buff.ly/6bzhr3f

On Harriet Tubman Day, I’m reminded of her bravery, her strength, and her relentless pursuit of not just her own freedom, but of the emancipation of all enslaved people.

Her courage inspires all of us fighting for justice today to continue that fight until it’s won.

@joyannreid.bsky.social

U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Scott Colom wins primary election, AP reports Colom will go up against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Independent Ty Pinkins in the Nov. 3 general election.

Another TJRS guest turned WINNER! Congrats Scott! www.wdam.com/2026/03/11/u...

Fuller, Harris talk road to runoff for Georgia's 14th Congressional District in Congress The two candidates are vying to fill the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene earlier this year.

And yet another TJRS winner! Congrats Brigadier General Harris! 🎉 www.11alive.com/article/news...

Book cover for the forthcoming book The Scarlet Ball, by Nghi Vo. An Asian woman in a red Gilded Age ballgown faces the viewer defiantly holding a mask made to resemble a white woman's face. There are dark smoky hands reaching for her out of the darkness, grabbing her arms and caressing her face.

NEW COVER NEW COVER NEW COVER!

I've been dying to show off this incredible piece of art by Martina Fačkova, and here it is!

On October 6, 2026, you're all going to meet Judith Ban, and I cannot wait.

So instead of earning votes, he's trying to make sure millions of people can't cast them.

Senate Democrats have vowed to kill it. Schumer called it Jim Crow for the 21st century. Even Republican senators like Murkowski and Collins have pushed back.

Trump's approval is underwater. His economy numbers are tanking. Democrats are up 6 points on the congressional ballot.

Trump just vowed to block ALL legislation until Congress passes his voting bill, then bragged Democrats "probably won't win an election for 50 years" if it passes.

The SAVE America Act, which squeaked through the House 218-213 on pure party lines, would force every voter to show up in person...

What a fuxing asshole!

Thank god they're leaving, whatever the reason, just BE GONE!!!

Sign the Petition Protect Our Nurses!

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Labyrinth in the style of Innocent by Shinichi Sakamoto

Clueless in the style of Rose of Versailles by Riyoko Ikeda

The Man from Nowhere in the style of Noragami by Adachitoka

The Man in the Iron Mask in the style of Fushigi Yuugi by Yuu Watase

Juno in the style of MARS by Yuu Watase

BibiBlossoms Pokopia Stream

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On Thursday!!!

I’ve said it before, but People magazine should get a Pulitzer for its coverage of this administration.

A broken, blue heart

With a broken Blue Bomber heart, I am no longer the voice of Mega Man.

I was asked to return for Mega Man: Dual Override, but only on the condition I work without the protections of a union contract.

I absolutely fucking adored this book. Go read if you haven’t!!

sinners, afro samurai art atyle
skyfall or casino royale in the style of gankuusto
best in show as a series of shorts in the style of chis sweet home
enter the dragon, megalobox

A graphic with text on the top reading "COVER REVEAL" and on the bottom reading "Coming September 22, 2026" with an illustrated book cover with text at the top that reads: award-winning and bestselling author Sonido Reyes. The title at the bottom reads: To Our Untamed Core. A Brown boy stands in front of the title font with his back to the "camera" looking off to the side. There is a hole through his back that has a beam of light shining through it. In the distance is a pyramid with the sun behind its peak, the sunlight shining straight through the hole in the boy's back.

Centuries after the conquistadors claimed the Afueras for their own, Temo spends his life obeying the Holy Order’s decree, undergoing their sacraments to tame his supposedly violent nature. The only rule he breaks: hiding that he’s trans. If that fact is discovered, Temo will face El Torneo, a brutal, fight-to-the-death game pitting the untamed against one another. No Afuereño who enters El Torneo ever escapes with their life. But when Temo’s boyfriend is unexpectedly arrested and thrown into the deadly tournament, he’ll do anything to rescue Ollin from his gruesome fate, even if it means entering El Torneo himself. Only there's far more to this tournament than meets the eye—survival is just the beginning. When the cost of saving the one he loves is higher than he ever imagined, is Temo willing to pay it?

A graphic that reads " Yesterday, we were each a single drop of blood... Tomorrow, it will rain."

The rumors are true! (and I may or may not have started them 🤭)

To Our Untamed Core is coming September 22 to a bookstore near you. I’m so freaking proud of this book and I hope you all love it as much as I do 💛

Art: Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza @powl_art
Design: Jessie Gang

So much could change for Black people's quality of life in many aspects if we actually centered Black people pushing for better.

Removing race from kidney function algorithm helped more Black patients access transplants Removing race from the eGFR had a big impact, resulting in 5.3 more kidney transplants per 1000 Black candidates.

This is great health equity news for something Black health advocates knew would happen if change happened. www.statnews.com/2026/03/10/k...

Crochet cute doll

Crochet flowers

Crochet Strawberry hat

Crochet rabbit doll

Hey everyone! One of my friends (@niaisdreaming.bsky.social) has a business! She's another disabled creator and sells super cute crochet items!! They're in the US so most of you won't have to worry about tariff fees.

Please share!!

Store: www.cozymoonstone.com

@lanedraws.bsky.social drew the following one page comic for me! It is currently being turned into an animated short. (Of course in Lane's amazing style!)

I mean, how can you deny the brilliance of @lanedraws.bsky.social!