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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white.

Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.

That’s not making America great again.

South Shore Residents Return To Ransacked Apartments After ICE Raid: 'It Looks Like Hell'

A "now renting" sign outside touts granite countertops. Inside, residents are trying to make sense of the raid that made their already neglected building even worse.

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Candidly Tiff @tify330.bsky.social · 6d

Fact Check: Liars are lying

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 6d

Meiselas: There’s the golden ballroom, which he claims is being funded by companies or corporations.

Garcia: Well, stay tuned, because we’re asking those same questions.

Who’s involved? Are foreign governments paying for it? Oversight is already working on getting those answers and investigating..

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 6d

Sanders: These projects have been appropriated. They were signed by a president. It is illegal to rescind them. And to say to people in Vermont, in New York and California, oh, you didn't vote for Donald Trump, we're going to take away funding that was supposed to go to your state… illegal

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

I hope it's clear to everyone now that Trump really is going for it - he's trying to become a dictator. I don't know if he'll succeed, but he's working to install himself as an autocrat unaccountable to voters. And he's weaponizing the military against Americans who oppose him as part of that effort

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 8d

On today’s episode of The Post Up

🇦🇺 Pelicans in Australia!
🔹 NBL players on facing Zion
🔹 Historic significance of the series
🔹 Jordan Poole’s rise as a locker room leader
🔹 Why the media keeps underrating New Orleans

⏰: 5pm CT

Zion vs NBL in Australia | Poole Emerging as Leader and Why Pelicans Stay Underrated

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/Owhkck-2mjU?si…

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 8d

Five days ago, an ICE agent shoved a woman asking questions about the detention of her husband.

Today they attacked two journalists.

We cannot accept or normalize what has now become routine violence at 26 Federal Plaza. It has no place in our city.

ICE agents assault amNewYork reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court; another journalist seriously injured after shove | amNewYork

ICE agents assaulted amNewYork's own Dean Moses, and allegedly attacked another journalist, on Tuesday morning as they were documenting the ongoing arrests of

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Pritzker: "People of Illinois, we need your help. Get our your cell phones, record and narrate what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know that this is happening and that we won't stand for it."

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 New Episode 🚨

Pelicans training camp is underway! We’re breaking down:
- Playmaking concerns on offense
- Battle for the starting center spot
- Preseason trip to Australia
- Brandon Ingram’s critical comments about Pelicans fans

⏰: 5pm CT

Pelicans Training Camp Begins | Playmaking Issues, Center Battle, and Ingram Criticizes Fans

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 15d

Still here…shout out to the heathens.

#Rapture2025

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 15d

Pelicans Media Day is TODAY

Zion’s leadership, Trey’s leap, Poole & Looney’s impact, and Willie Green in Year 5… lots of questions for NOLA.

I’m going LIVE at 2pm CT to break it all down.

Pelicans Face the Heat at Media Day: Zion’s Leadership, Trey’s Leap & Playoff Hopes

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 16d

Live episode of The Post Up today!

Joe Dumars spoke before Pelicans Media Day… but what did he really say?

I’m going LIVE at 12pm to break it all down and react in real time.

⏰: 12pm CT

Dumars sets the bar for a pivotal Pelicans season

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 23d

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ALT: a cartoon character in a tuxedo says " say it frenchy say chowdah "

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 New episode of The Post Up! 🚨
- Should the Pelicans chase the top remaining free agent center?
- Trey Murphy’s Team USA buzz
- Pels expand their TV base 📺
- Vegas’ latest win projections 🎲
- Key stats to guide the offense this season

⏰: 5pm CT

Should the Pelicans Add a Center? Trey Murphy’s Rise & Why Attacking the Bucket is Crucial

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/X9FeOpWNrgw?si…

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · 29d

Can the Pelicans really build on two timelines?
Which players are most likely to be traded?
How strong is the bench?
What role will Kevon Looney play?

⏰: 5pm CT

Can the Pelicans Balance Two Timelines? | Bench Depth, Trade Candidates & Kevon Looney’s Role

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/Ef-viABkKu4?si…

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · Sep 4

⏳ One month until Pelicans basketball is back!

In today’s episode of The Post Up:
🔹 Can the offense deliver?
🔹 How to make the fan experience better
🔹 A familiar face returns ahead of camp

⏰: 5pm CT

Pelicans Countdown: Can the Offense Deliver & How to Improve the Fan Experience?

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/XYhFqqPMkpo?si…

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 2

Pritzker: "We've gathered information from unauthorized, patriotic officials inside the government and from-sourced reporters about Donald Trump's plan, which is to deploy armed military personnel to the streets of Chicago."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 2

Pritzker on Trump's plan for Chicago: "Unidentifiable agents in unmarked vehicles with masks are planning to raid Latino communities and say they're targeting violent criminals."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 2

Pritzker: "When did we become a country where it's ok for the US president to insist on national television that a state should call him to beg for anything? Especially something we don't want. Have we truly lost all sense of sanity in this nation that we treat this as normal?"

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 New episode of The Post Up! 🚨

We dive into:
•How Jordan Poole can step in for CJ McCollum
•Why player development is the key to the Pelicans’ future
•Is Karlo Matkovic the odd man out in the frontcourt?

⏰: 6pm CT

Pelicans Deep Dive: Poole’s Fit, Long-Term Growth & Matkovic’s Future

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/rZxydN5Hj6k?si…

David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · Sep 1

On today’s episode of The Post Up:

Willie Green gives big praise to Trey Murphy & Herb Jones, why the Pelicans must pile up points this season, plus the latest on Jose Alvarado’s injury.

⏰: 5pm CT

Willie Green Praises Murphy & Jones | Pelicans Must Score Big + Alvarado News

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/Aq8xEQzzfJA?si…

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · Aug 28

Are national outlets sleeping on the Pelicans? ESPN’s latest coverage suggests so — and NBA2K continues to underrate the roster.

New episode of The Post Up out now.

Pelicans Potential Rising? ESPN & NBA2K Still Show Disrespect

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/pmBJ6lr-OyM?si…

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David Grubb @davidmgrubb.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨 New episode of The Post Up! 🚨
Why Zion & Trey aren’t going anywhere
Knicks trade rumors around Yves Missi
Which Pelicans are overrated/underrated by the media?

⏰: 5pm CT

Full breakdown here ⬇️

Why Zion & Trey Are Untouchable | Pelicans Trade Rumors + Media Takes

YouTube video by Boot Krewe Media

https://youtu.be/yM17qjpDp68?si…

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are very far off the cliff, folks. 🇺🇸

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