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Adrian Daub @adriandaub.bsky.social "Zeitgeistprofessor". Cultural history, gender research at Stanford. Books: WHAT TECH CALLS THINKING (2020); THE CANCEL CULTURE PANIC (2024). WHAT TECH CALLS GOVERNING and PROJECT 1933 (2026). Pod: In Bed With the Right. Newsletter: adriandaub.substack.com
Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social Professor of Strategic Studies, Author, Lover of Sicily. Purveyor of a “righteous-but-rational vibe”
Mark Rothko @markrothko.bsky.social Mark Rothko was a 20th century American abstract painter. #artbots by
@nuwaves-future.bsky.social
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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social Opinion columnist covering gender and politics at The Guardian. Writer in residence at the Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research. Host of the podcast In Bed with the Right. Real piece of work.
jamelle @jamellebouie.net The real jbouie. Columnist for the New York Times Opinion section. Co-host of the Unclear and Present Danger podcast. b-boy-bouiebaisse on TikTok. jbouienyt on Twitch. National program director of the CHUM Group.
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Patrick Radden Keefe @praddenkeefe.bsky.social New Yorker staff writer. Author of Rogues, Empire of Pain, Say Nothing. Podcast: Wind of Change. Producer of FX series Say Nothing, now streaming on Hulu (in the US) and Disney+ (everywhere else).
New book coming April 7, 2026: London Falling.
History Walks Venice @historywalksvenice.com History walks in Venice - you'll never see this beautiful city in the same way again.
Book your history walk in Venice — https://historywalksvenice.com
Venetian Stories podcast — https://venetianstories.com
Rory Smith @rorysmith.bsky.social The Observer, Men In Blazers, the Monday Night Club, Libero. Author of "Mister" and "Expected Goals."
Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social Economics editor at The Bulwark. MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) anchor.
Previously WaPo op-ed columnist and NYT reporter.
Econ, politics, immigration, tax, etc. + occasional theater nerdery.
Rachel Roddy @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social Food and cookery writer, weekly in The Guardian. Rome-based since 2005.
Hardy Merriman @hardymerriman.bsky.social Independent consultant focused on nonviolent civil resistance, human rights, democracy, and countering political violence.
Formerly led the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC).
Contact via my website: hardymerriman.com
David Wallace-Wells @dwallacewells.bsky.social New York Times Opinion writer and New York Times Magazine columnist. Newsletter on climate and the messy future (https://tinyurl.com/dwwnyt). Author of The Uninhabitable Earth.
https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/david-wallace-wells
derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social Menswear writer. Editor at Put This On. Words at The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Financial Times, Esquire, and Mr. Porter.
If you have a style question, search:
https://dieworkwear.com/ | https://putthison.com/start-here/
Agnes Martin @agnes-martin.bsky.social Fan account of Agnes Martin, a Canadian-born American abstract painter.
1912-2004
Automated #artbot thanks to @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social
Luisella Romeo @luisella-romeo.bsky.social I live in Venice, Italy and I have been a certified tourist guide in Venice for several years. In love with my city, its art, history and its lagoon. My blog www.seevenice.it/en/blog
Isaac Chotiner @ichotiner.bsky.social New Yorker staff writer and Houston Rockets fan.
Vittles Magazine @vittles.bsky.social A food and culture magazine.
https://www.vittlesmagazine.com/
East Bay Yesterday @eastbayyesterday.bsky.social Local history podcast, tours, events, and even a puzzle. #oakland
https://linktr.ee/eastbayyesterday
A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast / Kingdom: Swedish Rulers @flatpacksweden.bsky.social A Brit (Chris) and a Swede (Åsa) chronologically chart Swedish history, currently covering the 17th Century. Also ranking all the rulers of Sweden in Kingdom: Swedish Rulers! #RexyPod
Zentrum Paul Klee @zentrumpaulklee.bsky.social Die weltweit wichtigste Klee-Sammlung, Wechsel-Ausstellungen, Konzerte, Lesungen & Agrikultur - vereint im von Renzo Piano entworfenen Museum.
Paul Klee @paul-klee.bsky.social Fan account of Paul Klee (1879-1940), a Swiss-German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism. #artbot by @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social
Leo Carey @leojcarey.bsky.social Senior Editor at The New Yorker, ex-X?
History of the Germans Podcast @hotgpod.bsky.social A History of the Germans from the Middle Ages to Reunification in weekly 25-35 min #podcast episodes. Famed for its "moderate but not severe biases of the typical contemporary liberal variety"
https://historyofthegermans.com/
Kevin Drum @kdrum.bsky.social 
Gabriel Winant @gabrielwinant.bsky.social Historian, opinions my own. Hand upon the dollar, eye upon the scale. He/him. 
Robin Saikia @robinsaikia.bsky.social Author of 'Drink & Think Venice'; 'The Venice Lido'; 'Blue Guide Literary Companion London'; 'A Very Fine Cat Indeed'. https://robinsaikia.wordpress.com/
Ray Delahanty | CityNerd @nerd4cities.bsky.social Plangineer (AICP) when I’m at work, alter ego CityNerd when I’m not. New videos on cities and transportation every Wednesday. Nerd4cities.com | http://linktr.ee/CityNerd
A Garden in Venice @gardeninvenice.bsky.social A Blog exploring the stories, rich greenery and unique flavors of gardens in Venice and the Lagoon. First launched in 2012 by Iris Loredana and Grandmother Lina. Visit us at lavenessiana.com/links
Desiree | Savvy Venice🎭 @savvyvenice.bsky.social I create dynamic itineraries for savvy travelers to experience Venice for the first time. Work with me 1:1
https://stan.store/savvyvenice
NewsfromItaly @newsfromitaly.bsky.social News, views, info, chat, photos and food from Italy by long time Milan resident, Alex Roe. PS I used to be on the birdsite under the same handle. 
@learnitalian.bsky.social @learnitalian.bsky.social 
Living in Italy @livinginitaly.bsky.social Are you thinking about living, working or studying in Italy? Look no further! www.livinginitaly.com
Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. 17 year old tabby. Living with my seventh Prime Minister. Unofficial.
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Number10cat
Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social Romanista. Buy my book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665171/the-cruelty-is-the-point-by-adam-serwer/
Not 3Blue1Brown @old3blue1brown.bsky.social I am not this youtuber. If you can prove that you are this youtuber you can have this name for free.
The Criterion Collection @criterion.bsky.social Since 1984, we’ve dedicated ourselves to gathering and publishing the greatest films from around the world. criterion.com
@tnyfrontrow.bsky.social @tnyfrontrow.bsky.social 
Jane Mayer @janemayer.bsky.social New Yorker writer, author Dark Money, The Dark Side, Strange Justice, Landslide, wife & mom.
NYT Wirecutter @nytwirecutter.bsky.social We’ve been personally testing and reviewing products since 2011 to help you shop smartly. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.
John Dickie @johndickie.bsky.social Prof of Italian Studies at UCL. Historian. Books on mafia crime, Italian food, Freemasonry, etc. Updated edition of Delizia! The epic history of the Italians and their food. Paperback out now!
www.johndickie.net
Tobias Jones @tobiasjones.bsky.social Italy-based journalist & award-winnning writer: Ultra, The Po, Blood on the Altar, A Place of Refuge, The Dark Heart of Italy, Utopian Dreams etc. Carpenter, listener, teacher - always co-building communities (Windsor Hill Wood, Common Home etc.) NSNO
Delicious Italy @deliciousitaly.bsky.social Your first stop for cultural travel notes from across the 20 regions of Italy. Do browse our company profile in https://www.deliciousitaly.it and original articles in https://deliciousitaly.substack.com. We do not entertain hidden gems.
Venice Empire @veniceempire.bsky.social Website for anyone who loves Venice, Venezia, La Serenissima ...
https://www.veniceempire.com
Buitengebieden @buitengebieden.bsky.social You will know me.. I’m Sander from the Netherlands
The New Yorker @newyorker.com Unparalleled reporting and commentary on politics and culture, plus humor and cartoons, fiction and poetry. Get our Daily newsletter: http://nyer.cm/gtI6pVM
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The Oatmeal @theoatmeal.bsky.social Cartoonist and creator of The Oatmeal and Exploding Kittens https://linktr.ee/theoatmeal
Daniel Mendelsohn @danielmendelsohn.bsky.social Author (The Lost; An Odyssey; Three Rings; The Elusive Embrace); Critic; translator (#Cavafy, Homer’s #Odyssey); #Classics; Editor-at-Large @nybooks; Director @silversfound 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇬🇷🇳🇴🏳️🌈
@derekkozel.com @derekkozel.com 
Rrose ╪ Eaux @rrose1921.bsky.social Toward the multiplication of perceptions
rrose.ro • eaux.ro • linktr.ee/rrose1921
Joshua Minsoo Kim @misterminsoo.bsky.social 
Fred Kaplan @fredmkaplan.bsky.social Slate's War Stories columnist; author of The Bomb, Dark Territory, The Insurgents, 1959, Daydream Believers, The Wizards of Armageddon, and--most recently--A Capital Calamity (a novel); also jazz critic for Tracking Angle.
James Munns (Twitter Archive) @bitshiftmask.bsky.social A twitter archive of @bitshiftmask
Owned by @jamesmunns.com on bluesky
Azeria @azeria-labs.com Founder of Azeria Labs, Trainer, Author of Blue Fox: Arm Assembly Internals & Reverse Engineering
Spencer Salazar @spencersalazar.bsky.social Builder of creative technology. Director of R&D, Principal Engineer @ Output
https://spencersalazar.com/
Grant Sanderson @3blue1brown.com Math videos
Lil Data @lildata.co.uk Live Coder creating http://tolvera.is
Living and working in North Iceland @breidanes.bsky.social
Personal @jarmitage.com
youtube.com/@LilData
Kate Connolly @kateconnolly.bsky.social International Correspondent, The Guardian
Stanley Chow @stanchow.bsky.social United We Stand Fanzine Cover Illustrator
The New Yorker magazine Portrait Illustrator
Will illustrate for anyone for the cash.
https://stanleychow.co.uk
Patrick Skinner @pmskinner.bsky.social Nothing much to say that hasn’t been said long ago: I’m a doofus and a terrible follow
Marilyn Moedinger @mwmoedinger.bsky.social Founder: runciblestudios.com; Architect, designer, consultant. Real estate o/o. Former GC. On a mission to take part in all aspects of a building's life ❤️🛠 History, space, art, etc. Lancaster, PA and Boston, MA Newsletter: mwmoedinger.substack.com
Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social Wine Critic at The New York Times. Eat, drink, write.
Kyle Chayka @chaykak.bsky.social Staff Writer at The New Yorker, writing a weekly column on tech & culture. Author of Filterworld (2024) & The Longing for Less (2020). Newsletter fan. Email: kyle_chayka@newyorker.com. Ava is a sloth cake.
James Meek @jamesmeek.bsky.social Writer, London
Bitches the Cat @bitchesthecat.bsky.social Born on a Wisconsin farm, hardened by the city. Political dissident. Cat art collector. The cat Frank White. Currently teaching paw work in heaven. 
Existential Comics @existentialcomics.com A philosophy webcomic about the inevitable anguish of living a brief life in an absurd world. Also jokes. 
Eddie Kohler @xexd.bsky.social 
Brian Lauritzen @brianlauritzen.bsky.social 3-8p weekdays on KUSC | nationally-syndicated host of LA Phil radio broadcasts | classical music enthusiast/advocate | opinions mine | he/him
Justin Chang @justincchang.bsky.social Film Critic, The New Yorker and NPR’s Fresh Air | 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism | Chair, National Society of Film Critics | Programmer, New York Film Festival
Maria Konnikova @mkonnikova.bsky.social Mostly I write things. Sometimes I play poker. mariakonnikova.substack.com
The Nation's Books & the Arts @booksandthearts.bsky.social Books, music, ideas, film, and criticism from The Nation's "back of the book" https://www.thenation.com/books-and-the-arts/
Helen Rosner @hels.bsky.social “Zizek if he was a woman and loved sandwiches”
New Yorker staff writer, dept. of mastication
It’s always Free Palestine 🍉
hugelgupf @hugelgupf.bsky.social 🚴♂️👨💻🇩🇪🇺🇸
funemployed
also random Go hackery
some cycling & baking
i also may complain about chronic migraines here
Paul Krugman @pkrugman.bsky.social Ex NY Times, now author of Substack Paul Krugman. Nobel laureate and, according to Donald Trump, "Deranged BUM". Also Research Professor at the City University of New York Graduate Center and senior scholar at the GC-CUNY Stone Center.
Tim Bray @tbray.org Web geek and environmentalist with a camera at the bottom left corner of Canada. He/him.
I’m mainly on Fedi, @cosocial.ca@timbray. On this account I mostly post #blueskyabove photos; for more, if you’re not on Fedi try @timbray.cosocial.ca.ap.brid.gy
James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social Reporter and writer: https://fallows.substack.com/ and https://www.ourtownsfoundation.org/ One-time speechwriter, long-time pilot, longer-time husband of linguist/writer Deborah Fallows. Note same wristwatch in the two photos, more than 50 years apart.
Margaret Sullivan @sulliview.bsky.social Columnist at GuardianUS. Author of NEWSROOM CONFIDENTIAL and GHOSTING THE NEWS. (Join me at ‘American Crisis’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@sulliview?r=1yc91&utm_medium=ios) 
Jelani Cobb @jelaniya.bsky.social your new neighbor from your old neighborhood. dean. writer. left-hander & occasional photographer. known to frequent the new yorker and columbia journalism school. 
Mike Konczal @mtkonczal.bsky.social Econ person. VP of Policy and Research, @economicsecurityproject.org. Former NEC. #Rstats, Team Macro, dad, Chicago Guy. newsletter.mikekonczal.com
Geoffrey A. Fowler @geoffreyfowler.bsky.social Tech Columnist at The Washington Post. Geoffrey.Fowler@washpost.com
Ed Yong @edyong209.bsky.social Writer, journalist. Science, health. Pandemics, animals. Birder, photographer. Many words, some awards. AN IMMENSE WORLD, I CONTAIN MULTITUDES. Married to Liz Neeley, parent to Typo. he/him
📷 Canon R6mkii + RF 800mm
Edyong.me
Randall Munroe @xkcd.com