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Chris Halstead @c20d.us · 8h

It’s well past time for mainstream news outlets to start calling out this absolute nonsense BS. What he’s saying is easily debunked!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 8h

Denver's Secret Garden Bar & Cafe closed abruptly during service this morning after workers began petitioning passers-by about their efforts to form a union. “They shut us down, no notice, no news,” a barista tells @denverpost.com

Secret Garden at Cheesman Park closes abruptly amid staff unionization effort

“I was crying and having to serve the people that already paid for their coffee,” one worker said. “They shut us down, no notice, no news.”

www.denverpost.com

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 13h

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 15h

The Front Range recorded its lowest ozone levels in 16 years this summer, but the region still needs to reduce air pollution to escape federal oversight that requires more stringent permitting for polluting industries and more expensive gasoline for drivers // Story by @thenoellephillips.bsky.social

Ozone pollution on Colorado’s Front Range hit lowest levels in 16 years this summer

The nine-county Front Range region recorded 23 days between late May and early September when ozone pollution levels exceeded federal air quality standards.

www.denverpost.com

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Michael Karlik @michaelkarlik.bsky.social · 2d

Colorado's Federalist Society chapter is hosting John Eastman next week, who was the legal achitect of the plan to reject the 2020 election results and, so far as I know, isn't allowed to practice in Colorado's federal court (www.coloradopolitics.com/2024/04/29/f...). The event is closed to media.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 17h

Denver Public Schools' enrollment this year dropped by 1,200 students — mostly immigrant children whose arrival had offset the impact of falling birth rates. “If this is not evidence of how impactful ICE raids and threats are," Superintendent Alex Marrero tells @jessicaseaman.bsky.social

DPS warns of financial ‘catastrophe’ after unexpected enrollment drop, possible funding cuts

DPS is down 1,200 students — mostly immigrant children who had offset the impact of falling birth rates — and, in turn, will receive $18.5 million less annually in per-pupil funding.

www.denverpost.com

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Robert Ham @robertham.bsky.social · 18h

I see you, NYT Connections.

The first eight squares from today's NYT Connections that read Third Sister Lovers Magic Big Star Serious Wonder

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Peter Thal Larsen @petertl.bsky.social · 3d

This photo from Portland by @reuters.com's Carlos Barria 👌

A demonstrator dressed in an inflatable frog costume stands infront of law enforcement officers during a protest outside of the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) headquarters in south Portland, Oregon, U.S., October 3, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 1d

ha, think I still have The Bens CD

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 1d

That one for sure, plus Gay Dad

Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · 1d

What albums does everyone regret buying? Loads for me, but the one that really sticks in my mind is K by Kula Shaker, which I forced myself to listen to joylessly several times in the desperate attempt to convince myself I hadn’t wasted my money, and still get cringes of regret about 29 years later.

Joe Scaramangaaaaarrrrrggghhh!🎃 @joescaramanga.co.uk · 1d

It's one of the few albums I regret buying.
I'll Manage Somehow and Stardust are fine. The rest is mostly forgettable.

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Elizabeth Hernandez @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration has cut millions in grants to Colorado colleges serving a high percentage of diverse students

www.denverpost.com/2025/10/09/c... via @denverpost.com

Trump administration cuts grants to Colorado colleges serving high percentage of diverse students

The federal money being cut funded positions or initiatives such as career counseling centers, college recruitment efforts, internship coordinators and services for low-income and first-generation …

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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 1d

Oh. President Trump Wants to Overhaul Drug Sales. A Company Tied to His Son Stands to Benefit.

Trump Wants to Overhaul Drug Sales. A Company Tied to His Son Stands to Benefit.

The family members of President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to benefit from efforts to remake the pharmaceutical industry.

www.wsj.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge in latest case against Trump foe, an AP source says.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 1d

"The first biography dedicated to a core Elephant 6 artist, 'The Apples in Stereo' is based on extensive interviews with Robert Schneider and also includes exclusive contributions by all the key band members from the group’s formative years." www.jcardpress.com/shop/p/apple...

Cover image of Josh Bloom's book about The Apples in Stereo

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 1d

Nearly 40% more relatives and other “kin” are receiving state support to help raise children in Colorado’s foster care system than were at this time last year, after legislators streamlined the process for families that want to take in a child

Colorado sees jump in ‘kinship’ foster families after state increases support, simplifies process

Once a kinship family gets certified, they receive the same daily rate as foster families that take in children they don’t know, which ranges from $43 to $66 per day.

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@DesignOneThing @designonething.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday Peter Saville. The celebrated art director and graphic designer, famous for album covers and recontextualization at Factory Records and later myriad projects for international clients, was born today in 1955.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 1d

Colorado colleges — primarily in rural, underserved areas of the state — are losing millions in funding after the Trump administration last month announced an end to $350 million in federal grant programs for minority-serving institutions // Story by @lizzy-hernandez.bsky.social

Trump administration cuts grants to Colorado colleges serving high percentage of diverse students

The federal money being cut funded positions or initiatives such as career counseling centers, college recruitment efforts, internship coordinators and services for low-income and first-generation …

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Tiney Ricciardi @tineywristwatch.bsky.social · 1d

It's known as the Powder Buoy because its activity can indicate a forthcoming snowstorm with two weeks of advance notice. Just enough time to – cough, cough – plan to catch a cold and call into work. www.denverpost.com/2025/10/09/p...

How a buoy near Hawaii has helped skiers chase powder days for two decades

The Powder Buoy’s activity in the Pacific Ocean can indicate a forthcoming snowstorm with two weeks advance notice. Just enough time to – cough, cough – plan to catch a cold and call into wor…

www.denverpost.com

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 1d

The flames were contained to the Caribou Village Shopping Center and did not spread to the nearby Carousel of Happiness, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office says

Fire engulfs Nederland strip mall, leads to evacuation of nearby residents

Flames engulfed a strip mall in Nederland early Thursday morning, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

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Wes Marshall @wesmars.bsky.social · 2d

Terrible story but great reporting by Laura Penington of the Denver Post:
- "A man died... after being hit by the driver of a van while riding his bike"
- "the driver struck him from behind"

And some extra context that you rarely ever see:
- "There are no bike lanes along that stretch of road"

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 2d

"WE MAKE NEWS LOUDER. IF STORY GOOD ON ONE SIDE, SHOW OTHER SIDE TOO. OTHER SIDE WRONG? OTHER SIDE WANT BLEACH IN VEINS? ANIMAL RUN BOTH. REPORT BOTH SIDES. EVEN WHEN ONE SIDE THINK HEAD MEDS MAKE QUIET BABIES."

“AAAGGGHHH!!!” A Memo from Animal, Your New Editor-in-Chief

“[Editor-in-chief of CBS News] Bari Weiss told network staffers in a morning editorial call that she wants to ‘win’ before delivering a rallying cr...

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 2d

My heart hopes this is true, but my brain knows this is most likely just promotion for their RSD Black Friday release

Is Bob Mould reforming Sugar with original lineup?

There's been no official word, but the Sugar instagram account is followed by the band's Bob Mould, David Barbe, and Malcolm Travis.

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 2d

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg has donated $1.5 million more to the campaign to retain Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco, helping to give supporters of the ban more than 4 times the resources of opponents // Story by @elliottwenzler.bsky.social

Michael Bloomberg gives $1.5 million to help save Denver’s flavored tobacco ban in election

During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver’s ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.

www.denverpost.com

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Matt Sebastian @mattsebastian.com · 2d

AP Style, on the other hand, remains Department of Defense : "We are using the official name in AP copy. If Congress acts to change the name, we would use the new official name."

Jon Passantino @passantino.bsky.social · 2d

CNN is now using the Trump preferred “Department of War” name in its official statements

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