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Jill Blake @biscuitkitten.bsky.social · 7h

“the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”

Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca

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Marko Kloos @markokloos.bsky.social · 9h

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

An image of Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music, twirling on an alpine meadow in a long Austrian skirt, next to an image of Christopher Plummer as Georg Von Trapp in the same movie, tearing a Nazi flag in half.

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Andi Zeisler @andizeisler.bsky.social · 7h

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”

Winona Ryder, covered in ash and dragging on a cigarette at the end of “Heathers”

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Eva Leigh @evaleigh.bsky.social · 16h

Hey, hey! It's time for swashbuckling pirate romantasy!

THE SEA WITCH ebook is on sale across all platforms for $5.99!

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The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17h

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 1d

The scenes out of Chicago should outrage us all. These federal agents are out of control, committing senseless acts of violence & putting everyone at risk.

American citizens are being detained & brutalized.

This kind of immigration "enforcement" shouldn't be acceptable to anyone.

Immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 1d

Monstrous.

"federal agents detained nearly every resident of the 130-unit building—including children and babies—placing them in zip ties and separating them by race into vans for more than two hours early Tuesday morning."

Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 1d

Good reporting on the South Shore raid from South Side weekly here.

Confirms one thing I was told but didn't put in my own piece because I didn't have a second source and it seemed too insane: border agents segregated arrested residents by race

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Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 21h

Unique IDs? Claimant types? Beneficial owners? You had questions and we’ve got answers! It’s your step-by-step guide to filing an Anthropic claim ✅

We’re covering everything you need to know and more: authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...

What Authors Need to Know About the $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement

What You’ll Need: Important Deadline: All claims must be submitted by March 23, 2026. Step 1: Check Eligibility. Start at the main settlement website. Before filing a claim, you must confirm your book...

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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 21h

It’s called growth! Lol

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

These people are evil. Never stop saying so. Don’t be intimidated into shutting up.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 1d

Dogwood? vadogwood.com

Dogwood

Dogwood is a civic media newsroom with the mission of building a more informed, engaged + representative Virginia. Virginia news you can use.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations

abcnews.go.com

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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 1d

Oh. My. God.

Olivia Dade @oliviawrites.bsky.social · 1d

🎇 PREORDER BONUS ALERT! 🎇

If you order SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE from @lovessweetarrow.bsky.social by 11/15, you'll receive a dust jacket inspired by old-school romances, with gorgeous new artwork by @lenikauffman.bsky.social and lots more '80s-inspired fun!

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The graphic has a peachy-pink background and shows the dust jacket for Olivia Dade's SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE. The dust jacket features a naked, hot, fat man on one knee embracing a pretty fat woman, whose hair flows out behind hair and whose suit jacket is falling off her shoulder.

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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 1d

I like to call it productive procrastination but I do like things that sparkle. May be time for a name change.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 2d

Russ Vought is Trump’s shutdown hero. His neighbors think his work is “abhorrent.”

Several homes in the neighborhood have a yard sign in the front proudly declaring: “This house supports federal workers.” That includes the house right next door to his.

Russ Vought is Trump’s shutdown hero. His neighbors think his work is "abhorrent."

The people living near Trump's "grim reaper" of government cuts have put up signs letting him know they stand with federal workers.

www.motherjones.com

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Chaz Stein @charlottestein.bsky.social · 2d

Can’t believe my new book is out tomorrow. And you can still get these goodies if you preorder/order from Blue Willow!

Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Out TOMORROW! 🍂

We're delighted to partner with @charlottestein.bsky.social on the preorder for her new book, DEALING WITH A DESPERATE DEMON.

Preorder here to receive a signed bookplate, a notecard, & an illustrated page overlay, while supplies last. 😍
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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 2d

It is not insurrection to disagree with the president.
It is not insurrection to call the president a soulless piece of shit.
It is not insurrection to say a damp dishcloth would be a less destructive occupant of the Oval Office.
It is not insurrection to demand a better president.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 2d

What would you stop being able to afford if your premiums went up by $1,000?

Your insurance? Groceries? Rent?

This will be the reality for countless families soon. THIS is what Democrats are trying to stop.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 2d

BREAKING: Today, we're suing. Federal forces in the Chicago area are brutally suppressing free speech with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash grenades. Journalists, clergy, and demonstrators have been attacked for peacefully protesting against the government. This is an unconstitutional assault.

BREAKING: Lawsuit challenges violent Illinois ICE enforcement. Press, clergy, and protesters sue DHS for violating First Amendment

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 4d

"Fuck ICE" is a patriotic sentiment. Perhaps the most patriotic in this moment.

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Adam P. Knave @adampknave.com · 5d

If horror movies are going to keep playing slowed down, minor key versions of popular songs, then comedies should start using sped up, pitched up versions of slow sad songs. Hurt, sped up until it sounds like the Chipmunks are doing a punk version of it, that sort of thing.

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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 5d

Sending the love. Xo