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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 17d

WEAR A MASK PLEASE 🙏🏼

It is literally community care at this point because the Pandemic never ended, one third of the population has Long Covid, they are criminalizing school absence and homelessness and taking away COVID days at jobs. Know what else? Prison = free labor basically.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 18d

Want some simple ways to resist fascism?

Wear a mask.
Donate to mutual aid.
Go to a local library.
Support community fridges and food banks.
Plant a garden.
Deliver groceries.
Provide a ride to and from doctors appts.
Participate in neighbourhood ICE watch.

Show up for others.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 13h

Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus

Japan has declared a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks earlier than usual, overwhelming hospitals and forcing school closures, as experts warn the virus may be evolving more rapidly.

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Nationwide epidemic declared in Japan as flu season hits early

The government has declared a nationwide flu epidemic, prompting calls for vaccinations and heightened vigilance.

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 13h

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest.

There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day.

What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid.

It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.

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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 11h

Are these Johnny Cash lyrics? Cuz that's the voice I heard when reading those 2 posts 🙃

SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 16h

My brother has me watching #ThePaper and besides the toilet paper boss being an exact duplicate of David Brent, the Esmerelda lady is just mean and horrible. Not funny at all.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 18h

I’m shocked that the thing that has repeatedly happened has happened again.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 18h

Israeli cabinet has postponed the session to approve Trump's plan for Gaza that includes withdrawal of Israeli troops. Israeli National Security Ministe Ben-Gvir said he will not vote to approve the peace plan because of the provision calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 18h

DRAKE'S DEFAMATION CASE THROWN OUUUUUUUUUUUT

FCK THAT PRETENDER

Ian Riccaboni @ianriccaboni.com · 18h

Kendrick Lamar right now:

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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 20h

If you're watching the situation in Chicago from afar & want to help, on the off chance you have spare $$, you can give to the Midwest Immigrant Bond Fund, which posts "bond for individuals held in the custody of ICE w ties to IL, IN, KY & WI who cannot afford to pay"
www.mibfc.org/helpusgrow

How to Help MIBFC — Midwest Immigration Bond Fund

www.mibfc.org

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 21h

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
С.
For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 19h

Please note: as of 11:30AM today, agents have restrictions on chemical weapons / "less lethal" munitions they are *supposed* to follow (🫠). This isn't limited to preplanned protests, it also applies to neighbors and rapid responders. If you see pepper balls fired...note it

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 19h

Every day it's just helicopters all day long now and people are somehow still unsure whether to call this an occupation

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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 21h

"He needed to stay disgraced and in the shadows." @jillybean1217.bsky.social perfectly summing up my feelings on the Try Hard appearing in RoH and just reappearing in the world I general.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

A beautiful love letter to independent journalism, and hope.

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 23h

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/gre...

‘Greater risk’: Covid-19 mask mandate returns to California county; aims to protect ‘most vulnerable population’ - The Times of India

US News: Sonoma County in California is bringing back mask mandates for healthcare facilities. This measure starts November 1 and runs until March 31, 2026. He

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 23h

‘Greater risk’: Covid-19 mask mandate returns to California county; aims to protect ‘most vulnerable population’

A California wine country county is strengthening its vaccine recommendations and implementing a mask mandate, citing a “greater risk” of Covid-19 as the annual flu season begins.

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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 23h

@jillybean1217.bsky.social it's Thursday

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 1d

A certain legacy-media editorial board recommended capitulation in the face of Trump’s invasion, but on the South Side, we believe Chicagoans should keep standing up for one another.

South Side Weekly @southsideweekly.bsky.social · 1d

Let us be clear: The President of the United States is levying war against American cities and American citizens—and we cannot rely on the other branches of government to save us.

It’s up to us.

It’s Up to Us to Protect One Another

As Trump sends troops to Chicago, we will continue to investigate and report. Readers have a role to play, too.

southsideweekly.com

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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 23h

@trevordame.bsky.social and his wife TELLING HIM SO during the car crash ... "You think you're interesting enough?" When he said he wanted to be a host to tell stories SHOULD have tipped him off but he's always been high off his own supply. Ugh.

SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 23h

He doesn't have anything going for him though? Can't stand that LP dude but I've seen clips of him and see that he stands for something/has an angle. Fulmer is like Aaron Burr in the sense that he stands for nothing/has nothing going for him since he's not a wife guy anymore.

SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 23h

I was so involved in keeping up with all that drama when it broke cuz i was (still am) heavily obsessed with the Without A Recipe series. The audacity of him having an affair for over a year, with a subordinate (ppl love to gloss over that) while his WHOLE PERSONALITY was "wife guy." So gross.

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Shining Wizard Designs @shiningwizardds.bsky.social · 1d

Lent to us in the end for such a short time, my goodness how he elevated everything he ever set his hands to, born 58 years ago today, the incomparable Eddie Guerrero #njpw #eddieguerrero #wrestlesky

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Lady Topham Catt @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social · 1d

Comprehensive analysis of this complex story. I’m so grateful for the stellar reporting on this from local journalists at The TriiBE & elsewhere who will not let this be buried. Support local journalism!

The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 1d

NEW — Rod Johnson will never forget federal agents zip-tying his hands behind his back.

The night of the South Shore raid in Chicago, Johnson said he was detained for two hours.

“I’m an American citizen with no warrants,” Johnson said.

thetriibe.com/2025/10/sout...

South Shore raid triggers past traumas and sparks new conversations about divisions between Black and Latino communities • The TRiiBE

Federal agent activity on Chicago’s South and West sides put Black people in the crosshairs.

thetriibe.com

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SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 23h

Why the FCK is Tony Khan letting a lying cheating former try hard be in RoH????

SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 1d

HOW TF DID RAMSAY LET THAT BOOTLEG ROBINSON - BRADLEY - STAY AFTER THAT DUDE STOOD THERE AND ADMITTED "I WAS VERY FRAZZLED?!?" He just told you with those words that he's not ready! That's not even mentioning the gaslighting he was doing to his team in the dorm! He's awful #HellsKitchen

SimplySonia @simplysonia.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for the reply 🙏🏼