Brie Callahan
@briecallahan.bsky.social
Archivist. Tomato enthusiast.
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it's funny that between 2001 and 2006 we got like five different versions of gang of four
December 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
it's funny that between 2001 and 2006 we got like five different versions of gang of four
Get Out. Full theater. Got two seats on the end of the aisle next to a group of five Very Cool 17yo boys. When the police lights rolled, the kid next to me hit abort on grabbing my hand with only microseconds to spare. I love him with my whole heart.
(And Jurassic Park, all four times.)
(And Jurassic Park, all four times.)
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Get Out. Full theater. Got two seats on the end of the aisle next to a group of five Very Cool 17yo boys. When the police lights rolled, the kid next to me hit abort on grabbing my hand with only microseconds to spare. I love him with my whole heart.
(And Jurassic Park, all four times.)
(And Jurassic Park, all four times.)
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this is a general warrant and it's specifically the kind of warrant the framers passed the 4th amendment to outlaw
WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
this is a general warrant and it's specifically the kind of warrant the framers passed the 4th amendment to outlaw
'That big smile he's got when he shoves a crying woman into the back of a car, I'm sure that's a grimace.'
I think Chicagoans would have a lot to say about Bovino “hating” what he’s doing to people of color.
December 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
'That big smile he's got when he shoves a crying woman into the back of a car, I'm sure that's a grimace.'
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(sorta similar to how dred scott was a strategic blunder for the slave south. you did not have to like black people or even want to abolish slavery to oppose the ruling. allowed republicans to claim the mantle of the nation's founding documents.)
December 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
(sorta similar to how dred scott was a strategic blunder for the slave south. you did not have to like black people or even want to abolish slavery to oppose the ruling. allowed republicans to claim the mantle of the nation's founding documents.)
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks at the ICE Baltimore field office for a scheduled check-in. Abrego was released from custody after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration lacked legal authority to continue holding him in an immigration detention center.
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks at the ICE Baltimore field office for a scheduled check-in. Abrego was released from custody after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration lacked legal authority to continue holding him in an immigration detention center.
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The new law, which takes effect next September, opens the door for people 18 or older with a terminal diagnosis to be prescribed a fatal drug.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs 'right-to-die' legislation for terminally ill people to end their lives in Illinois
chicago.suntimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The new law, which takes effect next September, opens the door for people 18 or older with a terminal diagnosis to be prescribed a fatal drug.
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BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
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he's weak and he's flailing and he's never had less juice in his political life
know that, even as he does untold damage on the way down, we are going to win
know that, even as he does untold damage on the way down, we are going to win
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
he's weak and he's flailing and he's never had less juice in his political life
know that, even as he does untold damage on the way down, we are going to win
know that, even as he does untold damage on the way down, we are going to win
Absolute loser energy
Significant statement from Jeffries and House Democratic leaders saying they will vote “present” on the motion to table Al Green’s resolution to impeach President Trump. They say they’re “laser-focused on fighting to lower the high cost of living” plus on health care and corruption.
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Absolute loser energy
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps in defiance of Trump’s redistricting push.
December 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps in defiance of Trump’s redistricting push.
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BREAKING
Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately RELEASED from immigration custody, a federal judge rules.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately RELEASED from immigration custody, a federal judge rules.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
BREAKING
Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately RELEASED from immigration custody, a federal judge rules.
Story soon on All Rise News www.allrisenews.com/subscribe
Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be immediately RELEASED from immigration custody, a federal judge rules.
Story soon on All Rise News www.allrisenews.com/subscribe
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Don't ignore *this* part:
"the city’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability closed its investigation into the incident “unusually fast” — in three and a half months — and says that showed the city did not “adequately comply” with its duties to investigate the domestic violence accusation."
"the city’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability closed its investigation into the incident “unusually fast” — in three and a half months — and says that showed the city did not “adequately comply” with its duties to investigate the domestic violence accusation."
Lawsuit filed by family of Krystal Rivera, shot to death by her partner Carlos Baker over the summer, alleges Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase. #chicago @schuba.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social
Family of Chicago Cop Killed in Botched Chase Sues Chicago Police Department and Partner Who Shot Her
Officer Krystal Rivera's family says in the wrongful death suit that Officer Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he shot her in the back in Chath...
illinoisanswers.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Don't ignore *this* part:
"the city’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability closed its investigation into the incident “unusually fast” — in three and a half months — and says that showed the city did not “adequately comply” with its duties to investigate the domestic violence accusation."
"the city’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability closed its investigation into the incident “unusually fast” — in three and a half months — and says that showed the city did not “adequately comply” with its duties to investigate the domestic violence accusation."
Like $200 worth of scallops for a Tuesday night.
Men only think about 15 things, and two of them are Macaroni Camp Style and London Loaf
December 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Like $200 worth of scallops for a Tuesday night.
Domestic violence - the only likelier motive for getting shot in the back than that she snitched about the missing gun.
Plus, the media has got to stop talking about 'the botched chase' as though it was part of the circumstances, rather than that it was the opportunity.
Plus, the media has got to stop talking about 'the botched chase' as though it was part of the circumstances, rather than that it was the opportunity.
The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday in which she says her daughter’s partner Officer Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase on June 5.
Family of Chicago cop killed in botched chase sues Chicago Police Department and partner who shot her
chicago.suntimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Domestic violence - the only likelier motive for getting shot in the back than that she snitched about the missing gun.
Plus, the media has got to stop talking about 'the botched chase' as though it was part of the circumstances, rather than that it was the opportunity.
Plus, the media has got to stop talking about 'the botched chase' as though it was part of the circumstances, rather than that it was the opportunity.
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The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday in which she says her daughter’s partner Officer Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase on June 5.
Family of Chicago cop killed in botched chase sues Chicago Police Department and partner who shot her
chicago.suntimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The mother of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday in which she says her daughter’s partner Officer Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase on June 5.
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Lawsuit filed by family of Krystal Rivera, shot to death by her partner Carlos Baker over the summer, alleges Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase. #chicago @schuba.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social
Family of Chicago Cop Killed in Botched Chase Sues Chicago Police Department and Partner Who Shot Her
Officer Krystal Rivera's family says in the wrongful death suit that Officer Carlos Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he shot her in the back in Chath...
illinoisanswers.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Lawsuit filed by family of Krystal Rivera, shot to death by her partner Carlos Baker over the summer, alleges Baker was struggling to accept her decision to end their romantic relationship when he fatally shot her during a foot chase. #chicago @schuba.bsky.social @ctoner.bsky.social
And a heads up to all the Dems - Tracy's got someone good on comms. This isn't the manic screeching ILGOP usually unearths.
December 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
And a heads up to all the Dems - Tracy's got someone good on comms. This isn't the manic screeching ILGOP usually unearths.
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JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
U.S. prosecutors in Chicago are dropping another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz, "without prejudice."
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
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Remember the Chicago residents who had a Blackhawk helicopter land on their building and who were terrorized by ICE? Now they are being evicted. Help support their relocation. secure.everyaction.com/gLkKHzevhku4...
December 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Remember the Chicago residents who had a Blackhawk helicopter land on their building and who were terrorized by ICE? Now they are being evicted. Help support their relocation. secure.everyaction.com/gLkKHzevhku4...
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heartwarming.
“‘You want some chicken? You ain’t getting it here, bro,’ Wayne Davis can be heard taunting the agents through the door.”
“‘Go somewhere else,’ he can be heard saying through the door.”
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
“‘Go somewhere else,’ he can be heard saying through the door.”
www.wwltv.com/article/news...
'Go somewhere else': Manager locks Border Patrol out of Kenner store
In video shared with WWL, the manager can be heard taunting agents through the locked door.
www.wwltv.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
heartwarming.
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Raja’s day takes a turn for the worse
Raja’s day takes a turn for the worse
* Natasha Korecki and Scott Wong at NBC News…
Last week, a member of Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s staff called Rep. Ted Lieu’s team with a question: Couldn’t the congressman have given her a heads up before issuing an endorsement in her state’s open, hotly contested Democratic Senate primary?
Lieu’s staff was puzzled. The California congressman, who, like [...]
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Raja’s day takes a turn for the worse
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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Folks might not know a lot of people are getting *very* upset that the materials they request are not available in the libraries/archives they're requesting from.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
I wish a notice like this wasn't necessary.
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
Important notice: AI-generated archival references
www.icrc.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Folks might not know a lot of people are getting *very* upset that the materials they request are not available in the libraries/archives they're requesting from.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.
We're getting lots here at the Library of Virginia: requests of documents likely surfaced by large language models that *do not exist*.