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Making music and tabletop gaming are my two favorite activities. Find me on your music platform of choice.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
BREAKING: 20+ Republican leaders just endorsed our campaign for US Senate. We’re bringing Texans together onto one team to take power back for working people. Because the real fight in this country isn't left versus right — it's top versus bottom.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Mike Rogers called it “necessary.”
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CBS News @cbsnews.com · 20/08/2026
FDA upgrades recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix to highest health risk level.
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FDA upgrades recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
ICE just arrested people outside a church food bank here in Austin. My message to our community: know your rights, look out for your neighbors. My message to ICE: get the hell out of Austin.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched All rewatches this time around: Shaun of the Dead Final Destination 2 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Stargate
4 movie posters:
Shaun of the Dead
Final Destination 2
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Stargate
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Just listened to the 3 hour folk-horror retrospective with @bunnydarke.bsky.social and @mikemuncer.bsky.social on @evolutionofhorror.bsky.social . Loved it! Question: has Peter Weir's "Last Wave" been thrown around much in folk horror chats?
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 31/07/2026
I used to do some work on the ethical use of satellite and drone imagery for aid and disaster response, and it is genuinely hard to express in words what a dangerous, stupid thing Google is doing by making it easy to use GenAI to create faked satellite imagery:
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How to plant a nuclear plant in Iran
The question is: what on earth is Google doing?
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 20/07/2026
It’s been a year since Donald Trump slashed SNAP funding in his “Big Beautiful Bill.” Here’s how many people have lost food assistance so far.
It’s been a year since Donald Trump slashed SNAP funding in his “Big Beautiful Bill.” 
 
Here’s how many people have lost food assistance in each state.
 
Alabama: -52,480
Alaska: -422
Arizona: -469,400
Arkansas: -18,549
California: -300,838
Colorado: -26,095
Connecticut: -33,599
Delaware: -18,458
Florida: -495,585
Georgia: No Data
Hawaii: -7,926
Idaho: -7,588
Illinois: -201,959
Indiana: -55,706
Iowa: -23,630
Kansas: -19,780
Kentucky: -39,094
Louisiana: -127,693
Maine: -11,071
Maryland: -32,502
Massachusetts: -145,968
Michigan: -158,599
Minnesota: -16,011
Mississippi: -40,350
Missouri: -48,436
Montana: -6,937
Nebraska: -16,873
Nevada: -70,965
New Hampshire: -1,514
New Jersey: -40,506
New Mexico: -17,106
New York: -147,176
North Carolina: -177,415
North Dakota: -4,938
Ohio: -106,133
Oklahoma: -107,821
Oregon: -46,792
Pennsylvania: -200,976
Rhode Island: -15,390
South Carolina: -63,100
South Dakota: -5,001
Tennessee: -99,979
Texas: -392,637
Utah: -21,787
Vermont: -4,547
Virginia: -114,077
Washington: -34,401
West Virginia: -14,337
Wisconsin: -22,485
Wyoming: -1,820
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Join Team Talarico to support Texas flood relief efforts. Communities across Texas have been devastated by recent flooding, leaving many families in need of immediate support as they begin the long road to recovery. Learn how you can help, and sign up to volunteer at the link in our bio.
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Scott Bateman @scottbateman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Has anyone watched that new Christopher Nolan movie about that guy who’s just trying to get home after work?
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 14/07/2026
Coverage like this doesn't happen without support from our readers. Subscribe for free or become a member to back our work directly: bit.ly/4qskS3m
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Let me be direct: The best way to help me is to spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. Thanks. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
#lastfourwatched #letterboxdfriday
Movie covers for The Invisible Man (1933), Rat Race, Backrooms, and the Green Knight.
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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · 11/06/2026
Since the New World screwworm targets any warm-blooded mammal, including humans, pets are at risk of screwworm infestation. Here are some things pet owners need to be aware of.
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How to prevent and treat your pet from screwworm
Experts say not to panic. These are the signs to look for to protect your fur babies.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
@bunnydarke.bsky.social @eofftv.bsky.social I don't know about the availability outside the US, but there's a humble movie streaming app called Thriller Classics Channel that has a LOT of Hammer's catalogue available for free
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
#Trump answers the question, "What if a pyramid scheme were a person?"
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Colin Robinson @fermiparasocks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
so we went from a world where iran didn’t control the strait to a world where they do -13 americans?
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched A nice mix of old and new movies:
4 movie covers:

City of the Dead
MEGAN 2.0
Nobody 2
The Curse of the Werewolf
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 03/04/2026
GOP Rep. Jeff Van Drew to Americans struggling with rising costs: "Better just keep breaking your back and working hard, maybe get yet another job."
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✨ Kay Goodstadt ✍️ Author✨ @kaygoodstadt.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
#SameDifference
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
It's a "hanging out next to the coffee maker while it finishes brewing" kind of morning.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Happy #TolkienReadingDay! I'm reading from Unfinished Tales this morning, how about you? #tolkienreadingday2026
A photo of a paperback book titled: Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We’ve told all the casting agents that the Weird Al biopic sequel is currently on hold, but they just keep sending in headshots.
Just-released photo of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson from the live-action Moana
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Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Newly released footage shows an ICE agent killing Rubin Ray Martinez, 23, in his car in Texas. "He was shot at point-blank range through his side window by an ICE agent who was in no danger." www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Ruben Ray Martinez: Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop
The Department of Homeland Security did not disclose Martinez was shot by one of its agents until almost a year later.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched
Title cards for 4 movies:
Rashomon
Battle Angel
Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde
Frankenstein
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
#caturday
A drowsy, orange and white cat on a brown blanket in a woman's lap.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Since October, federal courts have ruled more than 4,400 times that ICE is illegally jailing immigrants. Now the agency wants to spend $38B to turn warehouses across the country into detention camps. Remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies running these camps.
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Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @handle.invalid · 17/02/2026
Early voting has started in the March 3rd Texas Democratic primaries! If you vote early in Dallas County, you can vote at ANY available voting location across the county! Take advantage of this great opportunity and get out there and #VOTE 🗳️
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched "A Chinese Ghost Story" is definitely the surprise hit of the group!
Movie covers and ratings for four recently watched films:
Enys Men
A Chinese Ghost Story
Immaculate
The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
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Trae Crowder @thetraecrowder.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
All this Epstein stuff got me feelin insane over here
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Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Right-wing media figures are asserting that whistles should be “considered a violent weapon” and that their use is "inteference" with immigration enforcement operations or even “assault.”
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Right-wing media figures are furious at activists for using whistles during ICE activity
Right-wing media figures are lashing out at community members in Minnesota for using whistles to alert others of federal immigration enforcement in the area, asserting that whistles should be “conside...
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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
‘Streets of Minneapolis’: 32 protest songs inspired by the Twin Cities’ ICE resistance www.minnpost.com/arts-culture...
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‘Streets of Minneapolis’: 32 protest songs inspired by the city's ICE resistance
MinnPost contributor Jim Walsh compiles a playlist by songwriters who are tapping into their talent, anger, artistry and empathy to support Minnesota.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
In honor of the latest episode of EOH, I wanted to share these pics of some relics I have from back in the day. @mikemuncer.bsky.social @bunnydarke.bsky.social (P.S. forgive the lint. I tried to clean them, but the plastic has degraded over the years and has become sticky...)
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
@schumer.senate.gov I've been disappointed with you for a while now, but thank you for getting the #DHSBill blocked. I don't like government shutdowns, but I like people being assaulted and murdered by #ICE even less. #holdtheline!
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Geoff Engelstein - The Universe Explained with Cookie out now! @gengelstein.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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KXAN News @kxan.com · 28/01/2026
Previous rallies have drawn millions of people, and organizers said they expect even greater numbers on March 28.
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New ‘No Kings’ protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths
A third round of “No Kings” protests is coming this spring, with organizers saying they are planning their largest demonstrations yet across the United States to oppose what they describe as author…
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 28/01/2026
"Paywalls don’t just limit the reach of news; they create a void often filled by lies and deceit," writes FPF board member @johncusack.bsky.social. "Whatever business model journalism settles on is sure to depend on public trust. Paywalls undermine that trust."
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Paywall-free news coverage of ICE raids, deportation campaign aids those who need it most
Paywalls create a two-tiered citizenry — one that can afford to be informed, and one that cannot, actor and political activist John Cusack writes.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
@bunnydarke.bsky.social @eofftv.bsky.social After watching the 1st 2 Quatermass films and The Abominable Snowman, I'm beginning to think the British might have some "opinions" about us Americans... (To be fair, it's well earned!) I imagine it's something like this:
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a bald eagle with a yellow arm is holding a fishing rod and the words i 'm american are above it
Alt: a bald eagle with a yellow arm is holding a fishing rod and the words i 'm american are above it
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Glass, X the Unknown, and Jason and the Argonauts. #letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched
4 movie posters for The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Glass, X the Unknown, and Jason and the Argonauts.
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Atla Hrafney @atlathewriter.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
In the 2010s, the Icelandic tv station Channel 2 accidentally added subtitles from a gritty crime drama to an episode of Teletubbies. I have translated some of the highlights
A screenshot of Lala and Po from the teletubbies. The screenshot is clearly taken from someone's phone, as the borders of the tv can be seen, as well as glimpses into the apartment behind them. Po is in bed wrapped up in a blanket. The text below them reads "I know you were high at my mother-in-laws funeral..."More screenshots from the Teletubbies. Lala seems to be upset with a terrified Po. the text below reads "Did you kill the dog? Why would you do that?!"A third screenshot from the Teletubbies, this time the same scene as before. Po is wearing an apron while Lala seems to still be upset at him. The text below reads "You're nothing but a failure of a man."
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I guess I need to watch #Sinners again. I liked it well enough, but I wasn't spellbound by it like others seem to be. I wonder if this is how some people felt about my (and other people's) love for #Nosferatu? 😁
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a cartoon character says i don t understand
Alt: a cartoon character says i don t understand
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 16/01/2026
Americans check their phones over 140 times daily. And reading comprehension scores are declining. Pausing for just a few seconds to critically evaluate information can counteract the mental habits that make us susceptible to misinformation, according to a literacy expert. buff.ly/XMSkj6d
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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill
Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for…
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Revenge of Frankenstein Quatermass II Jason and the Argonauts X the Unknown
Movie title cards for the following films:

Revenge of Frankenstein
Quatermass II
Jason and the Argonauts
X the Unknown
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/01/2026
We evacuated our kids out of Minneapolis this weekend and my spouse reports that as she drove them out of town she saw "multiple freeway exits where people are being pulled over." It feels like the Twin Cities is being subjugated by a hostile occupying force.
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Carcharoth @stephenmotz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Title cards for the last 4 movies I watched:

The Stepford Wives
The Quatermass Xperiment
The Revenge of Frankenstein
Quatermass II
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Fortune 500 companies that have contracts with ICE: -Amazon -AT&T -Booz Allen Hamilton -Caci -Charter Communications -Comcast -Dell -Ecolab -FedEx -General Dynamics -L3Harris -Motorola -Thermo Fisher -UPS Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism. Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
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I finally put something in my bio #SmokeFleet #NAFO @snarky-op.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Masked government agents are killing people in the streets, abducting people from their homes in the middle of the night, and arresting those who speak out. If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
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