diff --git a/src/lib/components/admin/PostListItem.svelte b/src/lib/components/admin/PostListItem.svelte
index 48bff7a..76c016c 100644
--- a/src/lib/components/admin/PostListItem.svelte
+++ b/src/lib/components/admin/PostListItem.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 <script lang="ts">
 	import { goto } from '$app/navigation'
+	import { createEventDispatcher, onMount } from 'svelte'
 	import AdminByline from './AdminByline.svelte'
 
 	interface Post {
@@ -23,15 +24,59 @@
 
 	let { post }: Props = $props()
 
+	const dispatch = createEventDispatcher<{
+		edit: { post: Post }
+		togglePublish: { post: Post }
+		delete: { post: Post }
+	}>()
+
+	let isDropdownOpen = $state(false)
+
 	const postTypeLabels: Record<string, string> = {
 		post: 'Post',
 		essay: 'Essay'
 	}
 
-	function handlePostClick() {
+	function handlePostClick(event: MouseEvent) {
+		// Don't navigate if clicking on the dropdown button
+		if ((event.target as HTMLElement).closest('.dropdown-container')) {
+			return
+		}
 		goto(`/admin/posts/${post.id}/edit`)
 	}
 
+	function handleToggleDropdown(event: MouseEvent) {
+		event.stopPropagation()
+		isDropdownOpen = !isDropdownOpen
+	}
+
+	function handleEdit(event: MouseEvent) {
+		event.stopPropagation()
+		dispatch('edit', { post })
+		goto(`/admin/posts/${post.id}/edit`)
+	}
+
+	function handleTogglePublish(event: MouseEvent) {
+		event.stopPropagation()
+		dispatch('togglePublish', { post })
+		isDropdownOpen = false
+	}
+
+	function handleDelete(event: MouseEvent) {
+		event.stopPropagation()
+		dispatch('delete', { post })
+		isDropdownOpen = false
+	}
+
+	onMount(() => {
+		function handleCloseDropdowns() {
+			isDropdownOpen = false
+		}
+
+		document.addEventListener('closeDropdowns', handleCloseDropdowns)
+		return () => document.removeEventListener('closeDropdowns', handleCloseDropdowns)
+	})
+
 	function getPostSnippet(post: Post): string {
 		// Try excerpt first
 		if (post.excerpt) {
@@ -95,23 +140,52 @@
 </script>
 
 <article class="post-item" onclick={handlePostClick}>
-	{#if post.title}
-		<h3 class="post-title">{post.title}</h3>
-	{/if}
+	<div class="post-main">
+		{#if post.title}
+			<h3 class="post-title">{post.title}</h3>
+		{/if}
 
-	<div class="post-content">
-		<p class="post-preview">{getPostSnippet(post)}</p>
+		<div class="post-content">
+			<p class="post-preview">{getPostSnippet(post)}</p>
+		</div>
+
+		<AdminByline
+			sections={[
+				postTypeLabels[post.postType] || post.postType,
+				post.status === 'published' ? 'Published' : 'Draft',
+				post.status === 'published' && post.publishedAt
+					? `published ${formatDate(post.publishedAt)}`
+					: `created ${formatDate(post.createdAt)}`
+			]}
+		/>
 	</div>
 
-	<AdminByline
-		sections={[
-			postTypeLabels[post.postType] || post.postType,
-			post.status === 'published' ? 'Published' : 'Draft',
-			post.status === 'published' && post.publishedAt
-				? `published ${formatDate(post.publishedAt)}`
-				: `created ${formatDate(post.createdAt)}`
-		]}
-	/>
+	<div class="dropdown-container">
+		<button class="action-button" onclick={handleToggleDropdown} aria-label="Post actions">
+			<svg
+				width="20"
+				height="20"
+				viewBox="0 0 20 20"
+				fill="none"
+				xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+			>
+				<circle cx="10" cy="4" r="1.5" fill="currentColor" />
+				<circle cx="10" cy="10" r="1.5" fill="currentColor" />
+				<circle cx="10" cy="16" r="1.5" fill="currentColor" />
+			</svg>
+		</button>
+
+		{#if isDropdownOpen}
+			<div class="dropdown-menu">
+				<button class="dropdown-item" onclick={handleEdit}>Edit post</button>
+				<button class="dropdown-item" onclick={handleTogglePublish}>
+					{post.status === 'published' ? 'Unpublish' : 'Publish'} post
+				</button>
+				<div class="dropdown-divider"></div>
+				<button class="dropdown-item danger" onclick={handleDelete}>Delete post</button>
+			</div>
+		{/if}
+	</div>
 </article>
 
 <style lang="scss">
@@ -123,7 +197,8 @@
 		cursor: pointer;
 		transition: all 0.2s ease;
 		display: flex;
-		flex-direction: column;
+		flex-direction: row;
+		align-items: flex-start;
 		gap: $unit-2x;
 
 		&:hover {
@@ -131,6 +206,14 @@
 		}
 	}
 
+	.post-main {
+		flex: 1;
+		display: flex;
+		flex-direction: column;
+		gap: $unit-2x;
+		min-width: 0;
+	}
+
 	.post-title {
 		font-size: 1rem;
 		font-weight: 600;
@@ -163,6 +246,70 @@
 		overflow: hidden;
 	}
 
+	.dropdown-container {
+		position: relative;
+		flex-shrink: 0;
+	}
+
+	.action-button {
+		display: flex;
+		align-items: center;
+		justify-content: center;
+		width: 36px;
+		height: 36px;
+		padding: 0;
+		background: transparent;
+		border: none;
+		border-radius: $unit;
+		cursor: pointer;
+		color: $grey-30;
+		transition: all 0.2s ease;
+
+		&:hover {
+			background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
+		}
+	}
+
+	.dropdown-menu {
+		position: absolute;
+		top: 100%;
+		right: 0;
+		margin-top: $unit-half;
+		background: white;
+		border: 1px solid $grey-85;
+		border-radius: $unit;
+		box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+		overflow: hidden;
+		min-width: 180px;
+		z-index: 10;
+	}
+
+	.dropdown-item {
+		width: 100%;
+		padding: $unit-2x $unit-3x;
+		background: none;
+		border: none;
+		text-align: left;
+		font-size: 0.875rem;
+		color: $grey-20;
+		cursor: pointer;
+		transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
+
+		&:hover {
+			background-color: $grey-95;
+		}
+
+		&.danger {
+			color: $red-60;
+		}
+	}
+
+	.dropdown-divider {
+		height: 1px;
+		background-color: $grey-90;
+		margin: $unit-half 0;
+	}
+
 	// Responsive adjustments
 	@media (max-width: 768px) {
 		.post-item {
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/albums/+page.svelte b/src/routes/admin/albums/+page.svelte
index e9412a1..654b2e7 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/albums/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/admin/albums/+page.svelte
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
 
 	// Filter state
 	let photographyFilter = $state<string>('all')
+	let sortBy = $state<string>('newest')
 
 	// Filter options
 	const filterOptions = [
@@ -57,6 +58,17 @@
 		{ value: 'false', label: 'Regular albums' }
 	]
 
+	const sortOptions = [
+		{ value: 'newest', label: 'Newest first' },
+		{ value: 'oldest', label: 'Oldest first' },
+		{ value: 'title-asc', label: 'Title (A-Z)' },
+		{ value: 'title-desc', label: 'Title (Z-A)' },
+		{ value: 'date-desc', label: 'Date (newest)' },
+		{ value: 'date-asc', label: 'Date (oldest)' },
+		{ value: 'status-published', label: 'Published first' },
+		{ value: 'status-draft', label: 'Draft first' }
+	]
+
 	onMount(async () => {
 		await loadAlbums()
 		// Close dropdown when clicking outside
@@ -103,8 +115,8 @@
 			}
 			albumTypeCounts = counts
 
-			// Apply initial filter
-			applyFilter()
+			// Apply initial filter and sort
+			applyFilterAndSort()
 		} catch (err) {
 			error = 'Failed to load albums'
 			console.error(err)
@@ -113,14 +125,62 @@
 		}
 	}
 
-	function applyFilter() {
-		if (photographyFilter === 'all') {
-			filteredAlbums = albums
-		} else if (photographyFilter === 'true') {
-			filteredAlbums = albums.filter((album) => album.isPhotography === true)
+	function applyFilterAndSort() {
+		let filtered = [...albums]
+
+		// Apply filter
+		if (photographyFilter === 'true') {
+			filtered = filtered.filter((album) => album.isPhotography === true)
 		} else if (photographyFilter === 'false') {
-			filteredAlbums = albums.filter((album) => album.isPhotography === false)
+			filtered = filtered.filter((album) => album.isPhotography === false)
 		}
+
+		// Apply sorting
+		switch (sortBy) {
+			case 'oldest':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => new Date(a.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(b.createdAt).getTime())
+				break
+			case 'title-asc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => a.title.localeCompare(b.title))
+				break
+			case 'title-desc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => b.title.localeCompare(a.title))
+				break
+			case 'date-desc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (!a.date && !b.date) return 0
+					if (!a.date) return 1
+					if (!b.date) return -1
+					return new Date(b.date).getTime() - new Date(a.date).getTime()
+				})
+				break
+			case 'date-asc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (!a.date && !b.date) return 0
+					if (!a.date) return 1
+					if (!b.date) return -1
+					return new Date(a.date).getTime() - new Date(b.date).getTime()
+				})
+				break
+			case 'status-published':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (a.status === b.status) return 0
+					return a.status === 'published' ? -1 : 1
+				})
+				break
+			case 'status-draft':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (a.status === b.status) return 0
+					return a.status === 'draft' ? -1 : 1
+				})
+				break
+			case 'newest':
+			default:
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(a.createdAt).getTime())
+				break
+		}
+
+		filteredAlbums = filtered
 	}
 
 	function handleToggleDropdown(event: CustomEvent<{ albumId: number; event: MouseEvent }>) {
@@ -199,7 +259,11 @@
 	}
 
 	function handleFilterChange() {
-		applyFilter()
+		applyFilterAndSort()
+	}
+
+	function handleSortChange() {
+		applyFilterAndSort()
 	}
 
 	function handleNewAlbum() {
@@ -223,11 +287,20 @@
 				<Select
 					bind:value={photographyFilter}
 					options={filterOptions}
-					buttonSize="small"
+					size="small"
 					variant="minimal"
 					onchange={handleFilterChange}
 				/>
 			{/snippet}
+			{#snippet right()}
+				<Select
+					bind:value={sortBy}
+					options={sortOptions}
+					size="small"
+					variant="minimal"
+					onchange={handleSortChange}
+				/>
+			{/snippet}
 		</AdminFilters>
 
 		<!-- Albums List -->
@@ -253,10 +326,10 @@
 					<AlbumListItem
 						{album}
 						isDropdownActive={activeDropdown === album.id}
-						ontoggleDropdown={handleToggleDropdown}
-						onedit={handleEdit}
-						ontogglePublish={handleTogglePublish}
-						ondelete={handleDelete}
+						on:toggleDropdown={handleToggleDropdown}
+						on:edit={handleEdit}
+						on:togglePublish={handleTogglePublish}
+						on:delete={handleDelete}
 					/>
 				{/each}
 			</div>
@@ -290,7 +363,7 @@
 			width: 32px;
 			height: 32px;
 			border: 3px solid $grey-80;
-			border-top-color: $primary-color;
+			border-top-color: $grey-40;
 			border-radius: 50%;
 			margin: 0 auto $unit-2x;
 			animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/media/+page.svelte b/src/routes/admin/media/+page.svelte
index ae00783..9b0a7ab 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/media/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/admin/media/+page.svelte
@@ -339,14 +339,14 @@
 				<Select
 					bind:value={filterType}
 					options={typeFilterOptions}
-					buttonSize="small"
+					size="small"
 					variant="minimal"
 					onchange={handleFilterChange}
 				/>
 				<Select
 					bind:value={photographyFilter}
 					options={photographyFilterOptions}
-					buttonSize="small"
+					size="small"
 					variant="minimal"
 					onchange={handleFilterChange}
 				/>
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/posts/+page.svelte b/src/routes/admin/posts/+page.svelte
index d4bd43e..3747458 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/posts/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/admin/posts/+page.svelte
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
 	import LoadingSpinner from '$lib/components/admin/LoadingSpinner.svelte'
 	import Select from '$lib/components/admin/Select.svelte'
 	import UniverseComposer from '$lib/components/admin/UniverseComposer.svelte'
+	import DeleteConfirmationModal from '$lib/components/admin/DeleteConfirmationModal.svelte'
+	import Button from '$lib/components/admin/Button.svelte'
 
 	interface Post {
 		id: number
@@ -35,11 +37,16 @@
 	// Filter state
 	let selectedTypeFilter = $state<string>('all')
 	let selectedStatusFilter = $state<string>('all')
+	let sortBy = $state<string>('newest')
 
 	// Composer state
 	let showInlineComposer = $state(true)
 	let isInteractingWithFilters = $state(false)
 
+	// Delete confirmation state
+	let showDeleteConfirmation = $state(false)
+	let postToDelete = $state<Post | null>(null)
+
 	// Create filter options
 	const typeFilterOptions = $derived([
 		{ value: 'all', label: 'All posts' },
@@ -53,6 +60,15 @@
 		{ value: 'draft', label: 'Draft' }
 	])
 
+	const sortOptions = [
+		{ value: 'newest', label: 'Newest first' },
+		{ value: 'oldest', label: 'Oldest first' },
+		{ value: 'title-asc', label: 'Title (A-Z)' },
+		{ value: 'title-desc', label: 'Title (Z-A)' },
+		{ value: 'status-published', label: 'Published first' },
+		{ value: 'status-draft', label: 'Draft first' }
+	]
+
 	const postTypeIcons: Record<string, string> = {
 		post: '💭',
 		essay: '📝'
@@ -115,8 +131,8 @@
 			}
 			statusCounts = statusCountsTemp
 
-			// Apply initial filter
-			applyFilter()
+			// Apply initial filter and sort
+			applyFilterAndSort()
 		} catch (err) {
 			error = 'Failed to load posts'
 			console.error(err)
@@ -125,8 +141,8 @@
 		}
 	}
 
-	function applyFilter() {
-		let filtered = posts
+	function applyFilterAndSort() {
+		let filtered = [...posts]
 
 		// Apply type filter
 		if (selectedTypeFilter !== 'all') {
@@ -138,25 +154,126 @@
 			filtered = filtered.filter((post) => post.status === selectedStatusFilter)
 		}
 
+		// Apply sorting
+		switch (sortBy) {
+			case 'oldest':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => new Date(a.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(b.createdAt).getTime())
+				break
+			case 'title-asc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => (a.title || '').localeCompare(b.title || ''))
+				break
+			case 'title-desc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => (b.title || '').localeCompare(a.title || ''))
+				break
+			case 'status-published':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (a.status === b.status) return 0
+					return a.status === 'published' ? -1 : 1
+				})
+				break
+			case 'status-draft':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (a.status === b.status) return 0
+					return a.status === 'draft' ? -1 : 1
+				})
+				break
+			case 'newest':
+			default:
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(a.createdAt).getTime())
+				break
+		}
+
 		filteredPosts = filtered
 	}
 
 	function handleTypeFilterChange() {
-		applyFilter()
+		applyFilterAndSort()
 	}
 
 	function handleStatusFilterChange() {
-		applyFilter()
+		applyFilterAndSort()
+	}
+
+	function handleSortChange() {
+		applyFilterAndSort()
 	}
 
 	function handleComposerSaved() {
 		// Reload posts when a new post is created
 		loadPosts()
 	}
+
+	function handleNewEssay() {
+		goto('/admin/posts/new?type=essay')
+	}
+
+	async function handleTogglePublish(event: CustomEvent<{ post: Post }>) {
+		const { post } = event.detail
+		const auth = localStorage.getItem('admin_auth')
+		if (!auth) {
+			goto('/admin/login')
+			return
+		}
+
+		const newStatus = post.status === 'published' ? 'draft' : 'published'
+
+		try {
+			const response = await fetch(`/api/posts/${post.id}`, {
+				method: 'PUT',
+				headers: {
+					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+					Authorization: `Basic ${auth}`
+				},
+				body: JSON.stringify({ status: newStatus })
+			})
+
+			if (response.ok) {
+				// Reload posts to refresh the list
+				await loadPosts()
+			}
+		} catch (error) {
+			console.error('Failed to toggle publish status:', error)
+		}
+	}
+
+	function handleDeletePost(event: CustomEvent<{ post: Post }>) {
+		postToDelete = event.detail.post
+		showDeleteConfirmation = true
+	}
+
+	async function confirmDelete() {
+		if (!postToDelete) return
+
+		const auth = localStorage.getItem('admin_auth')
+		if (!auth) {
+			goto('/admin/login')
+			return
+		}
+
+		try {
+			const response = await fetch(`/api/posts/${postToDelete.id}`, {
+				method: 'DELETE',
+				headers: { Authorization: `Basic ${auth}` }
+			})
+
+			if (response.ok) {
+				showDeleteConfirmation = false
+				postToDelete = null
+				// Reload posts to refresh the list
+				await loadPosts()
+			}
+		} catch (error) {
+			console.error('Failed to delete post:', error)
+		}
+	}
 </script>
 
 <AdminPage>
-	<AdminHeader title="Universe" slot="header" />
+	<AdminHeader title="Universe" slot="header">
+		{#snippet actions()}
+			<Button variant="primary" buttonSize="large" onclick={handleNewEssay}>New Essay</Button>
+		{/snippet}
+	</AdminHeader>
 
 	{#if error}
 		<div class="error-message">{error}</div>
@@ -192,6 +309,15 @@
 					onchange={handleStatusFilterChange}
 				/>
 			{/snippet}
+			{#snippet right()}
+				<Select
+					bind:value={sortBy}
+					options={sortOptions}
+					size="small"
+					variant="minimal"
+					onchange={handleSortChange}
+				/>
+			{/snippet}
 		</AdminFilters>
 
 		<!-- Posts List -->
@@ -215,13 +341,29 @@
 		{:else}
 			<div class="posts-list">
 				{#each filteredPosts as post}
-					<PostListItem {post} />
+					<PostListItem
+						{post}
+						on:togglePublish={handleTogglePublish}
+						on:delete={handleDeletePost}
+					/>
 				{/each}
 			</div>
 		{/if}
 	{/if}
 </AdminPage>
 
+<DeleteConfirmationModal
+	bind:isOpen={showDeleteConfirmation}
+	title="Delete Post?"
+	message="Are you sure you want to delete this post? This action cannot be undone."
+	confirmText="Delete Post"
+	onConfirm={confirmDelete}
+	onCancel={() => {
+		showDeleteConfirmation = false
+		postToDelete = null
+	}}
+/>
+
 <style lang="scss">
 	@import '$styles/variables.scss';
 
diff --git a/src/routes/admin/projects/+page.svelte b/src/routes/admin/projects/+page.svelte
index 6e0cfd2..eeac1f5 100644
--- a/src/routes/admin/projects/+page.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/admin/projects/+page.svelte
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@
 	// Filter state
 	let selectedTypeFilter = $state<string>('all')
 	let selectedStatusFilter = $state<string>('all')
+	let sortBy = $state<string>('newest')
 
 	// Create filter options
 	const typeFilterOptions = $derived([
@@ -50,6 +51,17 @@
 		{ value: 'draft', label: 'Draft' }
 	])
 
+	const sortOptions = [
+		{ value: 'newest', label: 'Newest first' },
+		{ value: 'oldest', label: 'Oldest first' },
+		{ value: 'title-asc', label: 'Title (A-Z)' },
+		{ value: 'title-desc', label: 'Title (Z-A)' },
+		{ value: 'year-desc', label: 'Year (newest)' },
+		{ value: 'year-asc', label: 'Year (oldest)' },
+		{ value: 'status-published', label: 'Published first' },
+		{ value: 'status-draft', label: 'Draft first' }
+	]
+
 	onMount(async () => {
 		await loadProjects()
 		// Handle clicks outside dropdowns
@@ -96,8 +108,8 @@
 			}
 			statusCounts = counts
 
-			// Apply initial filter
-			applyFilter()
+			// Apply initial filter and sort
+			applyFilterAndSort()
 		} catch (err) {
 			error = 'Failed to load projects'
 			console.error(err)
@@ -166,8 +178,8 @@
 		projectToDelete = null
 	}
 
-	function applyFilter() {
-		let filtered = projects
+	function applyFilterAndSort() {
+		let filtered = [...projects]
 
 		// Apply status filter
 		if (selectedStatusFilter !== 'all') {
@@ -179,15 +191,54 @@
 			filtered = filtered.filter((project) => project.projectType === selectedTypeFilter)
 		}
 
+		// Apply sorting
+		switch (sortBy) {
+			case 'oldest':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => new Date(a.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(b.createdAt).getTime())
+				break
+			case 'title-asc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => a.title.localeCompare(b.title))
+				break
+			case 'title-desc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => b.title.localeCompare(a.title))
+				break
+			case 'year-desc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => b.year - a.year)
+				break
+			case 'year-asc':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => a.year - b.year)
+				break
+			case 'status-published':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (a.status === b.status) return 0
+					return a.status === 'published' ? -1 : 1
+				})
+				break
+			case 'status-draft':
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => {
+					if (a.status === b.status) return 0
+					return a.status === 'draft' ? -1 : 1
+				})
+				break
+			case 'newest':
+			default:
+				filtered.sort((a, b) => new Date(b.createdAt).getTime() - new Date(a.createdAt).getTime())
+				break
+		}
+
 		filteredProjects = filtered
 	}
 
 	function handleStatusFilterChange() {
-		applyFilter()
+		applyFilterAndSort()
 	}
 
 	function handleTypeFilterChange() {
-		applyFilter()
+		applyFilterAndSort()
+	}
+
+	function handleSortChange() {
+		applyFilterAndSort()
 	}
 </script>
 
@@ -219,6 +270,15 @@
 					onchange={handleStatusFilterChange}
 				/>
 			{/snippet}
+			{#snippet right()}
+				<Select
+					bind:value={sortBy}
+					options={sortOptions}
+					size="small"
+					variant="minimal"
+					onchange={handleSortChange}
+				/>
+			{/snippet}
 		</AdminFilters>
 
 		<!-- Projects List -->