Mel Shamie
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“WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS.”
— Frasier Crane
Disillusioned but radically accepting.
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— Frasier Crane
Disillusioned but radically accepting.
Subscribe to my Substack, pls? @melyndaland
How is this even still a thing. Seriously, could we please stop being so embarrassing.
The U.S. will not take control of Greenland, the island's new prime minister said in response to President Trump's latest assertion that he wants to annex the territory. "Let me be clear: The United States will not get it. We do not belong to anyone else. We decide our own future."
Greenland’s Prime Minister Says the U.S. Will Not ‘Get’ the Island
“We do not belong to anyone else,” Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in response to President Trump’s latest assertion that he wants to annex the territory.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
How is this even still a thing. Seriously, could we please stop being so embarrassing.
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Congrats to the White House correspondents who failed to stand in solidarity with the AP and now get to stand by their new peer, a dipshit podcaster and Putin stooge.
Dont complain, you earned this.
Dont complain, you earned this.
Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool has made it to the White House pool — someone from his “Timcast” channel will be part of today’s pool duty covering the president.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
Last year, DOJ revealed Pool was receiving millions of dollars from the Russian gov. Pool says he didn’t know where it was coming from.
March 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Congrats to the White House correspondents who failed to stand in solidarity with the AP and now get to stand by their new peer, a dipshit podcaster and Putin stooge.
Dont complain, you earned this.
Dont complain, you earned this.
yes to this!!
Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
March 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
yes to this!!
wait wut (goes back to self-care for a little while)
These are bold and wild allegations from the FBI, which is moving to criminalize organizations like Habitat for Humanity for receiving grants from the EPA.
In a court filing, Citibank disclosed that it had been directed by the FBI to freeze the bank accounts of these groups.
In a court filing, Citibank disclosed that it had been directed by the FBI to freeze the bank accounts of these groups.
March 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
wait wut (goes back to self-care for a little while)
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March 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Happy Casimir Pulaski Day!
Today, we honor the brave Revolutionary War hero who fought for our nation and became known as the Father of the American Cavalry.
Let’s come together to celebrate his legacy and the legacy of our Polish community in Illinois.
Today, we honor the brave Revolutionary War hero who fought for our nation and became known as the Father of the American Cavalry.
Let’s come together to celebrate his legacy and the legacy of our Polish community in Illinois.
What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday
Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 3. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.
chicago.suntimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Happy Casimir Pulaski Day!
Today, we honor the brave Revolutionary War hero who fought for our nation and became known as the Father of the American Cavalry.
Let’s come together to celebrate his legacy and the legacy of our Polish community in Illinois.
Today, we honor the brave Revolutionary War hero who fought for our nation and became known as the Father of the American Cavalry.
Let’s come together to celebrate his legacy and the legacy of our Polish community in Illinois.
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did not expect to be attacked like this at the art museum
February 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
did not expect to be attacked like this at the art museum
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Bullshit euphemisms.
"questionable salute"
"controversial salute"
"provocative gesture"
Say it. These are Nazi salutes.
Why did Bannon seig heil?
Because he's a Nazi and because the press let Musk get away with the same thing by not calling it what it is.
www.thedailybeast.com/bannon-does-...
"questionable salute"
"controversial salute"
"provocative gesture"
Say it. These are Nazi salutes.
Why did Bannon seig heil?
Because he's a Nazi and because the press let Musk get away with the same thing by not calling it what it is.
www.thedailybeast.com/bannon-does-...
Steve Bannon Mimics Elon Musk’s VERY Controversial Salute
The president himself has suggested the idea of staying in office many times since moving back into the White House.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Bullshit euphemisms.
"questionable salute"
"controversial salute"
"provocative gesture"
Say it. These are Nazi salutes.
Why did Bannon seig heil?
Because he's a Nazi and because the press let Musk get away with the same thing by not calling it what it is.
www.thedailybeast.com/bannon-does-...
"questionable salute"
"controversial salute"
"provocative gesture"
Say it. These are Nazi salutes.
Why did Bannon seig heil?
Because he's a Nazi and because the press let Musk get away with the same thing by not calling it what it is.
www.thedailybeast.com/bannon-does-...
I couldn’t love this idea more ❤️
Now more than ever Art should be political. Let’s make BlueSky a place where radical art, music, poetry flourishes, circulates, and is shared.
February 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I couldn’t love this idea more ❤️
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The guy across the aisle on my first flight was earnestly reading The Epoch Times in great detail, followed by Newsmax. Second flight, stuck next to someone watching the Fox News livestream.
Today has been hours upon hours of internally screaming in Former Journalist.
Today has been hours upon hours of internally screaming in Former Journalist.
February 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The guy across the aisle on my first flight was earnestly reading The Epoch Times in great detail, followed by Newsmax. Second flight, stuck next to someone watching the Fox News livestream.
Today has been hours upon hours of internally screaming in Former Journalist.
Today has been hours upon hours of internally screaming in Former Journalist.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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“Remarkably rotund.” BEAVER! YOU ARE ALSO MISSING A THYROID, FREN?
A "remarkably rotund" beaver is making a splash on the South Side — and she needs a name. 🦫
A 'Remarkably Rotund' Beaver Is Making A Splash On The South Side — And She Needs A Name
As beaver sightings become more common along the Chicago River, one particularly spherical and possibly pregnant beaver has captivated Chicagoans online.
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“Remarkably rotund.” BEAVER! YOU ARE ALSO MISSING A THYROID, FREN?
I promise this won’t be the “Mel talks about depression” account. In fact, I generally don’t talk about it; I’m not looking for sympathy or pity. I think maybe I’m just yelling into the void? I don’t know. But pretty much being unable function normally for 3 years is shitty. 1/
February 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I promise this won’t be the “Mel talks about depression” account. In fact, I generally don’t talk about it; I’m not looking for sympathy or pity. I think maybe I’m just yelling into the void? I don’t know. But pretty much being unable function normally for 3 years is shitty. 1/
It’s true. He was growing on me anyway and then there was the musical challenge and it just sent me, you guys 😂
I regret to inform everyone that Tom Sandoval is incredibly entertaining on The Traitors.
February 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It’s true. He was growing on me anyway and then there was the musical challenge and it just sent me, you guys 😂
I was filling out a survey for work tonight, and I had a literal panic attack while doing it. It’s a whole thing, but the short version is the whole “healing from burnout” isn’t going as well as I thought. I really thought I was dying.
February 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I was filling out a survey for work tonight, and I had a literal panic attack while doing it. It’s a whole thing, but the short version is the whole “healing from burnout” isn’t going as well as I thought. I really thought I was dying.
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If we never try, we shall never succeed.
Words to live by from one of Illinois' very own.
Happy 216th Birthday, President Lincoln.
Words to live by from one of Illinois' very own.
Happy 216th Birthday, President Lincoln.
February 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If we never try, we shall never succeed.
Words to live by from one of Illinois' very own.
Happy 216th Birthday, President Lincoln.
Words to live by from one of Illinois' very own.
Happy 216th Birthday, President Lincoln.
Finally! One we can all agree on! I’ll put in a good word with AP.
February 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Finally! One we can all agree on! I’ll put in a good word with AP.
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I recommend this. It is a longer read, but the exhortation to fight, don't despair is strong and she offers specifics.
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/democracy-...
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/democracy-...
Democracy is Crumbling. Is Anybody Doing Anything?
Yes. And You Can Too.
sherrilyn.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I recommend this. It is a longer read, but the exhortation to fight, don't despair is strong and she offers specifics.
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/democracy-...
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/democracy-...
Hey. Yeah. Isn’t this why that specific amendment that shall not be named even exists? To stop, say, someone who is unelected from invading OH I DON’T KNOW MAYBE THE TREASURY and staging the weirdest coup?
February 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Hey. Yeah. Isn’t this why that specific amendment that shall not be named even exists? To stop, say, someone who is unelected from invading OH I DON’T KNOW MAYBE THE TREASURY and staging the weirdest coup?
Illinois is a great place to live, thanks in large part to our governor, who is awesome. In general, but extra awesome when you consider the Blago years.
As governor of Illinois, I’ve made it my mission to make our state the best to call home including for our LGBTQ+ community.
No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves dignity and equality.
Hate has no home here.
No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves dignity and equality.
Hate has no home here.
February 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Illinois is a great place to live, thanks in large part to our governor, who is awesome. In general, but extra awesome when you consider the Blago years.
Since we’re doing this now, I realize my authority to do this isn’t clear, but I declare myself Mayor of All Northwest Suburbs. My first act is an executive order forcing Mount Prospect to get its act together and fix traffic around Randhurst. #IYKYK
No, I'M the Kennedy Center Chairman.
February 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Since we’re doing this now, I realize my authority to do this isn’t clear, but I declare myself Mayor of All Northwest Suburbs. My first act is an executive order forcing Mount Prospect to get its act together and fix traffic around Randhurst. #IYKYK
I’m in and just waiting to find out when we storm the Cheese Curtain to (politely!) take Green Bay. We’ll bring you guys some Lou Malnati’s and Al’s beefs, don’t worry.
An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.
February 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I’m in and just waiting to find out when we storm the Cheese Curtain to (politely!) take Green Bay. We’ll bring you guys some Lou Malnati’s and Al’s beefs, don’t worry.