I do not think that Mayor Brandon Johnson was elected by people who wanted to defund their library and give that money to CPD.

Following the link in thread to write a budget letter is a good thing to do.

“We are not afraid!” screamed Frog and Toad at the same time.

picture of five boxes of some pie Mac and cheese with my wife texting me "WTF"

WHICH ONE OF YOU DID THIS

It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points

“Part of the reason [Zohran Mamdani] is so powerful is because people are tired of being lectured by men with Rolexes on CNN about affordability in this country. That’s the real reason he is resonating right now.”

Welp — @davidhogg.bsky.social to Scott Jennings: "People are tired of being lectured by men with Rolexes on CNN about affordability in this country. That’s why Zohran is resonating."

We're suing the U.S. Department of Education for weaponizing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

This administration is trying to illegally cut off loan forgiveness eligibility for organizations and governments based off ideals it doesn't agree with.

I'm fighting back.

More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Cat in a wool cave seen through the opening

Cheesecake will be relaxing in his cat cave for the remainder of #Caturday 🐈

Over on Reddit, there is a post that's basically "I keep reading Scalzi and I keep not liking what he writes, why do I do this to myself" and my answer to this is, dude, I don't know but you have my permission to stop, life is short and there are many authors, find one whose work you can love

Graphic with fall leaves reminding viewers that Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Text says ‘It’s time to fall back, not fall behind.’ A clock shows turning time back one hour. Tips include replacing batteries in smoke and CO detectors and NOAA Weather Radios, and restocking your vehicle’s emergency kit. NOAA and National Weather Service logos appear at the bottom.

A friendly reminder that tonight we "fall back" one hour. While setting clocks that don't do it on their own, change your smoke detector & NOAA Weather Radio batteries too!

Satirical Adobe ad in the Onion: "Experience the magic of buying new software, every month, forever"

@theonion.com

ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume

ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume

Ginger cat watches over a black, skull candy bowl

The Guardian of the candy bowl. 😽
We're ready. 🎃
#happyhalloween #cats

Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran stand on a lawn in front of a suburban home decorated for Halloween. They are standing behind a giant orange and yellow sign that looks like the Weird NJ magazine logo.

Folks here in New Jersey sure do know how to get into the Halloween spirit, and often do so with elaborate seasonal displays. Here are just a few of our favorite properties, personalized for the holiday, from this year and Halloweens past…

weirdnj.com/stories/hall...

Where do bad rainbows go?

Well they go to prism.

But it’s a light sentence.

It gives them time to reflect.

Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."

oh just straight up gutter racism!

Democratic congressional candidate indicted over ICE protests in the Chicago area According to court documents, Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been indicted along with five others over blocking vehicles during protests outside a federal immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago.

BREAKING: Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh among 6 indicted for blocking ICE vehicle during Chicago-area protest.

I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.

Elliott. Steuben Ave at Lorenz Ave. Caller is a child and says that kids are being really bad on the school bus.

'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

which = 🤷‍♀️

witch = 🧙‍♀️

The supervisor said with no complainant he may continue to rock on.

South Side. S14th Street. Caller said a guy is outside on the sidewalk shredding guitar way too hard for a Monday afternoon.

Mine just wants to "wear her toes" 😂

OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week

The sheer volume of people showing signs of mania, psychosis, and suicidal ideation each and every week on ChatGPT is staggering, alarming, awful, all of it. from @lmatsakis.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/chatgp...

1. Jamaica: Remain sheltered! Catastrophic flash flooding, landslides, and destructive winds will continue through today, causing widespread infrastructure damage, power and communication outages, and isolated communities. Total structural failure is possible near the path of Melissa’s center. Along the southern coast, life-threatening storm surge and damaging waves are expected through the day. Failure to act may result in serious injury or loss of life. 2. Haiti and the Dominican Republic: Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are expected across southwestern Haiti and southern portions of the Dominican Republic through midweek. In Haiti, extensive damage and isolation of communities is likely. Tropical storm conditions are expected later today and Wednesday. 3. Eastern Cuba: Heavy rainfall, flash flooding and landslides are expected soon. Life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds are likely to begin later today. Complete all preparations now. 4. Southeastern and Central Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos: Hurricane conditions, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall are expected across portions of the southeastern and central Bahamas on Wednesday. Complete preparations by tonight and follow local official guidance. Tropical storm conditions, heavy rains, and significant storm surge are expected in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Wednesday.

A 9am EDT update from the National Hurricane Center puts Melissa's sustained winds at 180 mph and moving NNE at 7 mph towards Jamaica, where it is expected to make landfall within the next few hours. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest.