Elena
@elenaj81.bsky.social
Chicago Sky, lefty politics, queer SFF, romance, theory & theology. on the side, crushing hopes and dreams with student learning assessment. she/they.
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Incredible what you find when you start looking for data on the "white men can't get jobs anymore" phenomenon
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
What Does the Census Data Say About “The Lost Generation”
Savage appears wrong, but the reality is potentially bleaker.
www.peoplespolicyproject.org
December 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Incredible what you find when you start looking for data on the "white men can't get jobs anymore" phenomenon
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2025/12/17/w...
Love to try to send mail in Chicago. Post office has had a sign up for the last hour: "closed temporarily - opens in 15-20 minutes"
December 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Love to try to send mail in Chicago. Post office has had a sign up for the last hour: "closed temporarily - opens in 15-20 minutes"
really? because as someone who can't have caffeine in the afternoon if I want to sleep that night, I have to tell you that the caffeine-free beverage landscape at every Starbucks I have been to in the last year is an absolute wasteland. (and I LIKE herbal tea.)
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
really? because as someone who can't have caffeine in the afternoon if I want to sleep that night, I have to tell you that the caffeine-free beverage landscape at every Starbucks I have been to in the last year is an absolute wasteland. (and I LIKE herbal tea.)
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this is an obvious overcorrection that misleads the polling data and will lead to disaster in the Heartland. the results of tonight show that the Democrats should moderate: adopting two or at most three of the five pillars of Islam
if democrats are serious about winning they need to learn from tonight and convert to islam
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
this is an obvious overcorrection that misleads the polling data and will lead to disaster in the Heartland. the results of tonight show that the Democrats should moderate: adopting two or at most three of the five pillars of Islam
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I’m just a small-town political scientist, & it’s still relatively early, but it appears that The Actual Democrats did not Need To Do any of the Things or Learn any of the Obvious Lessons that Ezra Douthglesias said they Must Do & Learn.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I’m just a small-town political scientist, & it’s still relatively early, but it appears that The Actual Democrats did not Need To Do any of the Things or Learn any of the Obvious Lessons that Ezra Douthglesias said they Must Do & Learn.
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Juno is a clam dunk champion 🏀
October 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Juno is a clam dunk champion 🏀
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To me, this is the nature of the moment we are in. Principle and pragmatism are aligned. We can’t strike a bargain with these people: they'll only see weakness. We won’t find a more favorable terrain down the road. All we can do is fight, slow them down, make it painful. 22/
October 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
To me, this is the nature of the moment we are in. Principle and pragmatism are aligned. We can’t strike a bargain with these people: they'll only see weakness. We won’t find a more favorable terrain down the road. All we can do is fight, slow them down, make it painful. 22/
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are the secret police really working for free when they’re doing what they love?
Hundreds of thousands of stasi agents won’t even get paid. Are you happy now libs? Not so funny when the secret police have to work for free
October 1, 2025 at 3:47 AM
are the secret police really working for free when they’re doing what they love?
i feel like today's spelling bee is trolling me
September 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM
i feel like today's spelling bee is trolling me
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LA kept a small, peaceful, totally fucking irritating presence at the Federal buildings and LA showed up at the hotels where ICE was staying and made sure they didn't get any sleep. LA Unions got involved. LA limousine liberals got out of their fucking limousines and stood watch on corners. 7/
September 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
LA kept a small, peaceful, totally fucking irritating presence at the Federal buildings and LA showed up at the hotels where ICE was staying and made sure they didn't get any sleep. LA Unions got involved. LA limousine liberals got out of their fucking limousines and stood watch on corners. 7/
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TIRED: Comparing Trumpism to communist regimes
WIRED: Comparing Trumpism to fascist regimes
INSPIRED: Comparing Trumpism to Scientology
WIRED: Comparing Trumpism to fascist regimes
INSPIRED: Comparing Trumpism to Scientology
August 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
TIRED: Comparing Trumpism to communist regimes
WIRED: Comparing Trumpism to fascist regimes
INSPIRED: Comparing Trumpism to Scientology
WIRED: Comparing Trumpism to fascist regimes
INSPIRED: Comparing Trumpism to Scientology
Luminaries at the Sky game - CP3, Common, and Jennifer Hudson
August 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Luminaries at the Sky game - CP3, Common, and Jennifer Hudson
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She doesn’t need a hero, she is the hero we need. 🤩
August 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
She doesn’t need a hero, she is the hero we need. 🤩
I got compliments from 3 different people on my @raygunsite.com Chicago star pride tshirt today! (I told them where I bought it, you're welcome raygun) www.raygunsite.com/collections/...
Chicago Star Progress Pride Flag
Chicago Star Progress Pride Flag. A Portion of All RAYGUN Sales Raise Money For Organizations That We Support. Heat Transfer on a Light Grey T-shirt (90% Combed Ringspun Cotton / 10% Polyester). Cut a...
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July 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I got compliments from 3 different people on my @raygunsite.com Chicago star pride tshirt today! (I told them where I bought it, you're welcome raygun) www.raygunsite.com/collections/...
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Angel Reese lifts (Aussies)
Soooooo what did we learn today???? #WNBA
July 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Angel Reese lifts (Aussies)
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Angel Reese loses her contact and still goes to work!!
July 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Angel Reese loses her contact and still goes to work!!
That last 3 from Rebecca Allen had E Williams standing up and shaking her head in delighted amazement
July 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
That last 3 from Rebecca Allen had E Williams standing up and shaking her head in delighted amazement
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“A new notice has started appearing when people purchase tickets via the AMC website, warning that “movies start 25-30 minutes after showtime.””
I will say, this is helpful if—like me—you try to avoid watching the trailers. But also, I only go to the movie theater once or twice a year.
I will say, this is helpful if—like me—you try to avoid watching the trailers. But also, I only go to the movie theater once or twice a year.
AMC now warns moviegoers to expect ‘25-30 minutes’ of ads
Good news for people who hate trailers.
www.theverge.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“A new notice has started appearing when people purchase tickets via the AMC website, warning that “movies start 25-30 minutes after showtime.””
I will say, this is helpful if—like me—you try to avoid watching the trailers. But also, I only go to the movie theater once or twice a year.
I will say, this is helpful if—like me—you try to avoid watching the trailers. But also, I only go to the movie theater once or twice a year.
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Summer… Shakespeare… skulls?!?
This is a high-heat age-gap M/M romance set at a summer stock theater. One of our heroes is having a bi-awakening… not a problem. New boyfriend, however, may be a changeling… possibly a problem.
On sale for $2.99.
www.amazon.com/Loves-Labour...
#booksky
This is a high-heat age-gap M/M romance set at a summer stock theater. One of our heroes is having a bi-awakening… not a problem. New boyfriend, however, may be a changeling… possibly a problem.
On sale for $2.99.
www.amazon.com/Loves-Labour...
#booksky
June 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Summer… Shakespeare… skulls?!?
This is a high-heat age-gap M/M romance set at a summer stock theater. One of our heroes is having a bi-awakening… not a problem. New boyfriend, however, may be a changeling… possibly a problem.
On sale for $2.99.
www.amazon.com/Loves-Labour...
#booksky
This is a high-heat age-gap M/M romance set at a summer stock theater. One of our heroes is having a bi-awakening… not a problem. New boyfriend, however, may be a changeling… possibly a problem.
On sale for $2.99.
www.amazon.com/Loves-Labour...
#booksky
Susan Werner concert at the Old Town School of Folk - so many 50+ lesbians (are all these nice white ladies ready for the opener, Flamy Grant? Time will tell)
May 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Susan Werner concert at the Old Town School of Folk - so many 50+ lesbians (are all these nice white ladies ready for the opener, Flamy Grant? Time will tell)
There is a man waiting for this Brown Line train accompanied by a cat on a leash wearing a tiny sparkly sombrero
May 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
There is a man waiting for this Brown Line train accompanied by a cat on a leash wearing a tiny sparkly sombrero
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DHS has admitted in court it doesn’t have authority to terminate student non-immigrant status, even when it changes or terminates their SEVIS status, contrary to the info provided by unis to affected students.
This admission, a tactic to evade a lawsuit, is grounds for schools to defend students.
This admission, a tactic to evade a lawsuit, is grounds for schools to defend students.
April 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
DHS has admitted in court it doesn’t have authority to terminate student non-immigrant status, even when it changes or terminates their SEVIS status, contrary to the info provided by unis to affected students.
This admission, a tactic to evade a lawsuit, is grounds for schools to defend students.
This admission, a tactic to evade a lawsuit, is grounds for schools to defend students.
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I need everyone to stop and admire this Louisvillian's extravagant commitment to tulips.
April 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I need everyone to stop and admire this Louisvillian's extravagant commitment to tulips.
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The two-time champ isn’t waiting around on an announcement — Courtney Vandersloot is back in Chicago.
January 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The two-time champ isn’t waiting around on an announcement — Courtney Vandersloot is back in Chicago.