Not So New Me
@jaderoutson.bsky.social
Lawyer, twin mom, progressive, pro-abortion, pro-humanity, anti-racist, anti-genocide. Still haven't lost my sense of humor, love of live music, or attachment to bourbon.
if you don't defund them, they'll defund you
NEW: Chicago must borrow $283.3M to cover the soaring cost of lawsuits alleging CPD officers committed a wide range of misconduct as part of the city’s 2026 budget, Mayor Brandon Johnson said, calling the move "prudent." @wttw.bsky.social
Chicago Set to Borrow $283.3M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits
It will likely cost Chicago taxpayers approximately $52 million in interest to borrow that money and pay off during the next five years, according to estimates provided to the Chicago City Council by ...
news.wttw.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
if you don't defund them, they'll defund you
Ballad of the Kingsman is a masterpiece of course but here's a lesser known Todd Snider favorite. What a loss. RIP. youtu.be/Z1xX5T3544Y?...
Brenda
YouTube video by Todd Snider - Topic
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November 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Ballad of the Kingsman is a masterpiece of course but here's a lesser known Todd Snider favorite. What a loss. RIP. youtu.be/Z1xX5T3544Y?...
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”
Okay, Weird Al was a super fun show and I'm down for a repeat.
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Okay, Weird Al was a super fun show and I'm down for a repeat.
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They’re calling her Megyn R. Kelly on TikTok
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
They’re calling her Megyn R. Kelly on TikTok
Add to my list of objections to generative AI that some Facebook AI bot had the audacity to ask a group of rabid Beatles fans which Beatle co-wrote While My Guitar Gently Weeps with Clapton. Just plain offensive, really.
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Add to my list of objections to generative AI that some Facebook AI bot had the audacity to ask a group of rabid Beatles fans which Beatle co-wrote While My Guitar Gently Weeps with Clapton. Just plain offensive, really.
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"WE GOT HIM!"
We've had him for years. He has always been this person. Did you need the New York Times to say it, so you didn't have to listen to the actual people who had been harmed?
We've had him for years. He has always been this person. Did you need the New York Times to say it, so you didn't have to listen to the actual people who had been harmed?
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"WE GOT HIM!"
We've had him for years. He has always been this person. Did you need the New York Times to say it, so you didn't have to listen to the actual people who had been harmed?
We've had him for years. He has always been this person. Did you need the New York Times to say it, so you didn't have to listen to the actual people who had been harmed?
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Protesters keep getting arrested at Broadview by state police despite promise to protect free speech. blockclubchi.co/4hS2VHs
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Protesters keep getting arrested at Broadview by state police despite promise to protect free speech. blockclubchi.co/4hS2VHs
Justice has been served (with a pickle on the side)
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Justice has been served (with a pickle on the side)
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No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No matter how hard people try to convince us having empathy is wrong,
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
it is right.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that diversity is a weakness,
it is a strength.
No matter how hard people try to convince us that love is limited,
it is unlimited.
Hurting trans people does not win elections, and even if it did, I wouldn't vote for it. It's really that simple.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Hurting trans people does not win elections, and even if it did, I wouldn't vote for it. It's really that simple.
The Bill Ackman tears are just a nice little added treat
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Bill Ackman tears are just a nice little added treat
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I’ll do it for free just get me a place to publish this
Okay so which publication will be regularly calling every richie rich who claimed they were gonna leave NYC to confirm if they have left yet.
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I’ll do it for free just get me a place to publish this
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I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
The Democratic Party Needs to Learn from Zohran Mamdani's Guts and Backbone
Zohran Mamdani did something different, and it made all the difference.
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
Wishing you the bluest skies
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Wishing you the bluest skies
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"we should run moderates in moderate areas" okay well what about in progressive areas "we should run moderates there too" I see, and who is "we" in this thought experiment
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"we should run moderates in moderate areas" okay well what about in progressive areas "we should run moderates there too" I see, and who is "we" in this thought experiment
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ICE/CBP is active in Lincoln Park right now, has been spotted near Damen/Clybourn at Costco + Jewel (this is in addition to a morning abduction reported at Costco earlier).
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
November 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
ICE/CBP is active in Lincoln Park right now, has been spotted near Damen/Clybourn at Costco + Jewel (this is in addition to a morning abduction reported at Costco earlier).
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
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I really hate being this person, I don’t ask for help..But we are struggling so bad lately, I just want to give up. It doesn’t seem like shit is ever going to get better..please if you’re able to donate or share, my family and I desperately need it
ca: $smiiileykylie
V: kylielgrove
#mutualaid #snap
ca: $smiiileykylie
V: kylielgrove
#mutualaid #snap
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I really hate being this person, I don’t ask for help..But we are struggling so bad lately, I just want to give up. It doesn’t seem like shit is ever going to get better..please if you’re able to donate or share, my family and I desperately need it
ca: $smiiileykylie
V: kylielgrove
#mutualaid #snap
ca: $smiiileykylie
V: kylielgrove
#mutualaid #snap
Bears 41, Bengals 27, 5 minutes left in the 4th
Me, an idiot who should know better: "Finally, a lead I can feel comfortable with"
Me, an idiot who should know better: "Finally, a lead I can feel comfortable with"
November 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Bears 41, Bengals 27, 5 minutes left in the 4th
Me, an idiot who should know better: "Finally, a lead I can feel comfortable with"
Me, an idiot who should know better: "Finally, a lead I can feel comfortable with"
Well that was fucked up
November 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Well that was fucked up
Andy my tiny hometown (3400 people) lost like 200 jobs from it.
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Andy my tiny hometown (3400 people) lost like 200 jobs from it.
Incredible album. Humble Mumble is peak.
happy 25th anniversary to stankonia for all those who celebrate
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Incredible album. Humble Mumble is peak.
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I bought 4,000 whistles, 4,000 key rings, 2,000 lanyards, and a 3D printer today so I could use a few bucks
Okay I managed to spend all the money you gave me again and now I’ve got multiple parties that are becoming series, please feel free to donate again
gofund.me/dfc1f637c
gofund.me/dfc1f637c
Donate to Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago, organized by Emily Hilleren
Hi! I’ve been organizing whistle kit assembly parties in Chicago. I currently h… Emily Hilleren needs your support for Support Whistle Distribution in Chicago
gofund.me
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I bought 4,000 whistles, 4,000 key rings, 2,000 lanyards, and a 3D printer today so I could use a few bucks
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Never Newsom. It's 2025. YOU have plenty of time to nominate someone who doesn't suck. We're not going to vote for this loser.
October 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Never Newsom. It's 2025. YOU have plenty of time to nominate someone who doesn't suck. We're not going to vote for this loser.
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Anyway, if you're an actual New Yorker, you should not vote for someone who hates you and doesn't live in the city he wants to run. It's fairly simple.
October 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Anyway, if you're an actual New Yorker, you should not vote for someone who hates you and doesn't live in the city he wants to run. It's fairly simple.