Meridith!
@meridith.bsky.social
I'm here mostly for watching #Svengoolie on Saturday night
Podcasts:
Going Over Our Freds @goofpodcast.bsky.social
Murderland Chicago: A Deep Dish of Death @deepdishofdeath.bsky.social
Podcasts:
Going Over Our Freds @goofpodcast.bsky.social
Murderland Chicago: A Deep Dish of Death @deepdishofdeath.bsky.social
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To adopt the language of Second Amendment enthusiasts, perhaps the only thing that can eventually stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a camera.”
— Julia Angwin, a contributing Opinion writer
— Julia Angwin, a contributing Opinion writer
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 AM
To adopt the language of Second Amendment enthusiasts, perhaps the only thing that can eventually stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a camera.”
— Julia Angwin, a contributing Opinion writer
— Julia Angwin, a contributing Opinion writer
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NEWS: In 2003, Antonio Porter was convicted of murder despite all witnesses testifying that he wasn’t the guy. After 23 years, he has been ordered freed pending a new trial. Here’s our story @chicagotribune.com
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/26/a...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/26/a...
Judge overturns conviction in 2002 murder, orders release of Antonio Porter
A Cook County judge vacated Antonio Porter’s conviction and ordered a new trial, based in part on a police officer’s history.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
NEWS: In 2003, Antonio Porter was convicted of murder despite all witnesses testifying that he wasn’t the guy. After 23 years, he has been ordered freed pending a new trial. Here’s our story @chicagotribune.com
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/26/a...
www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/26/a...
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For folks in Illinois, there's a live stream debate between the three top Democratic candidates for Senator being held Monday at 6 PM. Tickets are gone for the in person debate at International House. There is a link to the YouTube here. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
How to watch the U.S. Senate candidates’ debate for Dick Durbin's open seat
The debate on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. of Illinois candidates vying to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will air live on WBEZ and streamed on YouTube.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:54 AM
For folks in Illinois, there's a live stream debate between the three top Democratic candidates for Senator being held Monday at 6 PM. Tickets are gone for the in person debate at International House. There is a link to the YouTube here. chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
Starting in 30 minutes: www.wbez.org/politics/202...
Sun-Times, WBEZ and UChicago to host first live-broadcast debate for Democratic Senate candidates
U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton square off Monday night ahead of their marquee matchup in the March 17 primary election.
www.wbez.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Starting in 30 minutes: www.wbez.org/politics/202...
I saw a Cooper's Hawk in the backyard but wasn't fast enough with the camera 😭😭😭
January 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I saw a Cooper's Hawk in the backyard but wasn't fast enough with the camera 😭😭😭
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I spent my morning putting this guide together from sources all over the place. Happy to hear from anyone with suggested inclusions, deletions, or edits. [email protected], or you can hit my DMs here.
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The anti-ICE playbook for regular Americans
Every day actions to fight fascism in your community
losingmyperspicacity.beehiiv.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I spent my morning putting this guide together from sources all over the place. Happy to hear from anyone with suggested inclusions, deletions, or edits. [email protected], or you can hit my DMs here.
Please share!
Please share!
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So back then Frankenstein was popular in Japanese film, as a catch-all for man made monsters who’d grow to enormous size. And Willis Obrien pitched a King Kong vs Frankensteins monster movie to Beck, who behind his back took it to Toho as a Godzilla joint. So they shifted the lightning power to Kong
January 25, 2026 at 3:30 AM
So back then Frankenstein was popular in Japanese film, as a catch-all for man made monsters who’d grow to enormous size. And Willis Obrien pitched a King Kong vs Frankensteins monster movie to Beck, who behind his back took it to Toho as a Godzilla joint. So they shifted the lightning power to Kong
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JUST IN: Lawyers file declaration in federal court from first-hand witness to immigration agents' shooting of a US citizen onlookers today. Minneapolis Mayor Frey said details would be used to bolster case for ousting ICE from city. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
TincherSealedWitnessDec012426.PDF
www.documentcloud.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
JUST IN: Lawyers file declaration in federal court from first-hand witness to immigration agents' shooting of a US citizen onlookers today. Minneapolis Mayor Frey said details would be used to bolster case for ousting ICE from city. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Our community-run art gallery flooded. Building management will get the space back into habitable condition, but we lost a bunch of stuff and we're closed for who knows how long.
We're a tiny volunteer org that spends like $20K a year, so a $3,000 emergency is a big problem. Please help us out:
We're a tiny volunteer org that spends like $20K a year, so a $3,000 emergency is a big problem. Please help us out:
Donate to Help PullmanArts Recover From A Flood, organized by Soren Spicknall
On Thursday, January 22nd, our volunteer-run community art gallery flooded with … Soren Spicknall needs your support for Help PullmanArts Recover From A Flood
gofund.me
January 24, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Our community-run art gallery flooded. Building management will get the space back into habitable condition, but we lost a bunch of stuff and we're closed for who knows how long.
We're a tiny volunteer org that spends like $20K a year, so a $3,000 emergency is a big problem. Please help us out:
We're a tiny volunteer org that spends like $20K a year, so a $3,000 emergency is a big problem. Please help us out:
Not sure whether to laugh or roll my eyes at this book written about some specific events in Chicago--the author refers to "Richard Devine" as if that was how he was known.
That man's professional name was Dick Devine.
That man's professional name was Dick Devine.
January 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Not sure whether to laugh or roll my eyes at this book written about some specific events in Chicago--the author refers to "Richard Devine" as if that was how he was known.
That man's professional name was Dick Devine.
That man's professional name was Dick Devine.
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Hey Chicago, keep those pipes from freezing! Let a trickle of water run. More info at www.chicago.gov/water
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Hey Chicago, keep those pipes from freezing! Let a trickle of water run. More info at www.chicago.gov/water
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
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Should Kennedy drag Meridith into recording an Oscar preview episode, or should Kennedy drag Chris into their yearly tradition of a @whoscoops.bsky.social Oscar Preview?
January 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Should Kennedy drag Meridith into recording an Oscar preview episode, or should Kennedy drag Chris into their yearly tradition of a @whoscoops.bsky.social Oscar Preview?
"What is life but a series of hobbies and passions?"
- Rachel Wharton (NYT)
- Rachel Wharton (NYT)
January 20, 2026 at 11:30 PM
"What is life but a series of hobbies and passions?"
- Rachel Wharton (NYT)
- Rachel Wharton (NYT)
Here for #HouseofSvengoolie / #Svengoolie
January 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Here for #HouseofSvengoolie / #Svengoolie
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A former south suburban police officer was convicted by a federal jury Friday of conspiring to rob motorists of cash and drugs during traffic stops and extorting people in exchange for declining to press charges or tow their vehicles.
Former suburban cop convicted of extorting motorists, stealing cash and drugs
A former south suburban police officer was convicted by a federal jury Friday of conspiring to rob motorists of cash and drugs during traffic stops and extorting people in exchange for declining to…
trib.al
January 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
A former south suburban police officer was convicted by a federal jury Friday of conspiring to rob motorists of cash and drugs during traffic stops and extorting people in exchange for declining to press charges or tow their vehicles.
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Got my Jerome Powel BINGO card. Let's see how dumb this gets.
January 12, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Got my Jerome Powel BINGO card. Let's see how dumb this gets.
Clocking in for #TheSkull on #Svengoolie
January 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Clocking in for #TheSkull on #Svengoolie
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
Unbelievable
Leaders of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private agency that has steered federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of public television and radio stations across the country, voted Monday to dissolve the organization that was created in 1967.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
Leaders of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private agency that has steered federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of public television and radio stations across the country, voted Mond…
trib.al
January 6, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Unbelievable
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I didn’t even log all my Fred movies.
January 3, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I didn’t even log all my Fred movies.
I don't have cable so I'm running my own Twilight Zone marathon tonight. Up first is S1E1, "Where is everybody?"
It's the one where the protagonist runs down a set of stairs and full speed into a mirror.
And because I never before knew the episode title, I'm just now realizing the NIN reference.
It's the one where the protagonist runs down a set of stairs and full speed into a mirror.
And because I never before knew the episode title, I'm just now realizing the NIN reference.
a man in a black and white photo is asking where is everybody
ALT: a man in a black and white photo is asking where is everybody
media.tenor.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I don't have cable so I'm running my own Twilight Zone marathon tonight. Up first is S1E1, "Where is everybody?"
It's the one where the protagonist runs down a set of stairs and full speed into a mirror.
And because I never before knew the episode title, I'm just now realizing the NIN reference.
It's the one where the protagonist runs down a set of stairs and full speed into a mirror.
And because I never before knew the episode title, I'm just now realizing the NIN reference.