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JohnMLatimer

@johnmlatimer.bsky.social

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Had a good run as a reporter for Lebanon (PA) Daily News until a hedge fund killed it; now sub-teacher at a votech; Philly sports (Arsenal, tennis, cycling too), music (jam bands), pets & politics as mood strikes. It’s always better with a song.

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · Nov 7

Hiya, hiya, hiya kids. I’m here.
#IYKYK

It’s always better with a song.

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Allman Brothers - Blue Sky - 3/14/14 - Beacon Theater

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h

The NY Times published an editorial citing Susan Collin as "a moderate Republican." Collins is a reliable vote for Trump's agenda, has voted against democracy at every turn and supported extremist judges.

This is why people are abandoning legacy media--even while enjoying games, puzzles & recipes.

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 10h

George Carlin was so good. I thought about this but while switching channels from football to baseball tonight. I’ll bet most people under 40, maybe even 50 haven’t heard it. youtu.be/aIkqNiBASfI?...

Baseball vs Football

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 12h

That’s like telling a cop, I saw four people run the stop sign and none got arrested so you can’t arrest me.

JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 12h

I think about the people who work for Republican members of Congress. The ones in local offices who speak to constituents. I think they are just as culpable for protecting the Pedophile in Chief as their bosses. How do they go home and face their teenage daughters? Shame on the enablers.

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Philly Front Office @phillyfrontoffice.com · 14h

Going into week 8, Jalen Hurts has 2 turnovers all season. That's 16 TDs and 2 turnovers for a 5-2 Eagles team with no offensive coordinator or offensive line right now

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 20h

Times are tough for Sixers, having to get dressed in a bus station.

JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 21h

a young man with red hair is standing in front of a mirror in a room .

ALT: a young man with red hair is standing in front of a mirror in a room .

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

Monday, Oct. 20, is the last day you can register to vote in PA before the Nov. 4 election. It is also a good time to check your registration status.

www.pa.gov/services/vot...

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

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Isaiah Rodgers who?

#GoBirds

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

Are you sure you’re not engaged now?

JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

Xcancel.com/jkbjournalist

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1d

A 60 second summary of some of the biggest and best sights from #NoKings Day.

Congratulations to every single organizer, volunteer and attendee👏

History.

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

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#NoKings

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Jorge A. Caballero, MD @datadrivenmd.social · 2d

7 million people marched today. That's 1 out of every 50 adults living in the United States.

Jorge A. Caballero, MD @datadrivenmd.social · 2d

7 million people marched today. That's greater than world's three largest militaries— combined.

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 1d

frontpages.freedomforum.org/gallery

#NoKings

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

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Bell @pocono.bsky.social · 2d

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Money, Women and Taxes: Jeffrey Epstein’s Fiery Friendship with a Wall Street Titan

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/b...

Money, Women and Taxes: Jeffrey Epstein’s Fiery Friendship with a Wall Street Titan

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Dan Howlett @dhowlett1692.bsky.social · 2d

@askhistorians.bsky.social has shared a few META posts in the past year that are relevant for #NoKings

"[Geenbaum] represented what everyone should strive to be: an obstacle, however small and seemingly inconsequential, in the path of fascism."

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From the AskHistorians community on Reddit: MegaThread: Truth, Sanity, and History

Explore this post and more from the AskHistorians community

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 2d

a cartoon bear says i 'm smarter than the average bear ..

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 2d

a brown bear is standing on its hind legs on a road

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Ace Combs Art @acecombsart.bsky.social · 2d

My favorite moment from the "No Kings" in Olympia today was when a lone fascist with a bullhorn was scared off by a woman in a bear suit making pelvic thrusts at him. I don't know if it was the sexual gesture or the bear costume that scared him but he left in a hurry. Unfortunately I wasn't filming.

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JohnMLatimer @johnmlatimer.bsky.social · 2d

Check out this article from Lebanon Daily News:

400 Lebanon County protesters gather for 'No Kings Day' rally against Trump, Meuser

www.ldnews.com/story/news/p...

#nokings

400 Lebanon County protesters gather for 'No Kings Day' rally against Trump, Meuser

More than 400 residents lined sidewalks at Fisher Veterans' Memorial Park Oct. 18 during No Kings Day protest against the Trump administration.

www.ldnews.com

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Beth Andres-Beck @beth4ma.bsky.social · 2d

I am proud of everyone who showed up today ✊

Whether your protest was three people or three hundred thousand, each of us was part of something huge. In big cities and tiny towns, Americans stood up.

So many people are ready to fight for our future!

Bethany Andres-Beck stands in the crowd at the No Kings rally in Newburyport.

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