Alex London
@alexlondon.bsky.social
I write books. You might like some of them. Your kids do, at least the cool ones. https://www.calexanderlondon.com/
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NEW: As Colorado’s Tina Peters reportedly meets with President Trump to discuss an election “plan,” her attorney says the plan involves seizing ballots nationwide and discusses strategy for a potential civil war
October 8, 2026 at 3:52 AM
NEW: As Colorado’s Tina Peters reportedly meets with President Trump to discuss an election “plan,” her attorney says the plan involves seizing ballots nationwide and discusses strategy for a potential civil war
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These days, the more I hear a movie is kind of a weird mess, the more I want to see it! I am tired of how much entertainment feels like staring at the fake-hardwood floor of an Airbnb!
October 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM
These days, the more I hear a movie is kind of a weird mess, the more I want to see it! I am tired of how much entertainment feels like staring at the fake-hardwood floor of an Airbnb!
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No AI for kids. Full stop.
October 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
No AI for kids. Full stop.
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Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said the author was in Iceland “listening to the wind” when the academy reached her to notify her of the win.
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Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature
Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy recognized her for her bold and inventive work that engages with classical traditions to create ne...
apnews.com
October 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said the author was in Iceland “listening to the wind” when the academy reached her to notify her of the win.
apnews.com/article/nobe...
apnews.com/article/nobe...
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the Vice President of the United States has gone on record citing this man as one of his biggest intellectual influences
if you didn't know this, it's probably because for some reason literally no mainstream political media outlets think it's worth mentioning
if you didn't know this, it's probably because for some reason literally no mainstream political media outlets think it's worth mentioning
October 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
the Vice President of the United States has gone on record citing this man as one of his biggest intellectual influences
if you didn't know this, it's probably because for some reason literally no mainstream political media outlets think it's worth mentioning
if you didn't know this, it's probably because for some reason literally no mainstream political media outlets think it's worth mentioning
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The President of the United States, in front of a crowd of his supporters, during a televised rally, admits to a Quid Pro Quo pardon, which is a felony and impeachable offence.
And absolutely nothing will happen, because his party, which controls congress, are fascist collaborators and sycophants.
And absolutely nothing will happen, because his party, which controls congress, are fascist collaborators and sycophants.
moments after saying he didn't expect anything in exchange for pardoning Cueller, Trump admits "I guess I expected maybe he wouldn't run or maybe he'd run as a Republican"
October 8, 2026 at 12:41 AM
The President of the United States, in front of a crowd of his supporters, during a televised rally, admits to a Quid Pro Quo pardon, which is a felony and impeachable offence.
And absolutely nothing will happen, because his party, which controls congress, are fascist collaborators and sycophants.
And absolutely nothing will happen, because his party, which controls congress, are fascist collaborators and sycophants.
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I try not to think too much about the fact that the Cabinet official tasked with preventing terrorist attacks here seems like one of the dumber cartoon animals in the Hanna-Barbera family
October 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM
I try not to think too much about the fact that the Cabinet official tasked with preventing terrorist attacks here seems like one of the dumber cartoon animals in the Hanna-Barbera family
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This is every tech bro ever 🤣🤣
October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This is every tech bro ever 🤣🤣
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Read the whole thread. "A Nazi trillionaire is trying to buy a seat" seems like it should be a pretty easy Democratic campaign line in just about every race in the country.
Since 👇 post 9 days ago, Elon has spent almost $11 million more, over a million bucks a day. In the Senate races alone, he's spent:
$8.7m in Texas
$4.5m in Ohio
$4m in Michigan
$8.7m in Texas
$4.5m in Ohio
$4m in Michigan
Elon is now above $16,000,000 spent on the mid-terms. Top races so far:
-$5,174,007.32 in TX against @jamestalarico.bsky.social
-$3,193,553.94 in OH against @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
-$3,092,319.94 in MI against @abdulelsayed.bsky.social
-$5,174,007.32 in TX against @jamestalarico.bsky.social
-$3,193,553.94 in OH against @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
-$3,092,319.94 in MI against @abdulelsayed.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Read the whole thread. "A Nazi trillionaire is trying to buy a seat" seems like it should be a pretty easy Democratic campaign line in just about every race in the country.
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oh look paid protesters
October 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
oh look paid protesters
“All the billionaires who want your family to suffer want you to vote for Republicans” really should be enough to make the midterms a blowout across the field and yet
October 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
“All the billionaires who want your family to suffer want you to vote for Republicans” really should be enough to make the midterms a blowout across the field and yet
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DOJ hired these prosecutors:
-A gambling exec turned conspiracy theorist podcaster
-A guy found liable for selling fraudulent insurance leads
-A guy who violated attorney-client privilege in a high-profile murder trial
-A guy currently facing animal neglect charges
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/u...
-A gambling exec turned conspiracy theorist podcaster
-A guy found liable for selling fraudulent insurance leads
-A guy who violated attorney-client privilege in a high-profile murder trial
-A guy currently facing animal neglect charges
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/u...
Justice Dept. Turns to Partisans and Conspiracists to Fill Depleted Ranks
The civil rights unit has recruited people whose questionable work histories and dearth of education and experience might have disqualified them in the past, former officials said.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
DOJ hired these prosecutors:
-A gambling exec turned conspiracy theorist podcaster
-A guy found liable for selling fraudulent insurance leads
-A guy who violated attorney-client privilege in a high-profile murder trial
-A guy currently facing animal neglect charges
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/u...
-A gambling exec turned conspiracy theorist podcaster
-A guy found liable for selling fraudulent insurance leads
-A guy who violated attorney-client privilege in a high-profile murder trial
-A guy currently facing animal neglect charges
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/u...
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Okay I've seen at least 2 posts today that describe Jim Bakker as "having an affair with his secretary" or "getting caught banging his secretary" and just...no. He got caught paying her off because he and another preacher *violently raped her*. That isn't an affair, or a simple "sex scandal".
October 6, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Okay I've seen at least 2 posts today that describe Jim Bakker as "having an affair with his secretary" or "getting caught banging his secretary" and just...no. He got caught paying her off because he and another preacher *violently raped her*. That isn't an affair, or a simple "sex scandal".
If you order my Battle Dragons, you can help me make a living AND take advantage of free shipping on Bookshop.org Anti-Prime days!
Plus, it'll annoy the censors who've tried to erase this 🏳️🌈affirming anti-authoritarian dragon riding series from existence!
HOORAY!
bookshop.org/a/722/978133...
Plus, it'll annoy the censors who've tried to erase this 🏳️🌈affirming anti-authoritarian dragon riding series from existence!
HOORAY!
bookshop.org/a/722/978133...
City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1)
In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high-stakes gang war that could tear his family apart.Once, dragons nearly drove the...
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October 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
If you order my Battle Dragons, you can help me make a living AND take advantage of free shipping on Bookshop.org Anti-Prime days!
Plus, it'll annoy the censors who've tried to erase this 🏳️🌈affirming anti-authoritarian dragon riding series from existence!
HOORAY!
bookshop.org/a/722/978133...
Plus, it'll annoy the censors who've tried to erase this 🏳️🌈affirming anti-authoritarian dragon riding series from existence!
HOORAY!
bookshop.org/a/722/978133...
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White supremacist cops take a minority citizen, drive him out to the woods as a threat, and leave him there.
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
4/ Fernando Vasquez, an 18-year-old citizen, was on break from work when agents chased and handcuffed him, then put him in their truck.
After realizing their mistake, the agents left the teen alone in the woods, with no way to get home.
Then they threw his ID out of the truck.
After realizing their mistake, the agents left the teen alone in the woods, with no way to get home.
Then they threw his ID out of the truck.
October 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
White supremacist cops take a minority citizen, drive him out to the woods as a threat, and leave him there.
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
No, it's not Mississippi in the 1930s, why do you ask?
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I want to hear more about the second of these writing sessions
October 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
I want to hear more about the second of these writing sessions
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The SPEAKER implies.
The LISTENER infers.
The DUDE abides.
The LISTENER infers.
The DUDE abides.
October 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
The SPEAKER implies.
The LISTENER infers.
The DUDE abides.
The LISTENER infers.
The DUDE abides.
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There are so very many things to be angry about, but today I'm holding space for David Zaslav and his $165 million farewell salary. He totally succeeded - at minimally increasing shareholder value while decimating an entire industry.
October 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
There are so very many things to be angry about, but today I'm holding space for David Zaslav and his $165 million farewell salary. He totally succeeded - at minimally increasing shareholder value while decimating an entire industry.
Annie Jacobsen is an amazing journalist but knowing too much about her latest subject and following the news is not recommended for people of my catastrophizing tendencies. Gonna go back Alexis Hall’s stellar Hell’s Heart now.
Sapphic Space Moby Dick is way more comforting than pneumonic plague.
Sapphic Space Moby Dick is way more comforting than pneumonic plague.
October 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Annie Jacobsen is an amazing journalist but knowing too much about her latest subject and following the news is not recommended for people of my catastrophizing tendencies. Gonna go back Alexis Hall’s stellar Hell’s Heart now.
Sapphic Space Moby Dick is way more comforting than pneumonic plague.
Sapphic Space Moby Dick is way more comforting than pneumonic plague.
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Just a reminder: Tillis persuaded the woman Hegseth allegedly raped to come forward with her story, and told her that if she did, it would sink the nomination.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
Outgoing Sen. Tillis regrets pivotal vote for Hegseth: ‘He’s an actor. He’s not a manager’
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis spoke to MS NOW about regretting his vote to confirm Pete Hegseth and his strained relationship with Trump.
www.ms.now
October 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Just a reminder: Tillis persuaded the woman Hegseth allegedly raped to come forward with her story, and told her that if she did, it would sink the nomination.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth.
Because he’s a goddamned coward.
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School Librarians Hesitant to Discuss Books Amid Texas Battles to Restrict Titles
"When you put your finger on every single book in order to type it into a spreadsheet, you really do think, 'Am I willing to lose my job over this particular book?'" Strong said. "And I think that is a real concern f…
"When you put your finger on every single book in order to type it into a spreadsheet, you really do think, 'Am I willing to lose my job over this particular book?'" Strong said. "And I think that is a real concern f…
School Librarians Hesitant to Discuss Books Amid Texas Battles to Restrict Titles
Seven years ago, Frank Strong stocked 20 copies of the book “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” in his classroom library. Then, one by one, the coming-of-age novel about a Mexican immigrant girl ...
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October 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
School Librarians Hesitant to Discuss Books Amid Texas Battles to Restrict Titles
"When you put your finger on every single book in order to type it into a spreadsheet, you really do think, 'Am I willing to lose my job over this particular book?'" Strong said. "And I think that is a real concern f…
"When you put your finger on every single book in order to type it into a spreadsheet, you really do think, 'Am I willing to lose my job over this particular book?'" Strong said. "And I think that is a real concern f…
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Have you noticed, lately, or noticed people around you commenting, that there just seems to be no money anymore. There's no money for companies to make the tv shows you like, the video games you like, the local diner you like shut down, no one you know can find a job.
Think about that in context of
Think about that in context of
AI is now the biggest investment in all of US history as a percentage of GDP.
Datacenter construction is up, all other construction is down.
"AI Is Squeezing Out the Rest of the Stock Market," reported WSJ 2 days ago.
We basically bet the whole economy on the most optimistic visions panning out.
Datacenter construction is up, all other construction is down.
"AI Is Squeezing Out the Rest of the Stock Market," reported WSJ 2 days ago.
We basically bet the whole economy on the most optimistic visions panning out.
Part of why I don't like the AI-or-bust economy is the constant flopsweat of people on the news who say this HAS to work. Quit making everyone so anxious. Goddamn. If this is the next Google then why are you acting like this? I don't remember being told to buy an iPhone at gunpoint.
October 4, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Have you noticed, lately, or noticed people around you commenting, that there just seems to be no money anymore. There's no money for companies to make the tv shows you like, the video games you like, the local diner you like shut down, no one you know can find a job.
Think about that in context of
Think about that in context of
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Texas recorded the largest number of book bans during the 2025-2026 school year (over 8,100), surpassing Florida (over 3,200), due to the impact of a censorial Texas law, SB13, which bans broad categories of books in schools. Florida had been No. 1 for three consecutive years. #BannedBooks
October 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Texas recorded the largest number of book bans during the 2025-2026 school year (over 8,100), surpassing Florida (over 3,200), due to the impact of a censorial Texas law, SB13, which bans broad categories of books in schools. Florida had been No. 1 for three consecutive years. #BannedBooks
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Our latest accounting of book bans increases to 34,000 instances the total number of book bans since we began documenting the spreading book censorship crisis in schools in 2021. #BannedBooks
October 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Our latest accounting of book bans increases to 34,000 instances the total number of book bans since we began documenting the spreading book censorship crisis in schools in 2021. #BannedBooks