Angie Muhs
@amuhs.bsky.social
Former journalist, forever communicator, always curious. Fan of democracy, dogs, books, birds and cheese. Illinois girl who came home to stay.
80 and tornado watch Friday night, waking up to this and 32 degrees on Sunday morning. #midwestweather #ilwx #midwestspring
March 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
80 and tornado watch Friday night, waking up to this and 32 degrees on Sunday morning. #midwestweather #ilwx #midwestspring
2pm at post office, 17-person deep line. One clerk working. She was fast, efficient, still smiling. Old guy enters. “What’s going on? Hmph. Federal govt at work, amirite?” Let me tell you: if the words “Elon” or “Trump” had been uttered next, this nice middle aged mom was spoiling for a fight.
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2pm at post office, 17-person deep line. One clerk working. She was fast, efficient, still smiling. Old guy enters. “What’s going on? Hmph. Federal govt at work, amirite?” Let me tell you: if the words “Elon” or “Trump” had been uttered next, this nice middle aged mom was spoiling for a fight.
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The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
February 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
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This is such a massive violation of basic privacy rights, and every elected Democrat in Congress should be screaming about the illegality of it and demanding accountability. apnews.com/article/dona...
Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicar...
apnews.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This is such a massive violation of basic privacy rights, and every elected Democrat in Congress should be screaming about the illegality of it and demanding accountability. apnews.com/article/dona...
“The internet knows how to handle trolls.” www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-dei-...
Trump’s DEI Snitch Email Is Being Targeted by Spammers
Various NGOs reported seeing the address added to their email lists. But they don’t think it’s Orwellian. They think it’s a prank.
www.thebulwark.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“The internet knows how to handle trolls.” www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-dei-...
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“Without treatment, virus levels in people with H.I.V. will quickly spike, hobbling the immune systems of the infected people and increasing the odds that they will spread the virus to others.”
BREAKING: The Trump administration has instructed organizations in other countries to stop disbursing HIV medications purchased with U.S. aid, even if the drugs have already been obtained and are sitting in local clinics.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...
Trump Administration Halts H.I.V. Drug Distribution in Poor Countries (Gift Article)
PEPFAR’s computer systems also are being taken offline, a sign that the program may not return, as Republican critics had hoped.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“Without treatment, virus levels in people with H.I.V. will quickly spike, hobbling the immune systems of the infected people and increasing the odds that they will spread the virus to others.”
Forgot this needle minder was on the project I pulled to work on this week, but it’s oh so appropriate.
January 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Forgot this needle minder was on the project I pulled to work on this week, but it’s oh so appropriate.
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This is Carolyn Edwards. She was one of the first officers attacked and knocked out on January 6th. She bravely testified before the January 6th committee. She is one of the bravest people I know and she deserves better. (She posted this publicly on her FB page which is why I'm sharing publicly)
January 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This is Carolyn Edwards. She was one of the first officers attacked and knocked out on January 6th. She bravely testified before the January 6th committee. She is one of the bravest people I know and she deserves better. (She posted this publicly on her FB page which is why I'm sharing publicly)
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When a bishop begged Trump to "have mercy" on LGBTQ children and immigrants, the expressions on the faces of the president, his family and vice president betrayed irritation and consternation. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that traditionally has not been political.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
When a bishop begged Trump to "have mercy" on LGBTQ children and immigrants, the expressions on the faces of the president, his family and vice president betrayed irritation and consternation. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
It’s pretty messy driving out there in Springfield. Be careful out there! I even slid some in my Subaru and I do know how to drive in this - I lived in Maine for 10 years!
January 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It’s pretty messy driving out there in Springfield. Be careful out there! I even slid some in my Subaru and I do know how to drive in this - I lived in Maine for 10 years!
Beautiful essay about one of the best books I read in 2024, indeed, the past several years.
A beautiful essay (below) by the inimitable Maria Popova, featuring the beautiful nonfiction memoir/nature book/devotional The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year, by the inimitable @margaretrenkl.bsky.social
🌿 #booksky #books #bookishBsky
🌿 #booksky #books #bookishBsky
January 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Beautiful essay about one of the best books I read in 2024, indeed, the past several years.
Asking with sincere curiosity: has anyone considered the traffic impact of 559 cars trying to exit White Oaks Mall nearly simultaneously? www.sj-r.com/story/busine...
Illinois EPA has begun moving into the White Oaks Mall
It’s official – employees of the Illinois EPA are clearing out their desks and moving into the new location inside the White Oaks Mall.
www.sj-r.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Asking with sincere curiosity: has anyone considered the traffic impact of 559 cars trying to exit White Oaks Mall nearly simultaneously? www.sj-r.com/story/busine...
One of my favorite #jimmycarter stories
In 2002, When journalist Katie Couric of The Today Show asked him if the Nobel Peace Prize or being elected president was the most exciting thing that had ever happened to him, Carter answered: “When Rosalynn said she’d marry me, I think that’s the most exciting thing.”
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
December 31, 2024 at 3:50 AM
One of my favorite #jimmycarter stories
The best part of buying a few #megamillions tickets is the discussion with my teen about what nonprofits we’d support and where we’d travel.
December 28, 2024 at 3:32 AM
The best part of buying a few #megamillions tickets is the discussion with my teen about what nonprofits we’d support and where we’d travel.
Spoiler alert: “some places” does not include Illinois, and no, you can’t shoot them down. www.sj-r.com/story/news/s...
Mystery drones are being seen some places. Can you shoot one down in Illinois?
A series of reported drone sightings have taken place in the Northeast over the last month, what about in Illinois?
www.sj-r.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Spoiler alert: “some places” does not include Illinois, and no, you can’t shoot them down. www.sj-r.com/story/news/s...
Thankfully, I’ve never heard some of these. Possibly unpopular opinion: I’m actually kind of fond of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and “Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime” definitely belongs on this list. www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
Many Christmas songs are bad, but these are the 10 worst
Christmas songs can give you the feels, but some just make you cringe. From boy bands to chipmunks, here are the 10 worst.
www.usatoday.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Thankfully, I’ve never heard some of these. Possibly unpopular opinion: I’m actually kind of fond of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and “Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime” definitely belongs on this list. www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
I don’t understand how anyone can be a Verstappen fan. Whiny, entitled.
December 8, 2024 at 1:52 PM
I don’t understand how anyone can be a Verstappen fan. Whiny, entitled.
When you ask your teenager to help get the house ready for a holiday party 😂😂 …
December 7, 2024 at 3:21 PM
When you ask your teenager to help get the house ready for a holiday party 😂😂 …
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If we want to do this, people who believe in democracy need to start gearing up to run for school boards across the country ASAP.
When we survive this dark chapter and there are sane people back in charge, can we agree that education and specifically civics education to ensure an informed, educated citizenry will be a high priority?
November 28, 2024 at 9:54 AM
If we want to do this, people who believe in democracy need to start gearing up to run for school boards across the country ASAP.
I just placed an online order (for merchandise, in-store pickup) at a locally owned shop that I like and want to support. But I was caught off guard when I noticed a 10% tip had been added to total. I removed it. Am I being off-base in thinking this is not a tipping situation?
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
I just placed an online order (for merchandise, in-store pickup) at a locally owned shop that I like and want to support. But I was caught off guard when I noticed a 10% tip had been added to total. I removed it. Am I being off-base in thinking this is not a tipping situation?
I’ve visited hundreds of women’s restrooms over the course of my life. Not once have I seen anyone else’s genitals.
Nancy Mace: "It is offensive that a man in a skirt thinks that he's my equal. He's forcing his genitals into women's restrooms."
November 22, 2024 at 4:54 AM
I’ve visited hundreds of women’s restrooms over the course of my life. Not once have I seen anyone else’s genitals.
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Too many people haven’t touched a book since they graduated high school and it shows.
November 21, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Too many people haven’t touched a book since they graduated high school and it shows.
Yes, I judge your character by whether you return your shopping cart. I’ve found it to be fairly accurate.
November 20, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Yes, I judge your character by whether you return your shopping cart. I’ve found it to be fairly accurate.
Not The Onion.
Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary
Howard Lutnick is head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast.
apnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Not The Onion.
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November 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM