Dan Nguyen
@dancow.bsky.social
chicago area data journalist/scientist/wrangler, duolingo vietnamese language learner. the best chicago banh mi is at nhu lan on lawrence st
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Dan Nguyen
@dancow.bsky.social
· Oct 12
Just ate the best pork banh mi in Chicago and may nap away the rest of Saturday afternoon 🫃
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Absolutely correct
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Absolutely correct
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so, today I got the surgery center where I got my deviated septum fixed to send me an itemized bill so I could submit to my FSA for reimbursement
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
I was at an event yesterday where Rand Paul spoke via video and talked about how great it was to send ACA money "directly to the people" so that they could work collectively to get better deals on health care.
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
so, today I got the surgery center where I got my deviated septum fixed to send me an itemized bill so I could submit to my FSA for reimbursement
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
my out of pocket cost: $473
what my insurance paid: $4258
what they tried to charge my insurance (not a misprint): $173692
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“ammonia or bleach” — yes Gavin, those 2 things are definitely similar enough to use interchangeably and/or mix together
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“ammonia or bleach” — yes Gavin, those 2 things are definitely similar enough to use interchangeably and/or mix together
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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The house on the right? Ours. Our 9 yo's close friend witnessed this kidnapping yesterday and was as distraught as you could imagine. ICE is trying to scare us; heartbreakingly, they have succeeded in scaring our kids. The rest of us are angry and determined to keep our community safe.
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The house on the right? Ours. Our 9 yo's close friend witnessed this kidnapping yesterday and was as distraught as you could imagine. ICE is trying to scare us; heartbreakingly, they have succeeded in scaring our kids. The rest of us are angry and determined to keep our community safe.
bought a few totes to support the local bookstore (Pilsen Community Books) and literacy
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
bought a few totes to support the local bookstore (Pilsen Community Books) and literacy
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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poaster’s version of hydrogen bomb vs coughing baby
November 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
poaster’s version of hydrogen bomb vs coughing baby
delight those germans, kick a 75 yard field goal you cowards
I can't imagine how hard it is not to have a coronary being a Falcons fan. You get this beautiful punishing run heavy drive, imposing your will on the Colts and then you almost give up a touchdown on the ensuing kickoff
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
delight those germans, kick a 75 yard field goal you cowards
but bro, you could retire in the same place you threw your first keggers!
Oh good. the 50-year mortgage. That should solve everything.
November 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
but bro, you could retire in the same place you threw your first keggers!
Hi, plane expert here! Planes only do this when they want to kiss and cuddle!
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Hi, plane expert here! Planes only do this when they want to kiss and cuddle!
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Chicagoans never stop. I was just watching a live stream of a press conference held by community members in front of FBI headquarters. In the rain in the dark. Umbrellas at hand they are calling for the release of 6 people taken by ICE, 3 also arrested by CPD. They never stop fighting.
November 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Chicagoans never stop. I was just watching a live stream of a press conference held by community members in front of FBI headquarters. In the rain in the dark. Umbrellas at hand they are calling for the release of 6 people taken by ICE, 3 also arrested by CPD. They never stop fighting.
she HATES gambling’s corrupting sprawl into collegiate sports
November 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
she HATES gambling’s corrupting sprawl into collegiate sports
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My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
the only souvenir i bought in london
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
the only souvenir i bought in london
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The father was a U.S. citizen.
But he was Latino, so Brett Kavanaugh says it’s fine.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
But he was Latino, so Brett Kavanaugh says it’s fine.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Immigration Agents Arrest Man in L.A. Raid and Drive Off With His Toddler
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The father was a U.S. citizen.
But he was Latino, so Brett Kavanaugh says it’s fine.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
But he was Latino, so Brett Kavanaugh says it’s fine.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
mmmm minecraft meat
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
mmmm minecraft meat
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This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
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 3:29 PM
This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
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Richest nation in human history
November 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Richest nation in human history
FWIW, this is the cited statute (highlights added) for the subpoena, and the listed agent appears to have worked on CSAM cases in the past
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
FWIW, this is the cited statute (highlights added) for the subpoena, and the listed agent appears to have worked on CSAM cases in the past