Mike Check
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Mike Check
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· Dec 27
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, with more than 770,000 people counted as homeless.
Another reason Grants Pass should be reversed.
Another way to look at this:
Biss spent 8 years in the state legislature representing a large portion of IL9. When he was a state senator, his district was coïncidentally titled IL9. He's the mayor of a large municipality in the district. People in Skokie know who he is.
They have to meet Kat A.
Biss spent 8 years in the state legislature representing a large portion of IL9. When he was a state senator, his district was coïncidentally titled IL9. He's the mayor of a large municipality in the district. People in Skokie know who he is.
They have to meet Kat A.
I think Biss’ run for governor was kindof a disaster and he’s not exactly a firebrand, but the lowkey dig at Kat A here is a legit blow to her campaign: Biss is connected to his district in a way Abughazaleh is not. Kat A has been impressive outside of the district but has not done enough in the 9th
@danielbiss.bsky.social will be a critical partner in advancing bold progressive priorities in Congress. Because of his deep roots in the district and decades of service to Illinois, we are confident he will continue to build a broad coalition of local support. We are proud to endorse him.
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Another way to look at this:
Biss spent 8 years in the state legislature representing a large portion of IL9. When he was a state senator, his district was coïncidentally titled IL9. He's the mayor of a large municipality in the district. People in Skokie know who he is.
They have to meet Kat A.
Biss spent 8 years in the state legislature representing a large portion of IL9. When he was a state senator, his district was coïncidentally titled IL9. He's the mayor of a large municipality in the district. People in Skokie know who he is.
They have to meet Kat A.
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I hate my congressional race being nationalized. Social media is filled to the brim with people who know nothing about the candidates
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I hate my congressional race being nationalized. Social media is filled to the brim with people who know nothing about the candidates
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We used to make this soup and call it "Ninja Turtle Soup" to market it to our kids, who loved it. Still love it, but now forbid us from calling it that
www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6393...
www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6393...
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
We used to make this soup and call it "Ninja Turtle Soup" to market it to our kids, who loved it. Still love it, but now forbid us from calling it that
www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6393...
www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/6393...
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thesis: buy books
antithesis: pirate books
synthesis: get books from the library
antithesis: pirate books
synthesis: get books from the library
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
thesis: buy books
antithesis: pirate books
synthesis: get books from the library
antithesis: pirate books
synthesis: get books from the library
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i often think of how albini would react to current politics posts. this is one of those times
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
i often think of how albini would react to current politics posts. this is one of those times
I think Biss’ run for governor was kindof a disaster and he’s not exactly a firebrand, but the lowkey dig at Kat A here is a legit blow to her campaign: Biss is connected to his district in a way Abughazaleh is not. Kat A has been impressive outside of the district but has not done enough in the 9th
@danielbiss.bsky.social will be a critical partner in advancing bold progressive priorities in Congress. Because of his deep roots in the district and decades of service to Illinois, we are confident he will continue to build a broad coalition of local support. We are proud to endorse him.
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I think Biss’ run for governor was kindof a disaster and he’s not exactly a firebrand, but the lowkey dig at Kat A here is a legit blow to her campaign: Biss is connected to his district in a way Abughazaleh is not. Kat A has been impressive outside of the district but has not done enough in the 9th
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I am absolutely seeing this in real time. I get at least 3 emails a day from people I know and people I don't asking me if I have leads on work. I usually have to say I do not. The job market is NOT GOOD right now at all.
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I am absolutely seeing this in real time. I get at least 3 emails a day from people I know and people I don't asking me if I have leads on work. I usually have to say I do not. The job market is NOT GOOD right now at all.
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Weird how the “teen” conversations haven’t evolved since I was a teen
The Downtown aldermen are renewing a push for a tougher curfew after teen "takeover" shootings. blockclubchi.co/4po1Nhi
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Weird how the “teen” conversations haven’t evolved since I was a teen
My worst food opinion is that mashed potatoes are bar none the worst potato delivery method no matter how well executed. You have strayed too far from the glory of the potato when you serve it in cloud form.
Thanksgiving week is Burning Man for people with bad food opinions
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My worst food opinion is that mashed potatoes are bar none the worst potato delivery method no matter how well executed. You have strayed too far from the glory of the potato when you serve it in cloud form.
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KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, REPEAT KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH
President Trump may have had enough of Kash Patel, according to sources
The president is weighing whether to oust the FBI director after scrutiny of Patel's stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet.
www.ms.now
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, REPEAT KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH
Remake episode 9
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Remake episode 9
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Ice is gassing neighbors in St. Paul this morning g during a paramilitary fascist raid on the city.
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Ice is gassing neighbors in St. Paul this morning g during a paramilitary fascist raid on the city.
But JD Vance says this is how we solve the housing crisis
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
But JD Vance says this is how we solve the housing crisis
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Yesterday, I became the first member of Congress in years to visit the Broadview ICE Processing Facility so I could conduct critical oversight on what’s happening inside.
The American people need to understand what’s going on in our communities in the name of the United States.
The American people need to understand what’s going on in our communities in the name of the United States.
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Yesterday, I became the first member of Congress in years to visit the Broadview ICE Processing Facility so I could conduct critical oversight on what’s happening inside.
The American people need to understand what’s going on in our communities in the name of the United States.
The American people need to understand what’s going on in our communities in the name of the United States.
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Hello network. This is real shit. I’m looking for transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming front and back end web designers for a project to help trans people get housing in NJ. This is a paid opportunity.
Please share this if you see it, and my DMs are open for more information. Tysm 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
Please share this if you see it, and my DMs are open for more information. Tysm 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hello network. This is real shit. I’m looking for transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming front and back end web designers for a project to help trans people get housing in NJ. This is a paid opportunity.
Please share this if you see it, and my DMs are open for more information. Tysm 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
Please share this if you see it, and my DMs are open for more information. Tysm 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
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5838 West Division Street
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
5838 West Division Street
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so if i understand this correctly, gaines has made her career by publicly calling trans athletes predators and threats to women while completely failing to ever mention even once that her mentor/college swimming coach was sexually assaulting and harassing women on the team while she was there?
Riley Gaines climbed the MAGA ladder by vilifying trans women in sports. Now, teammates are speaking out about the real problems on her team: abusive coaching, sexual harassment, eating disorders. ow.ly/o3wq50XuCzp
How right-wing superstar Riley Gaines built an anti-trans empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest.
ow.ly
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
so if i understand this correctly, gaines has made her career by publicly calling trans athletes predators and threats to women while completely failing to ever mention even once that her mentor/college swimming coach was sexually assaulting and harassing women on the team while she was there?
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really important advice for folks planning on ACA insurance
KFF’s @larrylevitt.bsky.social advises signing up now, because once enrollment open ends you won’t have another chance.
You can sign as a hedge, in case a deal is passed, and decide to drop out later if there’s no deal.
You can sign as a hedge, in case a deal is passed, and decide to drop out later if there’s no deal.
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
really important advice for folks planning on ACA insurance
One of the workers who's been integral at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago for ≈ 20 years has been diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer and could use all the financial help he can get. Most stagehands don't get paid sick leave. When stagehands can't work, they can't earn. gofund.me/1cef2f38a
Donate to Friends of James Norman, organized by Frank Taylor
James Norman has been a proud member of Local 2 since March 2, 2005. For nearly twenty years he h… Frank Taylor needs your support for Friends of James Norman
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November 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
One of the workers who's been integral at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago for ≈ 20 years has been diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer and could use all the financial help he can get. Most stagehands don't get paid sick leave. When stagehands can't work, they can't earn. gofund.me/1cef2f38a
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By me:
A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives @robertloerzel.bsky.social reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.
Maybe Things Will Be Better in Chicago
A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives us reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
By me:
We switch it up every year. Prime rib, timpano, turkey. We are thinking middle eastern this year.
it fascinates me how most everyone in the U.S. does turkey for Thanksgiving, but we are all over the map as to what we eat for Christmas (as is proper for a hugely diverse nation).
I come from a Christmas prime rib roast family, myself.
I come from a Christmas prime rib roast family, myself.
I also use the bacon method. Although turkey is Christmas dinner where I come from.
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We switch it up every year. Prime rib, timpano, turkey. We are thinking middle eastern this year.
My only beef with Rogue One ultimately is that it introduced into the canon the completely absurd notion that a Star Destroyer could non destructively enter an atmosphere. One of those things landing in Jedha would cause a bolide big enough to make Tunguska look like a firecracker.
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My only beef with Rogue One ultimately is that it introduced into the canon the completely absurd notion that a Star Destroyer could non destructively enter an atmosphere. One of those things landing in Jedha would cause a bolide big enough to make Tunguska look like a firecracker.
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Just want to remind everyone that Mike Flynn told a crowd of rabid QAnon troglodytes in no uncertain terms that the military should conduct a coup in order to reinstall Trump as an unelected dictator, and he never once was subject to the penalties that the UCMJ demands for that sort of thing
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Just want to remind everyone that Mike Flynn told a crowd of rabid QAnon troglodytes in no uncertain terms that the military should conduct a coup in order to reinstall Trump as an unelected dictator, and he never once was subject to the penalties that the UCMJ demands for that sort of thing
TV News is not your friend
BROWN: If there are more communications that come out, are there are discussions about to handle that? Because we're already seen the fallout from that w/other Democrats & Epstein
RASKIN: I just don't know what to say. It's a sign of the times here that everything is viewed in such a partisan lens
RASKIN: I just don't know what to say. It's a sign of the times here that everything is viewed in such a partisan lens
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
TV News is not your friend