John Van Hoesen, Ph.D. @jvh-vt.bsky.social I share thoughts on geology, maps, data visualization, and history. Currently exploring stories around the natural and human history of slate.
Former Geology Prof | Fulbright Scholar | Vermont
Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social Author of award-winning bestseller An Irish Atlantic Rainforest. Over 17 years rewilding our 73-acre farm on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. In love with Earth's biosphere.
Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com Independent online journalism for Maine people
Ursula K. Le Guin Bot @leguinbot.bsky.social This is a bot that posts a quote by Ursula K. Le Guin every 2 hours. Was ursulabot on twitter
Siebznet @siebzy.bsky.social I'm Uncle Sam, That's who I am. Been hidin' out, in a rock n' roll band.
Mainer, mariner, skier, data man, deadhead, etc.
Scott Writes @scottbigger.bsky.social Husband, father, writer, traveler, software engineer, reluctant household IT technician. #amquerying literary #scifi #WritingCommunity. Come visit Portland, OR
The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social Theatre actor, bookstore connoisseur, autumn enthusiast, cat rescuer, educator, explorer of cobblestone streets, and defender of the Oxford comma.
@ecologist46 @ecologist46.bsky.social @ecologist46 from Twitter. I left when it became X. Retired college prof, forest ecologist by training, Texan by birth, wife, mom, grandmom. 💙Democrat. Resistor. No dms, no bitcoin, no porn, no bots.🥄
Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social On a mission to save street dogs around the world. You can support here... https://www.happydoggo.com/donate
Glasgow Eastercon 2027 @eastercon2027.org The 2027 Eastercon in Glasgow
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Chuck Borges @chuckborges.bsky.social Father | Combat Veteran | Former PIF | Defender of the Public's Data | https://Chuck4MD.com
It's never wrong to be morally and ethically right with yourself.
Shay Stewart-Bouley @blackgirlinmaine.bsky.social Chicagoan exiled in Maine. Non-profit extraordinaire, Gen-X, raconteur, fiesty yogi, and student of life. Writer. Send Harold's!
Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social Washington Bureau chief at The Independent, MSNOW Columnist. Author: We’re Not Broken. Tar Heel. He/Him Eric.garcia@the-independent.com
Genevieve Cogman @genevievecogman.bsky.social Author of Invisible Library and Scarlet Revolution series, classifications specialist, quilter, knitter, tired. Pronouns she/her.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Mayor of New York City
Ruth Zakarin @ruthz.bsky.social Gun violence prevention activist and survivor advocate. Knitter, cat lady, grey hair evangelist. Oh, and I box. Lots of strong opinions that are all my own.
Check out my essays at: https://dot-connecting.ghost.io
@coasterman72.bsky.social @coasterman72.bsky.social Love to travel. Don't have a lot of time to travel. Herein lies the problem.
📍HRVA
Tammy Komoff @tammykomoff.bsky.social Horror/Fantasy writer. Mom of two semi-feral girls and a pack of mutts.
Follow for books, short stories & random things I find interesting.
Work in LCRW, Uncharted, Abyss & Apex
Member of HWA, Codex, SFWA
Eugie Award Finalist
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Mark Bauer @thepurplebauer.bsky.social 🔵 expat living in an un-named country that does not permit extradition to Tr-mpistan.
The beatings will stop in 4 years. Unless the Orange Melon Felon cancels the next election.
Mark Hertling @markhertling.bsky.social Former soldier. Student of leadership & national security; Professor, author (“If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal”), speaker. Always looking for civility & new adventures.
https://www.markhertling.com
RogueFEMA @roguefema.altgov.info Not an official government account. But you aren't here for that, right?
AltUSGS @handle.invalid The resistance in the form of a couple of science nerds in different missions. Not an official USGS account but close enough to hypothesize about their actions. #AltGov
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Semper Paratus, Semper Pro Populus (Always Ready, Always for the People).
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#Resist #spoon 🥄
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It we do not stand against oppression, we endorse the oppressors.
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Same team from Twitter but with more gray hairs. 🚀🛰️🧪🔭
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altScalesOfJustice @altscalesofjustice.altgov.info Retired 20+ year DOJ executive providing honest commentary on American politics. Opinions are my own. “Morgan” in the book “We Are #AltGov” by Dr. Amanda Sturgill. (I have NO financial ties to the book)
Twitter: @altScalesOfJust
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Lynn Donham @lynnbtwin.bsky.social 70-year-old #Grandma fighting fascism. Retired #journalist #quilter #quiltsky #music #blackbelt in Okinawan Shuri-ryu, and #gardener. Here to learn, honor everyone’s lived experience + to do justice
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Louise McLaughlin author she / her @louisemclaughlin.bsky.social 📚💙 Scottish fantasy author of D-Notice series- Cassie discovers saving the world with Glaswegian retired gods is a tough gig.
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Ruth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social Also known as @CatchTheBaby on Twitter
OBGYN physician, innovator, baker
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ART @arthur--dent.bsky.social Don't Panic?
Joanne Hall @hierath77.bsky.social Fantasy writer and editor, hound mum, permaculturist, warrior hobbit. Writes, reads, games, gardens. Trying to leave it better than I found it. Ideologically opposed to bigots of all stripes. She/her. Cymru.
Chris Farnell @thebrainofchris.bsky.social I've written the Crew Handbook for Star Trek Lower Decks, the Prospectus for Life is Strange's Caledon University, the joke book for Doctor Who and the continuing misadventures of the deadly starship Fermi.
https://chrisfarnell.com
Stephen Cox NEW BOOK OUT NOW @stephencoxauthor.bsky.social Spooky? THE CROOKED MEDIUM's GUIDE TO MURDER. "A pleasure from start to finish"
THE CROOKED MEDIUM'S GUIDE TO TERROR out (but A'zon *Print* 18th Sept)
warm but not cosy
UK writer - AI is theft.
https://stephencox.co.uk/ https://linktr.ee/stephencoxauthor
Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social HS English teacher clinging to what the legendary Gwendolyn Brooks wrote: "we are each other's / harvest:" (yes, that line break feels heavier than ever these days)
Also: I share writings, resources + thoughts on education at thebrokencopier.substack.com!
The Bee @beelitmag.bsky.social A home for working-class readers and writers
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com Wrote some books, won some awards. Strong feelings about plants. She/her
Drew Webb 🏳️🌈 @archeryfan93.bsky.social #Resister. #FUCKTRUMP #TrumpsaNazi #LGBT 🏳️🌈 #IstandwithUkraine. #Connectblue #FDT #WomensRights. Migrated from Twitter. NAFO. #BlueResisters I cuss a lot (sorry not sorry) FD by Mark Hamill, Glenn Kirschner and Mueller She Wrote. #DefendersOfOurRepublic
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World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social World Fantasy Convention, Brighton UK
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John Feal @johnfeal9117.bsky.social NYC. 9/11 Responder & Advocate. 101st Vet & Advocate . Kidney Donor. Average guy with colorful language who has helped pass 20 pieces of legislation. You want me on your side when the shit hits the fan. I mow Jon Stewart's lawn. NO DM's unless I know you!
Rebecca Fraimow @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social author of Lady Eve's Last Con, The Iron Children, & various shorts. one half of @eightdaysofdiana.bsky.social. writes fiction, archives things, etc.
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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com Writer, scientist, bug. she/her. #yeg. 🇨🇦 🇬🇾 Winner of a Nebula, Locus, World Fantasy, Ignyte, and Aurora award! Rep: Michael Curry 📚🪲 Tips for cat treats! https://ko-fi.com/premee
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social Journalist & Pulitzer finalist Historian. Fmr ed, @PoliticoMag & @washingtonian. Author of "Watergate: A New History" and "The Only Plane in the Sky" and other books. garrett.graff AT gmail OR ProtonMail. Subscribe to my newsletter: Doomsdayscenario.co
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Bryan Crockett 🇨🇦 @bryancrockett.bsky.social He/him · Métis · @westcat.ca | Paralegal, ex–Parliament Hill staffer, other things too probably idk ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Natania Barron ~ Fantasy Author @natania.bsky.social American-Canadian fantasy author, fashion historian, medievalist, Arthurian, gardener, perfume nerd 🌺 ADHD, she/they, queer 🏳️🌈 👑 | rep: Stacey Graham | My Books --> https://bit.ly/m/nataniabarron
Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social Former governor still on a mission to build a clean energy economy and protect our democracy.
Christopher Artinian @chrisartinian.bsky.social Yorkshire born best-selling author of 53 books #Dystopian #Apocalyptic #Horror. Living in the Outer Hebrides. A cinephile who loves music (anything from jazz to metal), cricket, and growing stuff in my polytunnel. Vegan FTA. www.christopherartinian.com
Sarah Longwell @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social Publisher of The Bulwark. Host of the Focus Group Podcast. Co-host, The Next Level. Become a subscriber: http://TheBulwark.com/join
Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social DC reporter for Reuters on crime, justice and investigations. Data, documents and "convoluted KGB style back-door" stuff. Lawyer, but not yours. 202-527-9709, brad.heath@tr.com
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, the Ocean State.
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Stephanie Kennedy @wordswithsteph.bsky.social Harris 2024 Team • Biden 2020 Team •
Bard College (NY)• University of Copenhagen • Former writer/editor/talent scout: London Summer Jam • Member of the Opposition • #BlueWave2026 • 2x Brain Tumor Survivor • Bluesky since Nov. 2024 🦋
Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov U.S. Senator for Oregon. Rotisserie chicken enthusiast. Senate’s resident privacy hawk.
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wydenpress.bsky.social
WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com Your Only Source For Professional Dog Ratings
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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social 26+ years at @CNBC and @NBCNews / @WSJ alum / Peabody, DuPont, Murrow & Emmy winner
Dan Rather @thedanrather.bsky.social Journalist, storyteller, and lifelong reader
A Texan by birth and by choice
AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org A team of scientists & activists, in & around Yellowstone National Park. 501c3. Posting photos, ideas & solutions, because together, we can change the world.
Please report malicious trolls & imposters.
We are AltYelloNatPark™️
Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov Dad, husband, teacher, coach, veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Working to move our state forward as #OneMinnesota.
Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov Husband. Father. U.S. Senator for California. Fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for our democracy.
The Contrarian @contrariannews.org Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. https://contrarian.substack.com/
Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com Activist, and author of @TheWeeklyList & podcast.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu President of the @ec.europa.eu
Mother of seven. Brussels-born. European by heart. 🇪🇺
Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social Staff writer at The Atlantic. Cat guy, Jeopardy champ. New Englander and curmudgeon. Speaker info: https://www.leighbureau.com/speakers/tnichols
MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social Vice Chair,The Carlyle Group; Chair, Rockefeller Foundation Board; PhD; ADM, USN(Ret.) fmr Supreme Allied Commander at NATO Website: AdmiralStav.com
John Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social Former CIA clandestine service. Spycraft Entertainment, Atlantic Council, NAFO. Host of Mission implausible podcast. Friend of dogs everywhere. Jimothy welcome here!
Cheri Jacobus @cherijacobus.bsky.social Ex-GOP, political/PR strategist, EP “America Reads The Mueller Report”, writer, pundit, podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus" https://www.patreon.com/PoliticsWithCheriJacobus, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsWithCheriJacobus
𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol Life is weird - let’s laugh at it before it eats us. Not waving but drowning.
Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Editor in Chief, MeidasNews. Former Fed & State Prosecutor, Marine, Attorney. Switched parties from R to D in 2020. MeidasPlus.com/subscribe
Reed Galen @reedgalen.bsky.social President, JoinTheUnion.us
Host/Author: The Home Front
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-front/id1765927918
Substack: https://reedgalen.substack.com/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/reedgalen
Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social Editor at large, The Bulwark.
Director, Defending Democracy Together.
Host, Conversations with Bill Kristol.
Never Trump.
British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social Latest news updates and reviews from the British Fantasy Society Community. Home to readers, writers, artists and gamers. Love SFFH? Come join us! www.britishfantasysociety.org
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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social TIPS: Email me at nhannahjones@nytimes.com or send a Signal nhannahjones.67 //Founder Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard Univ// Staff writer at NYT Mag// Creator #1619Project// History blerd//Smart and Thuggish
Jorts (and Jean) @jortsthecat.bsky.social Jorts the cat.
Jean helps me.
Exmoor National Park @exmoornp.bsky.social Stunning landscapes, dark skies, and tranquillity. A warm rural welcome awaits you in Exmoor National Park
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deborah @deboraha55.bsky.social None of us are free unless we are all free. One dog, five cats, one husband. Resist, don't collaborate!
Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com Husband | Dad | Designer | California Native | Lifelong Dem | Strategist
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social Vice Chair, @democrats.org • PA State Rep, 181st District. • @drmatt.kenyatta’s husband
Nathan Tankus @nathantankus.bsky.social President of @crisesnotes.bsky.social (https://www.crisesnotes.com/)
Book: [About Undetermined], under contract with Viking Books
email: crisesnotes@gmail(dot)com
Signal: NathanTankus.01 (only for reporting... Okay on weekends you can confess crushes)
Wingedprints 💀 @wingedprints.bsky.social Jaime Wing 🪽 he/him
Artist Printmaker based in Portland, Maine
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social Body Language & Emotional Intelligence Expert | Physician | Behavior Analyst | Dark Matter Physics | Anthropology | Astrophysics | Writer | BLM | Climate Crisis | Human Rights | 🇺🇦 | Jack@BodyLanguageSuccess.com | linktr.ee/drjackbrown
B @regenfuturist.bsky.social Futurist. 2x TEDx Speaker. Founder. Speaker.
Neurodivergence, Tech for Humanity, History, Startups, Global Issues. Future of Work, Learning & Being.
I weave knowledge from all corners: tomorrow's answers hide in the spaces between worlds.
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Liv / Myths, Baby! @mythsbaby.bsky.social ✨Greek myth author & podcaster!✨🏛✨
I share the ancient Mediterranean on my pod; here, if you’re wondering if I’m being sarcastic, I am.
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