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The Jigsaw Senator @senatormeow.bsky.social · 19h

thinking about the results of the following elections

A table titled “Marist Poll Ohio Trend” shows Ohio registered voters’ responses to the question, “In general, do you have a favorable or an unfavorable impression of Donald Trump?” Results are presented as favorable, unfavorable, and unsure/never heard percentages. September 2026: 42% favorable, 55% unfavorable, 4% unsure; October 2024: 50%, 48%, 2%; June 2024: 45%, 51%, 3%; October 2016: 33%, 62%, 5%; August 2016: 31%, 62%, 7%; and July 2016: 32%, 61%, 8%. Source identified in the image: Marist Poll Ohio Registered Voters.

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🏳️‍⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️‍⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Not only were we basically blamed for "making news" (we didn't, we responded) and told we are to get dems elected... We were also asked why we weren't spending more time attacking republicans. In short, to me, the ODP's stance is, "Hush, get in line, do as you're told."

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Soccerwise @soccerwisehq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

JAMAL THIARÉ WINS IT LATE FOR THE CREW 🤯🤯🤯

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gay bars are undefeated for overheard conversations. “I wore underwear while sitting on his couch, so I was being respectful.” “My only concern is he’s in community theater, and if I go to a play and it sucks I’ll just leave him.”

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 24/09/2026

This is what happens when you get loud and demand Dems not drop trans people. We CAN get orgs to realize this. But we can’t stop with Kaptur. She’s the worst but not the only one. There is NO acceptable anti-trans vote or statement or ad from a Democrat. None. GET LOUDER!

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No acknowledgment from the Dispatch of their error in prior reporting on this topic or the reporting from @matternews.bsky.social that uncovered this error.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 23/09/2026

Political winds do not only flow from voters to politicians, they go in reverse as well. Democrats running ads like these signal to the general public and their voter base that this issue now has support by both parties, and that hating trans people is publicly acceptable. They do harm to us.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

“Our club’s standards, which we were reminded we have by the fans, were not met. Our personal standards said it was fine, which is why we didn’t fire him a month ago.”

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When she wears 6 inch heels

Selfie of me and my girlfriend in a bar bathroom. She’s taller than me in a black bra and black pants. I’m in a black buckle top and black pants

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Someone was finally brave enough to ask “what if the hot topic belt was an entire top?”

Selfie of me in a black mesh top that has six buckles up the middle

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 16/09/2023

I don't think I've ever talked on Bluesky about why I hate the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl. Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The team keeping under wraps that the coach was even suspended, much less the reason why, is an embarrassment. The fact he’s still employed is outrageous, but obviously in line with the Haslam’s values.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Girlfriend’s first #crew96 game and we’re going to the Open Cup Finals!

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The Rooster @rooster.info · 15/09/2026

This turned out to be the last Google Review I ever left for a bar. And this was in my terminal alcoholism days if that tells you how stiff they were that I noted them.

a review of Southbend Tavern noting their stiff drinks

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The Rooster @rooster.info · 14/09/2026

Lesson in journalism here. COTA spokesperson tells the Dispatch the organization missed "5-10" trips daily, and that quote is dutifully reprinted for readers. @matternews.bsky.social obtained public records showing over 32,000 missed trips between Jan.-Aug. alone. matternews.org/community/th...

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Thousands of missed trips leave Columbus COTA riders stranded – Matter News

New records obtained by Matter News show that between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31 the number of missed COTA trips totaled 32,056, an average of almost 132 missed trips per day. The agency placed the majority o...

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Columbus Oktoberfest is the best live sporting event I’ve seen in years

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 09/09/2026

Equality Orgs are struggling to decide how to handle anti-transgender Democrats. Equality Ohio and HRC have endorsed anti-trans candidates, exposing fault lines over how equality orgs fight for trans people. They confirm they refuse to pull their endorsements. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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Equality Organizations Struggle Over How To Handle Anti-Trans Democrat Endorsements

Equality Ohio gives Amy Acton a B after calling trans women men. HRC endorses multiple Democratic candidates who have taken major anti-trans votes. EITM investigates.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“Columbus has no culture” oh really?

A promo image for a “2000s Rave” At Skully’s happening on SEPTEMBER 11

Image in the style of a 2000s era computer screen

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I’ve been saying it for a decade.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Columbus Greek Festival is a can’t miss.

Children in traditional Greek clothing dancing in a circle as a crowd watches

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s so weird how these guys will be like ding dong pobodies nerfect about this and then a Cheerios commercial will have a gay guy and it will be six months later and they’re still talking about it

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Had to read twice cause here in Ohio a “Skyline cleanse” is something very different.

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Leah Reich @leahreich.com · 31/08/2026

I’m sure most of you aren’t watching the US Open right now which means you missed this instantly iconic moment, now available in gif form

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’ve heard of 5, and one of those is only because his name is all over this place lately, not because I actually know anything about him.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

There’s just too many good players on this dynamite #crew96 team for a young player like Presthus to find minutes.

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The Rooster @rooster.info · 29/08/2026

And lastly: None of these were gaffes or statements given under duress as if I had run up on her. These were all calculated, prepared statements. So if you have to go back and say “well thats not what I meant,” then you are the problem.

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The Jigsaw Senator @senatormeow.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

wow. so flock is that unpopular. in maricopa county arizona. really makes me think. oh well

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Ohio: your choice is the old kind of Republican or the new kind of Republican. That's it. Pick wisely.

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Between this and her major fumbling of trans rights a few weeks ago I am deeply disappointed in the Acton campaign. Maybe the 10th time a Democrat tries to win Ohio by pretending to be a Republican it will work, though. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Amy Acton opposes ending qualified immunity for police
After winning a police union endorsement, the Democratic governor candidate backs qualified immunity, supports Flock cameras and says local police should cooperate with federal immigration enforcement

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Great moments in parenting- my 8 year old said “goodness gracious” and I reflexively responded “ass bodacious”

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Look at this king of the jungle chilling by the dumpster.

A gray cat that is maybe actually a lion

A gray cat that is maybe actually an lion and now they’re smirking

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

MLS is going to reinvent the U.S. Open Cup from first principles.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Imagine getting your collar grabbed by a bleached 16 year old and looking like the bigger asshole

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Andy Downing @andydowning33.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Before we had insurance, I had to run one story I’d reported elsewhere when an attorney for the developer threatened legal action ahead of publication. With it in place, this year we were able to move forward and publish a feature with full confidence even when contacted by the person’s attorney.

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Matter News @matternews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Independent newsrooms are increasingly being threatened, silenced, and weakened by frivolous legal action. Our goal is to raise $2,500 by Aug. 28 to continue to fund legal protections and to ensure another year of coverage free of outside influence Consider a gift today. matternews.org/donate

Text reading "Defend independent local news. Your gift allows us to bring you fearless coverage in the midst of rising legal threats to journalism. Give today. Matter."

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

“Republicans lost public retirement money because the investment wasn’t profitable unless pedophiles had unrestricted access to children online” sounds made up and yet.

New age-safety features were rolled out for the video game in the past 12 months, including age verification that must be completed to utilize chat features and a facial age estimation tool to verify a person's age and to ensure the absence of bots.
After the implementation of these new age features, Roblox said the amount of users went down and its annual revenue projection
was lowered by $1 billion, per the attorney general's office. The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and the State Teachers Retirement System lost a combined $21.5
million of investment.

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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The idea that Gavin Wilkinson, a guy who hasn't worked in MLS in 4 years, is somehow the best "roster rules expert" San Jose could find is not gonna fly.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Went here on a field trip in high school. Best high school field trip ever.

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

When Journey songs make you think of Ohio politics Cc: @rooster.info

[Chorus]
They say that the road ain't no place to start a family
Right down the line, it's been you and me And lovin' a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be

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Ben Ferree @benferree.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

@mattdoyle.bsky.social the most disgusting 95 point team I’ve ever seen

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Jon Marthaler @jonmarthaler.com · 03/08/2026

waiting for the smoke to announce that they've elected a new MLS commissioner

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