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David Mack

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NY Times bestselling f/sf author, veteran Star Trek writer (including STAR TREK: KHAN), papa to a cat clowder. Politics-free feed: @davidmack.pro | Agent: Lucienne Diver, Knight Agency. Member WGA & SFWA. he/him | davidmack.pro

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 7d

OUT NOW!
in hardcover, eBook & digital audiobook

= STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS – RING OF FIRE =
Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the Enterprise come to the aid of a civilian research station whose secret mission is threatened by murder and sabotage.
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David Mack - Ring of Fire

Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the Enterprise come to the aid of a civilian research station whose secret mission is threatened by murder and sabotage.

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💀🧟‍♂️Kevin Church of the UNHOLY 🧟‍♂️💀 @beaucoupkevin.com · 1d

Oh, man, Drew Struzan's departed us.

You know all the hits, of course; the man was a legend. Here's a rejected (!?!?) poster he did for STAR TREK V.

The movie-era USS Enterprise speeding towards a planet that's in the process of exploding. You can HEAR this poster.

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TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 3h

Star Trek Voyager’s Robert Duncan McNeill Talks About Revisiting His ‘Captain Proton’ Audio Drama Pitch
##StarTrek
https://bit.ly/captainproton

Star Trek Voyager’s Robert Duncan McNeill Talks About Revisiting His ‘Captain Proton’ Audio Drama Pitch

Is it time for to return to the fight against intergalactic evil? Robbie thinks so.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2h

Hey, so this is a bit terrifying

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 3h

This entire argument by Louisiana and the conservatives questions are premised on an erasure of Congress’ enforcement power under the 14th & 15th Amendments.

Literally swinging for the fences to wipe out the premise for the legitimacy of Congress’ power to enact civil rights statutes.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatened legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

"Arizona's right to a full delegation, and the right of the residents of CD 7 to representation from the person they recently voted for, are not up for debate."

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva

The Democrat accused Johnson of playing “political games” by delaying the swearing-in ceremony.

www.politico.com

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Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 13h

Seen intnl criticism of how Portland is protesting occupation. I understand it looks surreal. That said, the narrative is blue bastion cities are full of organized, violent antifa thugs. The mainstream news outlets are owned by billionaires propping up this narrative--they ARE the oligarchs. 1/2

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Clonestar Podcast @clonestarpodcast.com · 3h

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

Seo joins David Mack to talk about #StarTrekSNW Ring of Fire

The Enterprise faces sabotage & secrets near a black hole while Trek fans get heart, hope, & adventure 🌌

🪐 Watch Today
⏰ 12PM EST/5PM GMT
🎥 youtu.be/ruSrhkVE8tU?...

#StarTrek

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Dan Silverman @dmsilverman.bsky.social · 5h

Your regular reminder that the best survey evidence we have shows that the young “alt right” is far and away the epicenter of antisemitic attitudes in America

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Pundus @pundus.art · 6h

just listened to this while working. Star Trek: Khan wins again- it's so exciting to look forward to a new episode each week and Naveen Andrews is such a great performer. loved this episode especially

David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 1d

A new episode of STAR TREK: KHAN is here! Listen to “The Good of All,” episode 6 of the new full-cast audio drama starring Naveen Andrews and Wrenn Schmidt, written by Kirsten Beyer & David Mack based on a story by Nicholas Meyer. Directed by Fred Greenhalgh.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg91...

The Good of All | Episode 6 | Star Trek: Khan

YouTube video by Star Trek

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Ef Deal🪐📚 author @efdeal.bsky.social · 5h

Marketers advise that authors not post their political opinions. Posting pro-democracy statements might lose me half my readership. I say no one who makes a living expressing their thoughts should cower behind marketing strategies when the world is burning.
No Faux King Around Here.
#NoKings

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Andrew Karre @andrewkarre.bsky.social · 4h

I am begging people outside the book industry to understand that what we’re experiencing is not merely a surge in book banning but a coordinated effort to end libraries and librarianship in America. 4/4

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 13h

Watching the latest episode of SLOW HORSES with my best buddy.

A fat orange cat asleep on a fat man’s lap. Yes, I know I should go on a diet.

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 15h

What if they just plan on dissolving the legislature and naming Trump god-emperor?

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 18h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 1d

Whether it's young Democrats expressing their support for DEI or young Republicans saying "I love Hitler,' both sides have expressed controversial opinions.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 16h

Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 15h

People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇

(Published Dec. 2024)

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 15h

Ah! Yes! “Scotty and the Bandit,” is what I call that bit. 😉

David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 16h

Refresh my memory—which quotation? And which philosopher (full name)?

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 16h

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

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NOTUS @notus.com · 21h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a demand letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday, calling for the immediate swearing in of Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva following her special election win last month.

Arizona AG Threatens Legal Action If Adelita Grijalva Isn’t Sworn In Immediately

“You and your staff have provided ever-shifting, unsatisfactory, and sometimes absurd stories as to why Ms. Grijalva has not been sworn in,” Kris Mayes wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

www.notus.org

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Emma Jean Kitty @emmajeankitty.bsky.social · 19h

Sue him.

Arizona AG threatens Mike Johnson with legal action for not swearing in Adelita Grijalva

www.yahoo.com/news/article... via @Yahoo

Arizona AG threatens Mike Johnson with legal action for not swearing in Adelita Grijalva

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatened House Speaker Mike Johnson with legal action if he didn’t swear in Dem Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

www.yahoo.com

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 20h

Yup, we get letters from the local dealership about once per month asking to buy our used 7-year-old Subaru, with the promise of some paltry amount as a "sales incentive" to back into monthly debt for a new model. Simply insane.

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Aaron Huertas @aaronhuertas.bsky.social · 21h

I would simply not use a national party body to intervene in a primary race and instead build infrastructure for the eventual nominee, trusting the choice of primary voters, but then again I lack the political acumen of people who have steered the party into its lowest ever modern approval rating.

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 21h

Took our vehicle in for an oil change and a tune-up.

Roughly $700 later, the vehicle is home after several key repairs made for both performance and/or safety.

Owning and maintaining a vehicle is so damned expensive; no wonder it wrecks so many people’s budgets.

a pile of money is burning with the letters amc visible on the bottom

Alt: a pile of money is burning with the letters amc visible on the bottom

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23h

Hey, I wonder if CBS News has ever had a Jewish woman as president before?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Z...

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