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404 Media @404media.co · 3h

BREAKING: A catastrophic breach has impacted Discord user data including selfies and identity documents uploaded as part of the app’s verification process, email addresses, phone numbers, approximately where the user lives, and much more.

🔗 www.404media.co/the-discord-...

The Discord Hack is Every Users’ Worst Nightmare

A hack impacting Discord’s age verification process shows in stark terms the risk of tech companies collecting users’ ID documents. Now the hackers are posting peoples’ IDs and other sensitive informa...

www.404media.co

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
С.
For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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Rev. Joash P. Thomas @joashpthomas.bsky.social · 1h

We’re over a week out from when my book (The Justice of Jesus) launched into the world and we’re still somehow charting on these Amazon Canada bestseller categories. 😳

Thank you for your solidarity, Canadian friends! 🇨🇦

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Bisexual Kaiju @bisexualkaiju.myatproto.social · 1d

Just a reminder that anti-queer and anti-trans policies aren't actually popular.

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: The Republican Mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska’s second biggest city, lost re-election last night to a Democrat.

Mayor David Pruhs is a conservative who fought protections for LGBTQ+ residents; he made comments this year drew condemnation this year from Alaska Natives. He lost to Mindy O'Neall.

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herenowandthere.bsky.social @herenowandthere.bsky.social · 1h

These DOJ lawyers just assert over and over that basically Trump is king and all must defer to him

Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 1h

Perry: DOJ's definition of rebellion would mean that
"literally all nonviolent protest” could be considered evidence of rebellion. Is that your argument?
Hamilton: The president has determined there is a danger of a rebellion, and you must defer to that finding

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 3h

A 3rd day of hearings over a proposed temporary restraining order against federal agents in Chicago is about to begin.

Federal Judge Sara Ellis expects to enter the order today; unfortunately I won't be covering live as oral arguments over natl. guard deployment in IL are set to start in 30 mins.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 23h

Back in federal judge Sara Ellis' courtroom in Chicago for a second day of discussion on a proposed restraining order to rein in federal immigration agents' violent behavior.

Debate began on this issue on Monday, and ended without the court entering a formal order.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 2d

@unraveledpress.com & other press have been threatened, shot with less-lethals and arrested while reporting on federal immigration activities in Chicagoland and on the resulting protests at Broadview.

I'm now at a hearing asking the federal court to rein ICE & co in. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 1h

There's trusting the system to break them, and then there's breaking them on purpose as part of the effort to put us on a better path.

If we trust the system to break them, then they'll only be broken until another right leaning strong man returns to power.

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Asher Langton @asherlangton.bsky.social · 16h

This is conjecture. Maybe it’s true, but there’s no evidence that Wells Fargo requested the raid.

Greylace @greylace.bsky.social · 2d

The recent ICE raid which emptied an entire apartment building was apparently at the request of Wells Fargo, which is trying to foreclose on the building.

flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 2d

southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...

The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 3h

Just want to remind everyone that little moments of joy are so important right now.

For instance, my cat does not understand the human concept of kisses beyond Incoming Nose = Love. So every time she’s happy, she’ll smush her face or shove her nose into ours.

Please share your joys with us.

Heater, an orange cat with BIG eyes, nestles herself in a sea of grey blankies.

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 2h

3.) Breaks these tools once they're done.

It went be enough to use the power to undo harm. We need to then slam the door on that kind of centralized power.

Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 2h

I would vote without question for anyone with the fucking stones to do this while refusing to 1) throw trans people under the bus and 2) fund Israel's genocide

Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 3h

This is why I think the next Democratic president needs to use the EXACT tools that SCOTUS has handed Trump. Don't leave room for any distinctions.

Impound funds for deportation. Give ICE the USAID treatment. Refuse to collect government-backed debt. Purge MAGA loyalists from the executive branch.

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 2h

3.) Breaks these tools once they're done.

It went be enough to use the power to undo harm. We need to then slam the door on that kind of centralized power.

Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 2h

I would vote without question for anyone with the fucking stones to do this while refusing to 1) throw trans people under the bus and 2) fund Israel's genocide

Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 3h

This is why I think the next Democratic president needs to use the EXACT tools that SCOTUS has handed Trump. Don't leave room for any distinctions.

Impound funds for deportation. Give ICE the USAID treatment. Refuse to collect government-backed debt. Purge MAGA loyalists from the executive branch.

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 2h

I don't think I've seen that one either, for much the same reason.

Even with the first two, I remember being amazed at how much they changed.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 3h

by @themelodymercado.bsky.social. From lawsuits to rapid response networks, Chicago and Illinois are using every lever of power to push back against Trump’s escalating immigration campaign. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/09/o... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back

From lawsuits to rapid response networks, Chicago and Illinois are using every lever of power to push back against Trump’s escalating immigration campaign.

blockclubchicago.org

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 3h

Yeah, I didn't read the book until years later.

Been thinking about getting a copy on reading is again. I haven't since highschool. Similar for The Last Unicorn.

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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 3h

wrote about watching leopards eating the faces of some who voted for trump, and why that’s not really all that cheering. (for one thing it’s hard to harm one the deserving without also harming the undeservering; we’re all neighbors.) www.everythingishorrible.net/p/the-limits...

The Limits of FAFO

It’s hard to separate the suffering of Trump voters from the suffering of everyone else.

www.everythingishorrible.net

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Bonhoeffer's Child @bonhoefferchild.bsky.social · 3h

3/ We have good insurance.

The specific medicine I take costs around 55k a month. If MAGA gets their way, insurance will immediately stop covering it. If you know anything about clergy salaries, you know why this is an issue.

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Bonhoeffer's Child @bonhoefferchild.bsky.social · 3h

1/ Johnson isn’t just a liar, he’s a damnable liar. Shameful. MAGA had Congress under Trump several times and still refuse to reform healthcare. November wouldn’t alter that.

Here’s an example of the real world effects of Trump’s healthcare reforms:

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 3h

This is lunacy: they had a health care plan, and they implemented it in H.R.1.
It includes work requirements for Medicaid, and the cutting of ACA subsidies that will cause millions to lose health insurance. That was the plan!
bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Mike Johnson: "It's about keeping Congress operating so we can get to healthcare. We always were going to. They're lying to you. Okay? The healthcare issues were always gonna be something discussed, deliberated, contemplated, and debated in October and November."

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 3h

I haven't seen the film in forever. It's a throwaway line where the villain had been unmasked at our hero is trying to race to the climax of the movie before it's too late

The shot is the villains sinking into the ground, "where they can move at the speed of dark".

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 3h

But "The Neverending Story 2" movie told me the speed of dark is faster than the speed of light.

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Lucius Fox In The Box @carnegro.bsky.social · 5h

Pope Leo is spitting.

www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...

Leo questioned a world where the wealth of the elite grows
"exponentially" while many "millions of people die of hunger or survive in conditions unfit for human beings." He also criticized "ideologies that defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation,"
with false promises "that a free-market economy will automatically solve the problem of poverty."

Leo described a "new tyranny," which shuns any kind of oversight and where the economy is structured "in such a way that sacrifices are demanded of the masses in order to serve the needs of the powerful." The poor, he wrote, are only allowed "drops that trickle down."

The pope openly challenged "prosperity theology" and called Christians to the practice of giving charity. "It will not solve the problem of world poverty, yet it must still be carried out, with intelligence, diligence and social responsibility," he wrote.

Popular movements that challenge "the empire of money," invite people to take on the cause to combat poverty alongside the poor, instead of on their behalf, and "make history," the pope said. It our duty, Leo said, to "make their voices heard, albeit in different ways, in order to point out and denounce such structural issues, even at the cost of appearing foolish or naïve."

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ر ت ت ت @raniawrites.bsky.social · 4h

Someone recently asked me if I feel "vindicated" as someone who was fired early on for speaking out against the seige of Gaza - now that the tide is turning.

Vindicated is a small & selfish feeling. I feel sick, hollow, angry - the last two years of genocide could vindicate only the devil.

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🍉Reborn Ruffian🌟 @reburnruffian12.bsky.social · 3h

Here’s the thing about the anti-genocide movement: We hate being right about war crimes, we hate human suffering. It’s the whole reason we’re ANTI-GENOCIDE.

We know we’re on the right side of history here, and it feels horrible.

ر ت ت ت @raniawrites.bsky.social · 4h

Someone recently asked me if I feel "vindicated" as someone who was fired early on for speaking out against the seige of Gaza - now that the tide is turning.

Vindicated is a small & selfish feeling. I feel sick, hollow, angry - the last two years of genocide could vindicate only the devil.

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👩‍🚀Marceline💀⚔️ @marceline2174.bsky.social · 3h

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 3h

Caller: Hearing you say that everyone is smiling in the cities where troops and the National Guard have been deployed feels dystopian and insane

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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · 3h

Some of us introverts really don't have the capacity to engage or interact with anyone, loved ones included, after interacting with people at work all day. We just need time to decompress, it's nothing personal

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