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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 8h

BREAKING: ICE agents just abducted a press camera operator in Chicago.

WGN-TV’s Debbie Brockman was dragged to the ground, cuffed and bundled into a van - which then rammed her vehicle to escape.

What the hell is happening in America?

(🎥 Original footage via Josh Thomas/FB)

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 8h

The President seems unwell. From his physical symptoms to his visible cognitive decline, the American people deserve clear answers about his ability to serve. I’ve formally called on the White House Physician to provide transparency and the truth about President Trump’s health.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 15h

They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 15h

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

This is that "plenary" authority Stephen Miller was referring to in the now edited CNN interview. Arguing that the president's deployment of troops is unreviewable by the courts is arguing that his power is plenary.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

Hamilton insists the president's decision is "unreviewable."

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Alan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 1d

*make* the proof

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Maria J Pérez Cuervo @mjpcuervo.bsky.social · 1d

Thís is Eglantine Price
Eglantine learned Witchcraft to figbt
tbe Nazis
Be Líke Eglantine.
Hex the Fascists.

Image from Bedknobs and broomsticks

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

The Education Department has hired at least 9 people from the America First Policy Institute, co-founded by Secretary Linda McMahon.

The think tank’s listed goals include ending the separation of church and state and “plant[ing] Jesus in every space.”

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

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Bad Hand Books @badhandbooks.bsky.social · 1d

We have the cover for the reissue of @cgolden.bsky.social's OF SAINTS AND SHADOWS. The book launches next year and has a fantastic new foreword by @ericlarocca.bsky.social. We'll reveal the cover soon...but you can pre-order now!

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OF SAINTS AND SHADOWS by Christopher Golden: PAPERBACK WITH SIGNED BOOKPLATE — Bad Hand Books

The landmark urban fantasy series by NYT-bestselling author Christopher Golden returns with a new trade paperback edition at Bad Hand Books! WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY ERIC LaROCCA A secret sect of ...

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Glenn A. Bruce @glennardenbruce.bsky.social · 1d

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V.Castro @vlatinalondon.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so grateful for this community. I wrote this wanting to write an action character who was more than a tough woman kicking ass in the streets in steel toe boots and brass rings. She’s also vulnerable. She bleeds.

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Tim Lebbon @timlebbon.bsky.social · 1d

It's the last stop on the epic Titans of Terror Tour tonight ... the encore, the final appearance, including a dance number, crowd surfing and an audience singalong! Come and see me and @cgolden.bsky.social talking all things horror at Waterstones Abergavenny, 7pm! Tickets on their website.

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Gemma Amor @manylittlewords.bsky.social · 1d

My hands are shaking a little as I type this but...ITCH! IS OUT TODAY!!

I'm finally a big 5 published author!

Feminist, formication folk horror with creepy crawlies, ancient traditions, unsolved murders, weird processions, masks, an old pub and an excellent dog.

www.hachette.co.uk/titles/gemma...

Gemma Amor dressed in pink holding a copy of ITCH!

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David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 1d

Palestinians will feel understandable relief. The West should feel nothing but shame. Gaza has been obliterated. The territory rendered uninhabitable. Tens of thousands murdered in cold blood. The entire population subjected to starvation tactics. And now, colonial subjugation under Trump and Blair

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Christopher Golden @cgolden.bsky.social · 1d

Due to unforeseen circumstances, and a travel snafu, we’ve had to cancel my appearance at Chapters in Dublin on Saturday. My apologies. I hope to make it back someday and try again.

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Heather Child @heatherika.bsky.social · 2d

"Horror writers are the nicest people..." Great to see @timlebbon.bsky.social & @cgolden.bsky.social launching their intriguing new books at @forbiddenplanet.bsky.social this evening with @manylittlewords.bsky.social 📚🌃🤩

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Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · 2d

My New One at MSNBC Opinion on How the Supreme Court Seems Poised to Kill Off What Remains of the Voting Rights Act While Few Pay Attention–With Implications for 2026 Redistricting www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb... @msnbc.com

How the Supreme Court could aid the GOP's redistricting games

If the court rules quickly enough in a key voting rights case, it could allow yet another round of partisan redistricting before the 2026 midterms.

www.msnbc.com

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 3d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

Of all the many, many questions Pamela Jo Bondi refused to answer today, the most incendiary was about whether she's seen photos of Donald Trump with unclothed underage girls. It is so damning that she couldn't just say, "No."

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 3d

This is not going well for Pam Bondi

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Mike Nellis @mikenellis.bsky.social · 3d

These ICE agents are out of control in Chicago. This one’s aiming a loaded weapon at a woman just for filming him as he hunts immigrants in broad daylight. This shit is beyond fucked up—and it’s only a matter of time before one of these losers pulls the trigger.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 3d

our planet. our one and only earth. this is what the colonizers choose to do it with it.

Mari-homeless soon. @wordglass.bsky.social · 3d

Supreme Court refuses Apache plea to save Oak Flat from copper mining destruction

* *Gorsuch dissent calls the decision a “grave mistake” as copper mine threatens to create massive crater

By: Shondiin Silversmith- May 27, 2025 12:54 pm UPDATED OCT 6TH 2025

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Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. of Apache Stronghold talks to a crowd of people outside the Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse on May 7, 2025, as Apache Stronghold urged the federal court to save Oak Flat. Photo Courtesy of Becket

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Tachyon Publications @tachyonpub.bsky.social · 3d

It's a #BOOKBIRTHDAY!

Celebrate the publication of THE ESSENTIAL #HORROR OF @JOELANSDALE!

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“Lansdale is a legend, and this collection is proof positive of that.” @chuckwendig.bsky.social

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Cover art by Dave McKean
Design by Elizabeth Story

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 3d

One should assume, if one had not already, that every single thing the GOP has to say about pretty much anything is a lie or fabrication.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 3d

“.. On closer inspection, however, it turned out that the image was not a photograph of a real event in Portland, but instead a fabrication created by combining two photographs of scenes that unfolded in South America nearly a decade apart ..”

@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 4d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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