Lizz Schumer 🏳️‍🌈

I’m not reflecting on 2020. Nobody wants that. But I am looking ahead to 2021. My new book comes out right at that point in Jan when we’ve all kinda given up on our best intentions. Reinvigorate your resolution to read more here: bookshop.org/books/biograph…

sorry but releasing graphic videos of someone being murdered isn’t journalism

if you come across the video of my friend’s worst trauma and worst moment, please report it using the “graphic content” option

You know how Gatsby used to throw extravagant parties in the hopes Daisy might see from across the lake?

Non-industry folks who may not know: the studios can use snippets of our work w/o compensation for promotional purposes. By putting the film up in small parts, they get $ from the ads that they don't hv to compensate us for because of a technical loophole. Part of why we strike.

@ActualSamHarris Yup. Completely horrific.

Reading many beautiful tributes to Ryan Carson today as I reflect on this shocking, horrific news of his death. Ryan's compassion was evident in everything he did. My fondest memory is of a night out we spent together with friends in Albany last year. We all stayed up late in conversation, into the early morning, and Ryan walked me to my apartment at the time to make sure I was safe. A simple gesture that came to mind when I learned of the unbelievable circumstances of his death. I learned a lot from Ryan in a short time. I'm better for having known him, as so many of us are. Let us dedicate ourselves to continuing his life's work, cut short far too soon: to harm reduction; to humane drug policy; to creating a more caring society for all of us. 🖤

I’m not sure of much, these days. Hardly anything. But I know this world will break your heart with its beauty and its cruelty, usually in heartbeat-quick succession.

@CLAUDIAPOSTING And nobody expects you to. But we’re all here to help you figure it out. 💜

i don’t know what i’m going to do

“I remember it as October days are always remembered, cloudless, maple-flavored, the air gold and so clean it quivers.” — Leif Enger, Peace Like a River

Are people just stuck in a 2002 mindset where an apartment costs $700 and a weekly grocery run costs $80? Is that what this is? $25 would be a lot for a restaurant job twenty years ago, it’s not now because literally everything essential has doubled in price. This is not hard.

I hate when people ask me what I meant by something. Listen, I have no idea. I’m as confused here as you are. We’re both learning what I’m about to say at the exact same time.

girl fieri

You know what could help keep many people safe from extreme weather events? Making remote work permanent. The rich are putting short-term real estate profits over workers' lives.

DO NOT WALK IN FLOOD WATER DO NOT WALK IN FLOOD WATER DO *NOT* WALK IN FLOOD WATER

Huge storm and flooding in NYC today. This is 4th Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn, which is near Gowanus Canal, a superfund site. Reminder: Do not go in the flood waters, it contains pathogens and is a threat to human health.

students are being sent home from school, homes are flooding, and the city is struggling to keep up with the flooding — some things YOU can do: - avoid the roads! - check on your basement/ground level neighbors, esp if u know they're elderly or vulnerable - DO NOT order delivery

Hello, hi! Helping put together a package for @cosmopolitan about women’s sex lives after 60. I’m on the hunt for essays + opinion pieces, and would especially like POC and LGBTQ+ perspectives. Pitch me! naureen.khan@hearst.com cc: @WritersofColor @womenwriterswin Rate: $400+