Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. trib.al/9Sxu9IN

The resilience of children amidst the cruelty and endless depravity of adults:

When I attended the University of Chicago, it was widely known as “the place where fun goes to die” even with the ubiquitous Ho-ho-ho laughing gargoyle t-shirts. So I’m not sure what’s up with this reunion Save the Date postcard that’s giving off strong Barbie vibes.

this exists it is called thinking

Always ⬇️

For a moment I thought it was carved out of food color enhanced butter:

Devotions for a Troubled Time: Also live in such a manner that when you die, people’s first impulse is not to celebrate

I hate the smell of hypocrisy in the evening.

Any of this look and sound familiar?

Nightswimming is right up there.

Every little thing…do what you can.

Oh yes!

There’s always a quote!

Going on vacation tomorrow so spent Saturday night making maps of all the places in Ohio, West Virginia and South Carolina with higher violent crime and murder rates than D.C. Perhaps better places for those governors to focus resources! www.pbump.net/o/more-peopl...

Just in time for the new school year and all those playground RPS battles!

WWJD

That first quote really hits.

@sarahkendzior.bsky.social is an amazing writer who conveys the beauty and horror of our American life. A national treasure

Yes! Truth!

Man, I could have worked at Vogue in its heyday! Test yourself! You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

When Michelle Obama was promoting healthier eating and exercise, oh the OUTRAGE from the right. Now??? Crickets and cicadas

Hope and action are the antidotes to doubt and despair

I keep thinking about how Gov Abbott had plenty of funds to fly and bus migrants all across the country but couldn't come up with a million for a flood warning system.

Devotions for Troubled Times: “Again I say unto you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” —Post from activist/philosopher w/ about 224 million followers in US, although many apparently don’t put his beliefs into practice IRL

Yep

Something’s gotta change. Talk about the need to drain the swamp… it’s located in the Capitol Building. But voters need to recognize that “their own” reps and senators are part of the problem first

Propose an Amendment To Delay and Disrupt the Reconciliation Bill act.indivisible.org/letter/amend...

Our tax dollars pay for this information— any citizen has a right to access this facility— what are they trying to hide?

Kinda like Nosferatu, no?

So, easy math tells me that if there was 1 assault on ICE last year, a 500% increase would mean there have been 6 this year. WOW!!!

People (read those who watch Faux News or any news station at this point) need to know about this.

I'm having to explain to foreigners that in the folkways of our culture "two weeks" means we're not doing this. #infrastructureweek #Geertz #nothappening

Celebrating #NoKings Day in Naperville, IL My personal crowd estimator, who has experience in these matters, said we may have topped 20,000 #NoKings @dupagedemocrats.bsky.social @indivisibledupage.bsky.social

Another protest, another sign. Ready to celebrate #NoKings Day with @dupagedemocrats.bsky.social

Devotions for Troubled Times: note to self—don’t respond.

Love this Merlin Bird app for quick identification

Devotions for Troubled Times: On nonviolent protest. Do not play into their hands

Devotions for a Troubled Time: Remembering that a body can be imprisoned, but a mind remains free. May 24, 2025 open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

Yes, but once the toilet overflows, it generally stops and then you can clean up the mess. This seems more like a constant flow of sewage.

Joining with other concerned and active citizens @handsacrosschi.bsky.social #handsacrosschi

Beauty and truth:

Devotions for Troubled Times: the scent of lilacs. Sometimes I’m sorry we don’t have Smell-o-Vision social media 😂 If you are lucky enough to live in an area where they are blooming, go seek them out and breathe deep!

Mary Wells and Stevie Wonder share a birthday! And the listener reaps the gritty beauty and lovely muscle of their music.

The day after the election, the lyrics to “Don’t You Worry ‘bout a Thing” popped into my head. Now it’s more “You Haven’t Done Nothing” and “Superstition” This man’s music is timeless!

Some good news to spread about our local environment! Chorus frogs?!? Love it!

I just really need everybody to understand that everything that’s happening in and to the global economy now (and all the businesses and people in it) is the entirely predictable result of the intentional decisions of one guy who doesn’t understand how the global economy works.

Feel the need to use the perfectly ridiculous but perfectly fitting expression “Duh” in response to the typical ignorance displayed by Leavitt and this regime.

It’s up to We the People