Jim novak
@jwnovak.bsky.social
Retired grandpa, Vietnam vet living in
Chicago suburbs
Chicago suburbs
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Massive Layoffs at the Dept of #Education Erode Its #CivilRights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Massive Layoffs at the Department of Education Erode Its Civil Rights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Massive Layoffs at the Dept of #Education Erode Its #CivilRights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
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compare and contrast
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
compare and contrast
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He may not be the worst president ever but he is without question the worst person to ever serve as president.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
He may not be the worst president ever but he is without question the worst person to ever serve as president.
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Let me help you out. Yes, you are.
December 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let me help you out. Yes, you are.
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When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
Scott D (@scottdegroff)
substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
When you know the walls are closing in on you.
(Not once does he says, I didn't know Jeffrey Epstein)
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Couldn't agree more. All of these proposals are constitutional, reasonable, and vital. (1/2)
December 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Couldn't agree more. All of these proposals are constitutional, reasonable, and vital. (1/2)
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#Censorship is live and well on #Meta. Remember those who were complicit in harming the rights of #Women and the #LGBTQ community.
We will remember, even after he’s gone.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
We will remember, even after he’s gone.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
December 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#Censorship is live and well on #Meta. Remember those who were complicit in harming the rights of #Women and the #LGBTQ community.
We will remember, even after he’s gone.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
We will remember, even after he’s gone.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Styopka’s wisdom
You have the right to do things that “make no sense” but bring you joy. Leave yourself alone.
#StyopkasWisdom
You have the right to do things that “make no sense” but bring you joy. Leave yourself alone.
#StyopkasWisdom
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Styopka’s wisdom
You have the right to do things that “make no sense” but bring you joy. Leave yourself alone.
#StyopkasWisdom
You have the right to do things that “make no sense” but bring you joy. Leave yourself alone.
#StyopkasWisdom
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In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps. n.pr/3XSG1Xy
It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.
n.pr
December 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps. n.pr/3XSG1Xy
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Protesters in Minnesota are making sure ICE doesn’t get a good night’s sleep in their hotels.
Stay strong, #BlueCrew members in Minnesota, we stand with you. 💙✊
#ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #ImmigrantRights
Stay strong, #BlueCrew members in Minnesota, we stand with you. 💙✊
#ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #ImmigrantRights
December 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Protesters in Minnesota are making sure ICE doesn’t get a good night’s sleep in their hotels.
Stay strong, #BlueCrew members in Minnesota, we stand with you. 💙✊
#ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #ImmigrantRights
Stay strong, #BlueCrew members in Minnesota, we stand with you. 💙✊
#ProudBlue #Resist #ICE #AbolishICE #ImmigrantRights
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Epstein's abuse affected underage girls. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
New photos from Epstein’s personal collection show Trump, Clinton and much more
The undated photographs are from Epstein’s email account and computer, according to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who published the photographs on Friday.
www.pbs.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Epstein's abuse affected underage girls. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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A newly released batch of images shows the rich and powerful people with whom convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein socialized, and other glimpses of his lifestyle.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A newly released batch of images shows the rich and powerful people with whom convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein socialized, and other glimpses of his lifestyle.
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The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteors tend to be yellow in color and can be seen across the globe, but the best viewing happens in the Northern Hemisphere.
https://to.pbs.org/4rLm5n7
https://to.pbs.org/4rLm5n7
Bundle up, leave the city and put away the phones. Here's how to watch the Geminids, one of the year's best meteor showers
The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December.
www.pbs.org
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteors tend to be yellow in color and can be seen across the globe, but the best viewing happens in the Northern Hemisphere.
https://to.pbs.org/4rLm5n7
https://to.pbs.org/4rLm5n7
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“No, WE didn’t forget the mother in this situation. YOU did. You voted for this… it was ok until it happened to YOU.” #ForcedBirthNation
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“No, WE didn’t forget the mother in this situation. YOU did. You voted for this… it was ok until it happened to YOU.” #ForcedBirthNation
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100% ICE is racial profiling‼️
December 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
100% ICE is racial profiling‼️
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Very profound‼️
December 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Very profound‼️
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I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m so proud of the talented Leo High School Choir and all they are doing to represent the South Side of Chicago!
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Lawless, criminal behavior
December 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Lawless, criminal behavior
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Please get vaccinated. This doesn’t have to happen. But it will happen more, and with more fatalities as long as RFK Jr and his anti-science enablers continue to spread disinformation. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
www.nbcnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Please get vaccinated. This doesn’t have to happen. But it will happen more, and with more fatalities as long as RFK Jr and his anti-science enablers continue to spread disinformation. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday.
Her detention comes as Iran has been cracking down on intellectuals and others as Tehran struggles with sanctions, an ailing economy and the fear of a renewed war with Israel. https://to.pbs.org/4pAVAPV
Her detention comes as Iran has been cracking down on intellectuals and others as Tehran struggles with sanctions, an ailing economy and the fear of a renewed war with Israel. https://to.pbs.org/4pAVAPV
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
Her detention comes as Iran has been cracking down on intellectuals and others as Tehran struggles with sanctions, an ailing economy and the fear of a renewed war with Israel.
www.pbs.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday.
Her detention comes as Iran has been cracking down on intellectuals and others as Tehran struggles with sanctions, an ailing economy and the fear of a renewed war with Israel. https://to.pbs.org/4pAVAPV
Her detention comes as Iran has been cracking down on intellectuals and others as Tehran struggles with sanctions, an ailing economy and the fear of a renewed war with Israel. https://to.pbs.org/4pAVAPV
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This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
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HERITAGE FOUNDATION: "Nice state ya got there. Pity if anything happened to it."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
HERITAGE FOUNDATION: "Nice state ya got there. Pity if anything happened to it."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
INDIANA: "Oh, *do* fuck off."
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“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.