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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · 11h

More people are using ChatGPT like a lawyer in court. Some are starting to win. - NBC News

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · 8d

I was glad to contribute to this latest piece with the BBC. Read my comments and others here: ‘No good outcome’ - voters across the US share concerns about shutdown.

'No good outcome' - voters across US share concerns about shutdown

There was anxiety and exasperation among six Americans the BBC spoke to about the ongoing government shutdown.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · 17d

Check out this article from IndyStar:

“A pattern of poor planning”

Bottleworks abandons housing for offices, repeating Indianapolis' worst mistake | Opinion

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Bottleworks abandons housing for offices, repeating Indianapolis' worst mistake | Opinion

Office-heavy projects are fragile. They generate activity during the workday but sit empty at night and on weekends.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · 18d

First ride in a while—10 easy miles, no clips. Legs feel it, but September weather made it worth it! #beatyesterday #garmin #bikeride

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Reuters @reuters.com · 19d

Disney+ to raise subscription prices for fourth consecutive year reut.rs/46htbai

Disney+ to raise subscription prices for fourth consecutive year

Walt Disney said on Tuesday it will raise prices for its flagship Disney+ streaming service in the United States next month, as the entertainment giant pushes to bolster profits from its digital platforms.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 BREAKING: Word is Google is withdrawing its petition. Their attorneys just got up, gathered their papers, and said they’re pulling out.

Huge thanks to @CouncilorHart for leading here — big accomplishment!
#DataCenter #SmartIndy #BreakingNews #Indianapolis

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Aug 24

The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/u...

The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis

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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · Aug 8

My painting NORTHWOODS LAKE

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Aug 9

Indy councilors got $1 million in the last budget. How are they spending it? mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Indy councilors got $1 million in the last budget. How are they spending it?

As Indy approaches the next budget, we looked back at the parks and streets projects funded last year.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Apr 30

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Apr 21

Pope Francis, Advocate for Economic and Social Justice, Dies at 88 - The Wall Street Journal

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Apr 18

On this Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross — a profound act of love, grace, and redemption. May we reflect on His mercy and find hope in the promise of resurrection.

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Apr 1

Big announcement: I’m launching a new weekly newsletter. It will contain only one word per issue. By the end of the year, you’ll have a full sentence!

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Mar 31

I’m running a BRIEF Public Opinion Survey closing it soon please participate docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Public Opinion Survey

I’m conducting a quick survey on public opinion. It takes just a minute to complete!

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Mar 28

Indiana lawmakers scrutinize Secretary of State Diego Morales’ fiscal affairs indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/03/28/l...

Indiana lawmakers scrutinize Secretary of State Diego Morales' fiscal affairs • Indiana Capital Chronicle

In recent weeks, questionable spending and missteps by Secretary of State Diego Morales have captured the attention of lawmakers

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Mar 27

Indy could get millions more to fix roads in proposed bill mirrorindy.org/indiana-road...

Indy could get millions more to fix roads in proposed bill

A Republican-backed bill asks Indy to match $50 million to receive new state funding.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Mar 18

Chief Justice John Roberts pushed back on President Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge who blocked the quick deportation of Venezuelan gang members. Roberts said, “For more than two centuries, it’s been clear that impeachment isn’t the way to handle disagreements over judicial decisions.”

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Feb 28

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A Biden Family Insider Tells All

Michael LaRosa, longtime press secretary for first lady Jill Biden, opens up about how aides hid the president from the press and ignored bad polls, as well as the “cover-up” allegations at the center...

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Feb 20

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DOGE Finds $2 Billion in Taxpayer Funds Earmarked for Stacey Abrams-Linked Group

DOGE found $2 billion in taxpayer funds set aside for a fledgling nonprofit linked to perennial Georgia Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams. The Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden administ...

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Feb 12

Judge rules Trump's sweeping plan to persuade federal workers to resign can move forward - NBC News

Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Feb 12

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Indy Pedestrian Safety Crisis @indypedcrisis.info · Feb 11

Summary for Monday, February 10, 2025:

There was 1 Pedestrian incident reported and no Bicyclist incidents reported.

Officials:
Joe Hogsett, Mayor
Indy Council ([email protected])

#IndyPedestrianSafetyCrisis #Indianapolis #HoosierSky

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Feb 7

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Ukraine says North Korean troops back on front line

Kyiv had indicated last week the North Koreans may have been withdrawn due to heavy losses in battle.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Feb 6

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Bombshell - USAID, CIA, State Dept. Played Role in 1st Trump Impeachment: Top Reporter in America

"OCCRP does not operate like a normal investigative journalism organization," and it played a key role in Trump's impeachment. Here's how.

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Jim Sullivan @jimsullivanin.bsky.social · Jan 28

On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.