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​Decoding friction between a 19th-century grid & 21st-century static. Dispatch on urban policy, Chicago grit, & ghosts in the machines. High tech, low life, transit-oriented. 🏙️⚡️🚋🚗🚲🛴 ​📍 Chicago | Normal Account: bsky.app/profile/josereq.bsky.social

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AIPAC Tracker @trackaipac.com · 5h
82% of Democratic voters in South Carolina say reducing support for Israel will play a role in their vote in 2028.
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The Palestine Project @palestineproject.bsky.social · 2h
By Professor Amos Goldberg • (originally published April 2024) ❝ Yes, it is genocide. It is so difficult and painful to admit it, but despite all that, and despite all our efforts to think otherwise, after six months of brutal war we can no longer avoid this conclusion. ❞
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Yes, it is genocide
In most cases of genocide, from Bosnia to Namibia, from Rwanda to Armenia, the perpetrators of the murder said they were acting in…
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 15m
French government suspends use of stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand
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French government suspends use of stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand
France's interior minister said stun grenades would be temporarily withdrawn from use at protests organized by high school students 'just long enough to understand what happened.'
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Ren Wyld @wyld.bsky.social · 5h
one day, Palestinian people will be lauded for their steadfast resistance against a heavily-armed occupying force. For surviving a brutal genocide. For reminding the world what humanity means. Lest we forget every child & adult killed by the state of Israel. Free Palestine, from the river to the sea
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Freethinkers United For Change @freethinkersunite.bsky.social · 4h
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GridGlitch @gridglitch.bsky.social · 21m
I wonder what encourages Trump to hammer away at stealing the midterms anyway he can.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 6h
At a Nebraska rally this week, President Donald Trump told supporters that losing a major American city to Iran would be "a very small price to pay" in the war he started.
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Trump's niece spots telltale sign he's become 'detached' in his latest dark threat
At a Nebraska rally this week, President Donald Trump told supporters that losing a major American city to Iran would be "a very small price to pay" in the war he started. His niece, clinical psychologist Mary Trump, says the remark reveals a disturbing detachment from human life.In a Substack post,...
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David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 5h
I found this info, deleted everything Amazon thought they knew about me, and added some important facts. Just trying to help. #youarebeingwatched
A screengrab of the new info on my Amazon “About You” page:

“Home & Family
Is over 11 feet tall

Home & Family
Has launch capability

Home & Family
Runs their own space program

Home & Family
Is a former President of the United States”
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Chicago Film Archives @chicagofilmarchives.org · 11h
47 years ago this week, Pope John Paul II held an open-air mass in Chicago's Grant Park. This clip, from a Super 8 film shot by Bill Stamets, shows Mayor Jane Byrne receiving communion as part of the service.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 1h
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel called out the president’s comment about Iran striking California, which has also drawn major backlash from Democrat leaders.
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‘Report Him To The FCC’: Kimmel Knocks Trump’s ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Comment
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel called out the president’s comment about Iran striking California, which has also drawn major backlash from Democrat leaders.
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Alicia @aliciablackgirl.bsky.social · 13h
The GOP cries that we don't have money to feed our poor, improve our healthcare system or pay the salaries of people in government agencies, but they can throw away nearly a BILLION dollars on campaigns for TERRIBLE candidates. Noted.
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GridGlitch @gridglitch.bsky.social · 42m
Please jump his ass. For America. 🙏
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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 17h
What a sad state of affairs when a president can joke about letting Iran “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego and it barely makes news. Can you imagine the outrage if any other president said that? America – we can do better than this.
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The Palestine Project @palestineproject.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
An Israeli mathematics lecturer has been indicted over an alleged plan to kill hundreds of Palestinian citizens of Israel and Palestinians in the occupied territories, and force them from their homes.
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Israeli lecturer charged over plot to kill hundreds of Palestinians and force mass expulsions
Bar-Ilan University mathematics lecturer planned to recruit 72 Jewish attackers who would have been armed with firearms, axes and hammers, indictment says
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 15h
Who is Soumaya Sarré, a student inspiring France's high school protests?
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Who is Soumaya Sarré, a student inspiring France's high school protests?
The 18-year-old's Instagram videos have gone viral. A winner of a public speaking competition, she works with a group encouraging youth from working-class neighborhoods to get involved in politics.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join comedian Zainab Johnson in Tampa Bay for a night of laughter and fun in support of Angie Nixon on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 PM ET! RSVP and donate today by visiting Angie4Us.com/comedy! Can’t wait to see you there! #AngieForFlorida
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GridGlitch @gridglitch.bsky.social · 46m
The best way to show the world the Zionist movement is not simply focused on racist murder is to immediately stop the racist murder perpetuated in its name by its most ardent believers.
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Mark Hebden @unionlib.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'm not interested in the theoretical debate about whether Zionism is inherently racist, I'm more concerned with reality and that the actual Israeli STATE is extremely racist and currently engaged in a well documented genocide against the Palestinian people.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 10h
In 1964 there was a CIA backed coup in Brazil, for 21 years they lived under a military dictatorship. Both Bolsonaro's have praised this coup, Donald Trump personally endorsed Flavio Bolsonaro. It's 1964 again in Brazil.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 7h
Memphis City Council Dems & Republicans delayed the data center pause vote for 2 more weeks. We cannot allow unregulated data centers to monopolize our clean air, soil, & water any longer. I will bring this issue all the way to Congress & call for a national moratorium.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The United States is the richest country on earth but doesn’t guarantee healthcare. I plan to fight for Medicare for ALL & capping prescription drug costs so folks don’t go into debt just because they got sick. See all my priorities at AngieNixon.com/priorities #AngieForFlorida
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Alicia @aliciablackgirl.bsky.social · 20h
Hegseth is the most unqualified person to ever be appointed Sec of Defense. He's a drunk and a druggie who had to be sobered up in the FOX studio before his weekend host job, and he drags his wife everywhere because she doesn't trust him not to cheat on her if he's out of her sight!
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 15h
A new poll from Marist shows us ahead of Susan Collins, but we can’t let up for a single second. Polls don’t win elections — working people showing up at the ballot box do. Early voting has started! Check your registration or register if you haven't already, make a plan to vote, and VOTE!
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 6h
6 October 2026
Since the first media reports, WHO has been actively following up on the reported death of a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Antiplague Research Institute in Irkutsk oblast, Russian Federation. The individual died on 2 October 2026 after being hospitalised with severe pneumonia. Initial media reports suggested pneumonic plague following an alleged accidental laboratory exposure.
In response to WHO's verification request under the International Health Regulations, the Russian health authorities reported that no case of plague had recently been registered in Irkutsk oblast. They informed WHO that an epidemiological investigation had been conducted, preventive and control measures implemented, and identified contacts placed under medical observation and tested. They reported that no high-threat pathogens had been detected among the contacts and that medical observation of all identified contacts had been completed. WHO has remained in contact with the Russian health authorities and has offered technical support.
WHO has requested further information to clarify the cause of the severe pneumonia, the pathogen that prompted the public health measures, and media reports of a second employee with pneumonia of undetermined cause.
Timely, complete and transparent information sharing under the International Health Regulations is essential to clarify conflicting reports and enable an accurate assessment of potential public health risks.
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Chicago Corner @chicagocornertv.bsky.social · 7h
Join us Wednesday at 7:30 PM for an exclusive interview with Chicago School Board Candidate Jitu Brown as we discuss the issues and field questions from YOU in the live chat. www.youtube.com/live/DBq9Oqo... via @YouTube
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Interviews with the Candidates - Chicago School Board Candidate Jitu Brown
YouTube video by Chicago Corner Network
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 18h
"The role of a president is to protect the country, not to actively threaten it and encourage attacks on American lives."
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'Deranged and Dangerous' Trump Decried for Inviting Iran to 'Take Out' California Cities
San Diego's mayor and other Democratic leaders are outraged after Trump suggested Iran could attack their city. Gas prices are high, troops are being sent to the Middle East, and Trump's comments are sparking calls for the 25th amendment.
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 7h
'Digger,' by Alejandro González Iñárritu: Tom Cruise as a misanthropic, obscene old man
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'Digger,' by Alejandro González Iñárritu: Tom Cruise as a misanthropic, obscene old man
The Mexican director delivers an apocalyptic farce and a biting anti-MAGA satire with raw audacity.
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Holly @holls.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I've wanted to post about this ever since they started airing, but it's been impossible to explain without sounding like I'm lying
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 20h
"Trump and I are not the only ones who reached the conclusion South Carolina is in play. And with a wave of the sort we’re seeing, why shouldn’t it be? Trump won NE in 2024 by a wider margin than SC. He was in NE last night trying to save that GOP incumbent." www.thebulwark.com/p/grandpa-tr...
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Grandpa Trump Is Getting Desperate
And it’s starting to show.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
Senator Collins is like an arsonist who helped set the fire and now she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out.
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Alicia @aliciablackgirl.bsky.social · 7h
I understand what's in it for the wealthy. Trump is making the rich even richer. What I can't understand is why poor MAGA supporters back these morally bankrupt billionaires while they're struggling. It's demented.
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The Palestine Project @palestineproject.bsky.social · 17h
Since October 7 and the Gaza genocide, U.S. opinions on Israel and Palestine have drastically shifted. The power of Zionist propaganda has been permanently weakened, and the U.S.-Israel relationship is in a more precarious position than ever before.
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The Gaza genocide permanently diminished the power of pro-Israel propaganda
Since October 7 and the Gaza genocide, U.S. opinions on Israel and Palestine have drastically shifted. The power of Zionist propaganda has been permanently weakened, and the U.S.-Israel relationship i...
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Jimothy the Raccoon @jimothythe-raccoon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Native Jimothy #jimothy #seattle #jimothyraccoon
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 22h
Arrogance is believing we can endlessly take without giving back. Arrogance is thinking technological cleverness will always save us from ecological collapse. Arrogance is assuming nature is a foe to be battled,rather than the very system that gives us life.
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Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 19h
Anti-Palestinian hate continues to put the lives of our neighbors in danger. Hate, bigotry, and racism in all their forms have no place in our communities. We must continue to root out all forms of violence and recognize our shared humanity. ALL our neighbors deserve safety, dignity, and peace.
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Protesters clash, rocks thrown at far-right activists outside Palestinian festival in Bridgeview
A small group of far-right activists descended on the site of a Palestinian festival in Bridgeview. They called for death to Palestine as some counterprotesters launched rocks toward them.
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
Does Senator Collins think Mainers are stupid? Enough of the bull. Mainers deserve answers. Our tax dollars aren’t bargaining chips for pay-to-play schemes.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
FBI agents were circling Susan Collins and her operation. Then Donald Trump came back and dismantled the unit investigating. And now Susan Collins conveniently votes with him 96% of the time.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
Abolish ICE.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
We're losing our health care here in Maine so Susan Collins can give billionaires like Elon Musk more tax cuts. I support Medicare for All so people across the state have health care.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 8h
David J Rush used his job at spy agency to acquire Florida real estate and gold bars worth tens of millions of dollars
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Ex-CIA official pleads guilty to using position and government funds to enrich himself
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AIPAC Tracker @trackaipac.com · 8h
AIPAC Ashley Moody has now received MORE THAN HALF A MILLION DOLLARS from the pro-Israel lobby. Vote @angieforfl.bsky.social for Senate in Florida!
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Shani 🫧 (Bluesky hates Palestinians) @mom4medicare4all.blacksky.app · 8h
We need to acknowledge that the democrats are ok with a lot that is happening.
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
Women across Maine begged Susan Collins not to put Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court because they knew Roe was at stake. She did it anyway. To this day, she says "I do not regret that vote." Well, we sure do.
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Mybuddysully @mybuddysully.bsky.social · 19h
Hundreds join protest at Cornell University to call for frat members to be expelled after rape allegations
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Hundreds join protest at Cornell University after fraternity gang rape lawsuit
Demonstrators held signs reading: ‘Jane Doe deserves justice,’ ‘Alcohol is not consent,’ and ‘Hold them accountable’
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
Susan Collins had five chances to vote to stop Donald Trump's war in Iran, but she refused. Maybe because she’s profiting off it? 🤔
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h
Power means nothing if you won't use it when the people of Maine need it. Maine deserves better. Maine deserves change. We have the chance to build a government that serves the people, not the ultra-wealthy. Let’s go win this thing.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 12h
Join our WIN WIN WIN weekly mass call this Friday at 5 PM ET to meet Angie and a couple of (secret) special guests! RSVP for the call at Angie4Us.com/WINWINWIN #AngieForFlorida
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Clayton Tucker @claytontuckertx.com · 8h
Texas grows a whole lot of food. Our kids ought to be eating more of it. Our school lunch dollars can put fresh food on kids' plates while giving Texas farmers and ranchers dependable customers right down the road. Texas-grown food should be the first choice in Texas schools.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 8h
Me and 1,200 of my friends in St. Clair County. This movement will win on November 3rd.
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