Dan Rosanova
@danrosanova.bsky.social
Cloud computing product leader, writer, and avid reader. Strategist interested in the intersection of technology and foreign policy. Side hustle as a DJ and producer.
36 years ago the wall came down. Open free markets won out. We seem to have lost that spirit. #berlinwall
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
36 years ago the wall came down. Open free markets won out. We seem to have lost that spirit. #berlinwall
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An anecdote about the people and their govt:
“I just want you to be safe,” she told him. “ICE is in the area.”
But he already knew. His response lingers in Porter’s mind. She can still hear him saying it:
“They came and took my dad 10 minutes ago.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...
“I just want you to be safe,” she told him. “ICE is in the area.”
But he already knew. His response lingers in Porter’s mind. She can still hear him saying it:
“They came and took my dad 10 minutes ago.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...
Inside Chicago’s growing resistance movement against Operation Midway Blitz: ‘Small acts have huge consequences’
In Chicago, the resistance to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation mission has taken many forms. A movement has grown through acts large and small.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
An anecdote about the people and their govt:
“I just want you to be safe,” she told him. “ICE is in the area.”
But he already knew. His response lingers in Porter’s mind. She can still hear him saying it:
“They came and took my dad 10 minutes ago.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...
“I just want you to be safe,” she told him. “ICE is in the area.”
But he already knew. His response lingers in Porter’s mind. She can still hear him saying it:
“They came and took my dad 10 minutes ago.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...
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Sweet gig covering venture capitalists —> job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
West Coast Financial Correspondent
San Francisco
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io
November 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Sweet gig covering venture capitalists —> job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
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President Donald Trump said in an interview that he did not know the person whom he pardoned late last month.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
President Donald Trump said in an interview that he did not know the person whom he pardoned late last month.
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What’s your favorite cocktail bar in the Chicago area? Tell us where and why.
Your response could be included in our newsletter, the Daily Chicagoan.
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Your response could be included in our newsletter, the Daily Chicagoan.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
What’s your favorite cocktail bar in the Chicago area? Tell us where and why.
Your response could be included in our newsletter, the Daily Chicagoan.
Subscribe here: interactive.wttw.com/newsletter
Your response could be included in our newsletter, the Daily Chicagoan.
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at point blank range the right subway sandwich could give a guy high blood pressure!
It's not in this article but the government asserts that the sandwich was thrown at "point blank range", which implies subway sandwiches have defined effective weapon ranges of varying lethality, and I would like to see the government's chart of these ranges.
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Lobbing a Sandwich at a Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
November 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
at point blank range the right subway sandwich could give a guy high blood pressure!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
“recorded throwing a sandwich at a federal officer at point-blank range.”
This would all be so funny if it wasn’t so serious… I mean I guess it is funny still. Never thought there’d be so many laughs on the march to tyranny.
“recorded throwing a sandwich at a federal officer at point-blank range.”
This would all be so funny if it wasn’t so serious… I mean I guess it is funny still. Never thought there’d be so many laughs on the march to tyranny.
Jury selected for the trial of D.C.'s 'sandwich guy'
Sean Dunn went viral over the summer for throwing a salami sub at a Customs and Border Protection agent.
www.nbcnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
“recorded throwing a sandwich at a federal officer at point-blank range.”
This would all be so funny if it wasn’t so serious… I mean I guess it is funny still. Never thought there’d be so many laughs on the march to tyranny.
“recorded throwing a sandwich at a federal officer at point-blank range.”
This would all be so funny if it wasn’t so serious… I mean I guess it is funny still. Never thought there’d be so many laughs on the march to tyranny.
A film you’ve seen more than seven times with a gif
November 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A film you’ve seen more than seven times with a gif
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"The Americans" not only holds up, but also continues to be the greatest television series produced in the last 25 years.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lh...
The Americans 6x10 - Train scene
YouTube video by the jenningses
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"The Americans" not only holds up, but also continues to be the greatest television series produced in the last 25 years.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lh...
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If you loved the Living Computer Museum in Seattle as much as I did, you should know that SO MANY of those systems are still alive and running at icm.museum?donate under the same stewardship of Stephen Jones who was curator at LCM. You can visit OR connect remotely! DONATE AND DOUBLE YOUR DONATION!
The Interim Computer Museum
icm.museum
October 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you loved the Living Computer Museum in Seattle as much as I did, you should know that SO MANY of those systems are still alive and running at icm.museum?donate under the same stewardship of Stephen Jones who was curator at LCM. You can visit OR connect remotely! DONATE AND DOUBLE YOUR DONATION!
Another smoke alarm battery needing to b changed in the middle of the night!
October 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Another smoke alarm battery needing to b changed in the middle of the night!
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Organizers say they believe more than 100,000 people filled Grant Park but that number doesn’t include those who didn’t make it into the park before the march started
As of 3:15 p.m, CPD reported there were no major incidents from the march or rally.
https://to.wttw.com/3WIsqkP
As of 3:15 p.m, CPD reported there were no major incidents from the march or rally.
https://to.wttw.com/3WIsqkP
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Organizers say they believe more than 100,000 people filled Grant Park but that number doesn’t include those who didn’t make it into the park before the march started
As of 3:15 p.m, CPD reported there were no major incidents from the march or rally.
https://to.wttw.com/3WIsqkP
As of 3:15 p.m, CPD reported there were no major incidents from the march or rally.
https://to.wttw.com/3WIsqkP
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“Our pal sure could use your help”
October 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“Our pal sure could use your help”
Why is it that smoke detector batteries only ever need to be changed in the middle of the night on a weeknight. Ever. Every single time.
October 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Why is it that smoke detector batteries only ever need to be changed in the middle of the night on a weeknight. Ever. Every single time.
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Major U.S. airports, including O'Hare and Midway, have refused to play a “public service announcement” from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at security checkpoints in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
https://to.wttw.com/4n5AoiO
https://to.wttw.com/4n5AoiO
O’Hare, Midway Among Airports Refusing to Play Kristi Noem Video That Blames Democrats for Government Shutdown
The dispute highlights the remarkable push by the Department of Homeland Security to insert a political message into the airport security experience that virtually every air traveler must go through.
to.wttw.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Major U.S. airports, including O'Hare and Midway, have refused to play a “public service announcement” from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at security checkpoints in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
https://to.wttw.com/4n5AoiO
https://to.wttw.com/4n5AoiO
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"We always think about America’s postwar role in Europe as an act of great generosity, the defense of allies from Soviet aggression. But by putting democracy at the center of our international identity, we also helped strengthen our own political system"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Beacon of Democracy Goes Dark
For nearly 250 years, America promoted freedom and equality abroad, even when it failed to live up to those ideals itself. Not anymore.
www.theatlantic.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
"We always think about America’s postwar role in Europe as an act of great generosity, the defense of allies from Soviet aggression. But by putting democracy at the center of our international identity, we also helped strengthen our own political system"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Happy 250th birthday to the US Navy! No one anywhere in the world does it better than our Navy, and it was an honor to serve and be a part of it. Fair Winds and Following Seas, sailors.
October 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Happy 250th birthday to the US Navy! No one anywhere in the world does it better than our Navy, and it was an honor to serve and be a part of it. Fair Winds and Following Seas, sailors.
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Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?
Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates
The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?
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Only the military remains outside Trump’s grip. Despite the firing of several top officers—and his threat to fire more—the U.S. armed forces are still led by generals and admirals whose oath is to the Constitution, not the president. But for how long?
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here
The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.
www.theatlantic.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Only the military remains outside Trump’s grip. Despite the firing of several top officers—and his threat to fire more—the U.S. armed forces are still led by generals and admirals whose oath is to the Constitution, not the president. But for how long?
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
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"We took the freedom of speech away," says the president
Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"We took the freedom of speech away," says the president
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What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.
October 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.