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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 16h

Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act.

I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 16h

no worries; my point is, an excuse that might have held water in 2021 doesn't hold water anymore

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RDS (formerly shawphd) @rds773.bsky.social · 17h

In the context of this, I want to say how utterly proud I am of us all refusing to give them the footage they seek, even in the face of intense provocation

Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 18h

What we're seeing in Chicago and Portland is straight out of the fascist playbook:
1. Create a violent situation by attacking peaceful protesters.
2. Cite the violence as an excuse to crack down further on the peaceful protesters.
3. Brag about establishing "law and order."

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 17h

Is there pediatric guidance right now, in 2025?

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Amy Rae Hill @amyraehill.bsky.social · 18h

Once again, please use alt text. Let everyone enjoy art.
#PortfolioDay

Screenshot of Accessibility settings on Bluesky:

Accessibility
Alt text
Require alt text before posting (toggled on)
Display larger alt text badges

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Charlie Ashby @charlie-ashby.co.uk · 18h

RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.

His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.

A massive loss 💔

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 18h

NEW: The People’s Law Office is representing Debbie Brockman, the WGN producer who was detained by feds.

“Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work.”

Statement on Behalf of Debbie Brockman, WGN
Employee Assaulted by Federal Agents

Debbie Brockman, the WGN employee who was physically attacked and arrested in Chicago, Illinois by federal agents on October 10, 2025, would like to provide the following information to clarify any misunderstandings or misrepresentations that have been previously reported.

First off, Ms. Brockman wishes to clarify that at the time of this incident she was not acting in any professional capacity as an employee of WGN. During the morning hours this past Friday, Ms. Brockman was walking to the bus stop as part of her morning commute when she was attacked by Border Patrol agents.
Ms. Brockman, who is a U.S. citizen born in this country, was violently detained on Foster Avenue, on the north side of Chicago. As this occurred, individuals on the street began recording the incident and asked Ms. Brockman her name. In addition to providing her name, Ms. Brockman stated that she worked for WGN. She added this information because she hoped someone would notify her employer so her coworkers would know that she would not be arriving at work that day.
Ms. Brockman was detained and held in federal custody for approximately 7 hours before being released. She has not been charged with any crimes and she intends to pursue all legal avenues available to her to vindicate her rights and hold the federal authorities accountable for their actions.
Ms. Brockman is being represented by attorneys from the People’s Law Office in Chicago. Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work. Ms. Brockman feared for her life multiple times throughout this terrifying experience.
“This incident should be alarming and horrifying to every single person in this country,” said Brad Thomson, one of Ms. Brockman’s attorneys at People’s Law Office. “If armed, masked, federal agents are sn…

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 17h

Just signed a letter to my reps telling them firing hundreds of people at #CDC is unacceptable.

If you're so moved, I hope you will too: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...

#DoSomething

Write to Congress: CDC Employees must be Reinstated

**Please write now to your Senators and Representative demanding that ALL CDC employees be reinstated as part of any agreement to reopen the government.** Late on Friday, October 10, the Trump Admin...

actionnetwork.org

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David DeWitt @daviddewitt.bsky.social · 18h

Making free meals available to all public students wouldn't only produce benefits equal to the costs, it would produce social benefits with a net worth of about $520 million a year, according to an economic analysis released last Monday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/14/a...

Analysis: Universal school meals in Ohio would pay for themselves — and then some • Ohio Capital Journal

Most Ohio school kids already get free meals. Making them free for all students would produce big social benefits, new study says.

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Kevin 🚀🤠 @astro-cowboy.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow about a third of Perseverance rover staff will be laid off, despite the mission being the penultimate step in a decades long effort to bring samples back from mars.

Reckless, needless budget cuts intended to hinder the pursuit of knowledge.

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Tom Holmes @tomholmes2016.bsky.social · 1d

Fascinating takedown of the weaponized HHS.

TLDL: their numbers are BS rooted in legal arguments instead of science. Not a huge surprise. Lawyer RFK is a frickin’ hammer so every question must be a nail.

Thank you Hank Green!

It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 3d

This is a really good explanation of the whole increase in autism numbers from @hankgreen.bsky.social 🧪

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

This "Official" Autism Stat Made No Sense...so I actually read the papers.

YouTube video by Hank Green

www.youtube.com

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 1d

this was my thought. Who's they give this to? An unethical friend, I'm guessing

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 1d

I’m glad, but make no mistake: rerouting funding to an organization means they are washing their hands of administering this.

Meaning if there’s abuse, they will not be investigating. Meaning this is yet another step towards privatization of education, particularly for disabled students.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

NEW: Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

Education Dept. Reverses Decision to Halt Funds for Deafblind Student Programs

Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

www.propublica.org

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Dan Hirschman @asociologist.bsky.social · 1d

Two frames from The Good Place:

“Fun fact: Columbus is in the Bad Place
because of all the raping, slave trade, and genocide.”

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 1d

Bsky Classic(TM) thread

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 1d

I hadn't thought of this, but YES

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 2d

The inflatables have made it to Broadview.

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 1d

Democracy looks great

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

"Show me what democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!"

Chicago Broadview

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Population Aging Research Center @pennaging.bsky.social · 1d

“‘The Chaos in the Point:’ Tumult as Covid Vaccine Boosters Deployed Under RFK Jr.”

PARC Research Associate Julia Lynch (@jlynch13.bsky.social) is quoted in @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

‘The chaos is the point’: tumult as Covid vaccine boosters deployed under RFK Jr

People attempting to obtain vaccine report major hurdles amid new limitations brought in by Trump health secretary

www.theguardian.com

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UAINE @mahtowin1.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
Jana Schmieding on Native joy, building community, and the importance of Native women. www.getty.edu/news/celebra...

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day | Getty News

Jana Schmieding on Native joy, building community, and the importance of Native women.

www.getty.edu

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 1d

we've already turned it off :)

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 1d

#NewBlog: What advice does Dr. Wanda N. Walker have for New Dedoose Users?

1. Take your time setting up a solid codebook
2. Embrace memoing!
3. Stay curious: let themes emerge naturally
4. Take advantage of resources

Read about Dr. Walker's First Dedoose Project: dedoose.info/myfirstproject

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Fagatha Ghostie @joelnb.bsky.social · 1d

Don't make me tap the Robert Pattinson quote, Leto.

“I always say about people who do method acting, you only ever see people do the method when they’re playing an assholes,” Pattinson said in an interiew with Variety in November. “You never see someone being lovely to everyone while they’re really deep in character.”

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

NEW: Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

Education Dept. Reverses Decision to Halt Funds for Deafblind Student Programs

Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

www.propublica.org

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