Kyle Pinette
@sowelie.bsky.social
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Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
October 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.
Blatant open corruption, and this isn't even the most egregious example.
The company brought Junior in right after the election as part owner. They just won the largest drone motor contract awarded by the Pentagon.
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Blatant open corruption, and this isn't even the most egregious example.
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WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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
October 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The president of the United States posted a video of him defecating on the American people. Many in my profession normalized it. This is a big reason why we are where we are.
October 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The president of the United States posted a video of him defecating on the American people. Many in my profession normalized it. This is a big reason why we are where we are.
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No Kings Concord NH
October 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
No Kings Concord NH
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I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.
October 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.
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Yes, very weird. 🤷🏼♂️
October 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Yes, very weird. 🤷🏼♂️
This is a huge win for working people. With the state of the federal government, we need states to support organized labor.
October 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is a huge win for working people. With the state of the federal government, we need states to support organized labor.
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I am once again calling on state governors to mobilize their National Guards to escort congressmembers into ICE facilities so they can DO THEIR LAWFULLY ASSIGNED FEDERAL DUTIES
Federal agents are overtly abusing their power to try to intimidate advocates and elected officials. We need ICE out of Illinois immediately and justice for people like Ald. Jessie Fuentes who are defending their communities.
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Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER
In another incident caught on video Friday, federal agents inside a car randomly threw tear gas into a Logan Square street while people — including a 2-year-old — were outside nearby.
blockclubchicago.org
October 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I am once again calling on state governors to mobilize their National Guards to escort congressmembers into ICE facilities so they can DO THEIR LAWFULLY ASSIGNED FEDERAL DUTIES
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A bus of Bronx middle schoolers pulled up to the Capitol this morning for a long-planned field trip just a few hours after the government shut down.
All Capitol tours were cancelled as the guides can’t work in shutdown.
So I escorted them in myself and gave them a personal tour. They were great!
All Capitol tours were cancelled as the guides can’t work in shutdown.
So I escorted them in myself and gave them a personal tour. They were great!
October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A bus of Bronx middle schoolers pulled up to the Capitol this morning for a long-planned field trip just a few hours after the government shut down.
All Capitol tours were cancelled as the guides can’t work in shutdown.
So I escorted them in myself and gave them a personal tour. They were great!
All Capitol tours were cancelled as the guides can’t work in shutdown.
So I escorted them in myself and gave them a personal tour. They were great!
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Swear her in.
October 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Swear her in.
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Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91
October 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91
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What's happening with ICE in Chicagoland today:
Federal agents continue terrorizing Back of the Yards, Broadview mayor and police chief held a presser, and neighbors in South Shore late night were startled awake by a raid on an apartment with stun grenades.
Federal agents continue terrorizing Back of the Yards, Broadview mayor and police chief held a presser, and neighbors in South Shore late night were startled awake by a raid on an apartment with stun grenades.
Feds in moving vans raid South Shore apartment overnight; Broadview officials condemn ICE assaults • The TRiiBE
Here's a roundup of federal agent sightings for Sept. 30
thetriibe.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What's happening with ICE in Chicagoland today:
Federal agents continue terrorizing Back of the Yards, Broadview mayor and police chief held a presser, and neighbors in South Shore late night were startled awake by a raid on an apartment with stun grenades.
Federal agents continue terrorizing Back of the Yards, Broadview mayor and police chief held a presser, and neighbors in South Shore late night were startled awake by a raid on an apartment with stun grenades.
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FYI. If the Govt shuts down, everyone stays in town including the president but you’re just bored with nothing to do because it’s all messaging and negotiations.
GREAT TIME TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
GREAT TIME TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
September 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
FYI. If the Govt shuts down, everyone stays in town including the president but you’re just bored with nothing to do because it’s all messaging and negotiations.
GREAT TIME TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
GREAT TIME TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
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I was lucky enough to attend a Planned Parenthood event last night and folks, it is *critically* important we keep the organization afloat.
Federal money *never* went towards abortions, it helped fund cancer screenings, STI detection, reproductive health, and so much more.
PP is a vital resource.
Federal money *never* went towards abortions, it helped fund cancer screenings, STI detection, reproductive health, and so much more.
PP is a vital resource.
New: Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast will shutter its two Louisiana clinics and exit the state.
The clinics have never provided abortions—the state wouldn't grant licenses—and affiliate's Texas clinics haven't offered abortion since 2022, so "defund" bill doesn't affect PPGC. @nolanews.bsky.social
The clinics have never provided abortions—the state wouldn't grant licenses—and affiliate's Texas clinics haven't offered abortion since 2022, so "defund" bill doesn't affect PPGC. @nolanews.bsky.social
Planned Parenthood to close in Louisiana after more than 40 years. See details.
"This is not a decision we wanted to make," said Melaney Linton, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, adding that "political warfare" on the nonprofit by its opponents forced the cl...
www.nola.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I was lucky enough to attend a Planned Parenthood event last night and folks, it is *critically* important we keep the organization afloat.
Federal money *never* went towards abortions, it helped fund cancer screenings, STI detection, reproductive health, and so much more.
PP is a vital resource.
Federal money *never* went towards abortions, it helped fund cancer screenings, STI detection, reproductive health, and so much more.
PP is a vital resource.
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I just finished the Hyperion series by Dan Simmons. The first book was an absolute masterpiece. The middle of the series had its ups and downs and took a while to get through. The ending was phenomenal. All in all its a good series that explored some unique takes on bioengineering / human evolution.
September 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I just finished the Hyperion series by Dan Simmons. The first book was an absolute masterpiece. The middle of the series had its ups and downs and took a while to get through. The ending was phenomenal. All in all its a good series that explored some unique takes on bioengineering / human evolution.
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In today’s completely unsurprising news, the ICE officer very briefly, taken off duty for shoving a woman to the ground in New York is back on the job not even a week later.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News...
www.cbsnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In today’s completely unsurprising news, the ICE officer very briefly, taken off duty for shoving a woman to the ground in New York is back on the job not even a week later.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
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I’m wondering if Trump sent the National Guard or military to protect the war ravaged ice facility with the recent shooting of 3 detainees?
September 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I’m wondering if Trump sent the National Guard or military to protect the war ravaged ice facility with the recent shooting of 3 detainees?
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Vaccines not only save lives, they save money.
Paying a hospital bill for what should have been an avoidable illness could bankrupt families and cost the government billions.
Vaccines work and are a cost-effective investment.
Paying a hospital bill for what should have been an avoidable illness could bankrupt families and cost the government billions.
Vaccines work and are a cost-effective investment.
Opinion | Not vaccinating comes at an exorbitant cost
Agony and death are not all that shots prevent.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Vaccines not only save lives, they save money.
Paying a hospital bill for what should have been an avoidable illness could bankrupt families and cost the government billions.
Vaccines work and are a cost-effective investment.
Paying a hospital bill for what should have been an avoidable illness could bankrupt families and cost the government billions.
Vaccines work and are a cost-effective investment.
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Congratulations to Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey for winning Iowa State Senate today!
She flipped the seat blue 💙 during a special election, breaking the Republican supermajority in a district that went for Trump by 11 points!
When we continue fighting, we can win unlikely battles! ✊🏻
She flipped the seat blue 💙 during a special election, breaking the Republican supermajority in a district that went for Trump by 11 points!
When we continue fighting, we can win unlikely battles! ✊🏻
August 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Congratulations to Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey for winning Iowa State Senate today!
She flipped the seat blue 💙 during a special election, breaking the Republican supermajority in a district that went for Trump by 11 points!
When we continue fighting, we can win unlikely battles! ✊🏻
She flipped the seat blue 💙 during a special election, breaking the Republican supermajority in a district that went for Trump by 11 points!
When we continue fighting, we can win unlikely battles! ✊🏻
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The craziest thing about this Cracker Barrel story is that Donald Trump was best friends with Jeffrey Epstein for decades and publicly admitted to trafficking young women to him out of Maralago.
August 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The craziest thing about this Cracker Barrel story is that Donald Trump was best friends with Jeffrey Epstein for decades and publicly admitted to trafficking young women to him out of Maralago.