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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 20m

One of the all-time greats.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 5h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 27m

We were there this afternoon!

Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 8h

This is great. Congratulations to the happy couple

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 12h

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

www.oregonlive.com

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Professa Murray @kalimurray.bsky.social · 9h

UNC ought to be very ashamed here, particularly b/c numerous courts have ruled that these federal guidelines are based on the President’s EO, which has been unconstitutionally vague under the First Amendment

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 10h

www.dailytarheel.com/article/e9c7...

UNC ends Black Student Movement's 52-year 'co-ownership' of Upendo Lounge

BSM President Adam Sherif said administrators cited new federal guidelines that instruct all federally funded entities to ensure they are not engaging in "discriminatory practices, including those lab...

www.dailytarheel.com

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 9h

The word "better" probably also ought to be in scare quotes, too.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 11h

Great thread on how even well-intentioned news articles can amplify propaganda.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 12h

This week, MAGA figures claimed Kristi Noem "stared down" violent antifa protesters in Portland. Turns out they were talking mostly about a guy in a chicken suit.

This episode opens a window into how MAGA propaganda works and MSM failure to handle it. 1/

(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2016...

MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit

A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.

newrepublic.com

Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 11h

Oh, it is absolutely gendered. And when I was scaling down my higher ed work, I had like 180 students/semester (which I know could be even higher), and the email was brutal and probably approached 25% of my time. The grading was literally endless.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 12h

I definitely don't miss that aspect of academic life. My percentage was lower--I managed to skirt some service--but it's a huge demand on time.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 21h

Super excited to be a part of this really cool event.

Swing Blue Alliance @swingbluealliance.org · 23h

At TOMORROW’s Frontline Update, you’ll hear from Swing Blue leaders on canvassing, phone banking, and postcarding — and learn how grassroots action is making a difference right now. You’ll also meet the No Kings coalition organizers and prepare for the Oct 18 protest.

📆 Saturday 10/11, 10 AM

Swing Blue Alliance Frontline Update · Swing Blue Alliance

_Join us for our monthly 30-minute Frontline Update_ We've crafted a focused agenda covering key priorities and top campaigns to keep you aligned with our mission. Dive in for a high-level overview o...

www.mobilize.us

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 23h

I remember that. I wasn’t deeply invested but I thought 20-25% wasn’t too far off.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 1d

This is a really good question.

Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · 1d

How the hell can this pornomuppet single-handily prevent a representative from taking her rightful place, what kind of fucked up democracy is this

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 1d

If you're in the Boston area, be sure to stop by our No Kings protest on your way to the big one in Boston. Live music, great speakers, and hopefully lots of great energy!

Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to announce that Representative Stephen Lynch will be speaking at our No Kings event in Quincy, MA. You can RSVP here…and since ours starts early, you can hop on the T and go to the Boston rally as well.

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS QUINCY · No Kings

We will gather in the City of Presidents, Not Kings! **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a sl...

www.mobilize.us

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 1d

Especially in NC where the NC GOP is running things. Maybe they’ll still keep the football team, if they can bump off Belichick.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 1d

Based on what I know about the NC GOP cronies who are running the UNC system, I think the answer is probably no.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe someone should just tell him he won. By the end of the day he will have convinced himself that he's won at least four Nobel Prizes. Probably five, but who can really tell?

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 1d

Or maybe escalate the war against Venezuelan fishermen.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

I was trying to explain the concept of a pager to a group of 12-year olds the other day. It was absolutely mystifying to them.

Dr. Frisky Whisky McThicky, Ball Knower @professorpash.bsky.social · 2d

Quiet as it’s kept… These kids wanna learn cursive & understand analog clocks. They wanna play CDs, tapes, records, etc. They wanna know what a typewriter feels like. They actually wanna know what your old ass has to do to find information “back in the day”. They don’t envy it but they wanna know

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to announce that Representative Stephen Lynch will be speaking at our No Kings event in Quincy, MA. You can RSVP here…and since ours starts early, you can hop on the T and go to the Boston rally as well.

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS QUINCY · No Kings

We will gather in the City of Presidents, Not Kings! **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a sl...

www.mobilize.us

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

This is the winner.

Jill Blake @biscuitkitten.bsky.social · 2d

“the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”

Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

Probably Yankees fans?

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

Fingers crossed for my new favorite potential World Cup team, Cape Verde, who showed guts in coming back to tie Libya (and got screwed on a bad offsides call). Hoping they sail through on Monday.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 2d

Yankees lose! Yankees lose!

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 3d

Meant to add that the copy editor caught it and saved me a lot of embarrassment.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 3d

This is minor, but I had a typo in my draft for Political TV where I forgot the “L” in The Nightly Show.

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Chuck Tee @chutry.bsky.social · 3d

Good fit. He’s an NC native. I’d also consider Zach Galifinakis.

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