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Ryan P. Wilson

@mainstgazette.bsky.social

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he|him Steward of philanthropy, working for equity, living with auto-immune dysfunction, husband, cat parent, creator of the Main Street Gazette, lifelong student, LEGO builder, writer, vinylophile, photographer, and consumer of good whiskey.

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Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 3h

The Mummy’s Tomb (September 2024)

A sarcophagus stands against a stone wall. A coral snake, with bands of red, yellow, and black, hangs from a wooden beam.

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 1d

Mickey on Main (September 2016)

An autumnal wreath featuring a Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern in the center hangs on a lamppost on Main Street, U.S.A.

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 1d

This is my dance about how much transphobes suck.

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 1d

“Putting your political opponents in jail because they are your opponents—not because of what they did—is the heart of tyranny. It is an obviously impeachable offense,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the indictment of NY AG Tish James on Trump-ordered charges.

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Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 2d

I second this.

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 2d

The Brazen Bull (September 2024)

A jester stands next to a sculpted metal bull with smoke pouring out of it.

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely. My wife is from there and, really, the whole state is a mispronunciation nightmare!

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 2d

Leicester.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 2d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 3d

Living with the Autumnal Land (December 2015)

A display in Living With the Land of dried corn stalks, assorted pumpkins and gourds in crates and baskets, and a pair of scarecrows.

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 3d

I didn’t realize how much I had missed it this past year until it was reopened. I think I just tried to file it away given everything else we’ve had going on here.

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 3d

And my wife just echoed this as soon as I read this to her. Actually it was more, “HELL YEAH, FUCK THE YANKEES!”

Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 3d

We lost Dr. Goodall last week, do not pile on with Dolly, universe!!

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 3d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

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Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 3d

The section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that allows me to take the scenic way home opened a couple of weeks ago for the first time since Helene. In the past ten days, I’ve taken it home five times. The destruction is still great, but having this little connection back to nature is absolutely healing.

A cloudy day along a green and blue ridgeline of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 4d

Human Chophouse (September 2024)

Looking behind a banner, a wooden sign with the words “HUMAN CHOPHOUSE” carved out of it.

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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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Ryan P. Wilson @mainstgazette.bsky.social · 4d

The Harvest Moon peeking out between clouds and branches.

A black and white photograph of a full moon with oak leaves and branches surrounding it.

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 4d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson:

"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."