Scott O'Brien
@sobrienmusic.bsky.social
composer & sound designer for theatre.
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NEW: We have yet another Notice of Violation of TRO filed in the Chicago Headline Club (journalists) v. ICE/CBP case, this time for events on Saturday in Irving Park.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...
October 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NEW: We have yet another Notice of Violation of TRO filed in the Chicago Headline Club (journalists) v. ICE/CBP case, this time for events on Saturday in Irving Park.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...
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Becoming a parent should not push you into poverty. But that's where we are.
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Becoming a parent should not push you into poverty. But that's where we are.
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this rocks. when indiana edu killed the student newspaper, Purdue stepped up, printed the forbidden issue, drove it to Bloomington and stocked the boxes.
October 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
this rocks. when indiana edu killed the student newspaper, Purdue stepped up, printed the forbidden issue, drove it to Bloomington and stocked the boxes.
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It's clearer by the day that Columbia making a deal with Trump in July was a catastrophe for higher education as a whole. It gave terrible people a bottomless appetite for extortion. The other eight universities must follow MIT's lead.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It's clearer by the day that Columbia making a deal with Trump in July was a catastrophe for higher education as a whole. It gave terrible people a bottomless appetite for extortion. The other eight universities must follow MIT's lead.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
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Those who ban books are the same who are Fascists
Book banners hate books about Crayons?!!?
This is ridiculous.
Sign the petition against book bans at www.bookbanpetition.us
This is ridiculous.
Sign the petition against book bans at www.bookbanpetition.us
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Those who ban books are the same who are Fascists
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Who, me⁉️
Good morning 😃☀️🌞 everyone
Good morning 😃☀️🌞 everyone
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Who, me⁉️
Good morning 😃☀️🌞 everyone
Good morning 😃☀️🌞 everyone
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Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
trib.al/9Sxu9IN
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It’s not my tone it’s your attitude. You actually show a respect for religion whereas I have zero respect for organizations that blatantly lie to manipulate and control humanity for lots of cash. Inculcation is nothing to be proud of.
I’m done on this topic.
I’m done on this topic.
October 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It’s not my tone it’s your attitude. You actually show a respect for religion whereas I have zero respect for organizations that blatantly lie to manipulate and control humanity for lots of cash. Inculcation is nothing to be proud of.
I’m done on this topic.
I’m done on this topic.
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This is the way. Phenomenal.
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
October 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is the way. Phenomenal.
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If you agree, please share!
June 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you agree, please share!
Trump Sons’ Deals on Three Continents Directly Benefit the President
Uday and Qusay are lining their pockets? you don't say...
Uday and Qusay are lining their pockets? you don't say...
Donald Jr. and Eric Trump Pursue New Deals That Would Enrich President Trump
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spent the past two weeks traveling the world and announcing new ventures involving billions of dollars.
www.nytimes.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Trump Sons’ Deals on Three Continents Directly Benefit the President
Uday and Qusay are lining their pockets? you don't say...
Uday and Qusay are lining their pockets? you don't say...
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Thoughtful piece
"Until we face our existential dread with existential ecstasy and verve, we will also lose. And that, as soon as we return to our revolutionary movements, the sooner we will get to freedom."
Excellent writeup about the cause of Dems losing the election in 2024: open.substack.com/pub/eladneho...
Excellent writeup about the cause of Dems losing the election in 2024: open.substack.com/pub/eladneho...
The Deeper Reasons Democrats Lost
It wasn't just that Trump got more votes. It wasn't just that Harris had lower turnout. A deep dive into the psychological, existential, and systemic reasons Harris and Democrats didn't win in 2024.
open.substack.com
March 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Thoughtful piece
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It would be a shame if we all flooded musk’s email ⬇️
hr@opm.gov
This is the email address musk is asking federal workers to email detailing their tasks during the week
🚨 you know what to do 🚨
hr@opm.gov
This is the email address musk is asking federal workers to email detailing their tasks during the week
🚨 you know what to do 🚨
February 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Secondary school teacher paid damages after alleged harassment by pupils’ parents
Secondary school teacher paid damages after alleged harassment by pupils’ parents
Kevin Flanagan, headteacher at Pensby High School, said Keith and Stephanie Critchley harassed him in person and online
A secondary school headteacher has been paid damages in the settlement of a legal claim against abusive parents who he alleged…
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Secondary school teacher paid damages after alleged harassment by pupils’ parents
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"He who saves his country, violates no law."
February 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"He who saves his country, violates no law."
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Forget Stalin and Trotsky, Animal Farm is a play for our times. Pringles anyone? | Alison Phillips
Forget Stalin and Trotsky, Animal Farm is a play for our times. Pringles anyone? | Alison Phillips
George Orwell’s publishers thought his parable was too specific. They needn’t have worried, 80 years on it’s as salient as ever
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Forget Stalin and Trotsky, Animal Farm is a play for our times. Pringles anyone? | Alison Phillips
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Stand with science. Always.
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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February 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stand with science. Always.
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DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS: there have been times when you controlled the House & Senate, yet Republicans still found ways to block your legislation.
DO THAT TO THEM!
And—since the GOP won’t hold hearings, go home to your districts & hold mock hearings yourselves. Let the people see what’s really up!
DO THAT TO THEM!
And—since the GOP won’t hold hearings, go home to your districts & hold mock hearings yourselves. Let the people see what’s really up!
February 14, 2025 at 5:16 AM
DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS: there have been times when you controlled the House & Senate, yet Republicans still found ways to block your legislation.
DO THAT TO THEM!
And—since the GOP won’t hold hearings, go home to your districts & hold mock hearings yourselves. Let the people see what’s really up!
DO THAT TO THEM!
And—since the GOP won’t hold hearings, go home to your districts & hold mock hearings yourselves. Let the people see what’s really up!
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well, a little good news out of Worcester #mapoli
It's official: Worcester is a 'sanctuary city' for transgender community
The Worcester City Council passed a resolution that gave the city the label of “sanctuary” for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
www.boston.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
well, a little good news out of Worcester #mapoli
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Google claims they removed several events from Google Calendar because maintaining their presence wasn't "sustainable"—but critics are crying foul.
February 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Google claims they removed several events from Google Calendar because maintaining their presence wasn't "sustainable"—but critics are crying foul.
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Holy shit! I just listened back, and YES!!! 😭 💀
Pop quiz: People are saying the kid says “you’re not the president you need to go away” — do y’all hear it too?
February 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Holy shit! I just listened back, and YES!!! 😭 💀
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Thank goodness for the American Medical Association. Here is their YouTube page. Please share far and wide. Right now bird flu is spreading throughout our country and most people have no clue. Please stay updated and bookmark this page for your health and well-being.
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
February 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Thank goodness for the American Medical Association. Here is their YouTube page. Please share far and wide. Right now bird flu is spreading throughout our country and most people have no clue. Please stay updated and bookmark this page for your health and well-being.
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...