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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 7h

More importantly, what’s up with that faux brick wall?

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I’m down at the public library for the last day of Banned Books Week, which happens to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month. No quiero bailar hoy, pero quiero leer sin censura.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 11h

This young man had to go to war and came back much changed, but his girlfriend didn't abandon him. Original post

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VeteranConnections 💙 @joyandmon.bsky.social · 9h

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

This hero doesn't need a cape she has a Primus T-shirt & good morals! ✨I love her!

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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 14h

four years ago I posted this image of paleontologist Jan Smit looking at rocks and his son-in-law replied with something even better

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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 16h

🇺🇸 Trump: “We told Zelenskyy: Do whatever you want, just don’t hit the diesel. And what does he do? He hits the diesel!” Wait a second… Wasn’t Ukraine supposed to have no cards? 😂 Apparently, we found a few.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 17h

America, when ICE attacks we need some of this.

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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 21h

I am Ukrainian. Some days I cry. Some days I feel completely hopeless. But not for a single second have I considered giving up my country. #ukraine #ukrainian #ukrainians #war #ukrainiangirl

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

And you can’t cast a broken rib. It just hurts like hell until it doesn’t.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Some children are raised. Some children are tolerated. Reading to children isn’t universal.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Belvidere, Marengo & *Harvard.* Apologies for the mistake.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Four Seasons Total Landscaping could give him a Peace Prize.

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"Rosalia" is a farmworker in Santa Maria, CA. "We live in constant fear of immigration raids as it doesn't matter if we have papers or not. They target us for having brown skin. We are not criminals; we are essential workers who put the food on America's tables." #WeFeedYou

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I was an Illinois EPA licensed water plant operator. This system will produce non potable water, in other words, water not ready for drinking, cooking, dishwashing, toothbrushing, or any use where it gets in your mouth. There are reasons why chlorination or membrane filters are used.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

He has a Political Science and Philosophy degree from Ohio State and a Juris Doctor from Yale. What game is he playing?

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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

russia calls us Nazis. But Ukraine existed long before putin, And our history will outlive his lies. Our ancestors fought for this land. We survived empires, oppression, And attempts to erase us. We are still here. Still Ukrainian. Still not russian. And no one will ever steal our identity🇺🇦

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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

As a Ukrainian I want the world to know Ukraine for more than its suffering We have so much beauty and history to discover #ukraine #ukrainian #ukrainians #ukrainiangirl #beauty

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

She’s like “No one knows I’m fucking high, I’ll just stand here all normal, no one knows.”

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

When the Michael Jordan era Bulls won their first championship people in Chicago spontaneously stepped outside. High fives, crazy drunkenness, streets filled with happy people. The United States, nationwide, will have something similar, and it can’t come soon enough.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 06/10/2026

We voted! Early and in person! Your turn!

Me and Krissy smiling because we have exercised our constitutional franchise

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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

💔 A mother sits beside the body of her son, killed in Kremenchuk. No mother should ever have to bury her child like that… This is russian terror

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Angelica Shalagina Official🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Morning, friends🫂 After nights like this, I have no words. I just feel completely defenseless. Every Ukrainian is playing russian roulette - Going to sleep not knowing If we or the people we love will see tomorrow. Tonight, Kyiv and Kremenchuk Were hit hard. russia attacked homes, children

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

FUCK YES. This is the energy, morality, and courage that I expect from leaders. Unbelievably brave.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For the second day in a row, it appears ICE is heavily active in Rockford, IL this morning. Rapid response groups report activity in the area since at least 7 a.m. Not yet seeing any reports of detainments.

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🚨10/07/2026 – ROCKFORD, IL🚨
📍 Exxon – 1909 11th St., Rockford, IL 61104
⏰ 7:00 a.m.
🧊 REPORTADO: CONFIRMADO actividad de ICE observado en el área.
🚗 Vehículo Observado:
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – Placa Illinois: GA20504

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🚨10/07/2026 – ROCKFORD, IL🚨
🧊 ALERTA COMUNITARIA: Los siguientes vehículos han sido reportados en el área de Rockford, pero en este momento no se conoce su ubicación exacta.
🚗 Vehículos Reportados:
• Nissan Armada Negra – Placa Illinois: FA33272
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – Placa Illinois: FZ63978
• Ford Edge Negra – Placa Illinois: ED72163
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12018
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – sin placa reportada
• Ford Explorer Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12067
• Nissan Pathfinder Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12085
• Ford Explorer Negra – Placa Illinois: GC12057
• Ford Explorer Gris – Placa Illinois: 918341
• Ford Explorer Azul – Placa Illinois: E407928

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🚨 ALERTA COMUNITARIA – ROCKFORD, IL 🚨
📅 Hoy - 10/07/2026
🕥 8:15 a.m.
🧊 CONFIRMADO : Presencia de ICE en el área. Todos estos vehículos están activos. Esté alerta y envíenos un mensaje si ve algo sospechoso
🚗 Vehículos Observados:
Ford Explorer Negra GC12067
Jeep Grand Cherokee Blanca GC12018
Ford Explorer Azul E407928
Nissan Pathfinder Negra GC12085
Ford Explorer Gris 918341
📣 SI VE ALGO DIGA ALGO DE INMEDIATO

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ICE is getting an early start in Rockford today. Reports of White Jeep and Black Nissan Pathfinder in the area of 20th and 9th. Remember your rights and record everything.
El ICE ha comenzado sus operaciones temprano hoy en Rockford. Se ha informado de la presencia de un Jeep blanco y una Nissan Pathfinder negra en la zona de las calles 20 y 9. Recuerde sus derechos y grábelo todo.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Prof. Brian Greene explains the basic idea of string theory Original post

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Update: ICE was active in the Rockford area until at least ~12:45 p.m. today; observers recorded agents traveling in a caravan. Reports of least 3 detainments. Prominent rapid responders Mari Elena & Ismael Cordová-Clough estimated ~10 people taken. I haven't heard/seen other RR groups yet confirm.

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🚨 ALERTA COMUNITARIA – ROCKFORD, IL 🚨
📅 Hoy - 10/06/2026
🕥 Aproximadamente 12:45 p.m.
📍 Saner Ave y Kishwaukee St
🧊 CONFIRMADO : Presencia de ICE en el área. 1 detención.
🚗 Vehículos Observados:
2 Ford Explorer Negra
Nissan Pathfinder Negra
Nissan Pathfinder Negra FZ63978
Nissan Pathfinder Negra GC12065
Jeep Grand Cherokee Blanco GC12018
Ford Edge Negra ED72163
Nissan Armada Negra

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🚨Alerta Comunitaria 🚨
Rockford, IL
Calculamos que hoy 10/06/26 se han llevado a al menos 10 personas. Casi ninguna de ellas tenía antecedentes, ni orden de deportación, ni siquiera un trámite migratorio en curso; la mayoría eran mexicanos que se dirigían al trabajo.
Si alguien de la comunidad ve algo, por favor envíeme un mensaje. Estoy en contacto con una persona que está patrullando las calles, pero necesitamos la ayuda de la comunidad. Si pueden salir, estar pendientes de sus vecinos e informar de cualquier novedad, por favor háganlo.
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🚨 Community Alert 🚨
Rockford, IL
We estimate that at least 10 people have been taken away today. Almost none of them had a criminal record, a deportation order, or even pending immigration proceedings; the majority were Mexicans on their way to work.
If anyone in the community sees anything, please send me a message. I am in contact with someone who is patrolling the streets, but we need the community's help. If you are able to go out, please keep an eye on your neighbors and report any updates.

Source: Mari Elena; https://www.facebook.com/marielena4/posts/pfbid02Tn3vtGpqxwdSHTdaGVwKpuB35vTkzqtwv4rDKCEM8agr5HrEhXcDgfKiBEEYPLPil

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Svetovid @svetovid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Well, that's a hell of a thing to leave next to a statue of Joan of Arc.😏

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News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 06/10/2026

Thousands are now marching at Cornell University campus, standing in solidarity with Jane Doe. “Tear down the fucking frats. No Justice, No Peace” Thank you to everyone who is protesting. Jane Doe, you are not alone. We are all with you. Justice for Jane Doe.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

10/5/26 Chicagoland ICE activity update: Rapid response groups reported ICE today in the towns of Hanover Park, Lombard & Oak Lawn. Video shared online shows ICE stopping a car in Hanover Park, but no confirmation of an arrest. Unconfirmed report of activity, possible detainment in Brighton Park.

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🚨 ALERTA COMUNITARIA – LOMBARD, IL 🚨
📅 Hoy - 10/05/2026
🕥 8:45 a.m.
📍 Apartamentos de Willow Lakes
🧊 CONFIRMADO : Presencia de ICE en el área.
🚗 Vehículos Observados:
Ford Explorer Azul E407298
📣 SI VE ALGO DIGA ALGO DE INMEDIATO.

10/5/2026 alert of ICE active in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn, with 2 confirmed ICE vehicles - a black Ford Explorer and a black Jeep Grand Cherokee - confirmed active from around 8 a.m. to at least 10 a.m. in the area of 95th and Mansfield. The rapid responders have blocked out the plate numbers.

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🚨10/05/2026- HANOVER PARK, IL🚨
⏰9:35am
📍County Farm Rd y Schick Rd
🧊CONFIRMADO: Presencia de ICE en el area.
Se observaron agentes deteniendo un vehículo.
🚘Vehiculos Observados:
Ford Edge Negra
Ford Explorer Negra
Nissan Pathfinder Negra

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A black SUV pulls over a silver sedan on a suburban street.

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🚨 ALERTA COMUNITARIA – BRIGHTON PARK, IL 🚨
⚠️SE PIDE INFORMACIÓN A LA COMUNIDAD⚠️
📅 Hoy - 10/05/2026
🕥 9:00 a.m.
📍 Western Ave y Archer Ave
⚠️INFORMACIÓN : La comunidad se reporta presencia de ICE y posiblemente un detención.
🚗 Vehículos Observados:
Camioneta de Ford
📣 SI VE ALGO DIGA ALGO DE INMEDIATO. See less
🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT – BRIGHTON PARK, IL 🚨
⚠️COMMUNITY REQUEST FOR INFORMATION⚠️
📅 Today - 10/05/2026
🕥 9:00 a.m.
📍 Western Ave and Archer Ave
⚠️ INFORMATION: The community reports an ICE presence and possible arrest.
🚗 Vehicles Sighting:
Ford pickup truck

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

10/6/26 Chicagoland ICE activity update: Rapid responders report ICE has been heavily active in Rockford, IL since at least ~7:20 a.m. Reports of at least 2 detainments, maybe more. Rockford rapid responders last put out an ICE activity alert ~45 min. ago; it's unclear if ICE is still in the area.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Nice sentiment, but paint is not protection.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

WATCH: “Did you go to public schools? Did you drive here on roads?” 🔥 @abdulelsayed.bsky.social expertly handles Fox propagandist martha maccallum’s fearmongering about socialism (From @acyn.bsky.social )

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/10/2026

Abdul El-Sayed on Fox News: "I think about MLK. He said this thing I always think about -- 'If your coalition is not uncomfortable, it's not big enough.' A lot of people wonder why I'm having this conversation with you. It's because there are people out there who I want to have a conversation with."

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You ever read a post and immediately follow that person without checking on their other posts? This is that.

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Bonhoeffer's Child @bonhoefferchild.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Dear Christian voters: We’re not supposed to pick a side of the table … we’re supposed to flip the table over.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The most Republican thing ever is to claim you suddenly care about affordability by giving a speech at a yacht club.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

That looks horrible and probably dangerous to consume. Send it to me for a safe and proper disposal. I’ll pay the shipping charge.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

When I was young in the 1960s tuberculosis sanitariums were common. Wood stoves, coal heating, and kerosene lamps created an environment that wasn’t healthy.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This comparison is bullshit. An eagle logo and a guy with outstretched arms. So?

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

In the middle of a forest on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a geyser suddenly erupted sending warm water from an underground hot spring about 30-40 metres into the air. Repost of @TomokazuSaga: Original post

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

ICE just kidnapped a woman at LAX airport Saturday Oct 3, 12:50AM. A community member was able to record when several ICE goons who refused to identify themselves grabbed the woman, put her into a van and then drove off.

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curtevans.bsky.social @curtevans.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Got mine last week. I’m invincible.

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