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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 11h

Bray is a historian at Rutgers who received death threats after landing on Turning Points USA's Professor Watchlist. As a result, he announced he was moving to Europe. And then this happened.

This kind of harassment and abuse of scholars is Charlie Kirk's legacy and it's only getting worse.

Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 12h

“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 9h

Just seeing this now. Please support if you can.

Vicky ACAB @vickyacab.bsky.social · 2d

I need some help. Got laid-off on Friday: unannounced budget change + my position was first cut, so it was a total surprise. Thanks to a tax status loophole my employer manipulated, I cant get unemployment. In short im SOL

Anything you can give would be huge
Venmo: Vicky-surge
Cash: $VickySurge1312

A cardboard bankers box sitting on top of an office chair filled with assorted odds and ends as I cleaned out my desk

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 9h

“These books are medicinal!”

Seriously the best description of my TBR.

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Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 1d

Bluesky after 11pm:

NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 1d

doomscroll break

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 22h

grawlix | noun | a series of typographical symbols (such as $#!) used in text as a replacement for profanity

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Fishtopher and Friends @fishtopher.bsky.social · 22h

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Fishtopher, a classic brown tabby cat, getting chin rubs by the cameraperson. His eyes are closed, and his face is relaxed as he enjoys being pet. His left canine tooth points out from behind his cheeks.

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 12h

A lot of the photos in my collection aren’t perfectly in focus, but I have to buy them anyway because it was still a kitty that somebody loved! Besides, how could I resist the happy body language and little eyebrows on this one?

Black and white photo of a fluffy white cat with two dark markings in the fur over its eyes that look like eyebrows. The cat is trotting toward the camera with tail held high!

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 14h

The pitch count was astounding.

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Maryann - Revealing Light @revealinglight.bsky.social · 14h

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers. prospect.org/politics/tru...

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

prospect.org

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 14h

I’m trying to work while I listen to the game, but it’s hard. Go Cubs!!

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 15h

A lot going on here, but a religion note: DHS Assistant Sec. Tricia McLaughlin refers to Rev. Black as a "pastor" here — using quotation marks.

It's a notable slight against a faith leader's status, as Black is, in fact, an ordained minister of a church operating within the Presbytery of Chicago.

This footage is from almost a month ago. What this clipped video doesn’t show is that these agitators were blocking an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility—impeding operations.

Over and over again, law enforcement ordered these agitators to move off of federal property so the vehicle could move. Law enforcement verbally warned these agitators that they would use force if they did not move and stop impeding operations. They did not comply.

Shortly after, rioters began throwing rocks, bottles and launching fireworks at the law enforcement officers on the roof.

At the time of this incident, this facility held criminal illegal aliens including gang members, drug traffickers, and other violent criminals. Obstructing law enforcement puts officers, detainees and the public at risk. If you are obstructing law enforcement you can expect to be met with force.

And, as an aside, this is the same “pastor” who flipped
@Sec_Noem
and our team the bird when we were there last week.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 15h

Quick follow up for the senator -- who is they?

Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 15h

What www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

POLITICO
"They killed Charlie Kirk — the least that we can do is go through a legal process and redistrict Indiana into a nine to zero map," Sen. Jim Banks, the Republican of Indiana, told POLITICO last month.

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 18h

You read that right: Paizo's released our very own monster dating game!

Pathfinder Monster Match is the perfect party game for spooky season (or anytime!) and I can't wait for you all to play it.

Count Avi Henriques 🩸 @legalizegoblins.bsky.social · 2d

DID YOU KNOW we put out an official Pathfinder dating game? It's a quick and fun party game about dating monsters. The vampire is so sexy. The genie is a trans guy. You can even date an OOZE. You know you want to play this.

Pathfinder Monster Match by Joe Pasini, held up in front of a bookcase. The box features art of various hot monster people.

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 18h

It really does my native Chicagoan heart proud. I'm living in NW Indiana now for work, and miss home more and more every day.

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 18h

Oh hey!... Looks like we're just $396 away from unlocking another Pathfinder Quest stretch goal!

Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 20h

Curious about Pathfinder Quest?

Paizo Director of Games, Jason Bulmahn, and Lead Designer (Games), Joe Pasini, tell us about their new cooperative adventure board.

We look at how the game works, the practical goals, and why you can trust the decisions you make.

youtu.be/wK6bbMQfucA

Pathfinder Quest with Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini

YouTube video by Know Direction Podcast Network

youtu.be

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Coach Gowron @coachgowron.com · 1d

These hurtful, threatening times fill me with sadness and anger. But I will not let my anger make me cruel or unfeeling, especially towards those I hold dear. Our enemies have not earned our kindness, but nor have they earned the right to strip us of ours.

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 18h

Some days demand caffeine.

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Katina Davis @katinadavis.bsky.social · 1d

Heck, you can even get it at a slight discount as an add-on to the current Pathfinder Quest campaign! 👀

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...

A screenshot of a mobile view of the Pathfinder Quest campaign on Backerkit. Featured are four games that are available as add-ons to that campaign: Pathfinder Beginner Box for $40 (usually $44.99), Pathfinder Monster Match for $35 (usually $39.99), Pathfinder Elemental Stones for $30 (usually $39.99), and Starfinder Infinity Deck for $30 (usually $34.99)

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 18h

You read that right: Paizo's released our very own monster dating game!

Pathfinder Monster Match is the perfect party game for spooky season (or anytime!) and I can't wait for you all to play it.

Count Avi Henriques 🩸 @legalizegoblins.bsky.social · 2d

DID YOU KNOW we put out an official Pathfinder dating game? It's a quick and fun party game about dating monsters. The vampire is so sexy. The genie is a trans guy. You can even date an OOZE. You know you want to play this.

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Know Direction @knowdirection.bsky.social · 20h

Curious about Pathfinder Quest?

Paizo Director of Games, Jason Bulmahn, and Lead Designer (Games), Joe Pasini, tell us about their new cooperative adventure board.

We look at how the game works, the practical goals, and why you can trust the decisions you make.

youtu.be/wK6bbMQfucA

Pathfinder Quest with Jason Bulmahn and Joe Pasini

YouTube video by Know Direction Podcast Network

youtu.be

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Paizo @paizo.com · 2d

Might we suggest Pathfinder Quest for your next game night?

@mightisuggestagame.bsky.social

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Paizo @paizo.com · 1d

Pathfinder Quest is fun, quick to learn, and you can play too!

@goodtimesociety.com

buff.ly/GzXrqIn

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Lynne M. Meyer | coffee-fueled, autistic, witchy, spoonie @lynnemeyer.bsky.social · 18h

It's a real "make an extra pot of coffee" kinda day for me.

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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 19h

Her work really has helped so many more folks understand urban spatial inequality and segregation, not just in Chicago, but also elsewhere. And it has demonstrated how artists can play an active role in social change and social justice.

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 20h

Tonika Lewis Johnson’s artwork includes the acclaimed Folded Map Project. She’s one of 22 new MacArthur Fellows, announced on Wednesday.

MacArthur 2025 ‘genius grant’ winners include a Chicago photographer

Tonika Lewis Johnson’s artwork includes the acclaimed Folded Map Project. She’s one of 22 new MacArthur Fellows, announced on Wednesday.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

For the uninitiated: The pope being this direct and explicit to U.S. bishops about how to respond to a domestic policy happening in real time is…unusual.

Joshua McElwee @joshmcelwee.org · 1d

Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump's hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue. For @reuters.com:

www.reuters.com

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