Playleft
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actor playwright theater ttrpg husband dad Evanston Chicago
Caught a bit of the dire and derivative MOANA 2 on mute while I was at the laundromat.
I am convinced that in 10 years we will be remem(e)bering Maui's face the same way we remember Shrek's -- as an eldritch cgi animated horror, mayor of the uncanny valley.
I am convinced that in 10 years we will be remem(e)bering Maui's face the same way we remember Shrek's -- as an eldritch cgi animated horror, mayor of the uncanny valley.
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Caught a bit of the dire and derivative MOANA 2 on mute while I was at the laundromat.
I am convinced that in 10 years we will be remem(e)bering Maui's face the same way we remember Shrek's -- as an eldritch cgi animated horror, mayor of the uncanny valley.
I am convinced that in 10 years we will be remem(e)bering Maui's face the same way we remember Shrek's -- as an eldritch cgi animated horror, mayor of the uncanny valley.
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No Starbucks 'til workers get more bucks
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
No Starbucks 'til workers get more bucks
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
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emailing in a semi-literate manner isn’t a sign of stupidity, it’s another form of rich asshole arrogance because you don’t think you owe anyone coherent thoughts
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
emailing in a semi-literate manner isn’t a sign of stupidity, it’s another form of rich asshole arrogance because you don’t think you owe anyone coherent thoughts
Holding out hope that r*pe of children will be a dealbreaker for the conservative coalition in a way that r*pe of adults has not been.
November 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Holding out hope that r*pe of children will be a dealbreaker for the conservative coalition in a way that r*pe of adults has not been.
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One of the darkest parts of this timeline is knowing it is Bovino's obsession with visibility that activated most people. Without the propaganda ops, ICE/ERO could have kept going under the surface as they are. Terrain is different now. How many CBP will remain + will they continue w/ same tactics?
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One of the darkest parts of this timeline is knowing it is Bovino's obsession with visibility that activated most people. Without the propaganda ops, ICE/ERO could have kept going under the surface as they are. Terrain is different now. How many CBP will remain + will they continue w/ same tactics?
I can think of someplace warmer they should go.
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I can think of someplace warmer they should go.
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joyce carol oates writes 5,000 verbose tweets every single day and she's still banging out a novel and a short story collection every single year like she's cutting fucking 2 by 4s. i'm terrified of her
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
joyce carol oates writes 5,000 verbose tweets every single day and she's still banging out a novel and a short story collection every single year like she's cutting fucking 2 by 4s. i'm terrified of her
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This is why “oh you can’t blame the Dems for Manchin” never carried water with me.
The thing @schumer.senate.gov appears to be doing where he gets everybody who’s retiring or was just sworn in to a six-year term to vote yes so he and a bunch more moderates can vote “no” to appear more progressive than they are is so insulting lol
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is why “oh you can’t blame the Dems for Manchin” never carried water with me.
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"I hope you're not going to make me look like an asshole," says asshole
Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
"I hope you're not going to make me look like an asshole," says asshole
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“As they exited, Bovino called Block Club Chicago “Chicago’s Liars Club.” He questioned the publication’s coverage of federal immigration operations in the city.”
“How come you never report on the work we do to improve the community?” Bovino inquired.“
“How come you never report on the work we do to improve the community?” Bovino inquired.“
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
blockclubchicago.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
“As they exited, Bovino called Block Club Chicago “Chicago’s Liars Club.” He questioned the publication’s coverage of federal immigration operations in the city.”
“How come you never report on the work we do to improve the community?” Bovino inquired.“
“How come you never report on the work we do to improve the community?” Bovino inquired.“
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Worst court in the world makes a good decision.
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Worst court in the world makes a good decision.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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The recently-passed bill to allow IL government workers (elected and otherwise) to shield their home addresses from public view comes with some pretty serious downsides.
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The recently-passed bill to allow IL government workers (elected and otherwise) to shield their home addresses from public view comes with some pretty serious downsides.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This piece is as good as people say it is. Read it to appreciate that writing isn't just about content, but style. AI can't do this.
Finished MERCHANTER'S LUCK. Can't tell yet if C.J. Cherryh just isn't for me or if I need to skip immediately to CYTEEN.
I could easily imagine a really great screen or even stage adaptation of MERCHANTER'S LUCK. Two great characters in the leads (cont'd)
I could easily imagine a really great screen or even stage adaptation of MERCHANTER'S LUCK. Two great characters in the leads (cont'd)
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Finished MERCHANTER'S LUCK. Can't tell yet if C.J. Cherryh just isn't for me or if I need to skip immediately to CYTEEN.
I could easily imagine a really great screen or even stage adaptation of MERCHANTER'S LUCK. Two great characters in the leads (cont'd)
I could easily imagine a really great screen or even stage adaptation of MERCHANTER'S LUCK. Two great characters in the leads (cont'd)
The best British headline you'll see today.
The new British competitive knitting show hosted by Olympic diver Tom Daley has been denounced by the knitting community of the Shetland islands for its imprecise portrayal of fair isle knitting and negative attitude toward a technique known as steeking
Shetland knitting group ‘shocked and saddened’ by representation in Channel 4 show
A GROUP protecting Shetland’s knitting heritage has criticised a new Channel 4 show for spreading “negative misconceptions about Fair Isle knitting...
www.shetnews.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The best British headline you'll see today.
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The most heartening thing about right now is the propensity of my neighbors to run towards trouble
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The most heartening thing about right now is the propensity of my neighbors to run towards trouble
I was annoyed when I just saw that my alma mater just had Condi Rice give a fancy talk, but they haven't yet reached this point.
Cornell has reached an agreement with the federal government to restore our funding:
statements.cornell.edu/2025/2025110...
statements.cornell.edu/2025/2025110...
An agreement to restore Cornell’s federal research funding | University Statements | Cornell University
statements.cornell.edu
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I was annoyed when I just saw that my alma mater just had Condi Rice give a fancy talk, but they haven't yet reached this point.
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NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
I have mixed feelings on Biss and of course think FOIA is a good thing but Jesus Christ what a bunch of losers.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I have mixed feelings on Biss and of course think FOIA is a good thing but Jesus Christ what a bunch of losers.
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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lol
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
lol
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Bahahahahahaha 12 hours later someone went “uhhh…”
Great job everyone.
Great job everyone.
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Bahahahahahaha 12 hours later someone went “uhhh…”
Great job everyone.
Great job everyone.
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Bovino asks, "will you agree that physical force was applied to these two individuals in the course of arresting them?"
Bovino: "I will not agree to that … That's not a reportable use of force. The use of force was against me."
Bovino: "I will not agree to that … That's not a reportable use of force. The use of force was against me."
November 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Bovino asks, "will you agree that physical force was applied to these two individuals in the course of arresting them?"
Bovino: "I will not agree to that … That's not a reportable use of force. The use of force was against me."
Bovino: "I will not agree to that … That's not a reportable use of force. The use of force was against me."