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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 1h

Wait, what?!?! — Qatar to build air force facility on U.S. base in Idaho https://www.axios.com/2025/10/10/qatar-air-force-military-base-idaho

Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5h

Yep, the "radical left" are the ones stirring up the masses — US anti-fascism expert leaves country day after being blocked from flying to Spain https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/09/anti-fascism-mark-bray-rutgers-university

US anti-fascism expert leaves country day after being blocked from flying to Spain

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was told at gate his trip was cancelled after Trump threats

www.theguardian.com

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 8h

Multiple readings — American Gulag: The brutal rollout of Trump’s police state. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/american-gulag-immigration-police-state-ice-deportation-detention-centers-trump-miller/

American Gulag

The brutal rollout of Trump's police state.

www.motherjones.com

Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 1d

All credibility would be lost, if he were to win. — Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/09/norway-braces-for-trumps-reaction-if-he-does-not-win-nobel-peace-prize

Norway braces for Trumpâs reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 1d

While I rarely lose expensive items, the number of adapters, cables, and other travel accessories that I lose while on the road is comical 🤦🏽 💰👇🏽🚽

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 2d

Definitely a good thing, but no one believes all is solved. Much to be done. — Gaza ceasefire deal: what has been agreed for first phase and why now? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/09/gaza-ceasefire-deal-first-phase-trump-peace-plan

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 2d

Yeah. This trip, I noticed some things for sure.

Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 2d

I know that TSA agents are probably pretty stressed right now, but the guy staffing the metal detector today was giving big, "I'd rather be ICE" vibes this morning. No joke. Solidarity eye contact was made by many in line.

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 4d

While we all start at a different places, I suspect that we're all a little more on edge, a little more guarded, a little more overwhelmed.

I'm trying to remember this as I move through the world these days.

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 4d

Glad some else tested this, cause 😬Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day https://soranews24.com/2025/10/04/put-sesame-oil-in-your-coffee-japanese-maker-says-its-the-best-way-to-start-your-day

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】

Promises the unusual addition will make your cup “richer and more fragrant.”

soranews24.com

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5d

Def happy about our decision to drop #paramountplus — CBS News names Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief: Paramount Skydance also acquired The Free Press, which Weiss co-founded in 2021. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/06/cbs-bari-weiss-editor-in-chief-00594957

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5d

Will check it out. Always looking for great 3rd party tools.

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5d

For those of us who grew during the birth of hip-hop, a good read — The BET Hip Hop Awards may be over. What should be built in its place? https://www.npr.org/2025/10/01/g-s1-91314/bet-hip-hop-awards-dei-archival-history

The BET Hip Hop Awards cut the cord as DEI dies

The show's suspension comes amid broader efforts to curb diversity at the institutional level. The next attempt to canonize the movement must learn lessons from its successes — and its missteps.

www.npr.org

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5d

Faith leaders, activists converge on California ICE facilities to protest expanding detention https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/faith-leaders-activists-california-ice-facilities/3957896/

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5d

Folks check out @listifications.app if you want to know when you are added to lists, included in starter packs, or blocked.

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 5d

Go Aussies 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 In a world where techlords rule us by whim, Australia’s stance against deepfakes is reason to celebrate https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/05/techlords-rule-us-by-whim-australia-stance-against-deepfakes-is-reason-to-celebrate?

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 6d

Ran my 2nd 10k ever today. Goal was to run a 12:00 pace. Goal accomplished. I'll never be fast and I'm still not a runner, but it's a marker that I enjoy setting on occasion and the fact that I'm doing this at all is a minor miracle in itself.

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 7d

And for good reason — ‘It’s not a good place right now’: CBS News staffers are ‘literally freaking out’ about Bari Weiss taking over newsroom https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/cbs-news-bari-weiss-editor-reaction-b2839064.html

CBS News staffers are âliterally freaking outâ about Bari Weiss taking over newsroom

EXCLUSIVE: âPeople are using words like depressing and doomsday â feels like some sort of doomsday,â one source told The Independent about the mood inside CBS News right now.

www.independent.co.uk

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 8d

If you are Presbyterian and want to go with me to Palestine in December, I'm having an Informational Meeting tomorrow at 8am PT more info and how to get the registration link here: https://bit.ly/SabeelDec25

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 8d

It tears at my soul that we live in a world where posting, "I got my Covid vaccine booster today," is a political statement, but here we are.

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 8d

Oh, that's right, writers write 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 9d

After multiple mass shootings over the past week, here is yet another prayer that will probably be needed over and over again. So many communities, so much loss. — Another Mass Shooting: A Prayer
https://www.reyes-chow.com/another-mass-shooting-a-prayer/

Another Mass Shooting: A Prayer

Too many lives, too much loss, too much grief...

www.reyes-chow.com

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 9d

🤦🏽 Kash Patel allegedly gave New Zealand officials guns illegal to possess under local laws https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/30/kash-patel-new-zealand-guns

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 9d

@musaalgharbi.bsky.social ⏬⏬⏬

Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 10d

Here is the trailer for Episode 74 of the Amalgamation Podcast: We Have Never Been Woke: A Conversation with @musaalgharbi.bsky.social. Full episode comes out on Tuesday so be sure to subscribe today: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod

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Bruce Reyes-Chow @breyeschow.com · 9d

Yes, I know that no city is perfect, but I do love all of you who are posting and sharing about your "war ravaged" city that is Portland. You all are too funny.

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