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Chris

@seamripper.bsky.social

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My return to the resistance. Dog mom, hockey girl mom, quilter. Penguins fan. EF = 60-65% Known for "Brandishing Muppets "

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Chris @seamripper.bsky.social · 16d

Made the local paper. "Brandishing" a muppet. I want that on my tombstone. #NoKings #Muppets

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Chris @seamripper.bsky.social · 2d

Listening to Kate McKinnon read her delightful book

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Grover disguised as an M&M. His brother Hooper is in the background chortling.

Small white dog proudly wearing purple M&M outfit with black & white dog sitting smuggly behind him. In the background are protest signs.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 4d

Have honestly lost count of how many times Border Patrol has swept up drivers in the O'Hare rideshare lot(s) now. They're back again tonight after being seen there yesterday (and last week on several occasions, and the week before that): instagram.com/p/DQc9wn3DBmu/

arabchicagofb on Instagram: "Heavy ICE presence spotted at the O’Hare Uber parking lot — multiple agents and vehicles seen in the area.#Chicago #OHare #ICE #Bre…"

Heavy ICE presence spotted at the O’Hare Uber parking lot — multiple agents and vehicles seen in the area.#Chicago #OHare #ICE #BreakingNews #UberLot #ChicagoAirport

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The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social · 4d

We were super-excited to have a visit from the fabulous TJ Klune! We're big fans, especially our Olivia, who adored The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Signed copies available while they last!

#fantasy #books #livres

A closer up shot of author TJ Klune holding up two copies of his novels in the Edinburgh Bookshop

Author TJ Klune holding up two of his novels in the Edinburgh Bookshop

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Point Blank Sandwich Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 6d

CNN is reporting that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social referred to a voter he was meeting as “my man” at a campaign event today, even though the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution has made it illegal to own human beings since 1865 and remains the law in states including New York

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 6d

FYI if you have a Spotify membership, Indivisible is asking people to cancel until they stop running ICE recruitment ads. Instructions on how to do it here: www.youtube.com/shorts/TKp7c...

Tutorial: How to cancel your Spotify subscription

YouTube video by Indivisible

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Chris @seamripper.bsky.social · 9d

With my boys this evening. Glad to be home. Lots to accomplish tomorrow.

Chris @seamripper.bsky.social · 9d

Now can we move?

Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 9d

Catherine Connolly, the independent socialist, is President-Elect. Yet again, Ireland bucks the trend of liberal democracies falling to far right nihilism. Here is who she is - Connolly supports the LGBTQ community & People with Disabilities, Carers & a United Ireland. #Aras25 #SpeirGhorm

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, Chicago.

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Brian Russell @posaune76.bsky.social · 9d

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Stephanie Kollmann @slkollmann.bsky.social · 9d

I haven't seen people here mention this letter from the mayor of Illinois' 2nd-largest city (Aurora, 40+% Latino)

to the Aurora Police

following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests

So here it is!

Hello Chief and APD Leadership,

I just wanted to jot a quick thank you note for those who participated in this meeting with the Latino community about ICE in our neighborhoods.

Sadly, this problem is not going away anytime soon. Historically, the police have been on the wrong side of history during the civil rights movement and the labor movement - defending capital. The pivotal points in American history are when police realized that their solidarity should be with labor; not capital.

Labor vs. police: Learning from working-class history Workers World

In this current struggle, I believe that we are 2-3 years away from a moment where we see the shift in solidarity.

I would like to see Aurora lead, and show something different. It will create discomfort during the transformation. I noticed during the march towards Blue Kangaroo, when the police escort disappeared, that activists I didn't know used their vehicles to block the intersections and protect the marchers.

All living things have the capacity to evolve and grow. Government is about to go through a huge evolutionary period and shed that which is not necessary, and re-focus on what is important.

As government continues to disintegrate from the top down, we have an opportunity to re-invent the ways we find food, water, shelter and protection.

We would like the Aurora Police Department to play a historic role in defending the United States of America, and our city against fascism. We have a unique opportunity to do something different, leave our mark in the history books, and make a difference. I'm excited about the opportunity and look forward to discussing it further.

Respectfully, John Laesch Mayor, City of Aurora laesch@aurora.il.us

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 10d

I hear the Epstein Ballroom will be illuminated solely by gaslighting.

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Chris @seamripper.bsky.social · 10d

I was in charge of dog drop off today at boarding. This seems like I am less than competent. #dogsofbluesky

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@posaune76.bsky.social Now can we move to Ireland?

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 10d

The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12d

We have never needed fearlessly pro-democracy media more than we do right now. That is why I started Democracy Docket in 2020 and it is why its 20 person team works around the clock to keep you informed today.

Support its mission by signing up now. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 13d

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

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Bravo @bravolimapoppa.bsky.social · 13d

@murderbooks.bsky.social for @marthawells.com book signing.

Picture of Martha Wells in Black with a blue scarf and gray hair at Murder by the Book, taking questions from the audience.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 15d

The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯

Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚

And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋

youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared

YouTube KidZuko clips of the first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow. Both of the clips have over 400,000 views each

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Feral Women's Society of America @fwsa.bsky.social · 15d

No doubt!

Barry Nisman @bazbear2.bsky.social · 15d

Love it

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Chris @seamripper.bsky.social · 15d

I knew this was risky... every dog in the neighborhood appears to be out for a walk... first time taking both by myself

Neighborhood picture of arm with two leashes, one with white coton De Tulear and one with black and white coton De Tulear.

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AAUP @aaup.org · 16d

The snake is growing.

✊🏽✊🏻✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼

Vanderbilt, Texas, AZ…now’s the time.

The world is watching.

The resistance is here.

#NoLoyaltyOaths
#NoKings
#DefendHigherEd

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Dan Isaacs (Kelce's Version) @danisaacs.bsky.social · 16d

Epic photo

amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 16d

Portland ICE facility now.

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