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Shannon Reed
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Author of Why We Read & Why Did I Get a B? Forthcoming: My Girls (2027, Hanover Square Press). Director of Undergrad Studies/Writing Program, U of Pittsburgh. A lover boy romantic, that's me.
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New details emerge about Maryland investigation of Jason Lando, O'Connor's pick for Pittsburgh police chief
New details emerge about Maryland investigation of Jason Lando, O'Connor's pick for Pittsburgh police chief
Jason Lando, the police veteran tapped to become Pittsburgh’s next chief, was linked by criminal investigators to an account that sent expletive-laced text messages from anonymous ‘burner’ numbers earlier this year, according to a law enforcement report obtained by TribLive. Lando, a Squirrel Hill native who served as a Pittsburgh
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December 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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mksongbird.bsky.social
so far tonight msnbc has interviewed two students from brown university that are also survivors of separate high school shootings.

insanity.
December 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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colindickey.com
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
vulture.com Vulture @vulture.com · 18d
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
The same people who think we need to bring back real standards to academia also want to give all students a “suspend my professor” button if they don’t like how things are going
charlottegarden.bsky.social Charlotte Garden @charlottegarden.bsky.social · 1d
From the Oklahoma U student paper: the school is now saying it will automatically suspend faculty (with pay) in response to student complaints
www.oudaily.com/news/ou-poli...
“During the course of the debate, it was disclosed that it is now policy of the university to suspend any faculty member with pay against whom a student has lodged a complaint. The faculty member is suspended under the Title IX program,” Schmeltzer wrote. “This was new information to everyone in attendance.”
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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ourshallowstate.bsky.social
I'm beginning to think Trump's four-prong strategy of demeaning women, bullying states, dishonoring allies, and dozing off during cabinet meetings might not be working so well.
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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differentmatt.bsky.social
my God, the bastards hang-a-shining-star-upon-the-highest-boughed it
athul.acharya.cc Athul K. Acharya @athul.acharya.cc · 17h
TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! "Tis the season to be jolly: a, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Fill the meadcup, drain the barrel, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Troll the ancient Christmas carol. Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!
December 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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thehighsign.bsky.social
Everything about the shooting at Brown is horrific & should make America ashamed of the slaughterhouse we’ve become. But I’m especially holding in my heart the parents who were eagerly planning for their kids to get home for break. Getting them holiday gifts. Planning to cook their favorite meals.
December 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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December 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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alexip718.com
As of today, the only person in this Daily Penn visual that hasn't been fined millions of dollars or convicted of a felony is Luigi Mangione, believe it or not
parkermolloy.com Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 2d
I mean, the Penn student newspaper isn't wrong, but www.instagram.com/p/DSH1X4EDwP...
dailypenn YEAR IN REVIEW Four Penn alumni in the national spotlight in 2025 dailypenn From the Oval Office to courtrooms, several Penn alumni made national headlines this year - repeatedly tying the University to high-profile controversies. Swipe for a look at four alumni who stepped into the national spotlight in 2025, and continue reading at the link in our bio.
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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aaronsojourner.org
Appreciate this letter from MN State Sen Jim Abler (R-Anoka) to POTUS
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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richterscale.bsky.social
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
sardonicus.eu Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 4d
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
a shot of a god botherer in a car, next to him on the passenger seat is a skull in an ornate box
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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parkermolloy.com
Really says a lot about how extremely online they are that they put "chestfeed" on this list.
"Chestfeed"
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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markharris.bsky.social
The only conclusion I can draw from this is that there is something physically wrong and cognitively wrong with Trump, he knows it, and he's angry and frightened.
pbump.com Philip Bump @pbump.com · 4d
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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petersagal.bsky.social
Nixon could have saved so much trouble and money installing a WH taping system just by typing out his rants and posting them.
pbump.com Philip Bump @pbump.com · 4d
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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conorlambpa.bsky.social
In Trump’s Pennsylvania speech tonight he claimed energy prices would “soon” be going down. Not soon enough for the 270k people in our state who had their electricity shut off this year, a huge increase from when Biden was president.

More reaction: open.substack.com/pub/conorlam...
Reaction to Trump's Pennsylvania Speech
Nothing to say on healthcare, electricity prices, jobs...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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wiswell.bsky.social
wake up babe the least surprising plot twist of 2025 just dropped
shimanti.bsky.social Hopeful in AZ @shimanti.bsky.social · 4d
So it turns out an ice agent is much more likely to have an arrest record than an immigrant.
December 10, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
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December 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
sreed151.bsky.social
Opthamalgicus - eg Eye - Shingles last year. Caught just before it damaged my sight. Pain & sty in my eye for two weeks, blurred vision. Awful.
proptermalone.bsky.social post malone ergo propter malone @proptermalone.bsky.social · 5d
people gotta talk about their shingles experiences. no one is going to enjoy this
levin.bsky.social Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · 5d
All over my FB people talking about their bad experiences with shingles vax and dissuading each other from getting it! We need to give people real info on how to mitigate the symtoms caused by vaccines because vaccines are always better than meeting a virus unprepared. Yet drs aren't coaching ppl
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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MS NOW, citing three unnamed sources, reports Patel has, at least twice, ordered his girlfriend's FBI security detail to also escort one of her allegedly intoxicated friends after a night of partying. Agents have objected to the order, only for Patel to throw a fit trib.al/Kk54JRb
December 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Under Trump, America is committing war crimes. But under Biden, there were irritating student protests at a college I did not attend. I have never felt more politically homeless.
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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papapishu.bsky.social
Occasionally you get a really good director and you wonder what his secret is and it's like "oh, this guy reads books"
December 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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smoothatonalsound.bsky.social
McSweeney’s nearly as lethal as Pete Kegstand
mcsweeneys.net McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 10d
"Can we all calm down for a minute? It appears my command to take no prisoners, exterminate all traces of life, and torch any semblance of international law has been misinterpreted. You shouldn’t rush to conclusions until you have all the facts."
My Order to Kill Everyone and Everything Was Taken Out of Context
“[Secretary of War] Hegseth ordered a lethal attack but not the killing of survivors, officials say… Amid talk of war crimes, the details and preci...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Hey all,

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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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“This is a beautiful country,” he reportedly said on his way to the gallows.
haymarketbooks.org Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 11d
Abolitionist John Brown was executed by the state of Virginia on December 2, 1859.
John Brown
December 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM