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Orcspiration @orcspiration.bsky.social · 11h

BE SO BRILLIANT NONE OF YOUR ENEMIES WOULD DARE LOOK AT YOU.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 12h

About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages

Business Insider headline reads: UPS is telling customers that their packages coming to the US are marked for destruction.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Rob from Chicago (Sleeper Service) @robfromchicago.com · 2d

Portland right now.

Kermit the Frog sitting in his swamp and paying his banjo, singing:

Fuck you I won't do what you tell me Fuck you I won't do what you tell me Fuck you I won't do what you tell me

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 12h

@aabria.bsky.social So I must admit, I'm desperately curious... how different does it feel (from an acting perspective and a friend perspective) playing exes with Liam vs playing exes with Sam?

And were you more or less concerned about breathing Funyuns in Liam's face? :D

#CriticalRoleSpoilers

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 12h

That's awesome, congratulations! :D

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 14h

SpongeBob, Patrick, Pikachu, Cookie Monster and more all on scene at the Portland ICE facility.

Probably around 100 give or take total right now.

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Painted.light1 @paintedlight1.bsky.social · 13h

DAY 12 - Shredded 📃 ✂
(The messy sketches were intentional.)
#Inktober2025 #inktober25 #characterdesign #characterart #illustration #digitalart

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 12h

The Apothic Brew gave it a slightly earthier, sweeter taste that went really well with the wild mushroom blend that I threw in there.

I also threw in a nice helping of Penzey's Bouquet Garni herb blend (instead of just straight thyme) -- quite good, all in all! :D

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 13h

A bit sad to not see an Armenia entry - I wonder how they'd have done. (Of course, Turkey would probably have not been happy.)

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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 2d

New from me on @autonomynews.co: The popular abortion pill resource Plan C relaunched this week with a new design that better displays the many, many options for medication abortion in all 50 states

Autonomy News @autonomynews.co · 2d

The online abortion pill guide @plancpills.bsky.social has been redesigned to make it even easier to learn where to get pills, including at no cost. The redesign comes as state officials have threatened investigations and potential lawsuits against the organization.

An Autonomy News exclusive:

Exclusive: Plan C Doubles Down on Abortion Pill Info Amid Political Attacks

The online abortion pill guide has been redesigned to make it even easier to learn where to get pills, including at no cost.

www.autonomynews.co

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Norin 🦈 🔜 Twitchcon @mahoukarp.com · 14h

little greek monsters
#art

illustration of some greek monsters

featured are

orthrus
cerebrus
hydra
manticore
chimera
pegasus
minotaur
griffin
hippocampus

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 17h

theonion.com/ice-raids-my...

MYTH: ICE agents lack proper training.

FACT: Most have been racists their entire lives.

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Elise Wang @elisewang.bsky.social · 15h

For those not fluent in Catholic: refusing the Monstrance is not denying prisoners the Eucharist, it is refusing Christ himself, since Christ is present in the Monstrance.

If Portland’s blow up animals are the right language for Portland, this is the right language for Chicago.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 19h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 14h

Remember that if the Democrats take power again, they will go into great detail telling you why they can't do things.

You will tell them that Trump did those things, and they will say he broke the law.

You will then ask why he hasn't been arrested, and they will be very quiet.

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 15h

And another one JUST because it's too funny not to.

open.spotify.com/track/7MV1c2...

Hard to Be the Bard

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 15h

One that might work for it... :)

open.spotify.com/track/7lgRpm...

7th Child of the 7th Child

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 19h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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LOLGOP ❌👑❌ @thefarce.org · 18h

My wife is collecting signatures for a sweet ballot measure in Michigan that would tax income over $1,000,000 to reduce class sizes while recruiting and retaining great teachers.

But they're way behind.

So she was tasked with bringing in someone who could help gather signatures.

Could it be you?

Invest in MI Kids

Putting kids first. Building a stronger Michigan for everyone.

investinmikids.org

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Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 17h

I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 1d

PORTLAND, Ore. — A small group of federal agents in camouflage and face masks watched from atop the immigration processing center Thursday night as a unicorn, peacock, dinosaur and raccoon danced to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.

www.nbcnews.com

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🐺 Kip 🐺 @daydreamdeuce.bsky.social · 2d

Hey authors and commissioners of bluesky! I put together an 11 page google doc complete with image examples of how to avoid commissioning AI by mistake

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

#bookishart #booksky #ocart #commissions

Just some tips I use personally when choosing who to commission!

How To Spot AI

How to spot AI - A Guide By Kip BlueskyThreads This is a guide with visuals on how to spot AI generated images in portfolios/socials I have made just from experience. Each tell is to be taken as par...

docs.google.com

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🎃Indicreates 👻25% off spooky art @ my website👻 @indicreates.bsky.social · 3d

Sharing my work until I find my people ✨

#thelastunicorn #unicorn #magic #purple #oilpaint #painting #art #whimdical

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lilli furfaro @lillifurfaro.bsky.social · 17h

broken wing. for the falconer’s rebellion. not a lyre, but a lute. @voiceofobrien.bsky.social, i hope i did hal and hero proud. 🪶

@criticalrole.bsky.social #criticalrole #criticalrolespoilers

youtu.be/ik3K_7yWaMY?...

broken wing (critical role c4ep2)

YouTube video by Lilli Furfaro

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Michelle Travis @samuraiko.bsky.social · 17h

I still vividly remember hearing the Love Theme for the first time in my teens and spent the next several *YEARS* trying to track down the score. (Which I finally did.)

Utterly exquisite music by Trevor Jones.

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