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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’

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By day: Professoring; social work/social policy/complex systems; PhD/JD. By night: Food/drinks; burritos; vapid entertainment; sport. 24/7: brash tweedy impertinence; epistemic humility; tepid legality; personal account.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

That was really, really egregious.

And it’s the kind of break that three or court teams consistently get when they’re in a close game that never seems to be available to anyone else.

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

Best possible outcome.

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

I mean, the Cubs are playing golf next week…

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

I’d like a new third baseman, please. Why not Munetaka Murakami?

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

All time great logo.

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

And I’d really like them to pound the Dodgers into a fine paste so that we can enjoy a World Series that has a little bit more interest…

I’d love to see a Mariners/Brewers series; but I also don’t have anything in particular against the Blue Jays.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 9h

Look, as a Cubs fan, you’ve really gotta hand it to the Brewers. They’ve played fantastically since the break, and I’m going to be pulling for you guys for the rest of the postseason.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 15h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 17h

#BREAKING The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals PARTIALLY grants the stay sought by the Trump Administration.

The stay is GRANTED as to federalization of the National Guard.

But it is DENIED as to deployment.

So deployment still BLOCKED, but troops "do not need to return to their home states."

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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 19h

If this was happening in any other country you'd have journalists and analysts discussing risks of state failure

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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 19h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 7d

Yet another college football Saturday with absolutely no discussion on the telecasts about how higher education in the United States is in dire straits because of various Trump Administration policies.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 20h

I’m just going to leave this here…

Post by bsky user Deb @hipmtdeb3.bsky.social:

I'm glad I'm not catholic or Christian. Religion isn't political but they've made it so.

October 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 22h

Deep dive into the surge in US pedestrian deaths:

"It’s not that more pedestrians are getting hit by vehicles; it’s that the ones that are getting hit are more likely to die."

"[That] seems like fairly strong evidence for the theory that the rise in large SUVs is behind the uptick in ped deaths."

Why Are So Many Pedestrians Killed by Cars in the US?

It’s unfortunately not uncommon for pedestrians to be killed by cars in the US.

www.construction-physics.com

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 21h

There’s a sense of urgency for my backyard bees this morning. There are dozens and dozens foraging on my back planters.

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 23h

One hope that I have about a backlash to trumpism is that this casual violence stuff will also receive the opprobrium that they are due.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 23h

Anywhere where you might encounter the Chicago Spirit Brigade is someplace where you want to be.

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 1d

Nyessssss, it’s not just American *dollars* it’s America all. the. way. down.

John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 1d

Pilsen was always my favorite part of the race! Back, you know, when I was able do such things…

A picture of a substantially thinner, younger me in the middle of the 2012 Chicago Marathon. I’m trundling along wearing a red shirt and (in retrospect embarrassingly) short shorts.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 1d

… Is that in American dollars?

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 1d

It's so strange to imagine a world without the Dr. Demento show.

All things must end, and he's had an incredible run, but it's still sad.

Plus ça change and such, I guess.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 1d

The Chicago Marathon will take more than 50,000 runners through 29 neighborhoods where more than a million people will come out to cheer them on.

More media should be covering this event as a counterpoint to Trump’s chaos narrative.

Chicago Marathon looks to defy Trump's

Nearly 2 million spectators are expected to line Chicago streets to watch the marathon on Sunday, providing a stark contrast to the Trump administration's negative messaging about the city.

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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 1d

WGN, this woman’s employer, is now reporting she was not charged with any crimes and was released.

DHS said earlier she was arrested for assault for throwing objects at agents.

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 1d

I’m, um, surprised that there are so many feral pigs in Hawaii…

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John Carpenter’s ‘Halloran’ @profhalloran.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly, is Trump (or whoever is actually running this strategy) banking on the courts to strike these things down? Because…