Sam 🐩’Rama
@samorama.bsky.social
Antifascist Champagne Socialist. Chicago gay he/him. I watch a lot of tv and listen to tapes.
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Sam 🐩’Rama
@samorama.bsky.social
· Sep 1
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I'm turning 49 this week and things are rough. I started a great new job in Marc… Sam O'Rama needs your support for It’s my Birthday and I’m way underemployed
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Yes. I’m posting my own birthday Gofundme. Hooray. 😰
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There's still a lot of work to be done in combating the scourge of corporate compliance with fascism.
But the next time a business gets a chance to become a regime puppet, they're likely to think twice because of your organizing.
But the next time a business gets a chance to become a regime puppet, they're likely to think twice because of your organizing.
January 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM
There's still a lot of work to be done in combating the scourge of corporate compliance with fascism.
But the next time a business gets a chance to become a regime puppet, they're likely to think twice because of your organizing.
But the next time a business gets a chance to become a regime puppet, they're likely to think twice because of your organizing.
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More and More Republican States are Quietly Restricting Trans Adults' Healthcare Access. Nobody's Noticed.
transitics.substack....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
transitics.substack....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
More and More Republican States are Quietly Restricting Trans Adults’ Healthcare Access. Nobody’s Noticed.
Republicans’ policies restricting Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care are slipping by completely unacknowledged. That’s dangerous.
transitics.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM
More and More Republican States are Quietly Restricting Trans Adults' Healthcare Access. Nobody's Noticed.
transitics.substack....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
transitics.substack....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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You have to block them immediately. The full nuclear. They are only here to make folks angry, and that can’t happen if we lock them out.
✅ @icegov.bsky.social has been verified by @bsky.app.
January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
You have to block them immediately. The full nuclear. They are only here to make folks angry, and that can’t happen if we lock them out.
So glad we have to waste resources on this garbage instead of helping people who have these conditions.
Tylenol during pregnancy is safe without increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability of offspring
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
A new review of the evidence just out
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
January 17, 2026 at 2:12 AM
So glad we have to waste resources on this garbage instead of helping people who have these conditions.
Hi am a human you can give me money to and I will just talk to you I guess?
Commentary: Human-AI relationships are spawning burgeoning businesses — from special wedding venues to therapists who specialize in sex with robots.
Lori Andrews: People are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Is this robot love risky?
What does the trend in using artificial intelligence for companionship and romantic love mean for human society?
trib.al
January 17, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Hi am a human you can give me money to and I will just talk to you I guess?
The WebTv X-Files Chat Room. You watched the new episode airing on Fox in a Picture in Picture on your tv and live chatted with other webtv users watching the show in real time.
Okay, let's get nostalgic
What was the VERY FIRST online platform that you became addicted to posting on?????
What was the VERY FIRST online platform that you became addicted to posting on?????
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The WebTv X-Files Chat Room. You watched the new episode airing on Fox in a Picture in Picture on your tv and live chatted with other webtv users watching the show in real time.
Thank the gods someone is getting paid to develop such life changing technology and I am struggling to pay rent AGAIN while working as a subcontractor for a subcontractor for the USGovt and can’t get holiday pay.
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Thank the gods someone is getting paid to develop such life changing technology and I am struggling to pay rent AGAIN while working as a subcontractor for a subcontractor for the USGovt and can’t get holiday pay.
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I found a similar picture I took (probably the same night). I also almost certainly have a VHS tape somewhere with this broadcast and some of the subsequent episodes.
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 AM
I found a similar picture I took (probably the same night). I also almost certainly have a VHS tape somewhere with this broadcast and some of the subsequent episodes.
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I remember this! It was a recurring show. Each episode had a different profane statement. They wrote about in the Reader: chicagoreader.com/arts-culture...
The Villain Makes His Exit/Three Arts Update/Not Ready for Prime Time - Chicago Reader
Cast, crew, and venue are left holding the bag when Illuzio producer takes the easy way out.
chicagoreader.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I remember this! It was a recurring show. Each episode had a different profane statement. They wrote about in the Reader: chicagoreader.com/arts-culture...
In 2002 or 03 a Chicago public access cable channel aired this for at least a full half hour. No audio. I took a photo with a digital camera & that’s all the documentation I have. Anyone have any dirt?
January 16, 2026 at 2:29 AM
In 2002 or 03 a Chicago public access cable channel aired this for at least a full half hour. No audio. I took a photo with a digital camera & that’s all the documentation I have. Anyone have any dirt?
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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Live at Cabaret Metro 1986-10-24 https://archive.org/details/ajc02568_nickcaveandthebadseeds1986-10-24
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Live at Cabaret Metro 1986-10-24 : Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Nick Cave and The Bad SeedsOctober 24, 1986Cabaret MetroChicago, IllinoisRecording generously loaned from the Aadam Jacobs Audio Archive.Transfer: Yamaha...
archive.org
January 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Live at Cabaret Metro 1986-10-24 https://archive.org/details/ajc02568_nickcaveandthebadseeds1986-10-24
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YES THIS INCLUDES THE CROSSWORD APP
NYT ran 11 stories on trans athletes in 2 days including one about brett kavanaugh’s special POV as a girls’ basketball coach. they sent 6 people to scotus to write up their victory lap & meanwhile this is how far you needed to scroll yesterday to find coverage of ICE in MN.
stop giving them money.
stop giving them money.
January 15, 2026 at 9:06 PM
YES THIS INCLUDES THE CROSSWORD APP
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In 2005, Abubakar Nadama died after receiving chelation treatments meant to cure his autism. Last year, Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber meant to treat his ADHD. Now, the FDA has removed a page warning against quack autism "treatments" like these.
arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
In 2005, Abubakar Nadama died after receiving chelation treatments meant to cure his autism. Last year, Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber meant to treat his ADHD. Now, the FDA has removed a page warning against quack autism "treatments" like these.
arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
Desperately trying to get a few hundred more for January rent, another unpaid holiday this Monday. 😰
Hi, things are bad. Several unpaid holidays an being flat out called off work the past few weeks. Also as a trans autistic dude with no family but my pets I’m terrified of being homeless. Please help if you can. If you know of any full time jobs in Chicago or remote that could help too.
Donate to It’s 2026 and I’m way underemployed and need help, organized by Sam O'Rama
update: I’ve had several job interviews but no action. Cards are maxed, I… Sam O'Rama needs your support for It’s 2026 and I’m way underemployed and need help
gofund.me
January 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Desperately trying to get a few hundred more for January rent, another unpaid holiday this Monday. 😰
I’m resharing for the late nite/other continent folks? I need help. Completely forgot this Monday is also unpaid.
Hi, things are bad. Several unpaid holidays an being flat out called off work the past few weeks. Also as a trans autistic dude with no family but my pets I’m terrified of being homeless. Please help if you can. If you know of any full time jobs in Chicago or remote that could help too.
Donate to It’s 2026 and I’m way underemployed and need help, organized by Sam O'Rama
update: I’ve had several job interviews but no action. Cards are maxed, I… Sam O'Rama needs your support for It’s 2026 and I’m way underemployed and need help
gofund.me
January 15, 2026 at 9:25 AM
I’m resharing for the late nite/other continent folks? I need help. Completely forgot this Monday is also unpaid.
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ICE got run off and dropped loot like Diablo
ICE agents fled from the crowd and left behind their CONOPS battle plan for Minneapolis, including agent's names, hotel rooms, phone numbers, boxes of license plates, and tac radio frequencies.
January 15, 2026 at 8:31 AM
ICE got run off and dropped loot like Diablo
Yes! Captain JoJo!
the jewel osco o'hare international airport
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is testing the waters on the idea of selling naming rights and sponsorships at Chicago’s two major airports.
January 15, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Yes! Captain JoJo!
Let’s pool our money and call it “We Didn’t Vote for Trump Welcome to Chicago Abolish Ice International Airport”
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is testing the waters on the idea of selling naming rights and sponsorships at Chicago’s two major airports.
O'Hare, Midway exploring sale of naming rights and sponsorships
chicago.suntimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Let’s pool our money and call it “We Didn’t Vote for Trump Welcome to Chicago Abolish Ice International Airport”
I could not understand the bunny method at ALL so some blessed soul showed me this. The only way I can tie shoes still.
For over a decade I have tied my shoes one specific way: Ian's Secure Shoelace Knot. I learned it from Ian (aka Professor Shoelace) whose site is over two decades old. The knot has never failed me. I spoke with Ian about knots and the dangers of the modern internet. aftermath.site/ians-shoelac...
Ian's Is Still The Best Site For Tying Your Shoelaces
Ian's Shoelace Site has been teaching people to tie their shoes for more than two decades. His knots are wonderful. But it is vulnerable to the forces tearing the internet apart.
aftermath.site
January 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I could not understand the bunny method at ALL so some blessed soul showed me this. The only way I can tie shoes still.
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Hey! @wired.com is doing a bunch of hiring. Here we go with a thread of five great jobs, with a few more coming shortly:
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
Senior Editor, Science
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change t...
condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Hey! @wired.com is doing a bunch of hiring. Here we go with a thread of five great jobs, with a few more coming shortly:
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
1) We are hiring a senior editor for our science desk, which means you get to work with geniuses like @timmarchman.bsky.social @mollytaft.com and @emilymullin.bsky.social
More Trump news that’s going to cut my hours even more… trying to cover this month’s unpaid rent and and next month’s. 😰
Hi, things are bad. Several unpaid holidays an being flat out called off work the past few weeks. Also as a trans autistic dude with no family but my pets I’m terrified of being homeless. Please help if you can. If you know of any full time jobs in Chicago or remote that could help too.
Donate to It’s 2026 and I’m way underemployed and need help, organized by Sam O'Rama
update: I’ve had several job interviews but no action. Cards are maxed, I… Sam O'Rama needs your support for It’s 2026 and I’m way underemployed and need help
gofund.me
January 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
More Trump news that’s going to cut my hours even more… trying to cover this month’s unpaid rent and and next month’s. 😰
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Oh my god!
Oh my goddess!
It’s happening, it’s actually happening!
#Sondheim #SundayInThePark #JonathanBailey #ArianaGrande
Oh my goddess!
It’s happening, it’s actually happening!
#Sondheim #SundayInThePark #JonathanBailey #ArianaGrande
January 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Oh my god!
Oh my goddess!
It’s happening, it’s actually happening!
#Sondheim #SundayInThePark #JonathanBailey #ArianaGrande
Oh my goddess!
It’s happening, it’s actually happening!
#Sondheim #SundayInThePark #JonathanBailey #ArianaGrande
Corporations give no fucks about you. They will find anyone else willing to do what you do.
...and, sadly but predictably, the person who ultimately gets fucked over is the worker.
Starbucks corporate says that the drawing was already doodled before the cop even walked in the door, and it was given out inadvertently, but they fired the barista anyways to save face.
Starbucks corporate says that the drawing was already doodled before the cop even walked in the door, and it was given out inadvertently, but they fired the barista anyways to save face.
ktla.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Corporations give no fucks about you. They will find anyone else willing to do what you do.
Lemme get this straight, revenues rose for this billion $ company because of fees, mostly paid for by people who cannot afford that stuff & remain poor and in debt & now the head dude in charge is mad that Trump wants to cap consumer interest rates? Huh.
JPMorgan Chase reported that the bank’s profit fell 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, while revenues rose on the back of higher interest income and fees on.wsj.com/45EqUFg
JPMorgan Chase’s Fourth-Quarter Profit Falls 7%
Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said the economy remains resilient and doesn’t appear to be worsening.
on.wsj.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Lemme get this straight, revenues rose for this billion $ company because of fees, mostly paid for by people who cannot afford that stuff & remain poor and in debt & now the head dude in charge is mad that Trump wants to cap consumer interest rates? Huh.