Mary Doria Russell
@mdoriarussell.bsky.social
Author Emeritus of The Sparrow, Children of God, A Thread of Grace, Dreamers of the Day, Doc, Epitaph, and The Women of the Copper Country. Infuriated that I've been fighting the same political battles since 1968, dammit.
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rest in peace, comrade 🫡 🖖
October 29, 2026 at 8:32 PM
rest in peace, comrade 🫡 🖖
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Not a movie.
And yet, a tragedy.
And yet, a tragedy.
October 29, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Not a movie.
And yet, a tragedy.
And yet, a tragedy.
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In an interview with The Diary of a CEO, President Zelenskyy shared that he speaks with his mother every day, despite his busy schedule.
She sometimes calls him 12 times in a row, worried about him, the children, and when the war will end.
“Mom, we’re doing everything we can,” he replies.
She sometimes calls him 12 times in a row, worried about him, the children, and when the war will end.
“Mom, we’re doing everything we can,” he replies.
October 25, 2026 at 8:43 PM
In an interview with The Diary of a CEO, President Zelenskyy shared that he speaks with his mother every day, despite his busy schedule.
She sometimes calls him 12 times in a row, worried about him, the children, and when the war will end.
“Mom, we’re doing everything we can,” he replies.
She sometimes calls him 12 times in a row, worried about him, the children, and when the war will end.
“Mom, we’re doing everything we can,” he replies.
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NYPD arresting an ICE goon for trying to steal someone off the streets of NYC. RESPECT!!!
October 23, 2026 at 11:55 PM
NYPD arresting an ICE goon for trying to steal someone off the streets of NYC. RESPECT!!!
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Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign is responsible for an ad exploiting his opponent’s childhood rape and abuse. Then his campaign doubled down: It plans to spend $4 million to air the ad in the final stretch before Election Day.
GOP doubles down on ad exploiting Ohio Democrat's childhood rape and abuse
Gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's stepdad was indicted for raping her. Acton's mom, who supported him, now stars in an ad for her opponent.
www.motherjones.com
October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign is responsible for an ad exploiting his opponent’s childhood rape and abuse. Then his campaign doubled down: It plans to spend $4 million to air the ad in the final stretch before Election Day.
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Ramaswamy has produced an attack ad weaponizing the rape of his opponent, Amy Acton, when she was 12 years old. It features Acton’s mother, who abandoned Acton after she was raped by her step-father, fleeing the state with her husband.
Here is the corporate money helping fund that ad.
Here is the corporate money helping fund that ad.
October 22, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Ramaswamy has produced an attack ad weaponizing the rape of his opponent, Amy Acton, when she was 12 years old. It features Acton’s mother, who abandoned Acton after she was raped by her step-father, fleeing the state with her husband.
Here is the corporate money helping fund that ad.
Here is the corporate money helping fund that ad.
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I adapted. I did.
Air raid alert.
Drone threat in Kyiv.
I’m having a warcoffee and choosing a book of the week.
It’s a beautiful bookstore that opened recently.
Air raid alert.
Drone threat in Kyiv.
I’m having a warcoffee and choosing a book of the week.
It’s a beautiful bookstore that opened recently.
October 20, 2026 at 12:59 PM
I adapted. I did.
Air raid alert.
Drone threat in Kyiv.
I’m having a warcoffee and choosing a book of the week.
It’s a beautiful bookstore that opened recently.
Air raid alert.
Drone threat in Kyiv.
I’m having a warcoffee and choosing a book of the week.
It’s a beautiful bookstore that opened recently.
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JD Vance says “there’s a chance” he might not run for president in 2028 because he has “four little kids” but really it’s because he’s hideously unpopular and doesn’t stand a chance in HELL
October 18, 2026 at 11:21 PM
JD Vance says “there’s a chance” he might not run for president in 2028 because he has “four little kids” but really it’s because he’s hideously unpopular and doesn’t stand a chance in HELL
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Look at this incredible turnout at Westlake yesterday!
Seattle marched strong for #NoKings, driving home one vital message: protect our rights, make a plan, and vote early! Let’s keep this momentum going!
Seattle marched strong for #NoKings, driving home one vital message: protect our rights, make a plan, and vote early! Let’s keep this momentum going!
October 18, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Look at this incredible turnout at Westlake yesterday!
Seattle marched strong for #NoKings, driving home one vital message: protect our rights, make a plan, and vote early! Let’s keep this momentum going!
Seattle marched strong for #NoKings, driving home one vital message: protect our rights, make a plan, and vote early! Let’s keep this momentum going!
The cattle chute tactic isn't working anymore.
The Secret Service had to rescue the senile madman from wandering off into an empty field.
October 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The cattle chute tactic isn't working anymore.
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russian attacks try to plunge Ukraine into darkness, night after night. Every morning, Ukrainians wake up to the light again.
But to see more sunrises and hear fewer air raid sirens, civilians need your support.
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
But to see more sunrises and hear fewer air raid sirens, civilians need your support.
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
October 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
russian attacks try to plunge Ukraine into darkness, night after night. Every morning, Ukrainians wake up to the light again.
But to see more sunrises and hear fewer air raid sirens, civilians need your support.
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
But to see more sunrises and hear fewer air raid sirens, civilians need your support.
u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
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Kyiv calls off the refinery truce Trump pressed for
Washington wanted a three-day pause, and Kyiv held it. Russia used it to pound the grid, and no US launch warnings came, Zelenskyy told the FT. He'd pause again only for more US Patriots.
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Washington wanted a three-day pause, and Kyiv held it. Russia used it to pound the grid, and no US launch warnings came, Zelenskyy told the FT. He'd pause again only for more US Patriots.
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October 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Kyiv calls off the refinery truce Trump pressed for
Washington wanted a three-day pause, and Kyiv held it. Russia used it to pound the grid, and no US launch warnings came, Zelenskyy told the FT. He'd pause again only for more US Patriots.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/15/u...
Washington wanted a three-day pause, and Kyiv held it. Russia used it to pound the grid, and no US launch warnings came, Zelenskyy told the FT. He'd pause again only for more US Patriots.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/15/u...
Still waiting...
Still trying to understand how Napster got shut down, but Anthropic is going public and still hasn’t paid us authors yet after stealing our work.
October 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Still waiting...
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My Kyiv this night and early morning
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Photo 1 : Suspilne Novyny , Getty images , photo 2 : andrii_khodkov /instagram
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Photo 1 : Suspilne Novyny , Getty images , photo 2 : andrii_khodkov /instagram
October 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
My Kyiv this night and early morning
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Photo 1 : Suspilne Novyny , Getty images , photo 2 : andrii_khodkov /instagram
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Photo 1 : Suspilne Novyny , Getty images , photo 2 : andrii_khodkov /instagram
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Russian forces struck a charity-provided water collection point in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, three times today, injuring three people – two women and a man.
Both women are in serious condition and receiving medical care.
📷Kramatorsk City Military Administration
Both women are in serious condition and receiving medical care.
📷Kramatorsk City Military Administration
October 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Russian forces struck a charity-provided water collection point in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, three times today, injuring three people – two women and a man.
Both women are in serious condition and receiving medical care.
📷Kramatorsk City Military Administration
Both women are in serious condition and receiving medical care.
📷Kramatorsk City Military Administration
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The Big Story? Trump stabs Ukraine in the back for 15 hours of diesel fuel
The Secondary Story? Poland breaks up assassination plot
Today’s downloadable Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 1,090, for October 8-10, 2026, is 80 pages long and a full report that includes NATO and Moldova.
The Secondary Story? Poland breaks up assassination plot
Today’s downloadable Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 1,090, for October 8-10, 2026, is 80 pages long and a full report that includes NATO and Moldova.
Trump stabs Ukraine in the back for 15 hours of diesel fuel
A summary of the events that happened on day 1,690 of the Russia-Ukraine War.
malcontentnews.substack.com
October 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The Big Story? Trump stabs Ukraine in the back for 15 hours of diesel fuel
The Secondary Story? Poland breaks up assassination plot
Today’s downloadable Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 1,090, for October 8-10, 2026, is 80 pages long and a full report that includes NATO and Moldova.
The Secondary Story? Poland breaks up assassination plot
Today’s downloadable Russia-Ukraine War SITREP No. 1,090, for October 8-10, 2026, is 80 pages long and a full report that includes NATO and Moldova.
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Search and rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia are complete.
On October 10, a russian aerial bomb destroyed an entrance of a 3-story apartment building. 20 people were killed, including 4 children.
Help protect Ukrainian homes and lives. u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
On October 10, a russian aerial bomb destroyed an entrance of a 3-story apartment building. 20 people were killed, including 4 children.
Help protect Ukrainian homes and lives. u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
October 11, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Search and rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia are complete.
On October 10, a russian aerial bomb destroyed an entrance of a 3-story apartment building. 20 people were killed, including 4 children.
Help protect Ukrainian homes and lives. u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
On October 10, a russian aerial bomb destroyed an entrance of a 3-story apartment building. 20 people were killed, including 4 children.
Help protect Ukrainian homes and lives. u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
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Former British PM Boris Johnson sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel
He said that blaming Ukraine for the sharp rise in fuel prices was "transparently ridiculous," as it began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
📷 BorisJohnson
He said that blaming Ukraine for the sharp rise in fuel prices was "transparently ridiculous," as it began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
📷 BorisJohnson
October 11, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Former British PM Boris Johnson sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian fuel
He said that blaming Ukraine for the sharp rise in fuel prices was "transparently ridiculous," as it began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
📷 BorisJohnson
He said that blaming Ukraine for the sharp rise in fuel prices was "transparently ridiculous," as it began with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
📷 BorisJohnson
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A russian ballistic missile fell right in the courtyard of Kyiv apartment buildings—a place where people walk, park, and step out with their kids every day.
State Emergency Service sappers removed its warhead and safe remains.
Support Demining: u24.gov.ua/donate/demin...
State Emergency Service sappers removed its warhead and safe remains.
Support Demining: u24.gov.ua/donate/demin...
October 11, 2026 at 11:22 AM
A russian ballistic missile fell right in the courtyard of Kyiv apartment buildings—a place where people walk, park, and step out with their kids every day.
State Emergency Service sappers removed its warhead and safe remains.
Support Demining: u24.gov.ua/donate/demin...
State Emergency Service sappers removed its warhead and safe remains.
Support Demining: u24.gov.ua/donate/demin...