[P] Even ignoring her tremendous contributions to music and entertainment, just spend a few going through at the "Philanthropy" section of her wiki. *That* is how to live a life. RIP to a genuine American treasure. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_P...

Dolly Parton - Wikipedia

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I know this is stupid, but she felt sort of immortal. I can't believe it.

People Magazine @people.com · last wk.

🔗: bit.ly/4qC1fWV Legendary singer-songwriter and country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her nephew revealed the news in a Aug. 25 Instagram video. 📷: Getty

Friends, book reviews are drying up. We all know this. But it's worth repeating. Advance reviews we used to (gratefully!) count on are no longer a given; we're not getting them. Newspapers where intrepid reviewers used to talk about our books . . . well, you know. PLEASE, if you read our books . . .

It was such a pleasure to speak with Flaminia Catteruccia for this article for @hhmi-science.bsky.social. Her research on malaria prevention is clever and promising--I can't wait to see where it leads!

HHMI: Advancing Scientific Research & Education

More than 70 years ago, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) was founded with a mission to advance basic biomedical research and science education. Today, we invest in exceptional scientists at ...

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National Academy of Sciences@nasonline.org · 2w ago

What if we could stop malaria without eliminating mosquitoes? 🦟 On #WorldMosquitoDay, learn how #NASmember Flaminia Catteruccia is developing bed nets that target malaria parasites inside mosquitoes before they infect people. Read in @hhmi-science.bsky.social: www.hhmi.org/news/antimal...

Thrilled to be moderating an @awpwriter.org panel on a topic near and dear to my heart: research in fiction! Come hear these talented authors talk about the make-or-break power of research for a story, and how to do it effectively. conference.awpwriter.org/Conference_S...

It's so very hard to pick a "most reprehensible" act from this administration--but this one sure ranks up high! www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

How Trump Is Trying to Weaken Migrant Children’s Legal Defense

After failing to eliminate funding for unaccompanied minors’ lawyers altogether, the Administration is pushing cases toward entities that lack both immigration expertise and the capacity to take them ...

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stop wasting your life! www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Now, Thanks to Sam Altman, You Never Have to Speak With Your Kids Again

AI can handle these kinds of pointless interactions.

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Shout out to local chain @busboysandpoets.bsky.social. I come often--either with my rambunctious toddler, or alone with my laptop to write for hours. The food and drink are consistently good; the ambiance (complete with books!) is perfect; and I never feel rushed to leave. It's a gem of the DMV.

The worst thing about Washington, DC is that this man currently lives here.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w ago

Trump: "Look at the blue cities. What do they have in common? They're all dirty. They're filthy dirty. Their streets are dirty. Their streets smell. Their storefronts are broken. Their trees are all gross. Everything about the place is dirty. It's really all of them."

LIVING, TOGETHER showcases the challenges and unexpected rewards of communal living. Speaking to @samanthapaigerosen.bsky.social and her contributors--especially Suanne Carlson, a leader in the nomad community--for @electricliterature.com was a revelation. electricliterature.com/the-unexpect...

The Unexpected Joy of Communal Living - Electric Literature

LIVING, TOGETHER editor Samantha Paige Rosen and contributors discuss the tenderness and connection that emerge through sharing space with others

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LIVING, TOGETHER showcases the challenges and unexpected rewards of communal living. Speaking to @samanthapaigerosen.bsky.social and her contributors--especially Suanne Carlson, a leader in the nomad community--for @electricliterature.com was a revelation. electricliterature.com/the-unexpect...

The Unexpected Joy of Communal Living - Electric Literature

LIVING, TOGETHER editor Samantha Paige Rosen and contributors discuss the tenderness and connection that emerge through sharing space with others

electricliterature.com

Blown away by the imagination, the heart, the courage, and the SKILL in this story by @mcrane12.bsky.social. Will be thinking about it for a long time. @bombmag.bsky.social bombmagazine.org/articles/202...

Never. And it was BECAUSE it was such a good organizing tool. Labor movements, BLM, Arab Spring, #MeToo? All because of Twitter. He wanted (I continue to believe) to break solidarity and communication and he did, very effectively. (or maybe it was just ego + foolishness. Maybe.)

The Volatile Mermaid@ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · last mo.

I know Elon has done a lot of truly evil things, but I’ll also never forgive him for stealing Twitter from us.

Blown away by the imagination, the heart, the courage, and the SKILL in this story by @mcrane12.bsky.social. Will be thinking about it for a long time. @bombmag.bsky.social bombmagazine.org/articles/202...

"I'm merely a humble butler." "What exactly do you do?"

Having got rid of 90% of my books recently, I very much endorse this wonderful piece by the wonderful Maris Kreizman

Maris Kreizman@maris.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I learned a lot of things about myself while packing up my books, starting with I can stop trying to impress some imaginary book critic who might one day look at my shelves. lithub.com/how-and-why-...

This Tuesday is LIT!! (Pun 100% intended.) Not one, but TWO of my favorite authors have new works of fiction out today: @shanders.bsky.social's "The Great Wherever" and @mcrane12.bsky.social's "Perverts." Can't wait to get my hands on those bad boys!

www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/u...

Decline of Ph.D. Admissions Could Imperil a ‘Generation of New Talent’

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Love A24? We know which book you should read next.

What to read next based on your favorite A24 movie.

Have you heard? A24 is taking over Hollywood. Possibly the world. The indie company that initially marketed itself as the edgy underdog has become a pillar/last bastion of extra-Marvel movies. No l…

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Man, every time I write anything vaguely romantic, I’m reminded how fucking talented romance authors are. How to write this and not feel cheesy or self-conscious!? I’m struggling!

The indifference (at best) to the effects of so very many things on the people who live and work in D.C. is thorough and constant.

Ian@ianlivingston.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Pushing the DC fireworks back 90-120 min will only make conditions worse when it comes to smoke hanging around. This year's weather could enhance the mess. www.capitalweather.com/dcs-firework...

NEW: A spokesperson for U.S. Health and Human Services confirmed to Stateline on Friday that the agency is canceling 53 out of 67 grants, worth about $68 million, under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, affecting grantees in more than two dozen states.

Federal health agency cancels most of its teen pregnancy prevention grants • Stateline

A spokesperson for U.S. Health and Human Services confirmed to Stateline on Friday that the agency is canceling 53 out of 67 grants, worth about $68 million, under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Progra...

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we have to get rid of these people. the other concerns are secondary. you can't treat somebody's kids this way and get away with it.

A Terrible Thing Happened to My Family

Even in today's climate, there should be one fundamental principle everyone respects: whatever you think about someone in politics, you leave their kids alone.

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Current writing soundtrack: "mm-mm-mm, T-U-V, mm-mm-mm, T-U-V, now I know my A-B-C-Ds..."

Emily Mirengoff@emirengoff.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Me: It's bedtime! Finally, I have time to write! I should turn off the sound on her baby monitor so I can focus. Also me: But then you will miss her singing and talking to herself?!

Me: It's bedtime! Finally, I have time to write! I should turn off the sound on her baby monitor so I can focus. Also me: But then you will miss her singing and talking to herself?!

Man, I wish @newyorker.com allowed for gift articles. If you can read it, this is an absolute stunner. I will never think about grief or EMDR the same way again. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

What Science Knows About Grief

After my husband’s death, I had never been more pliable, tender, open, or raw. It was then that I tried E.M.D.R. therapy.

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Proud of myself--I woke up early and wrote a few hundred words before the toddler could wear me down with her first tantrum of the day.

An excellent lit mag job (with pay! and benefits! for a great magazine!) is actually open; you should apply!

The Cincinnati Review@cincinnatireview.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our beloved Lisa Ampleman is moving into a leadership role with our sister press, @acrebooks.bsky.social. We're so excited for everything she will do for the press and can't wait to see what comes next for her. But...that means we're looking for a new Managing Editor! Application in thread.

“Measles running rampant, public health destroyed, a trillion dollars ripped from Medicaid, inadequate physician payment, stupid immigration rules,” Fryhofer told AMA members in promising to call out Kennedy and the Trump administration on all of it.

America’s doctors just voted for war with RFK Jr.

The American Medical Association has sought a working relationship with the health secretary. Members saw moral compromise.

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