My latest sff book review column is up at @washingtonpost! This time it's about four new novels that show why we love flawed but super-competent heroes. Featuring @mikechenwriter @raynayler, Kamilah Cole and Heather Fawcett.

https://wapo.st/4b50X2C (gift link!)

Okay y'all. I often tell people not to cry wolf or preemptively panic about legislation.

BUT THIS IS THE WEEK TO CALL SENATORS TO STOP THE KIDS ONLINE SAFTY ACT (#KOSA)

They're making real attempt to sneak it through. We just need ONE Senator to object

https://www.badinternetbills.com

There were _actual_ nazis in front of a synagogue in an Atlanta suburb yesterday. Actual fucking nazis. Remember kids, it's never a bad thing to punch a nazi.

https://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-synagogue-target-of-nazi-flags-anti-semitic-signs/

Mathematician, computer scientist, and WWII code breaker Alan Turing, who established the theoretical foundation for just about every modern computing device, was born #OTD in 1912. His work helped make it possible for you to read this.

The British government prosecuted him for being gay, a monstrous act that eventually led to Turing’s death by suicide. Then they waited over 60 years before issuing a pardon.

Image: The Guardian