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For @bittersoutherner I wrote about the way media continues to evolve and has th

For @bittersoutherner I wrote about the way media continues to evolve and has the real privilege of profiling LA Taco editor Javier Cabral. bittersoutherner.com/issue-no-14/...

If you loved Audition by Katie Kitamura, @debbiemillman will be in conversation

If you loved Audition by Katie Kitamura, @debbiemillman will be in conversation with her today at 2 pm EST/11 am PST! You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Thank goodness you’re not the arbiter of ridicule. Be for real. There is not one

Thank goodness you’re not the arbiter of ridicule. Be for real. There is not one ounce of ridicule there. You have a nice day.

I did not ridicule him. I wrote a whole essay about him, in fact. And you’re tal

I did not ridicule him. I wrote a whole essay about him, in fact. And you’re talking about my cousin not my aunt. Don’t lie about what I say when the internet exists.

This has fuck all to do with Jason Arday. You are trying to conflate two very di

This has fuck all to do with Jason Arday. You are trying to conflate two very different situations and project onto my work. Thanks for sharing your perspective. We do indeed disagree.

They aren't private citizens. This is just ridiculous. The idea that they could

They aren't private citizens. This is just ridiculous. The idea that they could be that famous and people would pretend otherwise... come on. I function in reality, respectfully. And you're scolding me for... doing my literal job?

Sad I have no control over headlines.

Sad I have no control over headlines.

Fair terms. She is up against a monarchy, racism and the media. She is David not

Fair terms. She is up against a monarchy, racism and the media. She is David not Goliath. I don’t care what she does. She will always have my support in this scenario.

I have no patience left for asinine commentary. I absolutely will demonstrate th

I have no patience left for asinine commentary. I absolutely will demonstrate that if you bring it to me.

This isn’t a an accusatory or mean piece but you would have to read it to know t

This isn’t a an accusatory or mean piece but you would have to read it to know that. Leave me alone.

No she absolutely is not.

No she absolutely is not.

I wrote about Harry and Meghan and how reinvention has been harder than they ant

I wrote about Harry and Meghan and how reinvention has been harder than they anticipated. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/o...

This month's selection for @the_rumpus book club is Audition by Katie Kitamura.

This month's selection for @the_rumpus book club is Audition by Katie Kitamura. Debbie Millman will be in conversation with Katie on August 25th at 2 pm EST. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

I wrote about Rihanna for Elle! September cover story! Ooh La La. www.elle.com/c

I wrote about Rihanna for Elle! September cover story! Ooh La La. www.elle.com/culture/cele...

Hoy en El Alboroto publicamos el cuento “Penrose” de Ave Barrera García. therump

Hoy en El Alboroto publicamos el cuento “Penrose” de Ave Barrera García. therumpus.net/2026/07/31/p...

Hoy en El Alboroto publicamos el cuento “Penrose” de Ave Barrera García. therump

Hoy en El Alboroto publicamos el cuento “Penrose” de Ave Barrera García. therumpus.net/2026/07/31/p...

That’s your dog now I’m afraid.

That’s your dog now I’m afraid.

Please do so. Info is on the website.

Please do so. Info is on the website.

When we took over The Rumpus, one of the things I most wanted to do was feature

When we took over The Rumpus, one of the things I most wanted to do was feature Spanish literature and so I'm excited to share a note from the editors of our Spanish edition, El Alboroto: therumpus.net/2026/07/30/p...

Happening now: The Rumpus Book Club discusses the dark fantasy novel Magician! w

Happening now: The Rumpus Book Club discusses the dark fantasy novel Magician! with author Tracy Lynne Oliver: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In the @nytimes.com today, @debbiemillman.bsky.social has an essay about AI, Kab

In the @nytimes.com today, @debbiemillman.bsky.social has an essay about AI, Kabbala, and when students are and aren't ready for using AI. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/o...

I’ll pass that along but you should write that essay if that’s your opinion.

I’ll pass that along but you should write that essay if that’s your opinion.

In @timemagazine.bsky.social today @debbiemillman.bsky.social wrote a fantasti

In @timemagazine.bsky.social today @debbiemillman.bsky.social wrote a fantastic essay about successful women aging publicly on their own terms and what it can mean for living a good life. time.com/article/2026...

Sometimes we are blessed in the morning

Sometimes we are blessed in the morning

Who could have guessed that when you gut the CDC and put a quack with no medical

Who could have guessed that when you gut the CDC and put a quack with no medical expertise in charge of American healthcare, diseases we had eradicated would come back and there would be explosive diarrhea situations happening. Just no way to know.

This is how they got Governor John Dutton too.

This is how they got Governor John Dutton too.

A prayer.

A prayer.

Well well well.

Well well well.

Same.

Same.

We just finished our first cycle of grants and fellowships at The Rumpus and her

We just finished our first cycle of grants and fellowships at The Rumpus and here are the talented and deserving winners and finalists: therumpus.net/2026/07/02/t...

Today, at @therumpus.net we're launching a series we're calling What is Freedom,

Today, at @therumpus.net we're launching a series we're calling What is Freedom, where we ask a range of creative people to define freedom in whatever way they choose. This afternoon, we'll share the first answer, from artist Vincent Valdez. therumpus.net/2026/07/01/w...

So did a lot of people.

So did a lot of people.

It is absolutely outrageous.

It is absolutely outrageous.

This birthright ruling is why I just refuse to tolerate all the Democrat garment

This birthright ruling is why I just refuse to tolerate all the Democrat garment rending over NY voters choosing progressive candidates. They are incapable of governing in this moment. The politics of appeasement and centrism gets us to a 5-4 decision on the constitutional question.

Born that way, if you will.

Born that way, if you will.

Clarence Thomas is so broken and riddled…. rotting with hate. How does a man bec

Clarence Thomas is so broken and riddled…. rotting with hate. How does a man become such a shattered disgrace?

Tell. Them.

Tell. Them.

People are… dying. Smiley face.

People are… dying. Smiley face.

It’s absolutely baffling. In this age of global warming yes you need a/c. End th

It’s absolutely baffling. In this age of global warming yes you need a/c. End the denial! Stay comfortable.

Ugh. This asshole.

Ugh. This asshole.

I sure the fuck didn't.

I sure the fuck didn't.

If only you had critical thinking skills. I liked it to come back to it later if

If only you had critical thinking skills. I liked it to come back to it later if I want to write about it. I posted a critique of it which you would know if you bothered to take a cursory glance at my posts.

Fascinated by such broad statements when mainstream feminism has always prioriti

Fascinated by such broad statements when mainstream feminism has always prioritized straight women.

A great lineup of writers will spend the day sharing their wisdom on navigating

A great lineup of writers will spend the day sharing their wisdom on navigating a fraught creative climate, sharing your work with the world and handling the business aspects of a creative life. It will be a good day. The registration link is in my bio! Https://www.tinyurl.com/convene26

On June 20th, Belonging: A Black Writers’ Convening will take place at Rutgers N

On June 20th, Belonging: A Black Writers’ Convening will take place at Rutgers New Brunswick. It is co-sponsored by the Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in blah blah blah (my day job) and The Rumpus.

Mmm hmm. She has discernment. The fact that this video exists clarifies exactly

Mmm hmm. She has discernment. The fact that this video exists clarifies exactly why Rihanna had little to say to this child. She doesn’t even use complete sentences. Bless her heart.

And she doesn’t even make sense!

And she doesn’t even make sense!

This is very cool.

This is very cool.

The rate at which literacy is deteriorating is quite rapid.

The rate at which literacy is deteriorating is quite rapid.

This is really rampant across fandoms. People are losing their grip on reality.

This is really rampant across fandoms. People are losing their grip on reality. The hockey show people are doing alarming things.

Totally fine.

Totally fine.

I am getting SO many! It’s annoying.

I am getting SO many! It’s annoying.

Ok. Glad you have all the answers.

Ok. Glad you have all the answers.

Exactly.

Exactly.

Please stop inferring things I did not say. I am not suggesting we don’t vote or

Please stop inferring things I did not say. I am not suggesting we don’t vote or that it doesn’t matter. I beg of you to use common sense and re-read what I wrote.

Protest? General strike, Tax strike? Electing more progressive democrats who hav

Protest? General strike, Tax strike? Electing more progressive democrats who have the backbone to effect real and radical change?

Even when people do vote, republicans do everything the can to stymie progress.

Even when people do vote, republicans do everything the can to stymie progress. Or undo the results. Or flagrantly gerrymander. We have to start coming up with something better than Vote. That isn’t going to cut it.

So many people urge us to vote if we are dissatisfied with our democracy. And ye

So many people urge us to vote if we are dissatisfied with our democracy. And yes voting matters. But as today’s Supreme Court ruling tells us, it’s not that simple. Not everyone who should have the right to vote can exercise that right.

non small cell carcinoma. The worst. (It's all the worst.)

non small cell carcinoma. The worst. (It's all the worst.)

Literally no one. Like, everyone knows it has been forsaken for good reason.

Literally no one. Like, everyone knows it has been forsaken for good reason.

For sure. It was a noxious (seductive) habit. And dangerous, etc etc etc. And st

For sure. It was a noxious (seductive) habit. And dangerous, etc etc etc. And still still I miss it.

Not beating the allegations!

Not beating the allegations!

And you are wildly misrepresenting what I said to fit your opinions. But that's

And you are wildly misrepresenting what I said to fit your opinions. But that's okay. We're not all equipped for adulthood.

I hate when people do this. Where did I defend smoking in public places? I said

I hate when people do this. Where did I defend smoking in public places? I said I miss smoking.

Then you’re aren’t following people who are doing this. I am. Have a nice night.

Then you’re aren’t following people who are doing this. I am. Have a nice night.

IMMEDIATELY I am going to the corner store.

IMMEDIATELY I am going to the corner store.

It’s a social media thing.

It’s a social media thing.

You’re missing the point. That’s ok.

You’re missing the point. That’s ok.

My mom, who never smoked, died of lung cancer last year. I am not dismissing any

My mom, who never smoked, died of lung cancer last year. I am not dismissing anything. People have vices. They do self destructive things. They drink and do drugs and smoke. All this pearl clutching is really off putting. One can miss something and recognize that the missing is better than indulging

I don’t vape. I don’t get it at all

I don’t vape. I don’t get it at all

Oh gosh. 18 years! No regrets but still. I miss it despite knowing it’s a vice.

Oh gosh. 18 years! No regrets but still. I miss it despite knowing it’s a vice.