FieryArmadillo
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every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
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US Rep. Robin Kelly launches long-shot impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over deportation tactics
US Rep. Robin Kelly launches long-shot impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over deportation tactics
Kelly, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, acknowledged the long odds of moving the articles of impeachment through the GOP-controlled House.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:40 PM
US Rep. Robin Kelly launches long-shot impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over deportation tactics
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Trump administration terminates around 2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
Trump administration terminates around 2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
* NPR…
The Trump administration sent shockwaves through the U.S. mental health and drug addiction system late Tuesday, sending hundreds of termination letters, effective immediately, for federal grants supporting health services.
Three sources said they believe total cuts to nonprofit groups, many providing street-level care to people experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental illness, could reach roughly $2 [...]
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January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Trump administration terminates around 2 billion in mental health, addiction grants
We really need to write and produce more Fantasy set in bronze age settings. I want Sumerian Elves and Egyptian Dwarves; Sea People invasions and shady halfling tin dealers.
#booksky
#booksky
January 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
We really need to write and produce more Fantasy set in bronze age settings. I want Sumerian Elves and Egyptian Dwarves; Sea People invasions and shady halfling tin dealers.
#booksky
#booksky
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The new year will bring long-overdue upgrades at Illinois’ most popular state park, and one of its top tourist destinations outside Chicago.
Starved Rock, Illinois’ most popular state park, to get $18M trail upgrades in new year
The new year will bring long-overdue upgrades at Illinois’ most popular state park, and one of its top tourist destinations outside Chicago.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The new year will bring long-overdue upgrades at Illinois’ most popular state park, and one of its top tourist destinations outside Chicago.
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Letter to the Editor: I have optimistic hopes for the new year, and personally, I think I am due for a better year in 2026; the past five years, basically since COVID-19, have been dreadful.
Letters: Letter writers share their hopes for the new year
For our world, I hope for sustained peace deals. I hope for a healthier political climate. I hope for better general behaviors.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Letter to the Editor: I have optimistic hopes for the new year, and personally, I think I am due for a better year in 2026; the past five years, basically since COVID-19, have been dreadful.
Well, with 2025 gone, another year of my Reading Challenge passes. I wanted to read 52 books in 2025, but with a new job, college and life, I didn't meet it. It's ok, though, and I'm excited for 2026!
2025 Reading Goal 📚: 52
Books Read in 2025 ✅: 16
✨2026 Reading Goal 📚: 26✨
#booksky
2025 Reading Goal 📚: 52
Books Read in 2025 ✅: 16
✨2026 Reading Goal 📚: 26✨
#booksky
January 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Well, with 2025 gone, another year of my Reading Challenge passes. I wanted to read 52 books in 2025, but with a new job, college and life, I didn't meet it. It's ok, though, and I'm excited for 2026!
2025 Reading Goal 📚: 52
Books Read in 2025 ✅: 16
✨2026 Reading Goal 📚: 26✨
#booksky
2025 Reading Goal 📚: 52
Books Read in 2025 ✅: 16
✨2026 Reading Goal 📚: 26✨
#booksky
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Happy New Year, Illinois.
As we welcome 2026, let's continue to come together to create a brighter future for Illinois across our state.
Here's to another year of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.
As we welcome 2026, let's continue to come together to create a brighter future for Illinois across our state.
Here's to another year of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.
January 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Happy New Year, Illinois.
As we welcome 2026, let's continue to come together to create a brighter future for Illinois across our state.
Here's to another year of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.
As we welcome 2026, let's continue to come together to create a brighter future for Illinois across our state.
Here's to another year of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.
Something that really damaged this season of Stranger Things was their underutilization of music. In past seasons, music played a central part of the story, but in ST5, it felt like an afterthought.
January 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Something that really damaged this season of Stranger Things was their underutilization of music. In past seasons, music played a central part of the story, but in ST5, it felt like an afterthought.
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It would be far less time-consuming to count down the number of times he accidentally told the truth. shorturl.at/j6eU3
CNN’s Daniel Dale Counts Down Donald Trump’s ‘Top 25 Lies of 2025’
CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale recounted 25 of Donald Trump's "top lies of 2025," although the journalist confessed it was hard to choose "only 25."
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December 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It would be far less time-consuming to count down the number of times he accidentally told the truth. shorturl.at/j6eU3
My favorite Christmas movie fact is that The Muppets Christmas Carol is the most accurate to the source material, minus the talking rat.
#FilmSky
#FilmSky
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
My favorite Christmas movie fact is that The Muppets Christmas Carol is the most accurate to the source material, minus the talking rat.
#FilmSky
#FilmSky
With Bari Weiss at the head, expect more of this.
CBS paid the president of the United States millions in bribe money and now they censor news reports so it does not annoy him. I don’t know how much plainer we can put this.
December 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
With Bari Weiss at the head, expect more of this.
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If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
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Hmm... nothing to see here
December 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Hmm... nothing to see here
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There needs to be accountability!
The co-sponsors of a law intended to force DOJ to release all investigative materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein say they are drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
The co-sponsors of a law intended to force DOJ to release all investigative materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein say they are drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
From the politics community on Reddit: Congressmen Behind Epstein Files Law Draft Articles of Impeachment for AG Bondi
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www.reddit.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
There needs to be accountability!
The co-sponsors of a law intended to force DOJ to release all investigative materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein say they are drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
The co-sponsors of a law intended to force DOJ to release all investigative materials related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein say they are drafting articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi.
www.reddit.com/r/politics/s...
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The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
Reading Challenge 2025 Progress
Just finished a reread of The Picture of Dorian Gray, my favorite book. ✨✨
📚: 15/52
Not going to make my goal this year, it's been tough. Still, the books have been good this year!
#booksky
Just finished a reread of The Picture of Dorian Gray, my favorite book. ✨✨
📚: 15/52
Not going to make my goal this year, it's been tough. Still, the books have been good this year!
#booksky
December 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Reading Challenge 2025 Progress
Just finished a reread of The Picture of Dorian Gray, my favorite book. ✨✨
📚: 15/52
Not going to make my goal this year, it's been tough. Still, the books have been good this year!
#booksky
Just finished a reread of The Picture of Dorian Gray, my favorite book. ✨✨
📚: 15/52
Not going to make my goal this year, it's been tough. Still, the books have been good this year!
#booksky
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Being a Norwich City fan in 2025. #NCFC
an older man with a beard and mustache is smiling and says `` smile through the pain '' .
ALT: an older man with a beard and mustache is smiling and says `` smile through the pain '' .
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November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Being a Norwich City fan in 2025. #NCFC