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My dude, you ruled that he was free to commit as many crimes as he wants.

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Welcome to the liquidation of American dominance in science

submitted 15 hours ago • 98 comments

You mean to tell me that Chicago gets to claim Michael Jordan, the first Black President AND the first American Pope? Good lord you ain't going to be able to tell them NOTHING.

submitted 22 hours ago • 747 comments

This is a good piece, worth reading

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I'm not allowed to share these kinds of scholarships though my university email anymore so am doing so here. Scholarships for members of the LGBTQ+ STEM community. ostem.org/Page/scholar...

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RFK Jr.’s lies about autism are disgraceful — and I won't share them to spread misinformation. He consistently undermines public health and reinforces dangerous myths. In Illinois, we stand with those with autism, and I’ll keep fighting for inclusion, science, and the truth.

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1. I am raising the alarm: If you are a transgender adult, your care is under threat by President Trump. You should prepare for severe supply disruptions and policies that amount to potential bans. The latest CMS letter indicates an expansion to target adults. Subscribe to support my reporting.

submitted 23 days ago • 61 comments

Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.

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On this date in 1865, in a meeting marked by quiet dignity and mutual respect, Ulysses S. Grant received the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, ending the Civil War. "Couldn't even clean your fucking boots, huh?" Lee asked. "The better to kick an old slaver's ass," came Grant's warm reply.

submitted 29 days ago • 16 comments

Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen

submitted 30 days ago • 876 comments

John Oliver's segment about trans athletes is a must watch for anyone who genuinely has "concerns" (and isn't just using that as cover for bigotry) www.readtpa.com/p/send-this-...

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first player in NBA history to put up a 35-15-20 statline in a single game. H/T StatsWilliams/X

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25 years ago tonight, Richie Aprile sat down to enjoy a home cooked meal with his fiancée, Janice Soprano. It did not end well.

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We simply had to intentionally destroy the world’s strongest economy while dismantling our scientific and educational infrastructure to ensure that a team with a trans girl would never finish second place in the Mountain West volleyball standings again

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submitted 38 days ago • 768 comments

Election Day is here. Time to show Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the MAGA crowd that Democrats are still in this fight. Vote for Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court, Dr. Jill Underly for State Superintendent, and Dem-endorsed candidates up and down the ballot.

submitted 38 days ago • 19 comments

Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all you wonderful lovely people! 🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you for sharing as much of yourselves as you are comfortable sharing; all our lives are richer for it ❤️

submitted 38 days ago • 29 comments

There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist. Well, I am. We are. We will.

submitted 39 days ago • 292 comments

Andre Dawson, 1976 #Expos #Baseball

submitted 40 days ago • 11 comments

Overdraft fees were created in 1990. Abolish them. We can live without them.

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If you live in northern Illinois, your electricity supply is among the most reliable in the country, and you have nuclear power to thank for that More is needed to keep reliability up and prices down in the face of quickly rising demand www.stevencanplan.com/2025/03/new-...

submitted 42 days ago • 5 comments

If you're a US historian who'd like to do this but are unfamiliar with the process, hit me up & I'll help you identify your target publication, write your pitch, & get your piece into that sweet, sweet 600-750 word range. (Pro bono in case that wasn't clear). It's my literal job & I'd love to help.

submitted 42 days ago • 8 comments

Boob job, penis enlargement, face lift, pec implants, hair removal, fillers, nose job, butt lift... Cis (non-trans) people are the main users of gender-affirming treatments I've never seen a GC person argue against this If you only have an issue when trans folk do it, that is a YOU problem

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Good morning. ☕️

submitted 43 days ago • 26 comments

"Which Doobie do you be?" 🤣🤣

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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously. Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.

submitted 43 days ago • 1705 comments

To anyone living in a state that doesn't respect you for who you love or who you are: Illinois has a place for you. You are seen, you are celebrated, you are protected, and you are welcome here in our state.

submitted 44 days ago • 509 comments

GREAT news everyone! The Onion is hiring! For a bunch of new positions. Sports Editor (yes, we're bringing it back): jobs.gusto.com/postings/the... Entertainment Editor (going harder here too): jobs.gusto.com/postings/the... And a Staff Writer (!): jobs.gusto.com/postings/the... Apply or die!

submitted 44 days ago • 442 comments

1. The 1Q 2025 Anti-Trans Risk Assessment Map is complete, and there are big changes. I have issued a "Do Not Travel" for transgender foreign citizens. Risk has deteriorated broadly across the US. Transgender youth see changes in previously safe states. Subscribe to support my journalism.

submitted 44 days ago • 78 comments

finally a politician who represents what i believe in!

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I'm Kat Abughazaleh and I'm running for Congress.

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The crowds that AOC & Bernie Sanders are getting are MASSIVE. Here’s the current scenes in Denver. Thousands. #FightOligarchy (🎥: Bastian Brauns)

submitted 48 days ago • 452 comments

AOC: If you are an LGBTQ kid or family, we cannot throw you under the bus in order to win an election. In this house, we stand together

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ABC [Mar 17] -- New study in JAMA of 3,592 trans adults over 4 years found that those on gender-affirming hormones had significantly lower rates depression. CDC has found that trans people in general are 2-3 times more likely to have depression. [@rikiwilchins.bsky.social‬]

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I want to share with you three rules for fighting tyrannical fear and intimidation, gleaned from discussions I’ve had with a number of people who have lived in repressive regimes. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-respond-to-fear-and-intimidation

submitted 53 days ago • 171 comments

I know I quote Fred Sanford a lot.. but so many of his quotes are still applicable..

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(1/X) People often say things like "why does Trump appeal to people?" The answer is simple: he tells them what they want to hear. He has no beliefs of his own so he has infinite flexibility to do so. That is what narcissistic sociopaths are like. And that is why in any discussion of Trump...

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1. What you see here is clearest illustration why things are so messed up and why it cannot get any better until this asymmetry is addressed. Put simply: the right-wing has narrative dominance. My org @mmfa.bsky.social did this study and has been sounding this alarm for years. Some thoughts...

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It's hard not to be romantic about baseball with a 35MM screening of MONEYBALL⚾️ This Tuesday at 7pm, as part of our PLAY BALL! series Get Tickets Now: musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-ev...

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