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Maralyn Maralyn

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💙 Lover of Chicago, architecture, travel, art, restaurants, books, movies, fashion, justice, 💙 my fam, animals ( I eat 🌱) and live music. Background actor. 💙! ( Deactivated Twitter when Muskface took over) 🚫MAGA🚫NO BIO 🚫NO CRYPTO 🚫NO POSTS=No follow

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · Aug 23

I've said it before and I will say it again. The same people that want you to work until you're 75 won't hire you after 50.

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 5h

More #booksky

Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 6h

Some good news!

A librarian got fired for refusing to remove LBGTQ books and sued the county, its board of commissioners, the library board, and members of both government boards for violating her 1st amendment rights, and discriminatory and retaliatory firing.

www.rawstory.com/wyoming-libr...

Librarian gets massive payday after firing for refusal to yank LGBTQ books off shelves

A librarian fired by county officials in Campbell County, Wyoming, for refusing to remove LGBTQ books from shelves got the last laugh with a $700,000 settlement. According to The New York Times, "Terr...

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 5h

Just tidbits of information I found fascinating. vacances-actives-linguistiques.com/en/the-bouqu...

The Bouquinistes in Paris: integral to the city’s landscape - Vacances Actives Linguistiques

History, anecdotes, how it works… Find out all about the booksellers in Paris.

vacances-actives-linguistiques.com

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 5h

Bwahahaha.

Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 10h

Drake sitting there reading about how good the judge thought the song was and how everyone really enjoyed it

The song contains lyrics explicitly accusing Drake of being a pedophile, set to a catchy beat and propulsive
bassline. "Not Like Us" went on to become a cultural sensation.

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 7h

Bwahaha. They can pick up litter although there's not that much of it.

Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7h

Meanwhile members of the California National Guard are now sitting around in Chicago twiddling their thumbs.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7h

NYT: Judge Perry said the Trump administration’s version of events was “simply unreliable” and that deploying troops anywhere in the state would “only add fuel to the fire.”

@nytimes.com #Chicago
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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 7h

We have a central focus for the one on October 18, which is at Grant Park. I'm hoping it's huge.

Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 7h

Yes I'm thrilled to have heard this!!

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 7h

I always wear a dress when I ride my bike

Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 8h

Wonderful!!

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 9h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 11h

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 10h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 12h

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 9h

I was a little overzealous at the library today. Ordered two books that were at other libraries and took home four. So many books so little time. Go to your public library.

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mdlawver @marilaw.bsky.social · 11h

Colombia's president says boats struck by US was carrying Colombians. Not drugs or gang members

Pete Hegseth has been killing citizens of Columbia-
Not drugger’s or gang members

He has been bragging, lying and committing murders.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Colombia's president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians

The White House calls the allegation "baseless" as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats.

www.bbc.com

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 11h

The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...

NFL: No ICE at the 2026 Super Bowl!

The @NFL must act NOW to stop Trump's ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15h

Rebecca has 92K followers including Gaetz, Loomer, Massie, D’Souza, Sen Schmitt, Rep. Cloud. Broke with Trump over Epstein.

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Just my thoughts 🇨🇦 @bc60.bsky.social · 1d

Here comes the judge

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 12h

They are all so butt ugly. No wonder why they have to resort to all the apps and websites.

Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 12h

Yet another reason not to use Amazon, subscribed Washington Post, use Kindle, or shop at Whole Foods.

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 12h

😂😂😂😂😂

🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 15h

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AnarchoTerran @anarchoterran.bsky.social · 1d

I want to see a van full of ICE agents show up at McDonalds, only to be refused service and then find their van has been towed. Frustrated, they find a corner of the parking lot to piss in and get arrested for public indecency.

(Yes, ICE. We hate you!)

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Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 12h

This guy is a nut job.

Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 12h

I'm exhausted. I have yesterday off and today so I'm trying to do as little as possible. Catching up on paperwork, etc..

Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 13h

She can download her books to other services... that way Bezos is not getting a piece of the pie.

Maralyn Maralyn @maralynmaralyn.bsky.social · 13h

The app is for digital. I like to hold a book in my hand too. I go to my library weekly.