Dave Awl
@daveawl.bsky.social
Writer/Performer in Chicago. Early Neo-Futurist. Once & future Pansy King. Host of the Partly Dave Show. Russell Hobanologist. Old New Waver, erstwhile DJ. GNC/Queer. He/Him. I fly through the dark and I sing with the bees. https://linktr.ee/daveawl
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Dave Awl
@daveawl.bsky.social
· Apr 13
Happy to see my book What the Sea Means on the shelves at the brand-new Lilliput Books in Chicago. And in such excellent company, too. 💙📚
From the Irish Times: "The Lie" by Mary O'Malley (via The Irish Centre for Poetry Studies on FB)
February 1, 2026 at 12:39 AM
From the Irish Times: "The Lie" by Mary O'Malley (via The Irish Centre for Poetry Studies on FB)
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SCTV is on Internet Archive if you'd like to enjoy the early work of Catherine O'Hara and her fellow sketch comedy gods.
S1: archive.org/details/sctv...
S2: archive.org/details/sctv...
S3: archive.org/details/19-m...
S4-5: archive.org/details/66-s...
S6 + Cinemax: archive.org/details/sctv... #TVSky
S1: archive.org/details/sctv...
S2: archive.org/details/sctv...
S3: archive.org/details/19-m...
S4-5: archive.org/details/66-s...
S6 + Cinemax: archive.org/details/sctv... #TVSky
January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
SCTV is on Internet Archive if you'd like to enjoy the early work of Catherine O'Hara and her fellow sketch comedy gods.
S1: archive.org/details/sctv...
S2: archive.org/details/sctv...
S3: archive.org/details/19-m...
S4-5: archive.org/details/66-s...
S6 + Cinemax: archive.org/details/sctv... #TVSky
S1: archive.org/details/sctv...
S2: archive.org/details/sctv...
S3: archive.org/details/19-m...
S4-5: archive.org/details/66-s...
S6 + Cinemax: archive.org/details/sctv... #TVSky
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i once bought a new blazer for a schitts creek panel, and when i walked into the green room, catherine o'hara complimented me on it, and also noted that i had forgotten to cut all the threads off the vents.
and then she leaned in and said, "it's because you're going to return it, isn't it"
and then she leaned in and said, "it's because you're going to return it, isn't it"
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
i once bought a new blazer for a schitts creek panel, and when i walked into the green room, catherine o'hara complimented me on it, and also noted that i had forgotten to cut all the threads off the vents.
and then she leaned in and said, "it's because you're going to return it, isn't it"
and then she leaned in and said, "it's because you're going to return it, isn't it"
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Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp:
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
January 30, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp:
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
I'm just always fascinated by the confidence with which pathological liars lie and believe they won't get caught.
New emails show Musk has been lying about his relationship with Epstein.
Musk to Epstein: ‘What Day/Night Will Be the Wildest Party on Your Island?’
New emails show Musk has been lying about his relationship with Epstein.
www.404media.co
January 30, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I'm just always fascinated by the confidence with which pathological liars lie and believe they won't get caught.
i sing of Olaf glad and big
Chris Rufo is so upset about the Minneapolis protests that he is resorting to anti-Nordic racism christopherrufo.com/p/the-curse-...
January 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
i sing of Olaf glad and big
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There's a huge election happening RIGHT NOW that can help block Trump's agenda in Congress. #TX18, you can go vote for Christian Menefee on election day THIS Saturday. Tag your Texas friends below 👇👇
January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
There's a huge election happening RIGHT NOW that can help block Trump's agenda in Congress. #TX18, you can go vote for Christian Menefee on election day THIS Saturday. Tag your Texas friends below 👇👇
A kiss at the end of the rainbow for Catherine O'Hara. 🌈
A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow from A Mighty Wind
YouTube video by JaMora
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A kiss at the end of the rainbow for Catherine O'Hara. 🌈
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Wow. The county is charging the Ilhan Omar attacker even though the feds are also doing that, because they don't trust Trump to not pardon the guy.
This was a disturbing assault on @repilhan.bsky.social, who is frequently the target of vilifying language by fellow elected officials and members of the public.
Mr. Kazmierczak has been charged with one felony count of terroristic threats and one count of fifth-degree assault.
Mr. Kazmierczak has been charged with one felony count of terroristic threats and one count of fifth-degree assault.
January 29, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Wow. The county is charging the Ilhan Omar attacker even though the feds are also doing that, because they don't trust Trump to not pardon the guy.
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Fox News poll: The Democratic Party is favored by voters on transgender issues by 22 points
Fox News Poll: An early look at the 2026 midterms
Fox News poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 46% in generic congressional ballot for midterm elections, highest Democratic support recorded.
www.foxnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Fox News poll: The Democratic Party is favored by voters on transgender issues by 22 points
He's losing, too.
In Barry Blitt’s latest Kvetchbook, Donald Trump continues to argue with the Danish.
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
He's losing, too.
If anyone ever makes a Beatles-themed Tarot deck, here's the perfect image for the Temperance card
Love these Teatles!
Paul says when and John keeps pouring. Cheeky Lennon.
Paul says when and John keeps pouring. Cheeky Lennon.
January 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM
If anyone ever makes a Beatles-themed Tarot deck, here's the perfect image for the Temperance card
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TW, language, but seriously its what @durbin.senate.gov , @klobuchar.senate.gov , @booker.senate.gov , @smith.senate.gov @kaine.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov @electdemocrats.bsky.social need to grasp re their constituents rage towards the Vichy Dems and your very own Marshal Pétain, Schumer
Every elected Democrat needs to see this. If you vote for DHS funding, you are committing political suicide. Watch what’s coming for you bsky.app/profile/ceek...
January 29, 2026 at 4:51 AM
TW, language, but seriously its what @durbin.senate.gov , @klobuchar.senate.gov , @booker.senate.gov , @smith.senate.gov @kaine.senate.gov @democrats.senate.gov @electdemocrats.bsky.social need to grasp re their constituents rage towards the Vichy Dems and your very own Marshal Pétain, Schumer
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Every elected Democrat needs to see this. If you vote for DHS funding, you are committing political suicide. Watch what’s coming for you bsky.app/profile/ceek...
January 29, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Every elected Democrat needs to see this. If you vote for DHS funding, you are committing political suicide. Watch what’s coming for you bsky.app/profile/ceek...
I just got a call from a pollster about the Senate race in Illinois, and I got to tell them in very blunt terms that I'll be voting for Juliana Stratton over Raja Krishnamoorthi or Robin Kelly, specifically because Stratton is the only one of the three who has said she wants to abolish ICE.
Juliana Stratton takes progressive lane, only one who calls for abolishing ICE in Democratic US Senate debate
The three major Democratic candidates running for U.S. Senate, Juliana Stratton, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, clashed Monday over who would be the strongest opponent to President Donald Tru…
www.chicagotribune.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I just got a call from a pollster about the Senate race in Illinois, and I got to tell them in very blunt terms that I'll be voting for Juliana Stratton over Raja Krishnamoorthi or Robin Kelly, specifically because Stratton is the only one of the three who has said she wants to abolish ICE.
Wow, I had no idea this was happening.
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Sets Summer Release, Reveals More First-Look Photos as Jason Sudeikis Returns to Richmond
Apple TV's long-awaited return to AFC Richmond is set for this summer, with more first-look photos unveiled
variety.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Wow, I had no idea this was happening.
March 28. Circle it now.
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
March 28. Circle it now.
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I wonder how these two (and their heartwarming moral clarity and civic consciousness) after everything that has happened and is continuing to happen.
January 28, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I wonder how these two (and their heartwarming moral clarity and civic consciousness) after everything that has happened and is continuing to happen.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
This is incredible. Absolute chills.
"It’s our blood and bones
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"
And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies"
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:15 PM
This is incredible. Absolute chills.
Great list. I've got several of these in my reading queue.
Yasmeen & Lily talk about books you can read for #muslimheritagemonth including poetry, fiction, one from the banned book reading list, and two new releases set in Lahore, Pakistan. #booksky #bookstore
Yasmeen & Lily talk about books you can read for #muslimheritagemonth #bookstore
YouTube video by Lilliput Books
youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Great list. I've got several of these in my reading queue.
If, like me, you've been wondering what the prospects are that the killers of Renee Good and Alex Pretti can be brought to justice by the State of Minnesota, watch this absolutely riveting interview with Hennepin County prosecutor Mary Moriarty. She means business.
Mary Moriarty: Hennepin Co. has substantial evidence to decide on charges
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM
If, like me, you've been wondering what the prospects are that the killers of Renee Good and Alex Pretti can be brought to justice by the State of Minnesota, watch this absolutely riveting interview with Hennepin County prosecutor Mary Moriarty. She means business.
I didn't know how badly I needed to hear The Damned covering "Summer in the City" till I actually heard it. #punkinspoonful
The Damned - Summer In The City (Visualizer) | New Album "Not Like Everybody Else" Out Now!
YouTube video by earMUSIC
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:08 AM
I didn't know how badly I needed to hear The Damned covering "Summer in the City" till I actually heard it. #punkinspoonful
Beautiful. And although it's not the most important detail, I'll note that (as any Midwestern marching band survivor knows) playing in tune when it's that cold outside is an extra challenge.
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Beautiful. And although it's not the most important detail, I'll note that (as any Midwestern marching band survivor knows) playing in tune when it's that cold outside is an extra challenge.
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Pretty certain all of you will love this.
These are some incredible paintings by Ghassan Kanafani.
1- “Women” 1968
2- “Antara” 1967
3- “untitled” 1965
4- “untitled” 1964
These are some incredible paintings by Ghassan Kanafani.
1- “Women” 1968
2- “Antara” 1967
3- “untitled” 1965
4- “untitled” 1964
January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Pretty certain all of you will love this.
These are some incredible paintings by Ghassan Kanafani.
1- “Women” 1968
2- “Antara” 1967
3- “untitled” 1965
4- “untitled” 1964
These are some incredible paintings by Ghassan Kanafani.
1- “Women” 1968
2- “Antara” 1967
3- “untitled” 1965
4- “untitled” 1964