Nina Semczuk

There is one place, however, where Musk, with the help of his minions, achieved his goals. He did indeed shred U.S.A.I.D. Though a rump operation is now operating inside the State Department, the administration says that it has terminated more than 80 percent of U.S.A.I.D. grants. Brooke Nichols, an associate professor of global health at Boston University, has estimated that these cuts have already resulted in about 300,000 deaths, most of them of children, and will most likely lead to significantly more by the end of the year. That is what Musk’s foray into politics accomplished.

Musk should be asked about this in every interview he does now and forever. To ignore it is a dereliction of duty.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...

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Being peeved at someone/a situation/someTHING and hate writing is a great writing prompt/productivity hack.

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I Will Do Anything to End Homelessness Except Build More Homes Homelessness in America has reached crisis levels, and I am determined to do everything in my power to fix the problem as long as it doesn’t involv...

"Listen, I know that the unholy concentration of wealth in America is a big, big problem, but so is having to constantly say no to people asking for change as I whizz into Whole Foods in my Tesla."

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Crafts Like the Old Country NINA SEMCZUK <br> That morning Irina Pychenko found herself in the ditch, again. It was the fourth time in a month. “Third time this week I’ve found someone right here,” said the gentleman outside of…

"Ever since leaving that claustrophobic Southern life and her husband [...] she had found herself moving north, district by district, following grants and teaching gigs."

Don't miss reading Nina Semczuk's (ninasemczuk.bsky.social) fiction piece, "Crafts Like the Old Country," out in TC today!

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This is to inform you that the above referenced National Endowment for the Arts award has been terminated, effective May 31, 2025. The NEA is updating its grantmaking policy priorities to focus funding on projects that reflect the nation's rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the President. Consequently, we are terminating awards that fall outside these new priorities. The NEA will now prioritize projects that elevate the Nation’s HBCUs and Hispanic Serving Institutions, celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, foster AI competency, empower houses of worship to serve communities, assist with disaster recovery, foster skilled trade jobs, make America healthy again, support the military and veterans, support Tribal communities, make the District of Columbia safe and beautiful, and support the economic development of Asian American communities. Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration’s agenda.

Your project, as noted below, unfortunately does not align with these priorities: Purpose: To support the publication and promotion of books of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

Really hard to say what the worst part of this NEA grant termination letter is (sent at 10pm on a Friday!) but I think it's finding out the federal government's priority for arts funds is now "fostering AI competency" rather than funding literature.

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Last night I finished reading an incredibly unique, witty, charming, heartfelt, fascinating book called Clam Down: A Metamorphosis by Anelise Chen. Comes out next month. Highly highly recommend.

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Also taking a break from working to book summer camping trips while outside is a good pairing.

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Working outside where I can barely see my screen and my metal computer heats up is how I deal with outside fomo. Will make it work SOMEHOW.

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belated but that's me this whole month--here to say MoCCAFest was an absolute blast. picked up some great work, including Boys Weekend by @mattielubchansky.com, a beautiful comiku by Rumi Hara, Silver Wire by @kriotaw.bsky.social and Old Caves by Tyler Landry

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I get a writerly paranoia that I'm knocking off another writer whenever I'm especially pleased with a sentence (and then I go google it to be sure).

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made some illustrations for this! give it a read

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where is everyone on here. looking for literary twitter recreated plzzzz

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my first bikram class in 15 years and I remember exactly why I stopped: smelly foot carpet smell and feeling utterly trampled

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