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@virginiarthomas.bsky.social
Easy to please, hard to impress
"In my own lane, but I'm still stoppin traffic"
"In my own lane, but I'm still stoppin traffic"
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Open plea: Please vote Kaegi for Cook County Assessor
The cook county dem machine is trying to push him out
The cook county dem machine is trying to push him out
Related: Those same people are looking to oust Kaegi to put their old machine connected, nepo-nephew stooge in his seat.
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One only needs to look at donation records to see that Pat Hynes is a shill for the commercial real estate industry.
But if that isn’t enough for you, he also spent years working for the corrupt former Assessor Joe Berrios and only left because he couldn’t handle working for a reformer in Fritz.
But if that isn’t enough for you, he also spent years working for the corrupt former Assessor Joe Berrios and only left because he couldn’t handle working for a reformer in Fritz.
November 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Open plea: Please vote Kaegi for Cook County Assessor
The cook county dem machine is trying to push him out
The cook county dem machine is trying to push him out
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They are a violent, masked and unaccountable cancer on civilization.
Several Chicago newsrooms spent two months collecting and analyzing evidence of ICE & Border Patrol's use of tear gas and pepper spray in Chicago.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
Feds Used Chemical Agents Dozens of Times in Chicago
An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation Midway Blitz.
southsideweekly.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:42 AM
They are a violent, masked and unaccountable cancer on civilization.
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
so lucky to have such amazing food near me!
Go visit Barca Restaurant (4754 W Belmont) for amazing housemade tortillas, chorizo, birria (goat), and more. small menu, amazing service.
try the Birria egg rolls!
Go visit Barca Restaurant (4754 W Belmont) for amazing housemade tortillas, chorizo, birria (goat), and more. small menu, amazing service.
try the Birria egg rolls!
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
so lucky to have such amazing food near me!
Go visit Barca Restaurant (4754 W Belmont) for amazing housemade tortillas, chorizo, birria (goat), and more. small menu, amazing service.
try the Birria egg rolls!
Go visit Barca Restaurant (4754 W Belmont) for amazing housemade tortillas, chorizo, birria (goat), and more. small menu, amazing service.
try the Birria egg rolls!
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regional food, you say? Chicago's very own
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November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
regional food, you say? Chicago's very own
JIM SHOE
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NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
Airlines Will Shut Down Program That Sold Your Flights Records to Government
The move comes after intense pressure from lawmakers and 404 Media’s months-long reporting about the airline industry's data selling practices.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
Just reached out for a consult about killing my lawn and installing native habitat. 👍🏼
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just reached out for a consult about killing my lawn and installing native habitat. 👍🏼
Tried out Moonwalker Café (4101 W Belmont) and holy smokes is it good.
Contender for best breakfast sandwich in the city.
Publican breads/pastries and Dark Matter coffee. owner was behind the counter, and they're doing a food drive currently. 🫶
Contender for best breakfast sandwich in the city.
Publican breads/pastries and Dark Matter coffee. owner was behind the counter, and they're doing a food drive currently. 🫶
November 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Tried out Moonwalker Café (4101 W Belmont) and holy smokes is it good.
Contender for best breakfast sandwich in the city.
Publican breads/pastries and Dark Matter coffee. owner was behind the counter, and they're doing a food drive currently. 🫶
Contender for best breakfast sandwich in the city.
Publican breads/pastries and Dark Matter coffee. owner was behind the counter, and they're doing a food drive currently. 🫶
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Every major US city is run by the cops. The fact that the public is fine with this is the only issue.
November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Every major US city is run by the cops. The fact that the public is fine with this is the only issue.
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If you are in Charlotte & looking to understand the tactics of CBP & ICE, follow & read the reporting of:
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If you are in Charlotte & looking to understand the tactics of CBP & ICE, follow & read the reporting of:
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
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i think online gambling is a cancer that is spreading throughout our society, it was a horrible mistake to de-regulate it, and we desperately need to crack down on it again
i can’t talk about sports gambling anymore without sounding like a crank but i do believe legalized sports gambling is like 15-20% responsible for our current dystopia
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
i think online gambling is a cancer that is spreading throughout our society, it was a horrible mistake to de-regulate it, and we desperately need to crack down on it again
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SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
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A 20 year old woman in Minnesota was murdered at work by a coworker this week. Why? He didn't like the way she looked at him. And people are judging her gender presentation in an effort to justify her murder. America hates women. And children. It hates Black, Indigenous, Latine and Asian people too
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
A 20 year old woman in Minnesota was murdered at work by a coworker this week. Why? He didn't like the way she looked at him. And people are judging her gender presentation in an effort to justify her murder. America hates women. And children. It hates Black, Indigenous, Latine and Asian people too
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These motherfuckers moved to Charlotte and immediately started the same shit they've been up to here
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
These motherfuckers moved to Charlotte and immediately started the same shit they've been up to here
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
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1/ I’d like to share what’s happened since Sept. 30, the night of the most dramatic raid of the Trump administration’s Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. Under the cover of darkness, 37 immigrants were taken from an apartment complex …🧵
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Want to honor Alice Wong and her work? Wear a damn mask!
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Want to honor Alice Wong and her work? Wear a damn mask!
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Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
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Not only did Cosplay Noem spend $220 million in a sick propaganda campaign to terrorize children and families, she made sure her friends profited from it.
She is corrupt, unfit, and dangerous. Noem must resign.
She is corrupt, unfit, and dangerous. Noem must resign.
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Not only did Cosplay Noem spend $220 million in a sick propaganda campaign to terrorize children and families, she made sure her friends profited from it.
She is corrupt, unfit, and dangerous. Noem must resign.
She is corrupt, unfit, and dangerous. Noem must resign.
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
oh Hai. proof of life.
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
oh Hai. proof of life.
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Another reminder what the Trib Ed Board says is always the opposite of what is true
From the Editorial Board: We understand the political dynamic at work here and believe Sen. Dick Durbin does too. He just has more experience, and more class, than some of those who criticized him.
Editorial: In defense of Dick Durbin, honorable public servant of our state
Dick Durbin walked the plank by voting to end the government shutdown that many of his fellow Democratic senators secretly desired but didn’t want to publicly defend.
trib.al
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Another reminder what the Trib Ed Board says is always the opposite of what is true
the ones in Wrigleyville stop when I flip them off. 😂
DoorDash Plans to Send Autonomous Robots into Bike Lanes.
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DoorDash Plans to Send Autonomous Robots into Bike Lanes | Momentum Mag | Momentum Mag
DoorDash has begun rolling out Dot, its new autonomous delivery robot — a sleek, all-electric bot that can hit speeds of up to 20mph.
momentummag.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
the ones in Wrigleyville stop when I flip them off. 😂