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Noah S. McKinnon 🇵🇷🇨🇺
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baseball omnivore, commie teacher, amateur chef, decent @lnpgaceta.org commish, terrible podcaster @nosubsplease.org // he/him, bi/pan // libre tu cielo, sola tu estrella
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Noah S. McKinnon 🇵🇷🇨🇺 @nsmckinnon.bsky.social · Nov 14
A fuller intro: Noah, he/him, left-handed / -politicked. My dog's Clark. My cat's Minerva.

For sickos: I run a fictional baseball league set in a 🇵🇷 that became free in 1868. I call games every week. Catch that at @lnpgaceta.org.

I also co-host a podcast about food called No Substitutions, Please.
Clark is a very floofy white dog with dark brown eyes and lips who is happily hoarding a red Kong and brown fuzzy teddy bear with a tan belly. His ears are back and eyes fully round, and teeth shown in a grin of toy-addled craziness. Minerva is a dilute tortoiseshell kitty—she’s gray with stripey markings in tan all over, like latte swirls. She sits on an iPad with one paw out in front of her and the other tucked in, like a proper lady, and has ears back and narrow eyes because she’s probably hearing a bird.
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thomasha.bsky.social
it follows but instead of a spectral corpse stalking you after sex it's someone trying to get you read about a person named olivia nuzzi once you logon
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
I love my coworkers because the same lady who publicly declares how much she hates HIPAA is the same one who stopped using her Fitbit because she doesn’t want anyone she hasn’t authorized having access to her health information.
November 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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bitterkarella.bsky.social
Just heard re: some ICE agents who raided a Chicago taqueria, then went back to the same taqueria for lunch the following week and got confused when the owner kicked them out, and I realized "jesus these doofuses really do believe we're all living in a video game where the NPCs have no memory"
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Day 5:
I'm sure there are English words that express my gratitude, but it's late, I'm tired, and I don't have them just now.

This is wonderful—but we'd have to get all 66 questions right for that, and I want to get food banks as much money as possible.

So help me do that!
forms.gle/r3ynDhqFbVqP...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 16, which is 9 days before the stream: 21 organizations in 13 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Texas, Tennessee and Washington) and one territory (Puerto Rico) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $1,878, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Louisa's lead continues to increase: she's at $32 per right answer, while Noah lags behind at $25. In very translucent text, on the back, you can see the list of organizations that have received pledges: American Indian Center of Chicago, City Harvest, El Comedor de la Kennedy, Denton Community Food Center, Feeding America, Food Bank of North Alabama, Food Bank of South Jersey, Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Foodlink Rochester, Forgotten Harvest, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Houston Food Bank, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, North Texas Food Bank, Northlands Rescue Mission, Pike Market Food Bank, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville, Southside Community Garden of Asheville, and the INN.
November 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
holy shit, he’s just like me
smashfizzle.bsky.social Ashley C. Ford @smashfizzle.bsky.social · 1d
Ryan Coogler said part of his influence for making Sinners was a childhood love for the Disney movie “Luck of the Irish” and let me tell you…he is so real for that.
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Day 5:
I'm sure there are English words that express my gratitude, but it's late, I'm tired, and I don't have them just now.

This is wonderful—but we'd have to get all 66 questions right for that, and I want to get food banks as much money as possible.

So help me do that!
forms.gle/r3ynDhqFbVqP...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 16, which is 9 days before the stream: 21 organizations in 13 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Texas, Tennessee and Washington) and one territory (Puerto Rico) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $1,878, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Louisa's lead continues to increase: she's at $32 per right answer, while Noah lags behind at $25. In very translucent text, on the back, you can see the list of organizations that have received pledges: American Indian Center of Chicago, City Harvest, El Comedor de la Kennedy, Denton Community Food Center, Feeding America, Food Bank of North Alabama, Food Bank of South Jersey, Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Foodlink Rochester, Forgotten Harvest, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Houston Food Bank, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, North Texas Food Bank, Northlands Rescue Mission, Pike Market Food Bank, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville, Southside Community Garden of Asheville, and the INN.
November 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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julieofthespirits.bsky.social
-These were far right protests, rather than the traditional slogans demanding justice there are countless videos where you see people chanting VIVA CRISTO REY
-The most representative generation in these protests was boomers, there was nothing gen-z about it
November 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Since this post, sixteen hours ago, Louisa’s lead has only increased—she’s now up to $6.40 more than me per answer!

Y’all gonna let that happen? You’re not going to give to your local food banks to help your buddy Noah equalize?

Then I guess don’t visit this link!
forms.gle/gEMR6iM7n9Jj...
November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Day 4: I know I speak for my co-host when I say we are blown away by the incredible generosity our donors have shown.

I do *not,* however, speak for her when I say that I would really like to catch up to her lead!

Help me get a little closer, won't you? Pledge here:
forms.gle/3tyNjyrfrQwV...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 15, which is 10 days before the stream: 17 organizations in 10 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $1,518, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Louisa's lead has only increased: she's at $26 per right answer, while Noah lags behind at $20. In very translucent text, on the back, you can see the list of organizations that have received pledges: American Indian Center of Chicago, City Harvest, Denton Community Food Center, Feeding America, Food Bank of North Alabama, Food Bank of South Jersey, Foodlink Rochester, Forgotten Harvest, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Houston Food Bank, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, North Texas Food Bank, Pike Market Food Bank, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Southside Community Garden of Asheville, and the INN.
November 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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raininthenight.bsky.social
For all the anglophones who don't keep track of Mexican politics:
-Yes, MORENA (the ruling party right now) sucks.
-This protest is organized by a lot of right wingers and outright fascists who want to capitalize on the "Gen Z" movement that has shaken Nepal, Philippines, Morocco, etc.
yasharali.bsky.social Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1d
Security forces clash with protestors outside the National Palace in Mexico City.
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
We started Death By Lightning tonight, and given that I had absolutely nothing to do with this show, I nonetheless feel an odd pride in Matthew Macfayden looking like absolutely hammered shit in every single scene.
November 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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nsmckinnon.bsky.social
ANNOUNCING:
The 1st Annual No Substitutions, Please Thanksgiving Fundraiser!

Louisa and I will go head-to-head answering 66 trivia questions. We're asking people to pledge money for their local food banks for each one we get right.

Want to participate? Check out the form:
forms.gle/WSbvEkrJACxA...
Announcement poster for our 1st annual No Substitutions, Please fundraiser, which centers on a wreath crowned with food. Clockwise from the top; pumpkin pie, mac & cheese, biscuits, brussels sprouts, an ear of corn, rosemary, roasted sweet potatoes, parsley, a blue bowl of cranberry sauce, green beans, thyme, stuffing, a roast turkey leg, mashed potatoes with gravy, sage. The information: Who? Your favorite co-hosts, Noah and Louisa. When? Tuesday, November 25th, 7:00 PM Eastern. Where? Livestream on Twitch: @LNPGaceta. Why? To raise money for local food banks.
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Day 4: I know I speak for my co-host when I say we are blown away by the incredible generosity our donors have shown.

I do *not,* however, speak for her when I say that I would really like to catch up to her lead!

Help me get a little closer, won't you? Pledge here:
forms.gle/3tyNjyrfrQwV...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 15, which is 10 days before the stream: 17 organizations in 10 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $1,518, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Louisa's lead has only increased: she's at $26 per right answer, while Noah lags behind at $20. In very translucent text, on the back, you can see the list of organizations that have received pledges: American Indian Center of Chicago, City Harvest, Denton Community Food Center, Feeding America, Food Bank of North Alabama, Food Bank of South Jersey, Foodlink Rochester, Forgotten Harvest, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Houston Food Bank, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, North Texas Food Bank, Pike Market Food Bank, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Southside Community Garden of Asheville, and the INN.
November 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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mskellymhayes.bsky.social
Please stop using language that suggests that people with criminal records are appropriate targets for this administration's violence. One in three adults has a criminal record. Stop playing sacrifice games with fascists. Stop surrendering entire categories of people in your own mind.
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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peezkyweezky.bsky.social
Eric Adams saying this
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
People I refuse to be associated with:
- right-wingers
- Protestants
- Syracuse University
nsmckinnon.bsky.social Noah S. McKinnon 🇵🇷🇨🇺 @nsmckinnon.bsky.social · 2d
For the record, I very briefly considered calling my supporters the Orange Order.

And just as immediately dismissed the idea.
November 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
A few hundred pages after this, we learn from a Mormon doctor that Jo Nesbø read Freakonomics shortly before beginning to write this one.
nsmckinnon.bsky.social Noah S. McKinnon 🇵🇷🇨🇺 @nsmckinnon.bsky.social · 4d
Jo Nesbø thinks the “González” in “Alejandro González Iñárritu” is his middle name, not his father’s surname. And they say Europeans are more cultured.
nsmckinnon.bsky.social Noah S. McKinnon 🇵🇷🇨🇺 @nsmckinnon.bsky.social · 6d
Scratch that: the funniest part of the Harry Hole books is that he keeps insisting that when he went to Chicago to train with the FBI in how to catch serial killers, they put him up in Cabrini-Green.
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Eleven days left to pledge for the First Annual @nosubsplease.org Fundraiser!

Help us raise money for food banks across the country, and come have fun watching me and Louisa spar as we answer 66 trivia questions on food, cooking, and cuisine.

Let’s get those numbers up! Details below:
nsmckinnon.bsky.social Noah S. McKinnon 🇵🇷🇨🇺 @nsmckinnon.bsky.social · 2d
Three days in, thanks to your astonishing generosity, we've crossed the four-digit barrier for our potential max.

But I let Louisa have her favorite color on the report, and this is how she pays me back. So y'all have 11 days to help me! Pledge for your local food bank!
forms.gle/JHwPKrLH9qLL...
November 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Three days in, thanks to your astonishing generosity, we've crossed the four-digit barrier for our potential max.

But I let Louisa have her favorite color on the report, and this is how she pays me back. So y'all have 11 days to help me! Pledge for your local food bank!
forms.gle/JHwPKrLH9qLL...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 14, which is 11 days before the stream: 14 organizations in 8 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Texas) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $1,089, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Louisa has taken the lead and then some in pledges: currently she'll earn $18 per right answer, while Noah lags behind at $15. In very translucent text, on the back, you can see the list of organizations that have received pledges: American Indian Center of Chicago, City Harvest, Denton Community Food Center, Feeding America, Food Bank of North Alabama, Food Bank of South Jersey, Foodlink Rochester, Forgotten Harvest, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Houston Food Bank, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, North Texas Food Bank, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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jdvalenzuela.bsky.social
they’re gonna have a heated conversation about the future of the white sox
them.us Them @them.us · 2d
Pope Leo XIV Will Have Lunch With 4 Trans Women in "Unprecedented" Meeting
https://www.them.us/story/pope-leo-xiv-lunch-trans-activists-alesia-nobile
November 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
nsmckinnon.bsky.social
Three days in, thanks to your astonishing generosity, we've crossed the four-digit barrier for our potential max.

But I let Louisa have her favorite color on the report, and this is how she pays me back. So y'all have 11 days to help me! Pledge for your local food bank!
forms.gle/JHwPKrLH9qLL...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 14, which is 11 days before the stream: 14 organizations in 8 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Texas) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $1,089, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Louisa has taken the lead and then some in pledges: currently she'll earn $18 per right answer, while Noah lags behind at $15. In very translucent text, on the back, you can see the list of organizations that have received pledges: American Indian Center of Chicago, City Harvest, Denton Community Food Center, Feeding America, Food Bank of North Alabama, Food Bank of South Jersey, Foodlink Rochester, Forgotten Harvest, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Houston Food Bank, Irondequoit Community Cupboard, North Texas Food Bank, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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nsmckinnon.bsky.social
You know, I expected to see a bit of a jump in Day 2.

I did not expect to see this. Our potential max is up to nearly $700, before matching!

So why not join us? Just twelve days until Louisa and I go head-to-head to raise money for local food banks across the US:
forms.gle/VtgTXMHooaY8...
A daily report of the NSP fundraiser for November 13, which is twelve days left until the stream: 8 organizations in 6 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island and Texas) are pledged, up to a potential maximum of $693, calculated by multiplying 66 possible correct answers by the average of the two contestants' pledges per right answer. Noah currently has a razor-thin lead on Louisa: every right answer from him will earn $11, while Louisa earns $10 for each right answer.
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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jackjenkins.me
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
“Faith leader, Michael Woolf, minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, is detained by Illinois State Police during a protest against immigration actions, outside the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska”
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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mrpen.us
there is a whole industry of people who Don't Know Shit whose job it is to tell you that good things are actually bad. they are always wrong -

-Trading parking for outdoor dining increases biz
-Congestion pricing is amazing
-Taxing the rich is amazing

And they are never dismissed as always wrong
ips-dc.org Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 5d
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.

And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*

Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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nsmckinnon.bsky.social
NUTRITIONIST: you really need to eat more fiber
ME: then I will have to crisp a chickpea
NUTRITIONIST: you can just eat some whole grains
ME: a chickpea I shall crisp
NUTRITIONIST: they also make supplements for this now, you know
ME: crisp time
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM