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Spooklene McBoo!

@darlenemcleod.bsky.social

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uOttawa PhD student specializing in ritual studies; researching ritual in Christo-fascism in Canada and abroad; if I pin you, it's probably research; granola aficionado; bike commuter; 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ally; probably posting with a dog in my lap 🇨🇦

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Spooklene McBoo! @darlenemcleod.bsky.social · Nov 6

"And the devil said to him, ‘To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.’" - Luke 4:6-7

And a majority of America bent the knee to the devil.

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 8h

That sound you hear is plaintiff lawyers popping champagne corks and DOJ lawyers groaning.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Q: How many layoffs have you authorized?

TRUMP: It'll be a lot. And it'll be Democrat-oriented.

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Spooklene McBoo! @darlenemcleod.bsky.social · 5h

Apparently I need to up my nose ring game by a few; I've already got the blue hair mastered, though.

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Maattu Blairada Nikto @mjmbca.bsky.social · 11h

Well, it’s a good thing that Hegseth and Trump took the time to make those speeches last week that famously got the military on board with their agenda and didn’t at all embarrass the nation itself on the world stage.

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 12h

The US military stops getting paid from next week.

White House has, for now, ruled out legislative fix for military pay

Over 1 million military paychecks could go unfulfilled on Oct. 15.

www.politico.com

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Himbotep the Mummy, PhD @himbotep.bsky.social · 9h

The Mummy Community is reporting for duty in the War on Christmas.

Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 9h

This is what the woke left wants to turn Christmas into

Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 9h

Walked into a Canadian Tire and no longer know what holiday season we’re celebrating anymore

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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 9h

This is what the woke left wants to turn Christmas into

Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 9h

Walked into a Canadian Tire and no longer know what holiday season we’re celebrating anymore

Grim Reaper plays heavy metal guitar next to a display of Christmas trees

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 9h

aaand we are officially in the hide-your-neighbors stage

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 12h

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 8h

These guys hogtied a journalist who is probably their mom’s age for nothing.

Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 9h

WGN, this woman’s employer, is now reporting she was not charged with any crimes and was released.

DHS said earlier she was arrested for assault for throwing objects at agents.

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 8h

Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 11h

Mamdani: This is a shameless act of political retribution. And instead of prosecuting Tish James for doing her job, Donald Trump should be doing his.…

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Sexy CHOAM Nomsky costume @samthielman.com · 8h

the heart wants what it wants

AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 1d

sherman, for the love of god!

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 10h

Since its FOIA Friday, I’d be interested in the rental car receipts for these vehicles they’re plowing through traffic all over the country. Wonder if DHS is springing for the damage waivers or paying out huge bills on insurance claims from the rental companies.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.

More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...

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AmeriKraut @inchargeofthegirls.bsky.social · 1d

sherman, for the love of god!

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 11h

This came from Lane Tech High School (Addison and Western), in Chicago.
(Oct. 10th)

School releases around 3:15 or 3:30pm*

I only know from driving through the area - be safe while traveling.

Sam Brunson @smbrnsn.bsky.social · 11h

Just got this text from my daughter’s school.

On the one hand, his for her school.

On the other, fuck ICE.

LANETHS-Safety is number one priority; we were notified there may be ICE activity in the area. If students would like to remain in the building to wait for safe ride or bus, they are welcome.

Adults will be near the bus stops in case there is a need for support.

Txt STOP to cancel

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Spooklene McBoo! @darlenemcleod.bsky.social · 10h

I'm sure the estate of Alfred Nobel will take no issue with this appropriation of his name and legacy. /s

Spooklene McBoo! @darlenemcleod.bsky.social · 12h

We've reached that stage of late GenX parenting where one of our teens has discovered Adam Sandler's album. Any other parents out there having to listen to their kid sing Medium Pace while getting themself a bowl of ice cream? Because that was our evening yesterday.

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Matthew J Kuiper @matthewjkuiper.bsky.social · 16h

I'm sorry, but looking at the 4 examples of "emerging" classroom "innovations" sent to me in this email, I'm like nope, nope, nope, nope. As for their being "pioneers" who are enhancing student learning... I lean more toward their being "suckers" who are ultimately undermining learning.

What does effective AI integration in college courses actually look like?

The Chronicle conducted a nationwide survey of more than 850 faculty members and academic leaders and conducted in-depth interviews to find out.

The result is a new report: “The Emerging Multimedia Classroom: How AI Is Changing Course Design and Delivery.” Learn how innovative faculty are reimagining instruction with AI, and get practical insights for your own classroom:

An anthropology professor uses AI to generate historical visualizations, turning them into teachable moments about digital literacy.

A language instructor created a virtual conversation partner that gives students 24/7 practice opportunities.

A writing professor employs AI to help students craft audience personas and refine their work using iterative prompting.

A social sciences professor uses AI to generate songs that make complex concepts memorable.

These pioneers aren't just experimenting — they're thoughtfully integrating AI to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 16h

Every targeted institution (my own very much included) should cut and paste this letter onto their letterhead.

Kathleen Clark @kathleenclark.bsky.social · 17h

A master class from MIT in responding to authoritarian overreach:

Your “premise … is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone.
… America’s leadership in science & innovation depends on independent thinking & open competition for excellence.

Dear Madam Secretary,
I write in response to your letter of October 1, inviting MIT to review a "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education." I acknowledge the vital importance of these matters.
I appreciated the chance to meet with you earlier this year to discuss the priorities we share for American higher education.
As we discussed, the Institute's mission of service to the nation directs us to advance knowledge, educate students and bring knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges.
We do that in line with a clear set of values, with excellence above all. Some practical examples:
• MIT prides itself on rewarding merit. Students, faculty and staff succeed here based on the strength of their talent, ideas and hard work. For instance, the Institute was the first to reinstate the SAT/ACT requirement after the pandemic. And MIT has never had legacy preferences in admissions.
• MIT opens its doors to the most talented students regardless of their family's finances. Admissions are need-blind. Incoming undergraduates whose families earn less than $200,000 a year pay no tuition. Nearly 88% of our last graduating class left MIT with no debt for their education. We make a wealth of free courses and low-cost certificates available to any American with an internet connection. Of the undergraduate degrees we award, 94% are in STEM fields. And in service to the nation, we cap enrollment of international undergraduates at roughly 10%.

source:
https://orgchart.mit.edu/letters/regarding-compact

• We value free expression, as clearly described in the MIT Statement on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. We must hear facts and opinions we don't like - and engage respectfully with those with whom we disagree.
These values and other MIT practices meet or exceed many standards outlined in the document you sent. We freely choose these values because they're right, and we live by them because they support our mission - work of immense value to the prosperity, competitiveness, health and security of the United States. And of course, MIT abides by the law.
The document also includes principles with which we disagree, including those that would restrict freedom of expression and our independence as an institution. And fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone.
In our view, America's leadership in science and innovation depends on independent thinking and open competition for excellence. In that free marketplace of ideas, the people of MIT gladly compete with the very best, without preferences. Therefore, with respect, we cannot support the proposed approach to addressing the issues facing higher education.
As you know, MIT's record of service to the nation is long and enduring. Eight decades ago, MIT leaders helped invent a scientific partnership between America's research universities and the U.S. government that has delivered extraordinary benefits for the American people. We continue to believe in the power of this partnership to serve the nation.
Sincerely,
Sally Kornbluth

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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 19h

Reposting for the morning crowd.

The frogs are multiplying!

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 20h

“This is a movement…This is an achievement of a whole society…I am just one person.”

The beautiful humility of Venezuelan pro-democracy leader, Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 19h

Imagine not only “losing” the Nobel Peace Prize, but also being specifically sub-tweeted by the decision-makers for your efforts to destroy democracy. Trump loses big. Congratulations Nobel Committee, well played.

Reuters @reuters.com · 22h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Dr Hannah Pethen @hannahpethen.bsky.social · 22h

Stealing the horned sun-disk of Hathor is inadvisable unless one has a large quantity of red-dyed beer.

Josiah Hawthorne @josiahhawthorne.bsky.social · 1d

...You see it too, right?

(Ht: Keith Edwards)

The light behind Trump makes it look like he has a pair of horns.

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Charles Louis Richter @richterscale.bsky.social · 19h

"Mark Bray was teaching courses on the early modern witch craze. Turning Point USA accused him of being a witch, which he denies."

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1d

you'd think a prominent news outlet like the New York Times might mention that "antifa" isn't an actual organization in a long story about antifa, but nope!

and the subhead helps props up a false claim this professor was up to something seedy as something up for debate

NYT headline: "Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats"

subheadline: "Mark Bray was teaching courses on antifascism. Turning Point USA accused him of belonging to antifa, which he denies. His flight to Spain was canceled abruptly on Wednesday night."

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 1d

LMAOOOOO

A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying

Human Rights Watch Doesn’t Want Any Riyadh Comedy Festival Money

Taking money from those who took money from Saudi Arabia would impact perception of the org’s independence.

www.vulture.com

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 1d

New reporting CONFIRMS Trump accidentally posted DM to Bondi ordering prosecutions

New WSJ reporting reveals Trump accidentally posted what he thought was a private message to AG Pam Bondi, urging her to prosecute James Comey and other perceived enemies. @chrislhayes.bsky.social reports.

New reporting CONFIRMS Trump accidentally posted DM to Bondi ordering prosecutions

YouTube video by MSNBC

www.youtube.com

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

So yesterday a reporter asked Donald Trump about the writ of habeas corpus, and he had no idea what it was.

"I don't know," he said. "I'd rather leave that to Kristi."

Well, It turns out Sen. Hassan asked Kristi Noem about it in May, and this was Noem's response:

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · May 20

HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?

NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country

HASSAN: That's incorrect

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