Elizabeth Picciuto
@epicciuto.bsky.social
Writer. Fiction editor. Philosophy PhD. Rooted cosmopolitan, gardening Jew. Long Islander by birth, nature, and habit.
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One of my most depressing beliefs is that like 95% are moral or immoral depending on their material, social, cultural standards. Only 5% would be good or bad no matter what. And we’re not in a great moment for that 95%.
I truly believe that most people are better than this, but being quiet and passively good doesn't help anyone. People who believe in decency need to get as active and exercised as these evil fucks.
Or else the evil takes over. We've seen this whole story play out before, many times.
Or else the evil takes over. We've seen this whole story play out before, many times.
December 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
One of my most depressing beliefs is that like 95% are moral or immoral depending on their material, social, cultural standards. Only 5% would be good or bad no matter what. And we’re not in a great moment for that 95%.
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I truly believe that most people are better than this, but being quiet and passively good doesn't help anyone. People who believe in decency need to get as active and exercised as these evil fucks.
Or else the evil takes over. We've seen this whole story play out before, many times.
Or else the evil takes over. We've seen this whole story play out before, many times.
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I truly believe that most people are better than this, but being quiet and passively good doesn't help anyone. People who believe in decency need to get as active and exercised as these evil fucks.
Or else the evil takes over. We've seen this whole story play out before, many times.
Or else the evil takes over. We've seen this whole story play out before, many times.
Honestly just kind of grateful that he decided he wants everyone to think of him as the Mr. Peace Guy rather than Conquering War Dude.
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Honestly just kind of grateful that he decided he wants everyone to think of him as the Mr. Peace Guy rather than Conquering War Dude.
I’m actually genuinely a bit shocked at how un-American this is. (Already used to the anti-rule of law and anti-creedal nationalism stuff)
Trump: "When you look at football in the US, soccer -- we seem to never call it that, because we have a little bit of a conflict with another thing that's called football. But when you think about it, shouldn't it really be called football? We have to come up with another name for the NFL stuff."
December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I’m actually genuinely a bit shocked at how un-American this is. (Already used to the anti-rule of law and anti-creedal nationalism stuff)
Something I’ve learned in the past few years is that “We all know what they’re thinking, honestly it would be better if they just said it out loud” is wrong and a terrible idea.
it is somewhat bleak that the cordon sanitaire on the right seems to have totally evaporated. stephen crowder had fuentes on just a day ago
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Something I’ve learned in the past few years is that “We all know what they’re thinking, honestly it would be better if they just said it out loud” is wrong and a terrible idea.
Must have chosen it back in early spring when, like, Bezos and Zuck and Target and everyone thought MAGA was going to be culturally dominant.
“Pantone chooses white 'Cloud Dancer' as its 2026 Color of the Year“
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
“Pantone chooses white 'Cloud Dancer' as its 2026 Color of the Year“
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
You read that white: Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is 'Cloud Dancer'
This is the first time Pantone has chosen a shade of white. The company says it's "a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."
www.npr.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Must have chosen it back in early spring when, like, Bezos and Zuck and Target and everyone thought MAGA was going to be culturally dominant.
“Pantone chooses white 'Cloud Dancer' as its 2026 Color of the Year“
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
“Pantone chooses white 'Cloud Dancer' as its 2026 Color of the Year“
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
You know, these guys make me almost miss the patriarchal misogynist men of my youth, for whom it was a point of pride when they could afford domestic workers and top notch material goods so their wives didn’t have to lift a finger.
But if you don't have formula for the baby where will the ice cream for the weird statue man come from?
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 AM
You know, these guys make me almost miss the patriarchal misogynist men of my youth, for whom it was a point of pride when they could afford domestic workers and top notch material goods so their wives didn’t have to lift a finger.
I captured a picture the other day of the elusive honey pig bear
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I captured a picture the other day of the elusive honey pig bear
My god, people are just out there angrily thinking wrong things.
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My god, people are just out there angrily thinking wrong things.
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The President in the past few days has been spewing some of the worst open vile racism we have seen in a long time from a high profile public official (and it's the President!). I think that's important!
December 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The President in the past few days has been spewing some of the worst open vile racism we have seen in a long time from a high profile public official (and it's the President!). I think that's important!
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They should do MyChart Wrapped
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
They should do MyChart Wrapped
My 13 year old apparently has a listening age of 48 and istg this is not why
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My 13 year old apparently has a listening age of 48 and istg this is not why
Listened to the first few minutes of this. Miller says that because Lewinsky’s scandal was pre-internet, she might have had it easier in some ways than Nuzzi. But culture was so much less siloed. I bet a majority of people I know irl still have not heard of Nuzzi by name. EVERYONE knew Lewinsky.
@timmiller.bsky.social: "He's being nominated to HHS Secretary…You had information that you could have shared…and you didn't share anything about him. Why? Did you still love him?"
Olivia Nuzzi: "I don't know how to responsibly handle this on camera." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ozkaz8?utm_...
Olivia Nuzzi: "I don't know how to responsibly handle this on camera." lnk.thebulwark.com/4ozkaz8?utm_...
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Listened to the first few minutes of this. Miller says that because Lewinsky’s scandal was pre-internet, she might have had it easier in some ways than Nuzzi. But culture was so much less siloed. I bet a majority of people I know irl still have not heard of Nuzzi by name. EVERYONE knew Lewinsky.
Colleges and professors should also take a step back and think about how to universally design assessments to eliminate the need for at least some disability accommodations. If, say, speed is not an absolutely necessary quality to test for, then give all students more time. (1/3)
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Colleges and professors should also take a step back and think about how to universally design assessments to eliminate the need for at least some disability accommodations. If, say, speed is not an absolutely necessary quality to test for, then give all students more time. (1/3)
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Thinking a lot about this moment from literally the first chapter of "1984."
December 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Thinking a lot about this moment from literally the first chapter of "1984."
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Maybe someone should make a video letting military folks know they shouldn’t follow illegal orders.
Breaking news: Government officials said they are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration intends to scapegoat the military officer who directed U.S. forces to kill survivors of a targeted strike on suspected drug smugglers in Latin America.
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
wapo.st
December 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Maybe someone should make a video letting military folks know they shouldn’t follow illegal orders.
Some of the same people who cluck at the president for using the R-word will post shit like this or say smooth-brained or mouth-breather because that’s respectful.
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Some of the same people who cluck at the president for using the R-word will post shit like this or say smooth-brained or mouth-breather because that’s respectful.
Vivid sunset tonight behind NYC!
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Vivid sunset tonight behind NYC!
going to watch a comedy with our 13-year-old theater kid and leaning toward Philadelphia Story but was wondering if you all had any recommendations. (We’re on the permissive side with subject matter.)
November 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
going to watch a comedy with our 13-year-old theater kid and leaning toward Philadelphia Story but was wondering if you all had any recommendations. (We’re on the permissive side with subject matter.)
How is Dickens so so good at capturing how children see the world?!
November 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
How is Dickens so so good at capturing how children see the world?!
Just added this to my family’s list of possible* gifts they might want to get** for me
*necessary
**they must get on pain of exile
*necessary
**they must get on pain of exile
be like Ann Patchett and buy my book for the husband figure in your life
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723796...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723796...
November 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Just added this to my family’s list of possible* gifts they might want to get** for me
*necessary
**they must get on pain of exile
*necessary
**they must get on pain of exile
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The federal government has never lived up to its commitment to shoulder 40 percent of the cost. Now, advocates want the feds to pony up, @juliametraux.bsky.social writes.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This disability education law turned 50 today. Disability advocates want more.
"Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.
www.motherjones.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The federal government has never lived up to its commitment to shoulder 40 percent of the cost. Now, advocates want the feds to pony up, @juliametraux.bsky.social writes.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...