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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 11h

Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.

Print it.

Put it in a frame.

Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy.

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 1d

It's about time Strange Days finally begins getting the retrospective love and respect it deserves. To me, it's the best pre-Matrix cyberpunk film other than Blade Runner and Robocop, and still better than most cyberpunk films made since.

www.polygon.com/strange-days...

30 years ago, Katherine Bigelow made a sci-fi flop that changed her career for the better

Strange Days is a noir-soaked science-fiction thriller set against a backdrop of racial tension, police brutality, sexual assault, and disruptive tech

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 4h

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 8h

Hey, friends: I want to thank everyone who supported the @tennesseelookout.com's Fall Fundraising Drive. Our goal was $7,000 and thanks to readers and friends, we raised just over $10,000! This is crucial to our nonprofit newsroom! One more favor: would you consider telling your friends about us?

Donate • Tennessee Lookout

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Michael S Brown @614mikebrown.bsky.social · 3h

Kids love to learn hands on! Big thanks to Columbus Building and Zoning Services, Habitat for Humanity and the CTE team at Fort Hayes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUvz...

Fort Hayes Career Center working to fill gap in workforce as central Ohio grows

YouTube video by NBC4 Columbus

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repugfascistrebel.bsky.social @repugfascistrebel.bsky.social · 1d

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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 12h

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Michael S Brown @614mikebrown.bsky.social · 1d

Leadership and style. Thank you Chief Bryant. Making Columbus safer for all. www.governing.com/management-a...

It Took an Outsider to Change Columbus' Police Force

The police department in Columbus, Ohio, has overhauled its management structure and the way it seeks to disrupt violence, helping bring homicides down significantly.

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 2d

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Michael S Brown @614mikebrown.bsky.social · 3d

CCS Supt. Dr. Angela Chapman on All Sides live today at 11 a.m. on WOSU 89.7 FM.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

“In a time of darkness, New York must be the light.” 🔥

Instead of running from trans rights @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social leans into fighting for ALL New Yorkers.

He understands a good campaign tells the story of the place he’s running to represent— and the people in it.

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 4d

The new pope is quoting Hannah Arendt. www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Pope Leo calls for news agencies to stand as bulwark against "post-truths," lies and manipulation

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 4d

Commentary: Ohio’s JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can’t get away with it. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/10/o...

Ohio's JD Vance tells whoppers like his boss, but with no charisma he can't get away with it • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio's former US Senator and now Vice President JD Vance has flat out declared his willingness “to create stories” for political purposes. But while Vance tells whoppers just as flagrant as his boss,…

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 5d

“Ross, an attorney and Deputy Chief of the Property Action Team, brings a background in public service to her candidacy. She reflects on how her upbringing and years working to address housing and safety have shaped her vision for the city’s future.”

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Confluence Cast: City Council Candidate Tiara Ross - Columbus Underground

What does it take to ensure that Columbus grows in a way that benefits everyone? That question is at the heart of this week’s episode of The Confluence Cast, featuring Tiara Ross, candidate for Columb...

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 5d

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 5d

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Columbus Underground @colsunderground.bsky.social · 5d

“If you have any interest in the state of contemporary classical music or how potent a theatrical presentation can be, do not miss this presentation of The Old Man and the Sea.”

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