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ezralevin.bsky.social
Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
josie.zone 🏳️‍⚧️ Tár-Tár Binks @josie.zone · 1d
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:

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First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family. This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine, Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole. Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles, What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever. We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way. We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
✊ Avelo will no longer use its planes to deport people for DHS. Once again - consumer power WORKS.
Avelo Airlines to end deportation flights this month after protests
Avelo denies it ever had a contract to help deport immigrants. But flight tracker data shows it operated deportation flights.
whyy.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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charlotteclymer.bsky.social
Political cartoonists are not fuckin’ around this week. (thread)

1. Pat Bagley
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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blockclubchi.bsky.social
Before federal agents killed a Minnesota mom, they killed a man and shot a woman 5 times in Chicago. blockclubchi.co/4jxafcA
January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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smith.senate.gov
We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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perdamkier.bsky.social
Accurate 👇
mackaycartoons.bsky.social Graeme MacKay @mackaycartoons.bsky.social · 5d
Reader comment of the moment from the NYT: “This isn’t Trump. This is the United States. I am not blaming individual Americans, but your entire government is to blame for this crime. And if you don’t stop it, you are to blame as well.”
January 6, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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muellershewrote.com
“No room at the Inn” is a biblical reference about immigrants (Jesus’ parents) being turned away. Not the government. Way to go, Hilton! The 3rd Amendment protects private entities from having to house the government.
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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ryanmarino.bsky.social
In a study following 23 million people age 18-59 (pretty young) for 4 years…despite the fact that the ones who got the COVID vaccine were overall older and sicker at baseline, they not only had 74% lower risk of dying from COVID than the unvaccinated but 25% lower risk of dying from any other cause!
January 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
Here it is
bubbaprog.xyz Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 18d
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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bubbaprog.xyz
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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jamellebouie.net
legitimately love this guy.
ricksteves.bsky.social Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 20d
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.

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December 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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nycjayjay.bsky.social
This is so great.
December 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
Lets check in at how things are going at CBS News
Screenshot of CBS news homeage with three Erika Kirk stories and three CBS stories
December 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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imaflosser.bsky.social
When's the list of the accomplishment of Trump coming out? I need a good laugh after 11 months of this political chaos.

BTW... Thanks, Joe
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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blockclubchi.bsky.social
Federal agents have left Chicago for Charlotte, arresting over 130 people in 2 days, reports say. blockclubchi.co/47KUQBc
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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adamkinzinger.substack.com
Again before we go praising MTG… and if shes truly changed great, but can somebody please ask her about January 6? Have her address that to see if this is real
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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piperformissouri.bsky.social
I’d just like to reiterate that if you put on a mask, and go out without a warrant and kidnap people because they aren’t white enough, you’re a huge piece of shit…
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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thebulwark.com
Gov. Pritzker: “All I can say is that whether it was the loss in the elections a week ago that's led to Donald Trump deciding to pull CBP out or the fact that Greg Bovino is a snowflake…Whatever it is, the people of Chicago have deserved better than having CBP and Greg Bovino in this city.”
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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muellershewrote.com
I don’t care if Schumer voted no. If he’s unable to wrangle the caucus, he’s not an effective leader. I’ll continue to push for the caucus to elect a new one.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
Senator @durbin.senate.gov -- do not fail us! Do not cave to the Republicans!!
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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seancasten.bsky.social
I don't know what the Senate is going to do. But if they do in fact fold in exchange for nothing, they will be living up to past performance. To expect the Senate to carry out the will of the American people is to misunderstand why it was created in the first place.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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al.com
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones appears to be headed for another political showdown against current Sen. Tommy Tuberville, this time for the governor’s office.
🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2025/11/alabama-democrat-hints-at-2026-rematch-with-tommy-tuberville-stay-tuned.html 
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November 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
There's nothing "moderate" about surrendering in exchange for "strong assurances" from congressional Republicans. That's just stupid political malpractice. Republicans are losing this fight, and Dems should hold the line!
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Dear people who don't live in the Chicago area,
Trump's thugs are practicing their violence on us before they apply it coast-to-coast. Get active now, while you can. Help us defeat the fascists and save our country.
royalpratt.bsky.social Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · Oct 31
Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM