Celeste Pewter
@celestepewter.bsky.social
Dems comms staffer. UCI, King's College London, Johns Hopkins. | INFINITE SKY (Bloomsbury 2026) + more | Many bylines. | AAJA/SCBWI | Rep: Uwe Stender at TriadaUS
Chuck Edwards Ends Campaign After Harassment Allegations Pressure had been building among Republicans to force him out after a House Ethics report cited alleged inappropriate behavior.
Chuck Edwards Ends Campaign After Harassment Allegations
Pressure had been building among Republicans to force him out after a House Ethics report cited alleged inappropriate behavior.
theassemblync.com
Oh, in personal news: I'm very good at faking extroverted when you see me in person, but here's a good example of how introverted I actually am - I went to @politicsprose.bsky.social for my birthday, since their inventory said they had my book instock.
And if you're able to donate to an auction that I'm working on with @jocelynrish.com and @beccapodos.bsky.social, please let me know. Thank you as always.
Hey all, bumping this: It’s been about two weeks since I last shared. I’m still working on listening to my doctor and getting home; it’s just a matter of lining everything up now. If you can share this or pass it along, I’d really appreciate it. gofund.me/60c131b09
Donate to A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis, organized by C Pewter
Hi everyone — I was encouraged to update this, since I didn't fully explain the scope … C Pewter needs your support for A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis
gofund.me
Done and done, voted early. If you're a MO voter and you haven't voted yet, VOTE TODAY
Sandstone@quartzen.bsky.social · 2d agoMissouri friends: tomorrow is Election Day and I'm sure you already know to vote NO on amendments 4 and 5 to preserve our citizen-led ballot measure process and prevent a huge statewide sales tax hike, but please also vote YES on 1 to preserve an existing tax for parks and conservation too!
Happy belated birthday! I have requested the book at all five of the libraries where I am a cardholder. It is such a sweet story.
Oh, in personal news: I'm very good at faking extroverted when you see me in person, but here's a good example of how introverted I actually am - I went to @politicsprose.bsky.social for my birthday, since their inventory said they had my book instock.
Okay, I shipped like 10 deliverables today, so there's a possibility my brain is just fried. (And honestly, why my doctor is like no. You need rest, stat.) But random thought: I'd love for there to be a book where traditionally dubbed authors share an essay of their worst publishing flubs.
Finally hit his last tooth, figured I might as well circle back
![Handwritten note, reading as follows:
[redacted]
(in blue cursive) According to our records, this is your last baby tooth. So far, we’ve kept most of them out of the hands of the Evil Tooth Fairy; good job, Santa sends his
sincere thanks.
Anyway, I wanted to give you this- Wait. What's that sound? Oh no. No no no, they fou~ (trails off)
(big spatter of dark red)
(in black print, all capitals) HA HA HA, THANKS FOR THE TOOTH, SUCKER!
- THE EVIL TOOTH FAIRY
(DON'T WORRY, THE REGULAR TOOTH FAIRY IS FINE, SHE’LL JUST HAVE A HEADACHE)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qkp5573mwfbuapza6qkwal2t/bafkreia55ybctc7wkdlgx34wokf3fswuskaqad3rpkjckd5ttszy3g36b4)
Dave (@6502_ftw from Tweets)@cursed.monster · last mo.I really did enjoy writing the notes, not least because our tooth fairy never gave out US legal tender.
![Handwritten letter reading:
Dear [redacted],
Thank you for the really amazing incisor you left for me. It’s going to be the perfect thing to add to my SWORD TO KILL SANTA!!! As you know, incisors are great for cutting things, like meat and *armor*. I only hope Santa’s husband hasn’t finished that suit of incisor-proof armor yet!
Anyway, in lieu of the standard payment, I’ve left 5 subway tokens for the Philadelphia subway and a key to my hidden lair beneath City Hall so you can come see the sword next time you’re in Philly. Don’t bring Gritty.
Ha ha ha ha ha,
- [drawing of a tooth face with horns]
(the evil tooth fairy)
Accompanying the letter is a packet of SEPTA tokens and an unusual looking key for a bike lock.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qkp5573mwfbuapza6qkwal2t/bafkreibsxdeicxgcf3qmmuw2kjitfc2x7tqfcnx2bd2ivwn2ngtrgov4wq)
Hey all, bumping this: It’s been about two weeks since I last shared. I’m still working on listening to my doctor and getting home; it’s just a matter of lining everything up now. If you can share this or pass it along, I’d really appreciate it. gofund.me/60c131b09
Donate to A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis, organized by C Pewter
Hi everyone — I was encouraged to update this, since I didn't fully explain the scope … C Pewter needs your support for A Safe Bridge Through a Medical Crisis
gofund.me
Air quality in the upper northwest U.S.: it's bad. If you're in this area and have to go outside, wear an N95 mask.
THIS. ALL. OF THIS.
Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin@ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 2d ago“it pointedly raised the concern that most senior Democratic strategists in 2024 were “financially secure” and thus removed from the challenges facing many Americans. “ That’s more like it. The consultant class was a huge part of the problem. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...
“it pointedly raised the concern that most senior Democratic strategists in 2024 were “financially secure” and thus removed from the challenges facing many Americans. “ That’s more like it. The consultant class was a huge part of the problem. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...
Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter (Gift Article)
A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.
nytimes.com
Halloween is less than 3 months away! Here are three new picture books that evoke the season without getting too spooky. @celestepewter.bsky.social @brandonjamesscott.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/08/03/n...
Not-very-scary Halloween books
The Haunted Playground by R. J. Palacio, illustrated by Brett Helquist (Random House Books for Young Readers, 50 pages, grades K-3). Even ghosts need a break from being scary, so on Halloween night…
kidsbookaday.com
All other issues with Miller aside, can we please start moving away from running for office as a family sport?
New York Magazine@nymag.com · 2d agoOhio representative Max Miller denied his ex-wife’s domestic-abuse claims and says he isn’t giving up his reelection bid, even as his former father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, has condemned him.
If you are an expert on air quality and have 10-15 minutes to talk to me today or tomorrow about important things journalists should know while reporting on wildfires and smoke, my DMs are open, or you can email me at karen at OpenNews dot org.
Print versions will be made available to every @nycschools.bsky.social middle and high school and distributed at select events. So thankful to the Civics For All Comics Group for this amazing opportunity to do service. @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social Some interior pages below. Please share widely!
We are seeing an increased ICE presence in NYC - making it imperative that NYers KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. I wrote a comic with @mayor.nyc.gov @nycimmigrants.bsky.social @davidhahn.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social to do that! DOWNLOAD: www.weteachnyc.org/resources/co...
only took a few allegations of domestic abuse and child assault huh
Sahil Kapur@sahilkapur.bsky.social · 3d agoSen. Bernie Moreno finally speaks out on Rep. Max Miller: “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them. He should not serve in the House of Representatives.”
Appropos of nothing, can I admit I’m deeply annoyed with Hank Green for casually admitting he uses AI for research? I like him, but he has a platform and resources to hire interns and fellows to do research for him. He could jump start careers that way. Instead…
At my last job in NYC, the HR manager excitedly told me the co-pay for going to the ER was "only" $250. He did not know that the only fee I have paid for a hospital in Ontario was for parking, and prescriptions if I did not have supplementary insurance.
I'm working on an editor-solicited book pitch right now, and a friend just described it as having Shirley Jackson vibes for MG readers, all set in a haunted library... I'll take it.
a Canadian is asking this with a very different inflection than an American would. 😬
Krista D Ball is Canada's Snarky Potato@kristadb1.bsky.social · 5d agoTHE FUCK IS THIS BREE
Just a stunning investigation from @calireporter.bsky.social on Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías, who sits on her chamber’s eldercare committee, and the seemingly disqualifying issues from her personal life, one culminating in her mom getting a restraining order calmatters.org/investigatio...
Lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle. Not so, said doctors
Records show Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías also faced a temporary restraining order for elder abuse.
calmatters.org
