Matthew Kissane
@matthewkissane.bsky.social
Lafayette, Colorado, born and raised in Chicago. Go Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox, Rockies, and NUGGETS.
Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraini!
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Buy a book.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Dan Robinson (@bookmandan.bsky.social)
Retired. Interested in just about everything. Avid reader.
bookmandan.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Buy a book.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/l...
Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights
The fact that some federal immigration forces may be leaving soon is cold comfort given the damage they’ve done.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/l...
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Austin, Texas
Saturday, August 16
Fight the Trump Takeover
Saturday, August 16
Fight the Trump Takeover
August 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Austin, Texas
Saturday, August 16
Fight the Trump Takeover
Saturday, August 16
Fight the Trump Takeover
The Mangled History Of 16-Inch Softball Hands: Mallets, Swan Necks And Jersey Fingers blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/08/t...
The Mangled History Of 16-Inch Softball Hands: Mallets, Swan Necks And Jersey Fingers
Chicago's softball injuries are treated like war wounds, each bent knuckle a reminder of an on-field battle. But who are the surgeons treating those wounds off the field?
blockclubchicago.org
August 9, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The Mangled History Of 16-Inch Softball Hands: Mallets, Swan Necks And Jersey Fingers blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/08/t...
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Leona’s Pizzeria opened in Old Irving Park, Gladstone Park has a new artisan sandwich shop and the building that once housed the Bluebird Cafe’s Portage Park location is now for sale.
Here’s the latest Far Northwest Side food news: blockclubchi.co/4lKi138
Here’s the latest Far Northwest Side food news: blockclubchi.co/4lKi138
July 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Leona’s Pizzeria opened in Old Irving Park, Gladstone Park has a new artisan sandwich shop and the building that once housed the Bluebird Cafe’s Portage Park location is now for sale.
Here’s the latest Far Northwest Side food news: blockclubchi.co/4lKi138
Here’s the latest Far Northwest Side food news: blockclubchi.co/4lKi138
Pursued relentlessly by the government of Vladimir Putin, the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison. He left behind an account of his final years—and an admonition to his country and the world.
Alexei Navalny’s Prison Diaries
The Russian opposition leader’s account of his last years and his admonition to his country and the world.
www.newyorker.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I am all in for PRIDE month, I’ll be with you all until the line of justice becomes a wall.
But what happened to the Puerto Rican Day parade? Are only the people of Chicago, Boston, and New York expected to celebrate?
But what happened to the Puerto Rican Day parade? Are only the people of Chicago, Boston, and New York expected to celebrate?
June 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I am all in for PRIDE month, I’ll be with you all until the line of justice becomes a wall.
But what happened to the Puerto Rican Day parade? Are only the people of Chicago, Boston, and New York expected to celebrate?
But what happened to the Puerto Rican Day parade? Are only the people of Chicago, Boston, and New York expected to celebrate?
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Pope Leo XIV is a Sox fan, despite the early hope from Cubs fans, his brother confirms. buff.ly/NQWrqRF
May 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Pope Leo XIV is a Sox fan, despite the early hope from Cubs fans, his brother confirms. buff.ly/NQWrqRF
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12 Tablecloths - Trinidad honors the extraordinary contributions of Black women & the significance of domestic service. Chloé Duplessis is a legally blind artist, curator & historian creating work that centers equity, accessibility & healing. #Colorado www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/12-t...
April 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
12 Tablecloths - Trinidad honors the extraordinary contributions of Black women & the significance of domestic service. Chloé Duplessis is a legally blind artist, curator & historian creating work that centers equity, accessibility & healing. #Colorado www.historycolorado.org/exhibit/12-t...
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Dr. Gayle Wald, expert on the life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, just posted on insta that there is an exhibit at the Denver Library by the artist Chloe Duplessis of art inspired by Sister Tharpe. www.instagram.com/p/C70MK-huLE...
Gayle Wald on Instagram: "Artist Chloé Duplessis has an excellent show at the Denver Public Library of works inspired by Rosetta Tharpe. If you are in Denver check it out!! #rosettatharpe #denverpubli...
2 likes, 1 comments - gayle.wald on June 4, 2024: "Artist Chloé Duplessis has an excellent show at the Denver Public Library of works inspired by Rosetta Tharpe. If you are in Denver check...".
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June 5, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Dr. Gayle Wald, expert on the life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, just posted on insta that there is an exhibit at the Denver Library by the artist Chloe Duplessis of art inspired by Sister Tharpe. www.instagram.com/p/C70MK-huLE...
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Last October, ProPublica and @documented.net published secret recordings of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought discussing plans to eviscerate entire agencies and decimate the morale of federal workers if Trump won a second term.
"We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected," he said.
"We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected," he said.
“We Want the Bureaucrats to Be Traumatically Affected”
ProPublica and Documented obtained videos of two speeches delivered during invitation-only annual gatherings for the Center for Renewing America, a pro-Trump...
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April 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Last October, ProPublica and @documented.net published secret recordings of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought discussing plans to eviscerate entire agencies and decimate the morale of federal workers if Trump won a second term.
"We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected," he said.
"We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected," he said.
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The photos of the overnight russian ballistic and drone strike on Kyiv are making my blood run cold. Nine people are reportedly killed, and more than 70 wounded.
April 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The photos of the overnight russian ballistic and drone strike on Kyiv are making my blood run cold. Nine people are reportedly killed, and more than 70 wounded.
Following my rule “it was funny the first time, PEOPLE” I need to ask, “Is it pizza or balla that amuses you?”
April 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Following my rule “it was funny the first time, PEOPLE” I need to ask, “Is it pizza or balla that amuses you?”
Sad news about Steve McMichael’s end to a heartbreaking long road fighting cancer.
He made the Hall of Fame last year.
Walter and Duerson are waiting. Not sure Steve will get past St. Pete, but he’ll be sacking somebody somewhere.
He made the Hall of Fame last year.
Walter and Duerson are waiting. Not sure Steve will get past St. Pete, but he’ll be sacking somebody somewhere.
April 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Sad news about Steve McMichael’s end to a heartbreaking long road fighting cancer.
He made the Hall of Fame last year.
Walter and Duerson are waiting. Not sure Steve will get past St. Pete, but he’ll be sacking somebody somewhere.
He made the Hall of Fame last year.
Walter and Duerson are waiting. Not sure Steve will get past St. Pete, but he’ll be sacking somebody somewhere.
Illinois Democrats have to put up a strong candidate. Can Obama run for Senate again?
Remember, Rod Blagojevich said his seat was golden.
Remember, Rod Blagojevich said his seat was golden.
April 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Illinois Democrats have to put up a strong candidate. Can Obama run for Senate again?
Remember, Rod Blagojevich said his seat was golden.
Remember, Rod Blagojevich said his seat was golden.
Kyle Lewis: I was and remain extremely lucky to be here. That clinical trial and those drugs saved my life and they are the only reason I am standing up here speaking to you today...If I received my original diagnosis today, I wouldn't be so lucky. @votevets.org #HandsOff
April 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“The best way you can include the disability community in resistance efforts is to ensure they’re accessible. Often we want to participate only to find out that masks aren’t required, an event is being held in a space that isn’t accessible and/or online options aren’t being provided”
#HandsOff
#HandsOff
Spoon Saving Social Media Tips and How to Resist Online
The current political landscape is having a devastating impact on the health of those within the disability community. A look at how we can save spoons and leverage our unique powers to resist.
www.disabledginger.com
April 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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“The best way you can include the disability community in resistance efforts is to ensure they’re accessible. Often we want to participate only to find out that masks aren’t required, an event is being held in a space that isn’t accessible and/or online options aren’t being provided”
#HandsOff
#HandsOff
Spoon Saving Social Media Tips and How to Resist Online
The current political landscape is having a devastating impact on the health of those within the disability community. A look at how we can save spoons and leverage our unique powers to resist.
www.disabledginger.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“The best way you can include the disability community in resistance efforts is to ensure they’re accessible. Often we want to participate only to find out that masks aren’t required, an event is being held in a space that isn’t accessible and/or online options aren’t being provided”
#HandsOff
#HandsOff
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Kyle Lewis: I was and remain extremely lucky to be here. That clinical trial and those drugs saved my life and they are the only reason I am standing up here speaking to you today...If I received my original diagnosis today, I wouldn't be so lucky. @votevets.org #HandsOff
April 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Kyle Lewis: I was and remain extremely lucky to be here. That clinical trial and those drugs saved my life and they are the only reason I am standing up here speaking to you today...If I received my original diagnosis today, I wouldn't be so lucky. @votevets.org #HandsOff
