@sparkyattila.bsky.social
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After the private equity firm Alden Capital purchased the Chicago Tribune some years ago, many of its best people left or were pushed out, diminishing the paper and its importance.
But those who remained do great work, like Mr Pratt, here. The first draft of a terrible history.
But those who remained do great work, like Mr Pratt, here. The first draft of a terrible history.
64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz. Our team fanned out to cover the before, during and after of the federal government’s months-long raid on an American city. This is worth your time to understand the United States today
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz
President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
After the private equity firm Alden Capital purchased the Chicago Tribune some years ago, many of its best people left or were pushed out, diminishing the paper and its importance.
But those who remained do great work, like Mr Pratt, here. The first draft of a terrible history.
But those who remained do great work, like Mr Pratt, here. The first draft of a terrible history.
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A few reminders about the SCOTUS immunity decision for Presidents:
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
December 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A few reminders about the SCOTUS immunity decision for Presidents:
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
It does not provide immunity for prior crimes.
It does not provide immunity to the President's cabinet.
Similar to Roe v. Wade, it can be overturned in the future.
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Just a reminder that ICE didn't exist until 2002. It's not some longstanding institution that must be maintained. It was created as a knee-jerk reaction to 9/11, and it could be gotten rid of as easily as it was created.
December 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Just a reminder that ICE didn't exist until 2002. It's not some longstanding institution that must be maintained. It was created as a knee-jerk reaction to 9/11, and it could be gotten rid of as easily as it was created.
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The corporations who own all your skincare faves get to sell you cosmetics tainted with asbestos again. Do NOT buy products containing talc.
'Asbestos is a well-established human carcinogen, and ... authorities say there is no safe level of exposure.'
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
'Asbestos is a well-established human carcinogen, and ... authorities say there is no safe level of exposure.'
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
FDA drops proposed rule on asbestos testing in cosmetics
• Agency abruptly withdraws plan to require standardized asbestos testing
• Move contradicts congressional mandate in 2022 cosmetics reform law
• Health
www.consumeraffairs.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The corporations who own all your skincare faves get to sell you cosmetics tainted with asbestos again. Do NOT buy products containing talc.
'Asbestos is a well-established human carcinogen, and ... authorities say there is no safe level of exposure.'
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
'Asbestos is a well-established human carcinogen, and ... authorities say there is no safe level of exposure.'
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
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Dark #blueskymonday #EastCoastKin #sunset #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#ArtYear #moon
#MobilePhotography
#ArtYear #moon
#MobilePhotography
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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I already know depression hates to see this man coming. I’m cancelling all of my therapy appointments and adding this song and dance to my morning routine.
*Depression no, no, no ALEGRÍA SI SI SI*
*Depression no, no, no ALEGRÍA SI SI SI*
October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I already know depression hates to see this man coming. I’m cancelling all of my therapy appointments and adding this song and dance to my morning routine.
*Depression no, no, no ALEGRÍA SI SI SI*
*Depression no, no, no ALEGRÍA SI SI SI*
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Moskowitz: The puppy had a name. Say its name! Cricket! I would now like to do a spirited reading from the book by our Secretary of Homeland Security: I hated that dog…
November 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Moskowitz: The puppy had a name. Say its name! Cricket! I would now like to do a spirited reading from the book by our Secretary of Homeland Security: I hated that dog…
QUICK! To the Search Engine!
There's a [former?] journalist named Olivia Nuzzi who covered presidential campaigns. She had an affair with RFK Jr. while covering his 2024 run and also with Mark Sanford in 2020 (the hiking-in-Argentina SC governor), according to her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza.
That's what they're talking about.
That's what they're talking about.
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
QUICK! To the Search Engine!
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I don't know why we still call them ICE and treat them as a legitimate organization. They are an armed Militia and should be designated as a terrorist group. No other legal force in America wears masks and strips people of due process. They are a terrorist organization
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I don't know why we still call them ICE and treat them as a legitimate organization. They are an armed Militia and should be designated as a terrorist group. No other legal force in America wears masks and strips people of due process. They are a terrorist organization
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@doloresquintana.bsky.social @maej43.bsky.social @beyerstein.bsky.social @anniegirl.bsky.social @silvermansecurity.bsky.social @joycecaroloates.bsky.social currently being the #Shero we all need.😌 #Elmo
November 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
@doloresquintana.bsky.social @maej43.bsky.social @beyerstein.bsky.social @anniegirl.bsky.social @silvermansecurity.bsky.social @joycecaroloates.bsky.social currently being the #Shero we all need.😌 #Elmo
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The unprecedented pay day will go into full effect by 2035—as long as Tesla hits ambitious financial and production targets.
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Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package
The unprecedented payday will go into full effect by 2035—as long as Tesla hits ambitious financial and production targets.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The unprecedented pay day will go into full effect by 2035—as long as Tesla hits ambitious financial and production targets.
wrd.cm/4oRWqqp
wrd.cm/4oRWqqp
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I am a giant nerd. I'm aware that tap water is often contaminated, so I use the ZeroWater filtration system because it removes PFAS. Everyone always says 'oh, I just use a Brita, it's fine.' So I decided to do a lil experiment! I dug up an old Brita pitcher and bought a new filter for it. Then 1/
October 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I am a giant nerd. I'm aware that tap water is often contaminated, so I use the ZeroWater filtration system because it removes PFAS. Everyone always says 'oh, I just use a Brita, it's fine.' So I decided to do a lil experiment! I dug up an old Brita pitcher and bought a new filter for it. Then 1/
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CNN has a panel talking about Epstein and the host just mentioned (almost as an aside!) that one of the guys is a lawyer defending Ghislaine Maxwell. And rather than being a guest who's grilled about the case, he's treated like any other panelist who just happens to be minimizing the crimes.
September 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
CNN has a panel talking about Epstein and the host just mentioned (almost as an aside!) that one of the guys is a lawyer defending Ghislaine Maxwell. And rather than being a guest who's grilled about the case, he's treated like any other panelist who just happens to be minimizing the crimes.
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this really did fall by the wayside and yet it is in fact fuckin nuts
The country is so poorly run we can’t receive packages from overseas anymore, and I’m not sure it makes the top 10 of the administration’s dumbest, unforced errors
September 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
this really did fall by the wayside and yet it is in fact fuckin nuts
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Claire's was once a place where tween girls went to be tween girls. Now it's in trouble, @elcush.bsky.social writes: https://theatln.tc/8D1ts6RS
August 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Claire's was once a place where tween girls went to be tween girls. Now it's in trouble, @elcush.bsky.social writes: https://theatln.tc/8D1ts6RS
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Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
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On Saturday, August 16, hundreds of Latinx punks gathered at MacArthur Park for an evening of anti-authoritarian cumbia and hardcore ska punk as one of the venue’s 10 free summer concerts.
By @jwhendricks.bsky.social
Full story: lataco.com/ska-punk-mac...
By @jwhendricks.bsky.social
Full story: lataco.com/ska-punk-mac...
August 19, 2025 at 2:16 AM
On Saturday, August 16, hundreds of Latinx punks gathered at MacArthur Park for an evening of anti-authoritarian cumbia and hardcore ska punk as one of the venue’s 10 free summer concerts.
By @jwhendricks.bsky.social
Full story: lataco.com/ska-punk-mac...
By @jwhendricks.bsky.social
Full story: lataco.com/ska-punk-mac...
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I dunno, Merriam-Webster, I’ve been eeking out a lot lately.
Not to add to the discourse, but…
It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’
It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’
It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’
It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’
It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’
It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’
It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’
It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’
It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’
It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’
August 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I dunno, Merriam-Webster, I’ve been eeking out a lot lately.
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No one owns the Water.
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
August 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
No one owns the Water.
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
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