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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 16h

The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 16h

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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City Nolan @ndhapple.bsky.social · 20h

I guess this is a good time to remind everyone of why there is virtually no federal oversight into the supplements business... And yea, it's because of a single Senator, Orrin Hatch -- www.nytimes.com/2011/06/21/u...

www.npr.org/sections/hea...

Support Is Mutual for Senator and Utah Industry (Published 2011)

www.nytimes.com

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 21h

This makes my blood boil. [gift link]
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

Inside a New Bible-Infused Texas English Curriculum

www.nytimes.com

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

Trump cut a program that gave free black lung screenings to coal miners.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Coal miner's wife on Trump's deregulation of black lung protections:

“They’re mining a lot more now, the coal trucks are running, but there’s no benefits for the coal miners coming in... The coal miners have supplied this country with electricity, and now they’re just cast aside to die”

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Lucky them!

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Frankie says, “Relax.”

#catsky

Fluffy Himalayan cat sitting on a grey couch and looking at the camera

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Good point.

Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

I solved Redactle #1286 in 25 guesses with an accuracy of 92.0% and a time of 00:05:16. Play at redactle.net

Redactle | Wikipedia based Puzzle Game

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Bob Eckstein @bobeckstein.bsky.social · 1d

My friend, writer Nava Atlas, will be conducting a fun evening of cat trivia & chat about this time tomorrow at the Elting Memorial Library.

That's Tuesday, the 14th, at 7pm in New Paltz, NY, 93 Main St. Bring her books to sign, including Inspired by Cats. eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/14931797

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 2d

This is Lucky. He assures you there's nothing to see here. And also nothing missing from the laundry basket. 13/10 (IG: luckythegoldenboy)

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 2d

Anyone can be wordy.

But only a chosen few can be a Word Icon.

10.16.2025.

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 3d

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 2d

Wowza! Spotted this Bald Eagle fishing on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts today. Such an impressive bird! 🦅🦅🦅 #Eagle #Berkshires #birding

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A Robbart @arobbart.bsky.social · 2d

Excellent show, once again. Esp the segments on authoritarianism and on the "dual state". Thank you @onthemedia.bsky.social .

On the Media @onthemedia.bsky.social · 4d

📻On this week’s show: @gregsargent.bsky.social on Stephen Miller’s plan to “sleepwalk” America into authoritarianism; @pemalevy.bsky.social on the highest court citing the "dual state;" & @jakelahut.writes.news on the rise of the Ellisons' tech-media dynasty. https://lnk.to/onthemedia/bluesky

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 3d

I post this article too much,,,
But we have mass shooting too much

www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...

Why Flavor Flav says the US must ban firearms now | Opinion

The lack of U.S. gun laws has created a violence epidemic unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is domestic errorism

www.newsweek.com

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 3d

Pope Leo quotes Hannah Arendt:

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."

www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Pope Leo calls for news agencies to stand as bulwark against "post-truths," lies and manipulation

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

www.cbsnews.com

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 3d

^%@$^!@

Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 3d

There is some *innovation* in book publishing. Love seeing Hagfish in the NYT.

Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · 3d

Loved this profile of the women who run Hagfish Books, another amazing company devoted to reissuing forgotten and overlooked titles.

They’re Trying to Publish the Best Books You’ve Never Heard Of

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4d

The Trump administration has been spreading anti-vaccine propaganda for months. Tonight, Trump's physician announced he just received a flu shot and a COVID booster.

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Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 4d

A few minutes ago in the House:

- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week

- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week

House Press Gallery: During today's pro forma session, the Clerk read a message from the Speaker designating Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19 as a district work period.

Punchbowl's Briana Reilly: House gaveled in and out of its pro forma just now w/o recognizing Rep Elfreth, who was seeking to UC a mil pay bill from Rep Sykes.

Elfreth told reporters after that House Dems stand “ready and willing to take” up standalone legislation to pay troops.

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David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 4d

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This is a producer for WGN Chicago.

This is Putin-style autocracy.

WATCH

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 4d

"But there seems to be an odd system at work where the books that don’t actually need much promotion get all the money thrown at them."

Have been pulling my hair out about this for EVER. Ahem. Agreed, @davidmbarnett.bsky.social.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me? | David Barnett

With the rise of TikTok and two-tier marketing budgets, something’s off in the world of publishing (and it’s not just the aroma), says author David Barnett

www.theguardian.com

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 4d

$%#$!&

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 4d

DHS default is to lie about every encounter. Which is why they’re trying to criminalize recording them.

CHICAGO (WGN) - A WGN creative services department employee was detained by two
Border Patrol officers and later released after federal agents swarmed a busy intersection on Chicago's North Side Friday morning, at the height of rush hour.
WGN is not naming the employee, as station policy requires blurring faces and not identifying those who have not been charged with a crime.
Witnesses on site who captured the incident on video spoke to WGN about the moments leading up to the staffer's detainment.

Thomas added that when he made his way down to the scene, around 8:30 Friday morning, he realized there was another person already detained inside the minivan being used by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
"I didn't get his name, although I asked for his name," Thomas said. "He didn't speak very good English. They claimed that the WGN employee was obstructing justice, even though she was, like all of us, just standing there, taking video.'
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She was arrested for throwing objects at law enforcement.
Heartland Signal D @HeartlandSignal • 3h
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 4d

Mr. President. Stop breaking the law.

The shutdown does not give you the right to fire thousands of hard working federal employees.

Instead of giving huge tax breaks to your billionaire friends, show some respect for the struggling working families of our country.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4d

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4d

"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."

@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized

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