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My ancestors didn't escape the Cossacks for this-
#LongCovid 3/2020-
Here for Long Covid folks, Reproductive Rights advocates, Democracy defenders, Genealogy divers, Cubs fans, just the essential rational survival stuff #DoNotObeyinAdvance
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inquirer.com
The city revealed the 22 large replica Liberty Bells that will decorate Philly neighborhoods in 2026 for the celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary.
Here’s where 22 painted replica Liberty Bells will be installed around Philly in 2026
www.inquirer.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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defector.com
It's nice to have a process, but it's better to have money: defector.com/its-nice-to-...
It's Nice To Have A Process, But It's Better To Have Money | Defector
Imagine a very orderly person who lives in an apartment with a very large dog. The two can coexist happily, with each providing necessary support to the other, but there is also going to be a tension…
defector.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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waybackgen.bsky.social
Pretty hilarious that the Cubs' 2025 highlight reel included Vidal Brujan, but not so much as a back-of-the-head shot of Kyle Tucker.
January 17, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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mikesimmonsil.bsky.social
BILL ALERT! 🚨🚨 this week I’m bringing forward bills to:

✅ create a $50M restoration grant for small biz hit by Operation Midway Blitz

✅ hold data centers accountable to pay for their energy + water use demand

✅ require IL Dept of Transportation to create a statewide bus grid

+ more to come! 📋📝
January 15, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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bcbsara.bsky.social
Pretty classy for the Cubs highest paid player by AAV in franchise history to respect that team leader Nico Hoerner already wears his traditional #2.

Like I'm sure he could have insisted on it, but this is an awesome gesture to his new teammates.
numbersmlb.bsky.social MLB Jersey Numbers @numbersmlb.bsky.social · 3d
3B Alex Bregman will wear number 3. Last worn by 1B/DH Justin Turner in 2025. #Cubs
A home pinstriped Cubs jersey, name BREGMAN, number 3.
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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charoshane.bsky.social
Time for me to talk about how much I love @nyaaf.bsky.social! They're doing a case manager training soon and any New Yorker passionate about abortion access should consider it, especially if you're a Spanish speaker. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
NYAAF 2026 Case Manager Training Application
The New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) is excited to announce we are accepting applications for our virtual volunteer case manager training. Our training includes three sessions that will be held o...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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mondomascots.bsky.social
Sabi-chan is a big-eyed wasabi fairy from Shizuoka, Japan.
A green wasabi root mascot with huge eyes stands in front of a roped off red carpet.
January 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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protectdemocracy.org
We applaud @governor.ny.gov for committing to exercise her state’s sovereign powers to check federal overreach.

All states can and should do the same to ensure that no one is above the law and that every American can seek justice whenever gov agents violate the People's constitutional rights.
January 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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bsmile.bsky.social
18-year-old Henry Aaron poses at the train station in Mobile, Alabama before embarking on his first job in pro baseball with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues! (1952) #MLB #Baseball #Legend #History
January 13, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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jonseidel.bsky.social
JUST IN from @ilattygeneral.bsky.social: State of Illinois sues Trump administration over its "organized bombardment on the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago."

Full complaint here: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Cu...
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ILLEGAL AND RETALIATORY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TACTICS Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Trump administration officials over the unlawful and dangerous tactics used by Customs and Border Protection (CPB) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Illinois. Illinois is joined by the city of Chicago in the case. “Border Patrol agents and ICE officers have acted as occupiers rather than officers of the law,” Raoul said. “They randomly, and often violently, question residents. Without warrants or probable cause, they brutally detain citizens and non-citizens alike. They use tear gas and other chemical weapons against bystanders, injuring dozens, including children, the elderly and local police officers. I filed this lawsuit to stand up for the safety of the people of Illinois and the sovereignty of our state.” “The Trump administration has repeatedly violated the law and undermined public trust,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “These actions weren’t just unlawful; they were cruel, needlessly inflicting fear and harm on our communities. My administration will forcefully protect our residents’ rights and hold anyone accountable who abuses their power. Nobody is above the law. This lawsuit is about ensuring there is accountability for the lawless actions of the Trump administration and justice for the Chicagoans who have been wronged.” Attorney General Raoul filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois – Eastern Division. The complaint describes the various ways the Trump administration has attempted to coerce Illinois over policy differences, including by unlawfully withholding federal funds and attempting to deploy the Illinois and Texas National Guards in the state. In September 2025, DHS deployed quasi-military personnel from CBP and ICE to Illinois, initiating… The lawsuit notes that, for decades, federal immigration agents enforced immigration laws in Chicago without significant interruption to public order and safety. Since being deployed to Illinois in September, CPB and ICE agents have killed one Illinois resident, shot another, and conducted a military raid on a Chicago apartment building, detaining all its residents, including children. Agents have arrested hundreds without warrants, randomly questioned hundreds more, and unleashed chemical weapons upon law-abiding, peaceful residents. The lawsuit documents several individual examples of such unlawful tactics being used to terrorize the people of Illinois. As a result of the fear and chaos created by these tactics, local schools have gone into lockdown, social service organizations have had to reduce their services, and courthouse operations have been increasingly hindered, as Illinoisans have been intimidated from accessing courthouses, medical facilities and schools. Illinoisans and tourists alike fear going about their daily lives. Local businesses and economies have suffered, and declining sales have led to losses in tax revenues. Raoul assert that the federal government has attacked Illinois’ ability to carry out its core sovereign functions — to regulate public health, uphold a system of education for Illinois residents, support the state’s economy, provide public safety and administer its judicial system, enforce state statutes, implement state programs, and ensure that Illinois residents receive the full benefits of state and federal law. Raoul argues that this assault on the state’s sovereignty is a violation of the Tenth Amendment and violates the Administrative Procedure Act many times over. Raoul also argues that DHS adopted illegal enforcement policies that harm Illinois residents, including: Rather than utilizing targeted removal policies, using roving patrols of teams of agents to interrogate residents without reasonable suspicion that they are unlawfully present. Deploying biometric scanning to capture and store the photographs and fingerprints of residents who are not entering or exiting the United States. Arresting people without warrants or probable cause. Indiscriminately deploying riot control weapons, including tear gas. Conducting enforcement at sensitive locations, including courthouses, schools, social service organizations and medical facilities without appropriate reasoning. Trespassing onto private property without authority. Concealing and switching vehicle license plates in violation of federal and state law. Raoul is asking the court to order federal agents authorized to enforce immigration law in Illinois to stop using tactics that exceed their statutory authority granted by Congress, including dispersing tear gas and other noxious chemicals without warning against persons who are not resisting, scanning the biometric information of Illinois residents, and entering private property without a warrant or permission of the owner. Raoul is asking the court to require written documentation of the basis for questioning Illinois residents regarding their immigration status and the basis for the conclusion that agents were authorized to make warrantless arrests. Raoul is also requesting a prohibition on enforcement activities in or near courthouses, schools, hospitals and other sensitive locations, except in extenuating circumstances and with safeguards. In addition, Raoul is asking that the court require that all CBP and ICE vehicles have visible, accurate license plates, and only the plates properly assigned and registered to each vehicle. If Raoul’s request for judgment is granted, he is asking that the court monitor the defendants’…
January 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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gummyarts.bsky.social
Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs
Colored-pencil card drawing of Alex Bregman
January 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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mswerner.bsky.social
Stephen Colbert is using his remaining time on the Late Show to keep getting the message out. Here is Jesse Wells, nominated for four Grammys, singing a song for our time.
youtu.be/61I4hlig78w?...
"Join ICE" - Jesse Welles (LIVE on The Late Show)
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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altspaceforce.altgov.info
Renee Macklin Good wrote a poem "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs". It went on to win the 2020 Academy of American Poets prize.
"make room for wonder”
poets.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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philabcoulter.bsky.social
Best TikTok thing going is the two dudes trying food from every country without leaving NYC. If you haven’t seen them yet, it’s incredible. My favorite so far is last week’s. Legit got me emotional.
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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makesomenoiseshow.bsky.social
➡️ Go to Dropout.tv to watch new Make Some Noise now: watch.dropout.tv/videos/ross...
Ross, Echo, and Corin Try to Recruit You - Season 4 - Dropout
Ross, Echo, and Corin name new Star Wars characters and sing a sea shanty.
watch.dropout.tv
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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indevanston.bsky.social
Join us tonight at Fountain Square to protest the brutal killing of a rapid responder in Minneapolis by ICE.
🕢 Wed 1/7, 7:30 PM • Evanston, IL
Our hearts are with Minneapolis. In fear and grief, we choose community and action. We keep each other safe.
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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lake-michigan.live
Current* conditions near South Haven, MI:
View looking WNW over South Beach with the South Haven Lighthouse and channel entrance jutting into Lake Michigan. // Image captured at: 2026-01-07 15:36:29 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@cityofsouthhaven // Current Temp in South Haven: 36.95 F | 2.75 C // Precip: mist // Wind: W at 5.749 mph | 9.25 kph // Humidity: 95%
January 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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makesomenoiseshow.bsky.social
➡️ Watch the new episode now: watch.dropout.tv/videos/ross...
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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chicago.suntimes.com
The free summertime classical series in Millennium Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with work from dozens of domestic composers.
Grant Park Music Festival announces 2026 lineup, featuring Ben Folds and ample American music
chicago.suntimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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makesomenoiseshow.bsky.social
🔊 TONIGHT! A new episode of Make Some Noise launches on Dropout at 7PM ET / 4PM PT!

Starring host Sam Reich, and guests:
📢 Ross Bryant
📢 Echo Kellum
📢 Corin Wells
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Chicago.
January 3, 2026 at 11:48 PM
tapschu.bsky.social
@repschneider.bsky.social @durbin.senate.gov @duckworth.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
sifill.bsky.social Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 14d
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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bsmile.bsky.social
"I hate this year! Everyone said things would be better, but they're not!" ~ Lucy van Pelt (Classic Peanuts - January 3, 1966) #GoodMorning
January 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
tapschu.bsky.social
Just one of many days when #LakeMichigan is a GREAT LAKE!
January 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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brett-taylor.bsky.social
The Cubs haven’t signed a free agent ALL YEAR.
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM