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Despite all, I am thankful to be a citizen of the United States of America 🇺🇸
And as of this week, I am also thankful to be certified as a citizen of Canada 🇨🇦
Arriving to lunch spot in Rio
February 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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February 1, 2026 at 3:39 AM
A gorgeous beach in Rio!
January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Scenes from today’s Alex Pretti memorial ride in Chicago.

@betterstreetschicago.org @bikegridnow.org @chicritmass.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and Donald Trump’s other lackeys should find lawyers because they must be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to our country.
Illinois Accountability Commission Should Probe Senior Trump Administration Officials, Pritzker Says
“For too long, Gregory Bovino and his rogue federal agents have terrorized communities in Illinois and across the country, violated our people’s constitutional rights and unleashed violence at every t...
news.wttw.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Polaris Lounge
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Ossoff: "This is a seismic event. This should have people across the country absolutely shook. This is a huge deal. This is an FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office ... This is a shot across the bow at the midterm elections. He tried to steal power when he lost it in 2020."
January 29, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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Any oil company that invests in the production, refining or distribution of Venezuelan oil is exposing their shareholders to significant long term credit liability. We raised that point in a letter to the oil majors today, but want to dive into why: casten.house.gov/media/press-...
Casten, 12 House Dems Warn Oil Companies of Legal and Civil Risks of Venezuela Markets | U.S. Congressman Sean Casten
The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Sean Casten
casten.house.gov
January 28, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Where is Eileen O’Neill Burke?
Cook County, Illinois (Chicago)
Nine DAs are coalescing to work on prosecuting federal agents for 'overreach':

—L. Krasner in Philly
—J. Creuzot in Dallas
—M. Moriarty in Minneapolis
—L. Conover in Tucson
—S. Descano in Fairfax (VA)
—R. Fatehi in Norfolk (VA)
—S. Morales in Portsmouth (VA)
—P. Dehghani-Tafti in Arlington (VA)
January 28, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Thanks to everyone who nodded knowingly, saying Tom Homan was sent in to lower the temperature.
TOM HOMAN: “We’re going to create a database where those people that are arrested for interference, impeding and assault, we’re going to make them famous. We’re going to put their face on TV. We’re going to let their employers, in their neighborhoods, in their schools, know who these people are.”
January 27, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Samantha Hankey and Myra Huang
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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Saw this on @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social’s instagram but not here yet
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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ICE agents will continue to execute our citizens in the streets for as long as they believe they can get away it. There will be more executions like this. What are our leaders doing to prevent it?
January 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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I'm on site where a federal agent shot a Minneapolis man this morning. It's bad.

Dozens of federal agents are facing off with hundreds of outraged residents. People being tear gassed, helicopters above, I keep hearing pops, and lots of loud BANGS.

This smoke is from tear gas:
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child.

ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents.

the family is here legally.

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,

Revelation 16:2 (KJV)
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
60th anniversary of a great gift from my parents!
January 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Sundowning, by @pkrugman.bsky.social

“In his last few months my father remained lucid and rational—remained himself—during daylight hours. Once the sun went down he deteriorated, becoming confused, paranoid and aggressive.”

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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On the shadow docket, the Supreme Court reveals itself to be not just conservative, but pro-Trump.
talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/you-say...
You Say The Supreme Court Isn’t Partisan? Look in the Shadow
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Danish parliamentarian Rasmus Jarlov speaking to MS NOW on Stephen Miller comments regarding Greenland: "I hope he’s kept away from young women, because that’s the mentality of a rapist. You can’t defend yourself, so I’m going to take you. That’s basically what he’s saying."
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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The pale, cold light of the winter sunset did not beautify - it was like the light of truth itself.

Willa Cather
January 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I turned against Dolce & Gabbana years ago. They didn’t learn after slapping their gay fans in the face. They don’t change.
January 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Any DoJ attorney who participates in this investigation should suffer professional and social shunning that makes it effectively impossible to continue to work as an attorney.
January 16, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Kawase Hasui 川瀬巴水
Japanese, 1883-1957
Ushibori(牛堀)
1930
Art Institute of Chicago
January 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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According to reviews, this set of IKEA pots and pans is seemingly indestructible and capable of lasting nearly two decades — for just $100. Wirecutter decided to see if this potential dupe could stack up against our buy-it-for-life recommendation.
IKEA’s $100 Cookware Set Seemed Promising (Until I Cooked With It)
Stainless steel cookware sets can be pricey, so I tested a cheaper option that is well liked among Redditors. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for.
nyti.ms
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM