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Status @status.news · 23/09/2026

The anonymous source behind one of the stories the White House cited to justify banning POLITICO was none other than Vice President JD Vance, we have learned. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/white-hous...

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The Source Behind The Ban

The anonymous source behind one of the stories the White House cited to justify banning POLITICO was none other than Vice President JD Vance, Status has learned.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2026

I don’t typically watch hockey 🏒 so forgive the ignorance but when do they start fucking? 🥅

Rinkside view of a San Diego Gulls hockey game at Pechanga Arena, with players warming up on the ice.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 28/03/2026

So excited to see Project Hail Mary in a real IMAX screen!

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 08/02/2026

Dug out my Bach 37 Bb Trumpet, mostly untouched since high school except for a few drunk brunches in college… Yamaha Silent Brass mute arrives tomorrow, a preemptive kindness to everyone within earshot along w/ Arban’s book. Brass players, on a scale of 1-10, how humbling will 24 years of rust be?

Side view of a silver Vincent Bach Model 37 Bb trumpet standing upright, showing the bell, valves, and tuning slide details against a plain background.

Yamaha Silent Brass practice mute system, including the black electronic mute unit with controls, attached mute, headphones, and included cables on a white background.

Front cover of “Arban’s Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet” by J.B. Arban, featuring a dark background with rocks and a trumpet, published in a lay-flat edition.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 08/02/2026

Checking out Mr.Charlie’s in Pacific Beach with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social. I feel like I’m in a bizarro blend of Demolition Man mixed and Idiocracy with a side of Fifth Element… and not just because we’ve been waiting 2 hours for our order 😂

A crowded interior view of Mr. Charlie’s restaurant in Pacific Beach, San Diego, with vibrant red walls, yellow accents, and prominent neon “Charlie’s Mc” signage hanging above the counter. Spotlights illuminate the space, digital menu boards display items on the right, and a diverse group of about 20 patrons in casual summer clothes—wearing sunglasses, hats, and masks—stand, sit on high stools at a white counter, or cluster near yellow balloons and promotional stands; the atmosphere buzzes with excitement on a sunny day.

Close-up of a counter display at Mr. Charlie’s restaurant showing stacked red meal boxes labeled “McCharlie’s” in yellow text, each featuring a frowny face (X eyes and downturned mouth) parodying Happy Meals, arranged in a pyramid beside a napkin dispenser and “Pacific Beach” sign, with a blurred red-uniformed employee and warm interior lighting in the background.

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Cody Rodriguez @codyrodriguez.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Look what @itsjustjustin.com got me 😍😍🤤🤤

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 06/12/2025

Starting book 118 of 2025. I’m hoping to complete 125 before the year is out but that’s gonna be tough! A nice IPA from Pure Project makes hitting that stretch goal easier and harder at the same time 🤪

A bright, close-up shot taken on a sun-dappled wooden table on the patio of Pure Project brewery near Balboa Park in San Diego. A white Kobo e-reader stands upright, displaying the text of the urban fantasy novel A Ferry of Bones & Gold by Hailey Turner. To the right of the e-reader sits a tulip glass of golden beer—specifically "Pure Dank," a 6.3% West Coast IPA brewed with Pineapple Express terpenes—next to a pair of folded white sunglasses. The background features a blurred, sunny outdoor seating area.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 09/11/2025

Love this new books and beer thing @codyrodriguez.bsky.social and I have been doing lately.

Pure Project beer and a Kobo Clara Color with the book Foundation by Isaac Asimov.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 23/08/2025

Really needed a relaxing Saturday after this trying week. Iced coffee, a fun book and some hot tub time in the garden is the way.

E-reader displaying a book and a dark blue YETI tumbler with a yellow straw resting on a white surface outdoors, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and lush green foliage in a sunny garden setting.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/07/2025

It’s been a stressful year but pulling away from all the bad news has at least one upside, 67 books read so far!

A screenshot from the Fable app showing the user’s 2025 reading progress. The user has finished 67 books so far this year. The visual chart organizes books read by month from January to August. Each month is represented by a horizontal blue bar with thumbnails of book covers. January, March, and July have the highest reading activity, each with over 10 books. At the bottom, a “Reader insight” from Fable says: “Keep it going! At your current pace, you’re on track to meet your 2025 reading goal in November.” The interface has a clean design with a cream background and dark blue accents.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 07/07/2025

I had a fu time setting up our own audiobook/eBook server with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social. If you’ve got a ton of digital books and a device that supports docker containers, I highly recommend Audiobookshelf! Now I can control access to my books on my terms and use whatever devices I like.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 22/06/2025

Perfect Sunday afternoon with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social at @betterbuzzcoffee.bsky.social diving into Winter’s Orbit with loving whatever variety this delicious “iced read tea” is.

A hand holding the book Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell, featuring a colorful sci-fi cover with two silhouetted figures against a cosmic background of stars, moons, and mountains. The book rests on a round white table at Better Buzz Coffee in Hillcrest, San Diego. Beside it is a clear plastic cup filled with a vibrant red iced drink, printed with the phrase ‘Life’s Better Buzzed’ in bold white letters. The background shows a cozy, softly blurred café interior with warm lighting and a Pride flag hanging overhead.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 20/06/2025

@mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social is officially my new favorite bookstore. If the killer, highly curated, book selection doesn’t win you over, their spot-on social and political takes definitely will. Smart, progressive, and totally worth the follow. 📚

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Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Donald Trump loves Les Mis so much (and misses the message so badly) that he made “Empty chairs at empty tables” the theme of his birthday parade. That’s why no one is there, if anyone asks.

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Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate Black liberation and remember that words do not become reality without work as America has yet to resolve its founding contradiction: freedom and prosperity built on enslavement and impoverishment. 🧵 1/2

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Ranch Devereaux @thejacko.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I don’t care if it’s heaven or hell or some secret third option, I just hope that when I die I am as far away from these empty-eyed zealots as can be possible

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 31/05/2025

Statement from Buona Forchetta about the ICE raid last night. 💔

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 30/05/2025

Feels like we’re watching civilization take itself apart piece by piece. Rights vanishing, corruption flourishing, progress reversing. The casual efficiency of destruction is remarkable.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 16/05/2025

Guess this is what I get for being excited to get home…

A screenshot of a flight status screen showing Flight 2796 from Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego (SAN) is DELAYED. The new departure time is 10:45 AM (originally 8:55 AM), departing from Gate B16. The new arrival time is 12:56 PM (originally 10:59 AM) at Gate 29, Terminal 2 in San Diego, with bag claim at carousel 1.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 16/05/2025

After a week in South Carolina, I’m finally headed home to San Diego…where the beaches are stunning, the politics aren’t terrifying, and the MAGA hats are blessedly scarce. Counting down the minutes ‘til I’m back with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social and my furry dependents 🐈🐈‍⬛.

A split-view composite image shows two contrasting scenes divided by a vertical gray metal pole in the center. On the left, an aerial view of the San Diego coastline features rolling ocean waves, a sprawling neighborhood grid, and a scenic shoreline under a partly cloudy sky. On the right, a scene from Charlotte Douglas International Airport displays a jet on the tarmac being serviced by luggage carts and ground vehicles, with a cloudy sky and distant treeline in the background. The composition juxtaposes natural coastal beauty with the structured bustle of air travel.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/05/2025

Anyone have music recommendations for editing a novel? I’ve got 87k words to read and 10 hours of flight time to work with. 🤪

A bright blue manuscript titled The Trojan Prompt: Manuscript Parts 1-4 sits on a wooden table. The pages are neatly stacked and bound, with the title centered in black typewriter-style font on the cover page.

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Cody Rodriguez @codyrodriguez.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

An unforgettable evening out with @itsjustjustin.com at the Elton John #Curebound fundraiser at Petco Park.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 10/05/2025

Well… umm maybe don’t hire, enable and protect rapists? While all Californians pay the financial cost, the real cost is felt by the victims… no amount of money undoes that trauma. Pay up. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/u...

Headline and description from a New York Times article:

The Financial Fallout Over Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in California
The law set off a wave of child sex abuse litigation that has pushed some public institutions to the brink of financial crisis. School districts face up to $3 billion in claims.

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Sad news: @booksincstores has filed for Chapter 11 & their Berkeley store closes SUN (Feb 9). They’ve championed my books—now let’s help them! 📖 Shop → booksinc.net 💌 Gift cards (emailed anywhere) 📢 Spread the word Indie bookstores keep stories alive! #SupportLocalBookstores #BooksInc #ShopIndie

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Books Inc.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/04/2025

Just finished All the Right Notes and had to reach out @jdominiclim.bsky.social. It hit me right in the heart. The way music brings Quito and Emmett together resonated so much. And Ujima! Just wow. I want them in my corner! Thanks for creating characters that feel like friends and for this story.

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Cody Rodriguez @codyrodriguez.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

just me and @itsjustjustin.com, wandering the neighborhood, ended up at our favorite little wine bar. glass of wine - good vibes. perfect night #SanDiego

A joyful selfie of two smiling men inside a wine bar. The man in front is wearing glasses and a dark hoodie, while the man behind wears a zip-up jacket. Behind them, colorful bottles of wine are displayed on a wall rack, arranged in rainbow-colored vertical rows.

A wall-mounted wine bottle display in Hillcrest, San Diego, with vertical rows of bottles lit in gradient rainbow colors, from red and orange to blue and violet. A wooden staircase and retail shelves are visible in the foreground.

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MrsFishVEVO @willkellogg.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Pope Francis has a lot in common with JD Vance’s mother in that they spent time with JD and took drastic measures to not ever have to do it again

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 19/04/2025

Such a fun way to spend my first full weekend off with @codyrodriguez.bsky.social from work in weeks plus it’s a long weekend! #wine

A wine tasting setup with several glasses of red wine arranged on a wooden table. In the background, blurred guests are seated, and there are cheese and charcuterie plates, floral centerpieces, and wine barrels lining the walls, suggesting a cozy winery setting.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 17/04/2025

Lorenzi’s 2019 Reserve Brutus. A longtime favorite for good reason. Always amazed and happy that this quality of #wine comes from Temecula.

A hand holding a bottle of 2019 Lorenzi Estate Reserve Brutus red wine in front of a wine rack filled with various bottles. The label features a gold lion and elegant black design.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 15/04/2025

Accidentally ordered 5 bottles of “Wet Uranus” lube. Amazon rep: “These can’t be returned but…” stares at photo of the box leaking enough silicone to supply a bathhouse “I’ll make an exception as the box is now see-through.” What do I do with 45 ounces of lube???

Five bottles of Wet Uranus Pure Silicone Anal Lube, each 9 oz (266 mL), standing upright on a countertop. The black bottles feature a colorful, stylized image of the planet Uranus with a ring around it, with bold product branding prominently displayed on each bottle.

The inside of a cardboard Amazon shipping box, heavily stained and darkened from leaking lubricant. A reddish glow shines through the corner where sunlight is hitting the silicone-soaked cardboard, creating a dramatic, almost glowing effect against the stains.

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Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 13/04/2025

Troye Sivan wearing a “PROTECT THE DOLLS” shirt while performing with Charli xcx at Coachella.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 13/04/2025

Record Store Day was successful! 9 RSD releases and 9 more just because. Now to start listening with a glass (or two) of wine…

Nine vinyl records from Record Store Day 2025 are displayed on a wooden table in three rows. Top row: The Killers & Bruce Springsteen single, Sam Smith ‘BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall,’ and Pond ‘The Early Years: 2008-2010.’ Middle row: Post Malone ‘Tribute to Nirvana,’ Laufey ‘A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl,’ and Starship ‘We Built This City’ 40th Anniversary picture disc. Bottom row: Wallows ‘More,’ John Legend ‘Get Lifted… Rising,’ and The Rembrandts ‘L.P.’ All records feature Record Store Day exclusive stickers.

Nine vinyl records displayed on a wooden table in three rows. Top row, left to right: Charli XCX ‘Charli,’ Alessia Cara ‘Love & Hyperbole,’ and Dermot Kennedy ‘Sonder.’ Middle row: Omar Apollo debut album, Lady Gaga ‘Mayhem,’ and Dermot Kennedy ‘Without Fear.’ Bottom row: Perfume Genius ‘Glory,’ Nina Simone ‘Baltimore,’ and Thelonious Monk ‘Paris 1969.’ Most records feature Record Store Day exclusive or limited release stickers.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/04/2025

Two MLB games in two weeks?! Who even am I these days? #Padres

A nighttime game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, during the San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies game on LGBTQ+ “Out at the Park” theme night. The stadium is packed with fans, and rainbow pride flags are visible above the broadcast center. The LED scoreboard banner wraps around the stadium reading “PADRES SCORE” in bright rainbow-colored letters. Players are on the field mid-play, with a runner at first base. The festive and inclusive atmosphere celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.

A daytime game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, during the San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians game from the previous Wednesday. The stadium is filled with fans as the scoreboard banner reads “PADRES SCORE” in bold tan and brown team colors. Players are on the field between plays, with an umpire standing near second base. The sunny weather and large crowd capture the energy of a regular season afternoon game.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 12/04/2025

ChatGPT, please generate a realistic interpretation of a “soulless cunt.”

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 07/04/2025

I mean yeah, I HAD a 401k to prepare for a future where I wasn’t chained to a desk. Now it’s more like a reminder of what could have been. 📉

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Target buys its T-shirts from China where they cost $2 each.🇨🇳 A T-shirt made in America costs $10.🇺🇸 Trump’s tariff means the T-shirt from China now costs $3. Will Target now buy from America instead? All that happens is YOU pay more. Its. A. Consumer. Tax.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2025

Repost with a pic and your age. I’m 40. (And tired…)

Justin, wearing a grey zip-up hoodie with white drawstrings, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. He stands indoors with a dark background, bookshelves to the side, and a softly lit room behind him.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2025

Heathen 76. Nearly all of it was from my pre- @codyrodriguez.bsky.social feral era — think less ‘boy next door,’ more ‘stray cat with a passport and poor impulse control.’ Oh but those were sure fun times…

Screenshot of the final result from “The Innocence Test” website. The page displays a score of Heathen (76) in bold text. Below it, a description reads: “you like to have a good time, but know when to reign yourself in. good for you. just don’t make too many bad choices.” A light grey “Back” button appears above the result. The background is plain white with black text.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 04/04/2025

Just tried to pay my bills and Bank of America said ‘nah.’ Transfers are down. Are we already at the ‘bank systems glitch during tariff-fueled economic spiral’ stage? Cool cool. Should I start bartering our chickens eggs or…?

A screenshot from a banking app shows a message that reads: “Transfers is temporarily unavailable. We’re working to restore service as quickly as possible. Please try again later.” The screen header says “Review Your Transfer” and a red notification icon with the number 8 appears in the top right corner.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 31/03/2025

Asked ChatGPT to make a comic about how it feels—after a week of Ghibli chaos, reports it’s turning conservative, and fears OpenAI is mirroring America’s fascist drift. It made this 4-panel existential meltdown. Even the Alt text it generated I 100% relate to.

This 4-panel comic, generated by ChatGPT, features a blocky, humanoid character expressing an emotional state. The panels progress as follows:
1. The character says, “I feel…” with a sad expression.
2. It finishes the sentence with “empty,” revealing a square void in its chest.
3. The character pulls open a door on its chest, indicating it’s confronting or opening up that emptiness.
4. A dark, cloudy substance pours out of the void, symbolizing the release or acknowledgment of pent-up emotion or pain.

It’s a minimalist and powerful form of self-expression about internal emotional struggles, isolation, or processing difficult feelings.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 30/03/2025

“White collar crime” should have the same level of penalties as any other crime otherwise it’s just the cost of doing business for the wealthy and well connected.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/03/2025

Woke up feeling like death warmed over and Apple Health seems to agree. So I’m just binging #wheeloftime with my personal nurse, @codyrodriguez.bsky.social

A weekly chart from March 23–29, 2025, showing outlier data from an Apple Health metric. The graph highlights 3 outliers with pink bars on Monday and Saturday, which are above the typical range. Blue bars represent typical values for other days of the week, with a shaded area indicating the “Typical Range” for 5 days.

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Justin @itsjustjustin.com · 29/03/2025

I started reading a lot more after the world turned so dark only to be informed by @fableapp.bsky.social that my book selections are also dystopian. I mean it checks out but not really the goal I was aiming for. Speaking of goals, time to increase mine!

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