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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 9h

There goes my dream of getting gold teeth.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10h

YARDENI: “.. Risk-off investors may be concluding that gold offers greater protection from geopolitical risks than bitcoin .. We now think the gold price could reach $5,000 an ounce by year-end 2026 and possibly $10,000 by the decade’s end if not before.”

@yardeniresearch.bsky.social $GLD

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 10h

File it today!
www.politico.com/live-updates...

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva

The Democrat accused Johnson of playing “political games” by delaying the swearing-in ceremony.

www.politico.com

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Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · 3d

And this:
92% of the growth in the entire country this year has been data centers. And some of that is "circular deals" that dont involve actual money

fortune.com/2025/10/07/d...

Without data centers, GDP growth was 0.1% in the first half of 2025, Harvard economist says | Fortune

Is a U.S. without data centers a country without GDP growth?

fortune.com

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 18h

Jeff says good morning

AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 18h

Knowing that this guy is hunting around in the ocean depths looking like a fed during a shutdown warms my chilled heart.
His name is Jeff.

This is a telescope fish. They are unique in aquatic creatures for their binocular vision, translucent skin, and ability to self reproduce.
I think his name is Jeff.

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 2d

Well, then. Moon over Miami.

BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 2d

Amazing Emergency Naked Ride. Here’s the moment thousands of riders rolled through the protests at the ICE facility and cheers erupted. 😮💯

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 3d

"The president has already announced that if a judge does rule against him, he will invoke the Insurrection Act and then continue the military deployments. This is where we’ve been headed since January 6, 2021."

Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next

We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.

www.thebulwark.com

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 3d

I'm so proud of everyone from my old neighborhood of Rogers Park in Chicago. I see what you have been and are doing. I am so proud of how organized the community is and how much more so everyone is becoming. It is inspiring. Just one example... And this is something EVERYONE can do. Everyone.

Informational flyer about Rogers Park Whistle Protocols, explaining how to use whistles to alert neighbors of emergencies, with color-coded alerts, steps for use, and encouragement to form a crowd and stay loud for safety.

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 3d

This how Oregon do

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 3d

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

www.oregonlive.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3d

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 6d

She stole my boyfriend in 6th grade.

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 6d

If the regime does go after DSA, the appropriate response will be for as many people as possible to become dues-paying members.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Jonathan Choe to Trump: "Another group right now that is behind antifa and working with antifa very closely based on the research that we have right now that we're gonna give to you and your team are the Democratic Socialists of America."

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JP Collins @profjpc.bsky.social · 6d

“Who” is, objectively, the funniest possible response here

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Q: Have you given any more thought to possibly suspending habeas corpus?

TRUMP: Suspending who?

Q: Habeas corpus

TRUMP: I don't know. I'd rather leave that to Kristi.

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 6d

And?

Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 7d

How Portland do

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 8d

This land belongs to all of us. It's not a war zone—it’s home. Trump can't take that from us.

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, please. I recently doubled my monthly donation, but have been very troubled about the continued sanewashing. People who listen/watch want reporters who speak truth to power. You no longer have an obligation to demure. Do your jobs.

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 7d

This is a great explainer on the possible causes of autism. Consider watching it with friends and family that are on the blaming vaxx or Tylen@1 train.

youtu.be/E-yaxqDsfgY?...

Why Everyone Suddenly Has Autism (It’s Not What You Think)

YouTube video by Be Smart

youtu.be

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 8d

Take it out of the billionaire tax.

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Linda and David @meigsmerized.bsky.social · 8d

Portland ICE headquarters

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 8d

Last night, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts.

There was significant damage in our State Reception Room, which is a particularly important space. We are still assessing the damage.

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Steven J. Gibbons @stevenjgibbons.bsky.social · 8d

I think the first ever #tsunami evacuation sign I’ve ever seen in real life! #Antibes #France 🌊🇫🇷

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 11d

Yes?

Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 11d

Ding. Ding ding

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 12d

"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Thealater @thealater.bsky.social · 12d

Stephen Colbert and John Stewart are keeping me sane. (ish)

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