Allen Louis Linton II
@allenlinton2.bsky.social
Best there isn't, best there wasn't, best there ever won't be.
Pinned
Genuinely open to these answers, especially with respect to accountability and change
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Democrats should be running ads every day from now until November 2028 about how Trump sued to prevent SNAP checks from going out.
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Democrats should be running ads every day from now until November 2028 about how Trump sued to prevent SNAP checks from going out.
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I love the spin that Democrats are "cherry picking" Epstein e-mails. I'm curious about the larger context in which the President's involvement in an elite pedophilic sex slavery ring seems more appropriate.
GOP Oversight Committee released a ton of files, too.
Bringing child molesters to justice is not a partisan issue.
oversight.house.gov/release/over...
Bringing child molesters to justice is not a partisan issue.
oversight.house.gov/release/over...
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I love the spin that Democrats are "cherry picking" Epstein e-mails. I'm curious about the larger context in which the President's involvement in an elite pedophilic sex slavery ring seems more appropriate.
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Trump's Chicago deportation blitz has hinged on aggressive and forceful policing tactics: Shootings, takedowns, chokeholds, car chases, chemical munitions, etc.
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
Tear gas, car crashes, rubber bullets: Risky tactics have driven Trump’s Chicago deportation ‘blitz’
Law enforcement experts say federal agents have displayed a lack of training and restraint. “They’re out of control,” ex-police Supt. Garry McCarthy says.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trump's Chicago deportation blitz has hinged on aggressive and forceful policing tactics: Shootings, takedowns, chokeholds, car chases, chemical munitions, etc.
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
To get a better sense of the scope and the impact, we mapped incidents, spoke to those affected and analyzed policy.
tinyurl.com/3nrkaw55
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I’ll say this much: This reads exactly like what it is: people who discovered romance five years ago and decided they had all kinds of amazing new ideas to “fix” it. Connections between books? That feel kind of cozy to the reader? How did no one ever think of that?? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I’ll say this much: This reads exactly like what it is: people who discovered romance five years ago and decided they had all kinds of amazing new ideas to “fix” it. Connections between books? That feel kind of cozy to the reader? How did no one ever think of that?? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...
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my most woke opinion is apparently that the rules should apply to everyone equally and being a good person doesn't give you a pass on publicly wishing violence on others
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
my most woke opinion is apparently that the rules should apply to everyone equally and being a good person doesn't give you a pass on publicly wishing violence on others
The impacts of environmental harm lasts well after the cameras go away.
NEW — Shirley Anderson is one of many West Siders still suffering from the aftermath of a 2023 storm that brought historic levels of rain and flash floods to Chicago.
Anderson has lived in her North Lawndale home for 22 years; Her personal belongings were destroyed.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/west...
Anderson has lived in her North Lawndale home for 22 years; Her personal belongings were destroyed.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/west...
West Side organization snags $3 million city contract to help with damage from 2023’s historic floods • The TRiiBE
The money from the Department of Housing comes as residents have complained that city and federal assistance haven't been enough.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The impacts of environmental harm lasts well after the cameras go away.
With No Easy Fixes in Sight, Debate Over Chicago’s 2026 Spending Plan Reaches Tipping Point | Chicago News | WTTW news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/n...
With No Easy Fixes in Sight, Debate Over Chicago’s 2026 Spending Plan Reaches Tipping Point
A marathon session before the City Council’s Budget and Government Operations Committee on Monday made it clear there is no easy way to bridge the city’s $1.19 billion projected shortfall, leaving ald...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
With No Easy Fixes in Sight, Debate Over Chicago’s 2026 Spending Plan Reaches Tipping Point | Chicago News | WTTW news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/n...
CTA board approves no fare increase in 2026 budget, questions when new transit bill money will come chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
CTA board approves no fare increase in 2026 budget, questions when new transit bill money will come
The budget vote closes the door on a potential fare increase after the RTA walked back its 10% fare hike requirement last week for CTA, Metra and Pace.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:52 AM
CTA board approves no fare increase in 2026 budget, questions when new transit bill money will come chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
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time is a flat circle
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
time is a flat circle
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My guess is those were eggs, maybe from a tomopteris worm? Those worms are shaped like an IUD. You laugh, but look it up and tell me I'm lying. From @schmidtocean.bsky.social expedition in 2024. #MarineLife
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My guess is those were eggs, maybe from a tomopteris worm? Those worms are shaped like an IUD. You laugh, but look it up and tell me I'm lying. From @schmidtocean.bsky.social expedition in 2024. #MarineLife
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Good for Andy Pages on getting "championship saving catch" in as a career defining moment before the world heard about "unknowingly foiling gambling plot by swinging at extremely obvious ball"
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Good for Andy Pages on getting "championship saving catch" in as a career defining moment before the world heard about "unknowingly foiling gambling plot by swinging at extremely obvious ball"
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The drop in gun violence in DC following the Federal deployment starting in mid-August has more or less completely subsided.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The drop in gun violence in DC following the Federal deployment starting in mid-August has more or less completely subsided.
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This is actually a pretty standard and unremarkable move, as evidenced by Justice Jackson issuing it.
But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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#BREAKING: Justice Jackson has issued an "administrative" stay, temporarily pausing a district court order that would've required the USDA to continue using contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This is actually a pretty standard and unremarkable move, as evidenced by Justice Jackson issuing it.
But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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But most people won't believe that for several good reasons.
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Hadn't heard @gelliottmorris.com talk in media much, but damn this is like a clinic of how to do radio. Incredibly clear and systematic.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
Do Moderates Win More Elections? | On the Media | WNYC Studios
Why moderation might not be the silver bullet Democratic strategists seemed to crave.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hadn't heard @gelliottmorris.com talk in media much, but damn this is like a clinic of how to do radio. Incredibly clear and systematic.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
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ryan is right. people HATE hearing this. but it is just a matter of simple incentives. if you want a more representative legislature — and if you want a legislature more resistant to corruption — then you need to jack up the salaries. serving as mayor of NYC should net you a cool 500K *at least*
people hate hearing this but it's 100% true, creating a huge pay gap between political leaders, their staffs, and other elites is a recipe for corruption. of course the flip side of that is taxes on the rich should be jacked way the hell up
The Mayor of New York only makes $260k. I bet there are police that make more than that in NY with overtime.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
We need to pay elected leaders more money and stop pretending it's some sort of calling. They're managing hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and millions of people's lives.
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
ryan is right. people HATE hearing this. but it is just a matter of simple incentives. if you want a more representative legislature — and if you want a legislature more resistant to corruption — then you need to jack up the salaries. serving as mayor of NYC should net you a cool 500K *at least*
Federal Judge Blasts Border Patrol Boss For Lying, Extends Order Restricting Use Of Force blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/h...
Federal Judge Blasts Border Patrol Boss For Lying, Extends Order Restricting Use Of Force
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis called the the Trump administration's depiction of Chicago as besieged by violence "untrue" and "simply not credible."
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November 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Federal Judge Blasts Border Patrol Boss For Lying, Extends Order Restricting Use Of Force blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/h...
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Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike next week at the company’s U.S. stores, including ones in Chicago, unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday.
Starbucks' union workers planning strike unless company agrees to a contract
The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Starbucks’ union members have voted to strike next week at the company’s U.S. stores, including ones in Chicago, unless it finalizes a contract agreement, the union said Wednesday.
If I were a DNC strategist, I'd be cutting ads highlighting all the things government does to have ready when people say government doesn't do anything for the people....
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Shutdown halts $4 billion program to help poor people heat their homes
Millions of Americans apply each winter for help with their energy bills, but the funding is in limbo.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
If I were a DNC strategist, I'd be cutting ads highlighting all the things government does to have ready when people say government doesn't do anything for the people....
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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