I asked former FBI Director Jim Comey to describe people he's worked with in 1 adjective. Dick Cheney: "Overconfident." Barack Obama: "Wise." Michael Flynn: "Weird." George Bush: "Insecure." Donald Trump: ... watch and see.... bit.ly/3qVo8Kq bit.ly/3qVo8Kq

100% on board for cultivated meat.

Looking forward to the multi-million-dollar, multi-country rescue effort next time a boat of migrants fleeing war and poverty is in distress at sea.

Anyone else notice this thing where 20something employees say "Welcome in" when you come into a store? That didn't used to be an expression, right? #ImSoOld

Alright, which one of you jokers put me on Ron DeSantis's email list?

Since we’re all about “fairness” now, I look forward to #SCOTUS ruling that it’s illegal for colleges to take legacy into consideration in admission decisions. #AffirmativeAction

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This month, MA author Jane Roper will join us virtually to discuss, "The Society of Shame," which explores social media stardom and internet activism in a tender and hilarious way. . AN EVENING w/ JANE ROPER THURSDAY, 8/17 | 7 PM | via Zoom REGISTER: ow.ly/LAhk50Pul78

Loved this conversation!

Spot the differences. (I can't.)

This is your yearly reminder that if you’re not in the mood or don’t have time to carve a pumpkin this year, you can put the skulls of your enemies outside and place tiny candles inside them.

"Forty-something professional seeks opportunity in an environment that is neither 'fun,' 'playful,' nor 'collaborative;' minimal responsibility preferred but not required. Salary increase negotiable." mcsweeneys.net/articles/moder…

Come on out to Odyssey Bookshop on Nov 1 at 7pm, where Virginia Pye, author of The Literary Undoing of Victoria Swann, will be in conversation with Jane Roper! Support this fabulous indie bookstore and get your signed copy at the event! #shoplocal eventbrite.com/e/virginia-pye…

"Thinking of sending a surprise dick pic to that special someone? Be sure to read this first!" 20 Dick Pics That Will Not Work by Jane Roper thebelladonnacomedy.com/20-dick-pics-t…

I'm happy to share that after I reached out to the library that Amy Poeppel is referring to below, they sincerely and graciously apologized, removed the post, and got rid of the display. (I just hope other libraries will reconsider using the anti-staff picks gimmick.)

Winner for all us lit nerds out here.

My hard-hitting interview with Liv Osthus, AKA Viva Las Vegas, candidate for mayor of #Portland Oregon open.substack.com/pub/janeroper/…

.Pete Buttigieg: If your party has been systematically against unions, against a higher minimum wage, against paid family leave, against overtime, then just because you found Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock and put them on a stage doesn't make you a friend of the working man. The