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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 1h

America's gun flood means anywhere and everywhere is a potential scene of mass murder and mayhem.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

BREAKING: Four dead and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar on an idyllic South Carolina island.

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says

A mass shooting at a crowded bar on the idyllic South Carolina island of St. Helena left four people dead and at least 20 injured.

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kottke.org @kottke.org · 2h

There's no such thing as an idyllic place in a country this awash in guns.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

BREAKING: Four dead and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar on an idyllic South Carolina island.

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says

A mass shooting at a crowded bar on the idyllic South Carolina island of St. Helena left four people dead and at least 20 injured.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 12h

They target and abuse women and girls.

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 21h

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 12h

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 12h

They target and abuse women and girls.

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 21h

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 14h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 14h

What they say while assaulting people is specifically designed to give them immunity (despite already having qualified immunity!) from their actions. The ISP is basically yelling "stop punching yourself" while attacking peaceful protesters.

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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 14h

I want to add this, because if you haven't been in this situation, maybe you don't know. When a cop in riot gear is shoving you and yelling "GET BACK," there's usually nowhere to actually get back to, because there's a crowd of people behind you and you literally can't move at the pace they want.

shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 17h

state police continue to push protesters down 25th street. at one point, cops swarmed a group of people and pushed them to the ground.

multiple people arrested.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 15h

Finally, a use for science!

Beccas can't be choosers @beccanical.bsky.social · 15h

weed scientists have just invented a new strain of the devil's lettuce that you can smoke to get high. it's called marijuana

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 15h

No moving!!

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 17h

More violent arrests for seemingly no reason. Seeing at least two, sorry don't have exact total.

The crowd here has kept moving backward/everyone is following orders. This is absurd.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 17h

Troopers just violently attacked protesters, tackled several, several arrests, shoving activists and press with batons.

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 15h

don't forget! fuck the salvation army

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 18h

It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.

Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.

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J.R. Nelson @jrnelson.bsky.social · 17h

So honored I got to know the legendary artist, actor and raconteur Tony Fitzpatrick a little bit over the years. May his memory be a blessing to his family and many, many friends blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/11/t...

Tony Fitzpatrick, Lauded, Eclectic Chicago Artist, Dies at 66

The artist, writer and actor recently published “The Sun at the End of the Road: Dispatches From an American Life," and had planned to star in a Steppenwolf show based on his new book.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 15h

You've made good choices.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 16h

That's when the presale link drops, rite? 😉

MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 17h

Same.

MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 20h

He was one of those people whom you expect would always bounce back because they've always bounced back.

MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 20h

"You don't have to go home, but you can't deploy here."

The Blues Brothers at the end of the night at Bob's Country Bunker

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 20h

He was one of those people whom you expect would always bounce back because they've always bounced back.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 21h

I was on the other side of 25th... Sorry.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 21h

Dumbasses.

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Blake Leyh @earlofedgecombe.bsky.social · 1d

If you think you know why US newspapers died, this feature documentary now streaming for free on PBS might surprise you. It wasn't the Internet. Newspapers were specifically targeted by vulture capitalists.

I composed the score for the film, which features electric cello & Crowfoot guitars.

Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

A handful of journalists rebel against a hedge fund that is gutting newspapers nationwide.

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 21h

Eugenics drives so many of these decisions.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 23h

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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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 21h

Well, shit.

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66

He had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.

www.chicagotribune.com

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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 21h

I'm 100% for all spinner racks.