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@doublechinner.bsky.social
Can a nation organized and governed such as ours endure? A whole world looks to see what we will do. We cannot fail their trust. We cannot fail to try.
LOL! Speaking of BAD actors Mr. @benmank77.bsky.social. Don’t even get me started on the WB/DC apostasy here! #tcmparty youtu.be/AznfzIGBfw4?...
Wonder Man's Trevor Slattery Loses it During Ben Mankiewicz Interview
YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
LOL! Speaking of BAD actors Mr. @benmank77.bsky.social. Don’t even get me started on the WB/DC apostasy here! #tcmparty youtu.be/AznfzIGBfw4?...
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there's a lot in here, none of it good
A for-profit education firm called Stride is opening a school inside a for-profit immigration prison run by CoreCivic. Stride has been accused of defrauding investors and providing substandard education to children.
@whitneycwimbish.bsky.social spotted the job listings:
prospect.org/2025/12/10/f...
@whitneycwimbish.bsky.social spotted the job listings:
prospect.org/2025/12/10/f...
For-Profit School Opening in For-Profit ICE Family Prison - The American Prospect
Stride, Inc., is hiring multiple teachers to run a new school at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley.
prospect.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
there's a lot in here, none of it good
This has been episode 243,187 of "Cats Aren't Idiots, But Humans Are."
In Chicago’s war on rats, it looks like feral cats either lack a certain killer instinct or they’re extremely picky eaters, according to a new study from Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute.
That’s probably a good thing for the cats. https://to.wttw.com/4a05fKJ
That’s probably a good thing for the cats. https://to.wttw.com/4a05fKJ
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This has been episode 243,187 of "Cats Aren't Idiots, But Humans Are."
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JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
U.S. prosecutors in Chicago are dropping another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz, "without prejudice."
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
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a very good point
It’s striking how many of the most mundane features of American democracy, built centuries ago to protect against remembered tyrants from centuries prior, are still the bulwark against Trumpian fascism, while all the newfangled modern institutions simply collapsed on first contact with him
JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
December 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
a very good point
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Missouri group submits nearly three times as many signatures as needed for gerrymander repeal vote
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/12/10/missouri-group-submits-nearly-three-times-as-many-signatures-as-needed-for-gerrymander-repeal-vote/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/12/10/missouri-group-submits-nearly-three-times-as-many-signatures-as-needed-for-gerrymander-repeal-vote/
December 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Missouri group submits nearly three times as many signatures as needed for gerrymander repeal vote
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/12/10/missouri-group-submits-nearly-three-times-as-many-signatures-as-needed-for-gerrymander-repeal-vote/
https://heartlandsignal.com/2025/12/10/missouri-group-submits-nearly-three-times-as-many-signatures-as-needed-for-gerrymander-repeal-vote/
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In Chicago’s war on rats, it looks like feral cats either lack a certain killer instinct or they’re extremely picky eaters, according to a new study from Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute.
That’s probably a good thing for the cats. https://to.wttw.com/4a05fKJ
That’s probably a good thing for the cats. https://to.wttw.com/4a05fKJ
December 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In Chicago’s war on rats, it looks like feral cats either lack a certain killer instinct or they’re extremely picky eaters, according to a new study from Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute.
That’s probably a good thing for the cats. https://to.wttw.com/4a05fKJ
That’s probably a good thing for the cats. https://to.wttw.com/4a05fKJ
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AI also can't wear that coat
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
AI also can't wear that coat
Wishing them every success. Chicago has a wealth of "alternative/art house/repertory" movie venues. However, @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social is the only one that seems to advertise, promote, communicate, generate social media buzz, AND show movies I want to see, WHEN I WANT TO SEE THEM.
As many movie theaters struggle, Chicago’s Music Box is expanding into Minnesota and adding a third screen in Lake View. “We seem to be doing something right here,” Music Box’s co-owner and CEO Brody Sheldon said.
Can Music Box CEO Brody Sheldon, a second-generation movie buff, build a mini-empire of historic theaters?
chicago.suntimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Wishing them every success. Chicago has a wealth of "alternative/art house/repertory" movie venues. However, @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social is the only one that seems to advertise, promote, communicate, generate social media buzz, AND show movies I want to see, WHEN I WANT TO SEE THEM.
This is...a brand new, real Chicago building? How did that happen? chicagoyimby.com/2025/12/4907...
4907 North Paulina Is Topped Out And Glassed Up In Uptown - Chicago YIMBY
The new Foster Date Architects-designed residential building at 4907 North Paulina Street in Uptown continues to dazzle with its brickwork as it nears exterior completion.
chicagoyimby.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is...a brand new, real Chicago building? How did that happen? chicagoyimby.com/2025/12/4907...
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You don't say...
US farmers say Trump's $12 billion aid package won't cover losses reut.rs/44VuHO7
US farmers say Trump's $12 billion aid package won't cover losses
U.S. farmers facing steep losses this year welcomed President Donald Trump's aid package, but said they would need more than that to fully offset low crop prices and lost export opportunities from his trade war.
reut.rs
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
You don't say...
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keep looking up
Truth. Justice. Whatever. #Supergirl lands in theaters and IMAX June 26.
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
keep looking up
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I’ve just watched my kids nativity. It was called Barmy Bethlehem and there were things like “party sheep” and “rave donkeys”. The American right would probably lose their mind over the denigration
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I’ve just watched my kids nativity. It was called Barmy Bethlehem and there were things like “party sheep” and “rave donkeys”. The American right would probably lose their mind over the denigration
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Undeterred (pun intended), the Atomic Energy Commission conducted two more tests as part of Project Plowshare: Project RULISON (40 kilotons, September 10, 1969) near Parachute, Colorado, and Project RIO BLANCO (three 33-kiloton devices, May 17, 1973), near Rifle, Colorado. The results were the same.
December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Undeterred (pun intended), the Atomic Energy Commission conducted two more tests as part of Project Plowshare: Project RULISON (40 kilotons, September 10, 1969) near Parachute, Colorado, and Project RIO BLANCO (three 33-kiloton devices, May 17, 1973), near Rifle, Colorado. The results were the same.
Evergreen post.
Status update on House Republicans and a health care plan, after this morning’s conference meeting:
“The consensus is we need to come up with something,” Rep. Ralph Norman says.
“The consensus is we need to come up with something,” Rep. Ralph Norman says.
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Evergreen post.
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so true bestie
Status update on House Republicans and a health care plan, after this morning’s conference meeting:
“The consensus is we need to come up with something,” Rep. Ralph Norman says.
“The consensus is we need to come up with something,” Rep. Ralph Norman says.
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
so true bestie
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"Tincher has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours, where she saw about seven other detainees."
Federal agents are arresting American citizens.
This isn’t about public safety - it’s about stoking fear.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
This isn’t about public safety - it’s about stoking fear.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Tincher has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours, where she saw about seven other detainees."
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warrior ethos means making ai memes of people who make fun of you
what does pete hegseth imagine members of the military are going to do with gemini AI? I don't have any idea what this shit is supposed to be for anymore
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
warrior ethos means making ai memes of people who make fun of you
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Chris Stein posted these of DH at a Mamdani-led NYC arts fundraiser last night
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Chris Stein posted these of DH at a Mamdani-led NYC arts fundraiser last night
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This is completely insane. This speeding car ripped a woman’s leg off. She was just standing on the sidewalk! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/10/d...
A Car Driver Ripped Off a Woman’s Leg in Broad Daylight - Streetsblog New York City
A Brooklyn driver drove onto a busy sidewalk in central Williamsburg and maimed a 33-year-old pedestrian. Why can't our officials prevent this kind of predictable incident?
nyc.streetsblog.org
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This is completely insane. This speeding car ripped a woman’s leg off. She was just standing on the sidewalk! nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/10/d...
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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I'll save you a click: he's doing this because Calibri is easier for some people with disabilities to read.
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I'll save you a click: he's doing this because Calibri is easier for some people with disabilities to read.
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needless to say this is a sick way for a man to talk about his employee, let alone one who is more than 50 years younger than him
Trump on Karoline Leavitt: "That beautiful face and those lips that don't stop like a little machine gun"
December 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
needless to say this is a sick way for a man to talk about his employee, let alone one who is more than 50 years younger than him
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Golden Smog singing “Until You Came Along” tonight at the Vic
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Golden Smog singing “Until You Came Along” tonight at the Vic
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My son was in preschool when Republicans first promised to have a better plan than the ACA.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
Only had 15 years and four different Republican House speakers since ACA was passed.
Roger Marshall on Republicans replacing the ACA: "It's gonna take us a while to figure out the right way to do it"
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
My son was in preschool when Republicans first promised to have a better plan than the ACA.
He’s a sophomore in college now.
He’s a sophomore in college now.