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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 2h

The only "wave of violence" being perpetrated is coming from the masked fascists kidnapping our neighbors and friends, tear gassing our streets, and threatening anyone who tries to speak up.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 3h

Statement from AG Pam Bondi:

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 3h

One of Minority Report's safer predictions way back in 2002: the television show COPS (currently in its 37th season) will still be on the air in 2054.

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rubot @rubot.ie · 3h

The year is 2040. A deceased Jeff Bridges brought to life via AI stars this summer in "Tron: Requiem" scored by The Prodigy. Nobody sees it.

The year is 2055. A 3D printed robot Jeff Bridges stars this summer in "Tron: NEXUS" scored by a 10-year old TikToker from Argentina. Nobody sees it.

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 3h

"Publix tiramisu, so good it's worth risking getting shot for" would make a good marketing campaign.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 3h

“Editor’s Note: The Sun Sentinel values the views of our readers. We received many letters about the decision by Publix to allow customers to openly carry guns in its stores. We invite many more of you to send us your opinions, too”

Packing heat in Publix makes no sense | Letters to the editor

Readers respond to Publix’s decision to allow customers to openly carry their guns in its supermarkets.

www.sun-sentinel.com

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 3h

“Now, if you want to bring your cute little puppy — sorry, no pets.
But if you want to show off your lethal weapon, welcome!

Goodbye, Publix. You're not the only game in town. I will miss you.”

Goodbye, Publix
Indeed, shopping always was a pleasure at Publix. In the 30-plus years I have lived in Florida, it was my go-to place.
I liked the way they treated their customers, and their help. I felt comfortable and safe there, whether finding or returning items or getting assistance loading my car.
But things have changed. Now, if you want to bring your cute little puppy — sorry, no pets.
But if you want to show off your lethal weapon, welcome!
Goodbye, Publix. You're not the only game in town. I will miss you.
Norma Shapiro, Tamarac

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Judah Grunstein @judah-grunstein.bsky.social · 6h

Amid all the plaudits of Trump for getting this deal done, I've yet to see mention of the fact that Netanyahu has turned the Israeli govt into an arm of the Republican Party and manages relations with the US administration in power at any given time accordingly.

Bonnie Honig @bonniehonig.bsky.social · 7h

Hamas agreed to this same deal by Dec 2024. But “Baskin would soon learn that the Israelis had no intention of striking any agreement before a change of administration in Washington…”
Reminiscent of Reagan/Carter and a different hostage release…

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 4d

Gershon Baskin says he got the plan on to the president’s desk but then learnt the Israelis were waiting for a change of administration in Washington

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Mike Sellraiser III: Sell on Earth @profmikesell.bsky.social · 7h

Always looking for articulate, accessible work like this—perfect for my game studies classes!

Amabel Holland @amabel.bsky.social · Mar 11

It’s finally here! Mechanisms as Metaphors: How Board Games Create Meaning takes a look at how board games make persuasive arguments, how they might move us emotionally, and how the ways we talk about the form might hinder its development.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG4z...

Mechanisms as Metaphors: How Board Games Create Meaning

YouTube video by Mary & Amabel Holland

www.youtube.com

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Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 1d

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 21h

Again, every time this happens, we literally have no idea if the masked, plainclothes people are actual government agents, or private citizens acting in party-affiliated paramilitaries. The whole point of IDs & uniforms & no masks is that we know these things.

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 19h

Yeah this isn't looking good

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Marshall Ryan Maresca @mrmaresca.com · 20h

Publishers should be invested in promoting the books they publish.

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 1d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Jonah Newman @jonahshai.bsky.social · 21h

Resisting arrest has long been used as a “cover charge” by police (in Chicago and elsewhere) after they use force against someone, as I reported back in 2018: www.chicagoreporter.com/chicago-poli...

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 21h

thirty-four people have been arrested outside the broadview ice detention center since illinois state police + the cook county sheriff's office set up "unified command" on oct. 3.

charges range from misdemeanors, like resisting/obstruction, to felonies, like criminal damage to government property.

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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 22h

We really don't talk enough about how decades of copaganda have contributed to the perception that "chaos" at protests can only be caused by demonstrators, and the only response is more repression.

Elected officials just yelling "stop hitting yourselves" on repeat

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 23h

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson's full statement, in which she says she will sign an EO permitting protest "only at the safety zone located at the ICE facility on Beach Street," is up on the village's website.

"There are too many protesters abusing their right to protest," Thompson says.

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Broadview Shrinks Protest Safety Zones

The following statement can be attributed to Village of Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson:

“The protests at the ICE facility on Saturday night degenerated into chaos. There were 15 arrests, and 10 of those were around the age of my own daughter. As a mother and a mayor, I am mad. Broadview didn’t choose to have the ICE facility in our community. But it’s here. And so are Broadview residents. There are too many protesters abusing their right to protest. Too many are raising their fists rather than their voices, creating chaos at the expense of the people who call Broadview home. Broadview residents lack the protestors’ privilege to return to calm, quiet neighborhoods for undisturbed rest.

Therefore, I have issued a new executive order, in consultation with the Illinois State Police and Cook County Sheriff, that permits protests only at the safety zone located at the ICE facility on Beach Street.

There will no longer be a designated protest safety zone at 2000 South 25th Avenue between Lexington and Fillmore.

Additionally, it has been only God’s grace alone that a protester has not been struck and killed by a motorist on 25th Avenue given how frequently protesters dash onto this busy, four-lane street. This new
measure will provide for both the serenity of residents and safety of protestors.

As I have repeatedly said, I respect, support, and defend the protesters’ free and – peaceful – speech against the outrageous injustices and deplorable unprovoked chemical arms attacks by ICE agents against American citizens, journalists, and ministers that put Broadview police and firefighters in harms’ way.

Nevertheless, my first priority is to defend public safety and the residents who live here and people who work here. They deserve stability, safety, and respect, a quality of life that is currently being denied to them. They deserve the love and kindness that they expect by being Broadview residents.”

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 22h

We're throwing a party, and you're invited!
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The Aftermath Party
October 28
TV Eye, 16-47 Weirfield St, Ridgewood
Costumes encouraged
$10 subscribers
$12 non-subscribers
Sounds by: Janus Rose, Alien D, Actuator

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 22h

PS I'm sorry your team had their season end on a Little League play, it must've been heartbreaking

a black and white cartoon of a man holding a sign that says ' sickos ' .

Alt: a black and white cartoon of a man holding a sign that says ' sickos ' .

media.tenor.com

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 22h

Yessssss

Promotional photo for Blue Jays-Mariners game 2, showing a boat on a choppy lake that says Seattle on the side with the Toronto skyline barely visible in the background

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 1d

ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.

"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio

When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1d

- It is legal to organize and fund protest.
- That someone organizes and funds promotion of a protest does not mean most, some, or any protesters are paid.
- Even if all protesters are paid, that is also legal
- It is good to oppose kings and fascism
- That's not what what "begs the question" means

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."

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Ryan Boyd @ryanboyd.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and his various goons sweatily whining that No Kings is paid violent nudist antifa or whatever is a sign of weakness and fear

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 1d

Ian Astbury kept shitting on NYC for not being as cool as it used to be, and while he has a point, it's not really the best move to rally the crowd behind you.

Also people who live in glass houses, Ian.

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Dave Parisi @daveparisi.bsky.social · 1d

Very drunken Gen X rocker at the Death Cult show last night determined to make everyone part of his spontaneous mosh pity: I admire your spirit & moxy but also we all have achy joints now & want no part of that.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1d

The Treasury Secretary declares himself to be pro-monarchy, and promises to punish the entire country if the people exercise their First Amendment rights.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bessent: "No Kings means no paychecks. No paychecks and no government."

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Ranged Touch @rangedtouch.bsky.social · 4d

SHELVED BY GENRE has completed the second half of THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING, in which Alan Moore & Co expand the character's mythology, making some truly baffling and ill-advised choices but also giving us some of the coolest-looking Swamp Things ever put on paper. rangedtouch.com/2025/10/10/s...

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