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Gov. Ivey: Please Grant Clemency to Charles "Sonny" Burton Who Faces Execution Despite Not Having Killed Anyone The State of Alabama wants to execute Charles "Sonny" Burton for capital murder. But Sonny never killed anyone. The identity of the shooter, Derrick DeBruce, was never in dispute. However, Alabama al...

I just signed a petition to Gov. Ivey asking her to please grant clemency to Sonny Burton who faces execution despite not having killed anyone. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/go... #deathpenalty #felonymurder #Alabama

Officially old enough to run for president. 🎂 #itsmybirthday

Revpit's BIPOC Editor Mentorship: Mentees will receive an unobstructed view of the selection process for RevPit's Annual Contest, as they will be asked to review submissions and receive query letter training during our popular #10Queries mini-event. They will also edit the first 50 pages of their mentor-editor's selected contest winner and will receive feedback on those edits from their mentor.

Applications are Still Open!

A mentorship for BIPOC editors to learn developmental fiction editing and query editing from an approved #RevPit editor! Our goal with this program is to provide support, resources, and experience to BIPOC editors in the editing space.

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2026 RevPit Participating Editors: Allison Alexander, Ash P, Ayesha Ali, Carly Hayward, Dana Draper, Demi Michelle Schwartz, Hanna R. Neier, Hannah Kate Kelley, Jeni Chappelle, Kala Godin, Laura Galan-Wells, Leah Rambadt, Madelyn Knecht, Miranda Darrow, Natasha Hanova, Nicole Frail, Raquel Brown. Find each editor's MSWL on reviseresub.com

ANNOUNCING the 2026 RevPit Participating Editors!

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#WSPit is coming up on February 25th! This is a hype event run by @wipsnips.bsky.social!

This year, it is open to ANY stage of writing from WIP to Published!

So, mark your calendars and get those pitches ready!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting #LitAgents #Writers

White background. On the sides are 2 cupid at the tope, a valentine bear and Flowers in the middle, heart balloons at the bottom. #Cupit Rules 1. Must be a romance/love/romantic work of some sort 2. Everyone is welcome to participate no matter the stage of you story(ies) 3. Agents, Publishers, and Editors are welcome 4. You can Like, Repost, and Comment 5. If you want feedback make sure to include #FBW 6. Lift each other up, do not be mean or hateful 7. Make sure to include #Cupit 8. Anyone caught hurting others and being mean or hateful will banned 9. Use the correct #s for your work and share up to 3x per project 10. Absolutely NO AI allowed! You will be banned! 11. Events will run 12 am EDT/EST - 12 am EDT/EST February 14

White background. On the sides are 2 cupid at the tope, a valentine bear and Flowers in the middle, heart balloons at the bottom. #Cupit Hashtags #CR - Contemporary Romance #RF - Romantasy #CFR - Cozy Fantasy Romance #RoFa - Romantic Fantasy #ER - Erotic Romance #BR - Bodice Ripper #PR- Paranormal Romance #HOR - Horror Romance #HR - Historical Romance #RS - Romantic Suspense #WR - Western Romance #RR - Regency Romance #RC - Romantic Comedy #CL - Chick Lit #FR - Fake Romance #RlR - Religious Romance #GR - Gothic Romance #DR - Dark Romance #DTR - Dystopian Romance #SFR - Science Fiction Romance #TTR - Time Travel Romance #IR - Inspirational Romance

White background. On the sides are 2 cupid at the tope, Happy Valentines spelled down and a valentine bear and Flowers in the middle, heart balloons at the bottom. #Cupit Hashtags #BlR - Black Romance #POC - POC Romance #INR - Indigenous Romance #LGBT - LGBTQ2S+ #DISR - Disabled Romance #MCR - Multicultural Romance #MlR - Millionaire Romance #MnR - Monster Romance #MHR - Mental Health Romance #RM - Romantic Mystery #TDR - Travel/Destination Romance #MR - Military Romance #MfR - Mafia Romance #BnR - Billionaire Romance #NF - Non-fiction #HA - Comic #MEM - Memoir #B - Biography #AB -Autobiography #A - Adult #NA - New Adult #YA - Young Adult #FBW - Feedback Welcome

We can't wait to see all of your tomorrow! Remember that pitches can go up at midnight! Here's a reminder of the rules and hashtags.

Rein in ICE ICE is out of control, terrorizing our communities and facing no accountability. Send a letter now demanding your member of Congress get ICE out of our communities and vote NO on increased funding.

Tell Congress: NO MONEY FOR ICE.

Super important! #QuestPit is now moved to January 31st to support the US General Strike movement on January 30th!

#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents

Another reminder of #questpit happening this Saturday rather than tomorrow!!

‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custody The children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n...

“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.

Announcing the date of our next event:

JULY 13-19, 2026

This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!

TikTok users in the US can’t write ‘Epstein’ or see anti-Trump videos Alleged censorship comes after investors loyal to Trump take over social media platform

Censor the truth. Silence critics. Suppress organizing. That’s the authoritarian playbook, and it’s happening in plain sight.

TikTok blocking Epstein, ICE, and anti-Trump content should alarm everyone. Democracy depends on free speech. Our leaders must act NOW.

Inside the Dilley detention facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo-Ramos is being held Protests took place this weekend at the detention center in Dilley, Texas, where a 5-year-old Columbia Heights boy and his father are being held. The two were detained by ICE in Minnesota last Friday.

MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with Attorney Eric Lee, who heard the protest from the center over the weekend, and Sam Doiron, an attorney with the Texas-based group RAICES, about conditions inside the detention center.

Donate to Alex Pretti is an American Hero, organized by Keith Edwards On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen wa… Keith Edwards needs your support for Alex Pretti is an American Hero

A life was lost in Minneapolis, and the impact on loved ones is profound. This fundraiser aims to support those left behind during this difficult time. Please consider donating or sharing to help provide immediate assistance. Every contribution matters. gofund.me/b02257b3e

Donate to Alex Pretti is an American Hero, organized by Keith Edwards On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen wa… Keith Edwards needs your support for Alex Pretti is an American Hero

A life was lost in Minneapolis, and the impact on loved ones is profound. This fundraiser aims to support those left behind during this difficult time. Please consider donating or sharing to help provide immediate assistance. Every contribution matters. gofund.me/b02257b3e

The man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by Pr...

Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis. Family members say he was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.

5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.

Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know. n.pr/3Z191gf

STATEMENT FROM THE PARENTS OF ALEX PRETTI, MICHAEL AND SUSAN PRETTI "We are heartbroken but also very angry. "Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. "I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed. "Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."

A statement released by the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."

How to Rein in ICE–NOW | Indivisible Act now with Indivisible to demand Congress rein in ICE, end aggressive enforcement, restrict ICE and Border Patrol funding, and protect communities.

Democrats in the Senate must grow a spine. They can rein in this murderous regime next week. Why on Earth would they continue to fund this tyranny?

Call your senators now: indivisible.org/campaigns/ho...

Kids, staff, parents detained: How federal activity in Minnesota is affecting schools and students The recent surge in federal law enforcement activity is increasingly affecting school children across the state. Some schools are offering online learning to students to afraid to go to school, while ...

School district leaders tell MPR News that they have verified incidents in which children, parents and school staff members have been pulled into vehicles by masked agents or detained in other ways.

If you saw this happening in another country, what would you call it?

[Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]

Donate to Support for Family After Unlawful Detention, organized by Autumn Schacht UNFORTUNATE UPDATE: This has happened again. This time not only two paren… Autumn Schacht needs your support for Support for Family After Unlawful Detention

A family in our community is facing a heartbreaking situation after their children were unlawfully taken. They need support for legal costs, food, and basic needs. Please consider donating or sharing to help them during this difficult time. Every contribution makes a difference. gofund.me/7dd5e68e8

Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home

Liam is just 5 years old and has been separated from his family in a way that no child should experience. The legal costs to reunite them are overwhelming. Please consider donating or sharing this campaign to help bring Liam and his dad home. Every bit helps! gofund.me/f69acdc95

ICE Out for Good On January 23, people across the country are taking action in solidarity with Minnesota to demand ICE out of our communities. Join the day of action.

Enough is enough ‼️ TOMORROW we're taking action in solidarity with Minnesota. Join us around the country to say ICE out for GOOD 👇

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Seasons greetings! Our gift to you is #questpit dates for 2026! We can’t wait to reconvene next year.

Happy Holidays!

#questpit Q&A Join us Friday, January 23rd 2026 at 12PM EST for a q&a!

It’s almost time for our first #questpit event of the year! To prepare, we’re hosting a Q&A tomorrow at 12PM EST!

ICE detains 5-year old Minnesota boy; lawyer says agents used him as ‘bait’ The Columbia Heights school district says federal agents have detained four children in their district. School officials and a lawyer for the family say agents used 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramo as “bai...

The Columbia Heights school district says ICE detained four of its students, including a 5-year-old boy, as "bait" to draw out family members.

Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home

Liam is just 5 years old and has been separated from his family in a way that no child should experience. The legal costs to reunite them are overwhelming. Please consider donating or sharing this campaign to help bring Liam and his dad home. Every bit helps! gofund.me/f69acdc95

U.S. citizen shares fear he felt when ICE took him from Minnesota home while nearly naked The Hmong man, who was born in Laos and is a naturalized citizen, said he was returned without explanation or apology. DHS said it was investigating sex offenders at the address.

ChongLy "Scott" Thao was born in Laos and came to the U.S. with his family at just four years old. He's been a naturalized U.S. citizen for decades — but that didn't stop ICE from breaking down the door to his Minnesota home and carrying him out into the snow with minimal clothes on. 🧵⬇️

#MENApit coming APRIL 10, 2026!