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It is, in fact, a detached retina. Surgery tomorrow followed by a few weeks of being face-down pretty much constantly. Thank god for a good support system.

Sitting in the ER with a possible retinal detachment or bleed. Good times. What’s new with you?

I finally opened my sealed copy of Hey Ma on vinyl, and I’m glad I did. Oh, and hi! It’s been awhile.

I wasn’t able to go to any of the protests today, but seeing all of the pictures from across the globe of people coming together today has made me feel hope for the first time in a long time.

Student media rules. They are lapping a lot of the spineless media orgs this year and showing how solidarity is the way.

Helicopter view of Chicago #NoKings in Grant Park via @cbschicago.bsky.social

Brand-new collection Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of James is yours in November, featuring two new songs. Pre-order before Wednesday 8th October to access pre-sale for our biggest UK Arena tour in 2026, which will be announced in early October. Pre-order now: james.tmstor.es #NewMusic

My god.

You always know who your true friends/family are when the going gets tough. So thank you to everyone who has been awesome as of late.

I’ve been watching old Project Runway episodes, and my 10 year old decided she wanted to design something.

your regular reminder that buying Harry Potter stuff gives money to Rowling and she uses that money directly and in large quantities to fund attacks on trans people no ethical consumption under capitalism and all but “don’t buy Potter stuff” is an extremely easy baseline to follow

We are pleased to announce that we are performing at @riotfest.bsky.social in Chicago, IL this year, which takes place between 19-21 September. Tickets are live now: bit.ly/42gSNlD NBL x #JamesLive2025 #RiotFest #LiveMusic

My favorite band of all time is coming to Riot Fest this summer and I am here for it.

The Trump Regime is putting legal immigrants in the Social Security death file to prevent them from accessing their money. If they can do that to legal residents, they can do that to you. Any patriots who work for the SSA want to get into some good trouble? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/u...

79% of Illinois candidates endorsed by the Illinois Democratic Party won their races yesterday - across hrs entire state. This is huge. www.governing.com/politics/ill...

Himes: Elise Stefanik was a classic Bob Dole Republican when she got here, then did what she needed to do to become a MAGA darling. And now, just as high office is within reach, the Shakespearean gods have pulled the rug out from under her. So, call it karma, Shakespearean, whatever you want.

The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld a Biden-era regulation governing kits that can be assembled into untraceable firearms, also known as ghost guns

This song is perfect for right now. youtu.be/RfE0fG0CC3c?...

I'm already doing this as much as possible.

He did that, indeed.

Some positive news. www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/thes...

With this record, I expect the FBI to be after him to offer him a job in the administration.

Someone needs to compile a list of all these "bad lawyers" in the current DOJ with where they got their degrees and where they are admitted to the bar.

Perfect birthday gift bought from a small local business. No notes.

My kids made me breakfast in bed today. ❤️

Rather than prevent the looming economic calamity, they’re going to blame it on Biden.

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Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…

Now is the time to contact your congressional representatives. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/red-a...

If you were having health issues, which approach would you rather take: 1) work with medical professionals to conduct tests and determine the root cause of the issues, and then come up with a treatment plan; or 2) Cut off limbs and remove parts of your organs and expect that to fix everything.

I was all subversive today and stopped by my local public library branch to check out a book. Remember to support the institutions and entities you want to see stick around.

At Costco today.

Brain genius Alex Spiro writes to Judge Ho denying he asked for a quid pro quo on Adams’s behalf, and attaches a letter to Emil Bove that (imo) fairly clearly lays one out.

I hate Illinois Nazis.

Nothing says “the height of sophistication” than a dude who eats steak well-done with ketchup.

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I have to say that the fact that the people destroying the country are such fucking morons kind of stings.

Friends, share this far and wide. We will need it: www.juancole.com/2025/01/pred...

I love that my kid's IEP and the accommodations she receives so she can learn are considered "government waste." /s

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