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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · Feb 24

I GOT 5 ON IT

Support the 2025 #FireForFood Campaign and celebrate every Chicago Fire goal!

Each Goal = $5 to Greater Chicago Food Depository

Donate Here: myfooddrives.org/fundraiser/5...

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#cf97 #VamosFire

a group of men are standing around a pool table and one of them is holding a pool cue and says i got 5 on it

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 2d

He is a US citizen and veteran. ICE arrested him for no reason. newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/im-a-us-ci...

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 3d

As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:

This sucks so hard.

MLS is using generative AI to write match recaps. Writers used to get paid freelance rates to do that. Hssssss.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 5d

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren't Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/i...

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren't Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

Agents have been concealing their identities by wearing masks and hats without badges or name tags. Advocates say the ruling is a step toward accountability.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 6d

Unlike Trump’s dictatorial assertions, courts have an obligation to seek the truth, not just buy into his fantasies. The rule of law’s survival depends on it.
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Trump Takes Judges for Fools

Rejecting unwarranted deference means preserving judicial review

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 7d

Filth. #cf97 www.mlssoccer.com/news/toronto...

Toronto FC's Richie Laryea fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Matchday 38 of the 2025 season.

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Roey Hadar @roey.bsky.social · 8d

Rep. from West Virginia: actual residents of DC are happy to be occupied.

Meanwhile actual DC residents decided, for the 5th game in a row since occupation began, to take a minute from enjoying a Washington Spirit soccer game Sunday to chant “Free DC.”

They don’t sound happy about it to me, Riley.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 8d

War On America, Chicago Edition
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War On America, Chicago Edition

The gassings will continue until Illinois says THANK YOU!

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Robert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 8d

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 8d

Governors Plunged Into Constitutional Crisis
“My message of alarm is that the constitutional crisis is not on its way. It is here, and we all better start acting like it.”
- Governor Pritzker
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Governors Plunged Into Constitutional Crisis

State power brokers step up as a paralyzed Congress bows out.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 9d

Coach Gregg Berhalter getting results for Chicago Fire in first season with team, as promised. 🔥⚽ #cf97 chicago.suntimes.com/fire/2025/10...

Gregg Berhalter getting results for Fire in first season with team

Owner Joe Mansueto transformed the club, and now his coach is making the team a success on the field.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 10d

Elliot has had a full evening, and what a night it’s been! #cf97

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Lady Topham Catt @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social · 12d

CHINGA TU MIGRA

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Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 12d

I’m so struck by this video. A regular day in Logan Square in front of a grocery store and ICE pulls up and tear gassed people. Funston Elementary School is right across the street as well. This is a major corridor in Logan Sq. No concern for human safety

Video from: www.reddit.com/r/chicago/co...

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Michael Roche @michaelroche.bsky.social · 12d

ICE just gassed a group a civilians near the Rico Fresh supermarket intersection on Armitage in Chicago - bystanders say this was in response for being heckled from the street.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 14d

The Fire have scored 41 away goals this year, which is 3 goals shy of the league record set by LA Galaxy in 1998.

There is one remaining away game. Can they do it? #cf97

Chicago Fire FC @chicagofire.bsky.social · 14d

ROAD. WARRIORS. #cf97

Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 14d

Haven’t scrambled to make playoff travel plans in what feels like forever

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John Dunlevy @jdunlevy.bsky.social · 14d

Is … PLAYOFFS!! #cf97

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 14d

It is damn exciting to see the Chicago Fire getting hot this late in the season.
Bravo and salutations to Gregg Berhalter as he enters into Fire Legend status. Goal set; Goal met. 🔥 ⚽️
#cf97 #THP #VamosFire

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 14d

“Tearing Miami to shreds!” #cf97

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 15d

Local Chicago Cops Investigating ICE For Aggravated Thug Bullshit www.wonkette.com/p/local-chic...

Local Chicago Cops Investigating ICE For Aggravated Thug Bullsh*t

THEY SEEM DISPLEASED!

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cass city @heavenlygrandpa.bsky.social · 19d

meanwhile at the Riyadh Comedy Festival

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 17d

Great game by the Fire tonight. Looking good.
#cf97

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Jim Stewartson, Antifascist @jim-stewartson.bsky.social · 19d

There are more of us than them. The only way to contain us is to control us. The only way to control us is through fear.

“Never turn your back on fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.” —Hunter S. Thompson
www.mind-war.com/p/fear-and-l...

Fear and Loathing in America

How the illusion of an unstoppable force becomes self-fulfilling—and how to stop it.

www.mind-war.com

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 19d

Your Sniffer Dogs are Shite
#FreeMoChara #Kneecap #FreePalestine
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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara's terror case thrown out

The case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is thrown out following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.

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Es Brennt @esbrennt.bsky.social · 19d

Chicago Fire Stadium At The 78 Clears City Council #cf97 blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/25/c...

Chicago Fire Stadium At The 78 Clears City Council

Alderpeople approved Fire owner Joe Mansueto’s plan to build the $650 million soccer stadium at the South Loop megadevelopment.

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