This highlights a profound impact of Trump — the further normalization of violence against women. Trump got elected in spite of his long history of violence against women. He is not held accountable when he continues to abuse women. 1/2

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5h ago

Max Miller on why he's staying in the race: "When we go back to 2015 and 2016, & people in the media looked at President Trump, & everyone came out with allegations. Dozens of women, dozens of crazy allegations, dozens of nasty criminal misconduct. And you know what he did? He stayed in the fight."

Oh, I like this one much better. 1 like = 1 lie about me

Ward Q. Normal (he/him)@wardqnormal.bsky.social · 1h ago

Let's mix this up: 1 like = 1 lie about me

Fake Connecticut Town Names: Cringeport White Haven Damnford Teen Witch (pronounced "tennitch") New Canaan

This is a big theme of the book: having a neurodivergent or disabled kid who is on the cusp of becoming a grown-up and finding their independence in a world where it is harder for them to claim autonomy for themselves than it may be for other young people.

One thing I haven't seen folks write about about Power Rangers Green is the fact that Mirella, Tommy's descendant, signs instead of speaking. @paulallor.bsky.social wanted to create a character who is noticeably neurodivergent-- Mirella can hear, but she uses ASL to talk to her family.

There’s always going to be SOME kid who is the smallest/developmentally behind, so I don’t mind the cutoff being where it is, but I do think kids born between September and December should be assessed as to whether they’re ready for 3K. Our kid was only 2 for the first half of their academic year!

Jay Edidin@edidin.bsky.social · 5h ago

This is something @teaberryblue.net and I have considered (read: worried about) pretty extensively, as our kid has a mid-December birthday. They're on the ball academically, but always the tiniest kid in their class and clearly a bit behind socially. gothamist.com/news/is-it-t...

This is something @teaberryblue.net and I have considered (read: worried about) pretty extensively, as our kid has a mid-December birthday. They're on the ball academically, but always the tiniest kid in their class and clearly a bit behind socially. gothamist.com/news/is-it-t...

Is it time to reconsider NYC's age-cutoff for kindergarten?

New York City’s Dec. 31 cutoff is one of the latest in the country.

gothamist.com

@sesmith.lol Are you familiar with the marvelous world of Yiddish curses? Your part of the Flytrap advice column has a very kindred vibe with 'em.

Devastatingly important work on a devastatingly fascist platform. So many: @anildash.com @karlbode.com @molly.wiki have let you know why and how to leave. It's time to go @mrdtjames.bsky.social.

Substack Still Has A Nazi Problem (And Doesn't Care)

For several years Substack has been accused of coddling white supremacy and fascist ideology for cash. And despite several major scandals and a mass defection of ethical authors, there's little seriou...

karlbode.com

This is another way we live in rape culture; we live in a culture where we have to hear about monstrosity all the time. Sometimes I look at those top stories lists and wonder if I'm the only one who notices that two or three or four of the ten are about violence against women.

the excellent news: Ms. Sonia has been promoted! So she shouldn't need much help once she starts back to work. The bad news: these two bills have got to get paid and utilities are an #UrgentNeed as they shut off Monday. 💸 💕 💸 💕 paypal.me/MsSoniaD or cashapp $spunkylilminx

Pay Sonia Hale using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/MsSoniaD and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

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Space Witches, Esq.@popelizbet.bsky.social · 6d ago

It's another month for Ms. Sonia and as school hasnt started back to start her paychecks she needs $985 for rent by the 7th and has a $350 electric bill to pay. Help a Black DV survivor with her #UrgentNeed paypal.me/MsSoniaD or cashapp $spunkylilminx #MutualAid #HelpFolksLive 💸 💕 💸 💕

Kiddo says they can’t sleep because “I’m super excited by how much I like donuts, they’re so sweet I like them how sweet they are” @edidin.bsky.social

They’re not wrong.

Tea Berry-Blue@teaberryblue.net · 19h ago

@edidin.bsky.social, looking for a restaurant to go to for my birthday: This place looks good, but somewhat boring. Kiddo: But you LIKE boring things, remember?

Kiddo: “I don’t like blue anymore!” @edidin.bsky.social and I: “Why don’t you like blue?” Kiddo: BECAUSE I CHANGED MY FAVORITE PLANET Us: What’s your new favorite planet? Kiddo: I’M NOT TELLING YOU!

1 like = 1 completely dull mundane fact about me

Al Kennedy@alkennedy.bsky.social · yesterday

1 like = 1 completely dull mundane fact about me

Turns out my psychiatrist could only send a limited number of prescriptions to Connecticut, so I am now calling every pharmacy in Forest Hills to see if they have generic Adderall (they don't).

Bumping this again because Diana is being charged and could end up in jail over this bullshit

Sarah Clarke - Not your doll@damselindystopia.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This is for a couple of friends of mine, I personally witnessed some of the events described. Both women are in a pretty shit situation as a result of this bullshit and could really do with some help. www.gofundme.com/f/help-diana...

"You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read." Happy birthday, James Baldwin!

Another person conducting ICE abductions in New Jersey has been identified: Mike Smith of Warrington, PA, described by Jersey Counterinfo as “41 years, is married, is a homeowner, has two children, and is a Disney Adult.” He evidently is a U.S. Marshal: jerseycounterinfo.noblogs.org/nj-ice-agent...

Writers beware, there's a scammer posing as Josie Woodbridge, an editorial director at @blackstonepub.bsky.social; they emailed me yesterday. I looked up the editor on LinkedIn (she's real, as is the pub house) and found this pinned post from two months ago. Apparently it's still a valid warning!

Another person has died at Delaney Hall, the second in a period of months, supposedly of an unspecified "medical emergency." His name is Edwin Lopez-Cornejo. He was just 41 years old. When we fight against ICE, we are fighting to save lives. This is urgent. crimethinc.com/DelaneyStrat...

Tactics at Delaney Hall: A Strategic Appraisal

An appraisal of the tactics that protesters have employed outside Delaney Hall with two interviews from the front lines.

crimethinc.com

Yonette Joseph@sugarcane99.bsky.social · 2d ago

A Salvadoran immigrant, Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, who was being held at a troubled federal detention center in Newark, New Jersey, has died, according to the city’s mayor and Senator Andy Kim www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/n...

PSA: It's even worse. Craig not only operated a revenge porn website, but he also was engaging in racketeering by secretly running several shell companies that offered a paid service that would remove your revenge porn *from the revenge porn distro sites he owned*.

Roger (6’5”)@iamtherog.com · 2w ago

Does everyone here know that @craigbrittain.com, who is currently masquerading as an anti-MAGA warrior, was fined in 2016 for operating a revenge porn website? A *lot* of y’all follow him. ⚠️ Marked as unsafe. ⚠️ www.ftc.gov/news-events/...

KIDDO: Abba, do you want to see me make a masterpiece? @teaberryblue.net

Fabergé rhinoceros match holder and striker, before 1896. Sandstone, silver, garnets.

A 39-year-old El Salvadoran man, who was being held at Delaney Hall, has died, the man's family says. He's the father of a 12-year-old US citizen daughter and has lived in the country for nearly 20 years. www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/08/03/s...

El Salvadoran Man Held by ICE at Delaney Hall Dies, Family Says

The detainee had an extensive medical history, including epilepsy, according to a lawsuit. He had complained about his face and hand going numb just before his death, his mother said.

thecityreporter.nyc

The Secret Wars one might be my Secret Favorite.

Jay & Miles@xplainthexmen.bsky.social · 2d ago

In honor of the end of the show, we've uploaded a bunch of old favorites--and one brand new design--to our shop! xplainthexmen.dashery.com

Queens is not cool. It is not fancy. It is not happenin'. But it's got Spider-Man, the remains of two world's fairs, and more languages than any other city in the *world*; and I feel extremely protective about it.

Jay Edidin@edidin.bsky.social · 2d ago

...you guys i really love queens

substack is not a neutral actor

Michael Luciano 🇨🇦@michaelluciano.bsky.social · last mo.

This paragraph is cursed. www.status.news/p/olivia-nuz...

One of the things I really love about Forest Hills is the quiet collective resolution that Spider-Man is *ours*

Queens Public Library@qplnyc.bsky.social · 2d ago

(Not a bad opening weekend for a kid from Forest Hills!) Just a Reminder that you can Borrow All Things #SpiderMan from Your Friendly Neighborhood Library! www.queenslibrary.org/search/book?...