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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 13m

The Most Banned Book of the 2024–25 School Year: A Clockwork Orange www.openculture.com/2025/10/the-...

The Most Banned Book of the 2024–25 School Year: A Clockwork Orange

If you happen to be a high school student in Florida who's eager to read A Clockwork Orange, that urge may turn out to be harder to satisfy than you imagine.

www.openculture.com

Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 2h

Lewis Carroll, call your office.

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 11h

Another distraction...

CNN @cnn.com · 12h

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a law enforcement source told CNN.

FBI employees ordered to immediately search for records related to Amelia Earhart, source says | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a la...

www.cnn.com

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 11h

"I thought this restaurant was open. I should check my phone."

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 11h

Well, this is interesting.

Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 15h

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 15h

Plenary authority.

Paul Blumenthal @paulblumenthal.bsky.social · 18h

Stephen Miller short circuits after saying Trump has "plenary authority" over sending troops into U.S. cities www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

Stephen Miller Says Trump Has ‘Plenary Authority,’ Like A King

www.huffpost.com

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 17h

It’s Just a Virus, the E.R. Told Him. Days Later, He Was Dead.
Sam Terblanche was just 20 years old. Can a busy E.R. handle the hardest cases? /
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/w...

It’s Just a Virus, the E.R. Told Him. Days Later, He Was Dead.

www.nytimes.com

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 23h

Rutgers professor moving to Europe after threats over antifa accusations
Mark Bray says threats intensified after a Turning Point USA petition accused him of promoting political violence #Disgusting

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Rutgers professor moving to Europe after threats over antifa accusations

Mark Bray says threats intensified after a Turning Point USA petition accused him of promoting political violence

www.theguardian.com

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 23h

Full 5th Circuit to hear case on Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms lailluminator.com/2025/10/06/l...

Full 5th Circuit to hear case on Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms • Louisiana Illuminator

The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeal will weigh the legality of Louisiana’s law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms.

lailluminator.com

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 23h

SPAAAAAACE CAT!!!!! He's beautiful.

Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 23h

"Don't interrupt my time with my grandma with stupid cameras! We have playtime scheduled! Let's go!!!!!"

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 23h

Things are already contentious between Senator Durbin and AG Bondi.

NPR @npr.org · 1d

WATCH LIVE: Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate amid growing concerns that the Justice Department is being weaponized

Bondi set to give testimony to Senate at first hearing since Comey indictment

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before a Senate panel Tuesday amid mounting concerns that the DOJ under her leadership is being weaponized to go after President Trump's perceived enemies.

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Jackman Humanities Institute @jhievents.bsky.social · 1d

✨ Are you our next New Media & Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow?

You might be if you’re:

✔️ A recent PhD in the humanities
✔️ Working in new media / journalism
✔️ Bringing research to the public

Theme: Doubles, Doppelgangers
📅 Deadline: Nov 25, 2025
🔗 uoft.me/nmph26-27

Background is a kaleidoscope-like spiral of green, blue, and gold stained glass patterns. The text overlay is Call for Applications: 2026-27 New Media and Public Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowship. Deadline is November 25, 2025. Theme is Doubles, Doppelgangers.

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Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 1d

Well, today @deldeib.bsky.social has a very helpful explainer. Here's what an external review is, how it works, and how you can use it to help to get coverage of your own medical care: "Appeal, appeal, appeal, appeal... That’s all you have." www.propublica.org/article/heal...

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 1d

Two Ohio state lawmakers are looking to the state’s name, image, and likeness laws to address the spread of deepfakes.

via @ohiocapitaljournal.com

Ohio deepfake bill built on name image and likeness law raises First Amendment concerns

Two Ohio state lawmakers are looking to the state’s name, image, and likeness laws to address the spread of deepfakes. They contend the provisions allowing a college football player to make money…

www.newsfromthestates.com

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Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 1d

Tragic news from Canada where the Canadian Supreme Court has gone from the official dress on the left to the one on the right

Canadian Supreme court. Everyone is dressed in bright red wooly gowns, with a beige trim. It looks sort of like a Santa robe

The Canadian Supreme court. Everyone is dressed in black gowns with a bright white kravat, and two thin red vertical lines on the side of the robe

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

Cashews.

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve seen some ppl saying that the situation in Chicago isn’t analogous to the situation in Portland but idk why—I haven’t been following the commentary closely today.

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

The judge declined to rule today, set a hearing for Thursday.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: Texas Troops Head to Chicago as Trump Weighs Use of Emergency Powers

www.nytimes.com

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

I had never tried it until our first Turkey Day with future BIL. My sister said he had always had it with his family (we had always made stuffing from scratch). So we bought some and had that and yes, it's pretty good. I've tried different kinds. I think my favorite is the cornbread.

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, I was thinking Law & Order: ICE edition.
#satire

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Andy Bass @andybassny.bsky.social · 1d

100 years ago today, October 6, 1925:

The Lincoln Exedra, a memorial to President Abraham Lincoln, was dedicated by the Lincoln Society in Peekskill, New York. The monument on South Street overlooks the spot where Lincoln stopped and spoke from aboard his Inaugural Train on February 19, 1861.

The land along South Street on which the Lincoln Exedra sits was donated to the Lincoln Society in Peekskill by its former president John W. Smith in 1921. The memorial was designed by architect Gilbert Hart Anderson, a lifelong Peekskill resident. Antonio S. Renza, president of the Peekskill Construction Company, built the foundation with granite from the local Mohegan Quarry. The Exedra is owned today by the City of Peekskill. (Andy Bass photo)

A view looking west from South Street in Peekskill shows the Lincoln Exedra. Visible in the background below behind the flagpole are the Hudson River and the Lincoln Depot Museum (red brick building) on South Water Street. The 19th century building was the spot where Lincoln spoke from aboard his Inaugural Train on February 19, 1861. (Andy Bass photo)

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, are there Amicus the Owl plushies for sale? If so, I want one!

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 1d

Americans pay into Social Security with every paycheck.‬

‪Now the Administration is trying to take some hard-earned benefits away from older Americans.‬

‪This is an attack on Americans’ retirement.‬

Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 2d

Americans EARN Social Security disability benefits with every paycheck, along with retirement and survivor benefits.

But now, the Trump administration is trying to cut those benefits.

They'll do anything to protect billionaires from paying their fair share.

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Christine Corcos @lpcprof.bsky.social · 1d

LSU student alleges anti-transgender discrimination after her protest arrest lailluminator.com/2025/10/06/l...

LSU student alleges anti-transgender discrimination after her protest arrest • Louisiana Illuminator

An LSU student who was arrested after speaking out of turn at a public meeting alleges police discriminated against her for being transgender

lailluminator.com

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