Do not forget Minnesota that “Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear." @govpritzker.illinois.gov @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social

"Those that fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it." -Winston Churchill Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack www.npr.org/2026/01/04/g...

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How is this even possible in our great nation that prides itself on the rule of law.

Hey, guys. Guess what we’re not talking about any more.

Everything just seems nicer in Europe. #ManholeCoverMonday @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @kevinirvine.bsky.social @sparrersway.bsky.social @robertloerzel.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social @jamesfinngarner.bsky.social @dmercer.bsky.social @willpunctuate.bsky.social

Senatus Populusque Romanus #ManholeCoverMonday @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @kevinirvine.bsky.social @sparrersway.bsky.social @robertloerzel.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social @jamesfinngarner.bsky.social

From a recent trip to Cancun Mexico... Seldom do I see a full sized cover with a hinge. #ManholeCoverMonday @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @kevinirvine.bsky.social @sparrersway.bsky.social @robertloerzel.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social @jamesfinngarner.bsky.social

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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org

He was a good man. He will be missed. @chouinardphoto.bsky.social

Let's Gooo! techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/b...

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting the planet.

But aren't they all! @chouinardphoto.bsky.social

Hmm. I really wanted to avoid going political, but my thoughts can't help me feel that this, in some odd way, is a preview for what is to come in 2025. @chouinardphoto.bsky.social

From Downtown Chicago a few nights back... #ManholeCoverMonday @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @kevinirvine.bsky.social @sparrersway.bsky.social @robertloerzel.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social @jamesfinngarner.bsky.social

From a couple of weeks ago in River Park. I love the long shadows of late Fall. #ManholeCoverMonday @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @kevinirvine.bsky.social @sparrersway.bsky.social @robertloerzel.bsky.social @rogersparkman.bsky.social @kathleenmrooney.bsky.social @jamesfinngarner.bsky.social

Tis the season for the annual Andrew Bird Gezelligheid concert. Also looking forward to seeing Nora O'Connor perform. @chouinardphoto.bsky.social @markcaro.bsky.social @norao.bsky.social

Still one of my favorites! It's surprisingly good no matter what the season.

Delicious! I'm happy to be out tonight with amazing @chouinardphoto.bsky.social . To my surprise, she said yes 29 years ago.

On social media, people are spreading false rumors that FEMA has abandoned victims of Tropical Storm Helene for political reasons. The reality on the ground looks a lot less partisan.

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #2,334,453!

Enjoying a special Half Acre variant only brewed for 15th Anniversary party. This Daisy Lager is a 4.5/5.0. It is a delightful lager more malty than their regular Daisy, but so much smoother and deeper in flavor yet still with the distintive hop notes of trad Daisy. @chouinardphoto.bsky.social

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Unprecedented! Two days in a row I have been to a concert to see the Heavy Heavy. Great retro band. Enjoying them at Carol's Pub this afternoon.

#undisclosedlocation @chicagobars Tipopils

A series of stepping stones leading me to the most amazing concert I have ever attended. #ManholeCoverMonday in Las Vegas just outside of the Sphere. @chouinardphoto.bsky.social

Fun night with my brother and friends with a multitude of awesome imperial dark beers. My favorite from left to right but all were excellent. #DarkLord #GooseIslandBCS #HalfAcre #RevolutionBeer

To the few western folks who follow me here - this morning russia conducted a massive missile attack EXCLUSIVELY on civilian targets in Ukraine. You won’t hear about it on your news because our suffering is now normalised. The biggest war in Europe since WWII is still ongoing. Remember.

I would love to have the Cubs pick him up.

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