Balu Puppy
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gregsargent.bsky.social
This is good: Rep Eric Swalwell tells me House Dems are now discussing making an end to mask-wearing a precondition for ICE funding.

"When we are in the majority, the masks are coming off," he says.

This is the next frontier in anti-Trump resistance.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...
Trump ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn in Chicago, Handing Dems an Opening
There’s one simple pledge Democrats can make to voters about ICE that’s easy to understand and will have broad support.
newrepublic.com
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radleybalko.bsky.social
Fascinating. Politico notes that when notified of the texts, many state-level Republicans fired or condemned these cretins. Now Vance emerges to excuse the racism, and calls the reaction to it "pearl clutching."

He seems determined to purge the party of its last enclaves of decency.
‘College Group Chat’: JD Vance Dismisses ‘Pearl Clutching’ Over Young Republicans Leak to Attack Jay Jones
Liberals hit back at Vance's blunt dismissal of racist, antisemitic and misogynistic messages leaked from a Young Republicans group chat.
www.mediaite.com
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justinhendrix.bsky.social
"The video is part of a paid Israeli government campaign of posts on Google-owned YouTube that 'focus on whether or not a famine is taking place in Gaza,' according to an internal Google email reviewed by The Washington Post." wapo.st/47dlXDu
As famine struck Gaza, Google let Israel run YouTube ads claiming, ‘There is food’
An internal Google email said it received many complaints about Israeli government YouTube ads about food access in Gaza, but ruled they could remain online.
wapo.st
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maxwellfrost.bsky.social
Here is the Vice President defending adults who said they love Hitler, want to rape their enemies, put their political opponents in gas chambers, and that Black people are monkeys. Just to name a few.

Are these those Christian values JD Vance talks about?
balupuppy.bsky.social
Tl;dr

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nytimes.com
A team of researchers analyzed the anatomical dimensions of an infamous imprint on a Chicago sidewalk, sifting through photos and measuring mammal specimens in museum collections to put what they were seeing in context.

Their conclusion? The Chicago Rat Hole was not made by a rat.
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wutrain.bsky.social
Boston looks forward to welcoming the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions.
atrupar.com
Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."
balupuppy.bsky.social
Hahahahahaha
nytimes.com
A team of researchers analyzed the anatomical dimensions of an infamous imprint on a Chicago sidewalk, sifting through photos and measuring mammal specimens in museum collections to put what they were seeing in context.

Their conclusion? The Chicago Rat Hole was not made by a rat.
The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
nyti.ms
balupuppy.bsky.social
Fascist Trump/gop will insurrection act.
balupuppy.bsky.social
Alt copy all tool sux! 🤬
balupuppy.bsky.social
The Trib editorial board are a bunch of clowns.

JFC what a bad take. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤬🤦🏻‍♂️🤬
chicagotribune.com
From the Editorial Board:

As Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to give his budget address Thursday, one idea should get tossed aside: eliminating Chicago’s mounted police unit.
Editorial: Chicago budget should not cut mounted police nor sell off their horses
Is Chicago really going to sell off the horse named for Officer Ella French?
trib.al
balupuppy.bsky.social
Dear Chicago Alderpeople, cdot, and idot:
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atrupar.com
Trump on protesters: "You see these violent incidents and then you see people holding this gorgeous sign, with beautiful wood and beautiful cardboard wood everything. Everything's perfect. Perfect paint job. And they're all the same. You know that they weren't made in the basement out of love."
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paris.nyc
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
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dexanderson.com
You know what? I have time today. Let's have a look.
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pbump.com
In response to my piece about Columbus Day, people were curious what the map would look like including a broader definition of Native American. So here it is! Piece has been written through, too. www.pbump.net/o/resolving-...
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blockclubchi.bsky.social
7 "Whistlemania" meetups are happening Tuesday night across Chicago. Here’s how to join them: blockclubchi.co/46PIk2O
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unraveledpress.com
Per SE Rapid Response, feds took at least nine people from their neighborhood so far today: instagram.com/p/DPzKRhNieBF/
serapidresponse on Instagram: "Federal agents have been seen moving throughout the East Side this morning and early afternoon. If you must be outside, stay calm, …"
Federal agents have been seen moving throughout the East Side this morning and early afternoon. If you must be outside, stay calm, avoid confrontation, and record any activity safely from a distance. We are urging everyone to stay away from the scene occurring at 105th & Ave N, for everyone’s safetyDo not open doors to unknown individuals claiming to be law enforcement without a warrant signed by a judge. Report any confirmed ICE or federal activity to the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693. Remember: You have rights. Stay silent. Ask to speak to a lawyer.~Agentes federales han sido vistos movilizándose por el East Side esta mañana y temprano en la tarde. Si necesitas salir, mantén la calma, evita cualquier confrontación y graba cualquier actividad de manera segura desde una distancia. Pedimos a todas las personas mantenerse alejadas del área de 105th y Ave N por la seguridad de todos.No abras la puerta a personas desconocidas que digan ser agentes de la ley sin una orden firmada por un juez. Reporta cualquier actividad confirmada de ICE o de agentes federales a la Red de Apoyo Familiar (Family Support Network) al 855-435-7693. Recuerda: Tienes derechos. Permanece en silencio. Pide hablar con un abogado.
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bikegridnow.org
In partnership w/ Pilsen Defense we're hosting a bike patrol training.

Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📍 Pilsen= (exact location shared day of to RSVPs)
⏰ Thursday October 16th 6-7:30
ICE WATCH BIKE PATROL TRAINING

LED BY PILSEN DEFENSE & ACCESS & BIKE GRID NOW!

THURSDAY, OCT 16TH, 6:00-7:30 PM

PILSEN LOCATION

Address will be shared to RSVPs day of