Mark Coker

Mark Coker

@markcoker.bsky.social

Smashwords founder, Draft2Digital chief strategy officer, anti-MAGA, Gardener, Dreamer, Doer, Inventor, SF short story writer, battler of squirrels

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Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.  Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.  Trickle down economics was always a hoax.

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Anne Applebaum
@anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu

Firing independent watchdogs is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Removes another obstacle to corruption and abuse of power www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

reuters.comTrump fires at least 12 independent inspectors general, Washington Post reportsU.S. President Donald Trump's administration fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies late on Friday, the Washington Post reported.

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southpaw
@nycsouthpaw.bsky.social

She called for kindness and mercy.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: "It was supposed to be a unifying and bipartisan church service ... everybody there was shocked and mortified by the disturbing comments from this bishop who chose to weaponize the pulpit ... she spewed lies."

Mark Coker
@markcoker.bsky.social

They should look not just at the algos for posts, but also for political disinformation masquerading as ads. Their ads are a cesspool.

Sander van der Linden@profsanderlinden.bsky.social

EU is asking X for internal documents about its algorithms. "The company has been accused of manipulating the platform’s systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility over other political groups." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

theguardian.comEU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigationMusk’s company has been accused of manipulating systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility
Mark Coker
@markcoker.bsky.social

Smashwords/D2D erotica authors - new publicity opp for your next release

Wanton Weekly@wantonweekly.bsky.social

Writers (and podcasters and webcomic artists), please submit your fresh erotic fiction (posted within the past 8 days) to be listed in next week's Wanton Weekly newsletter! Fill out the submission form online: forms.gle/PJqyf1iW5iGf...

forms.gleWanton Weekly SubmissionsInput your links and descriptions to your spicy content below. Any questions or suggestions, please send them in email to wanton-weekly@email.beehiv.com.

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Speculative Fiction Magazine Subscriptions
@sffmagazines.bsky.social

Hey, that's us! Come to our site, find the short story venues you love, and GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY! Capitalism sucks, but it's what we have and if you want to keep enjoying all these entertainment options, artists and editors need to be able to eat. I like food, don't you??? Keep reading!

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Stephanie Kennedy
@wordswithsteph.bsky.social

Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from the Washington Post after the paper killed her satirical cartoon depicting WaPo’s owner Jeff Bezos, as well as other media and tech giants, genuflecting to Donald Trump. Ann Telnaes’ integrity, journalistic standards, and…

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Maria Popova
@popovaprof.bsky.social

Let that sink in: in the occupied territories, ru has destroyed “750 libraries, 120 museums, 38 theaters, cinemas, and philharmonics, as well as more than 1,179 cultural heritage objects. Additionally, Russian forces have destroyed over 200 million Ukrainian books.”

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Mike Masnick
@masnick.com

AP's article on tips for Bluesky newbies is really good! A nice, clear, straightforward description of how Bluesky works and gives you some pointers on how it's different than the old place in useful ways.

Kelvin Chan@thekelvinchan.bsky.social

Dear readers, I didn't just sign up for Bluesky recently, I wrote today's AP One Tech Tip on how it works. Though if you're already here, you might not need it. Thanks to early adopter colleague @alixkroeger.bsky.social for some tips. If anyone out there has any more, LMK! apnews.com/article/blue...

apnews.comOne Tech Tip: How to get started with BlueskyLooking for a new social media platform? You could try Bluesky, where the vibe is seemingly welcoming and there are noticeably fewer trolls.

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