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Slurs Filled a Chat Created by a Republican Party Official in Florida
After the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party created the chat for college students, it devolved into slurs against Black and Jewish people.

Slurs Filled a Chat Created by a Republican Party Official in Florida After the secretary of the Miami-Dade County Republican Party created the chat for college students, it devolved into slurs against Black and Jewish people.

damn it’s crazy how the slurs filled the chat all by themselves. couldn’t be helped i’m sure. chats are always devolving of their own accord

06.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 1731 πŸ” 239 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 18

thank you : )

20.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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went hard at the bike plant february tune up sale ... details about the built in LEG DAY legday.substack.com/p/the-orange...

20.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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10 years of deez links!! here's to 10 more!! www.deezlinks.com

@deliacai.bsky.social

20.02.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today I filed an action to prevent NYC from fulfilling Eric Adam's last ditch attack on cycling in the city by using a law made to make our streets safer from motor vehicles against #bikenyc. Meanwhile the City does very little to implement the true intent of Sammy's Law, which must be corrected.

18.02.2026 19:54 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich

18.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 20524 πŸ” 6594 πŸ’¬ 468 πŸ“Œ 456
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For the overwhelming majority of drivers β€” driving 99.52% of cars β€” the Stop Super Speeders bill wouldn't directly affect you.

The legislation is laser-focused on the worst-of-the-worst repeat speeders who put everyone else in danger β€” driving just 0.48% of vehicles in our city.

17.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

a very revealing report in which @usefulnoise.bsky.social also breaks out his poetic chops

12.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The city does a crap job *managing* its bike network in good weather, so no surprise it comes up short w the extra problem of persistent snow

To me, whether Mamdani makes a difference in *keeping lanes clear* is a lot more important to #bikenyc than hitting a number in the Street Plan law

11.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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gradient.horse Draw a horse, watch it run!

omg everybody go draw a horse this is what the internet was made for

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09.02.2026 23:11 πŸ‘ 7009 πŸ” 3609 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 154

This kind of neglect send the message that cycling is a cute pastime and not a serious mode of transportation that people rely on. Weird behavior for a bike share company.

30.01.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"The temperature in Minneapolis is dangerously high. There is an urgent need for the federal agents deployed to the city to step back and take a breath before more Americans are hurt or killed. [Highlighted]: Those protesting the Trump administration have an equal obligation to avoid violence.

"The temperature in Minneapolis is dangerously high. There is an urgent need for the federal agents deployed to the city to step back and take a breath before more Americans are hurt or killed. [Highlighted]: Those protesting the Trump administration have an equal obligation to avoid violence.

This is from the NYT masthead editorial about the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The highlighted line invalidates not just the editorial, but the very idea of newspaper editorials crafted by the consensus of a board. Better to publish nothing at all than to publish a line like this.

25.01.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 3337 πŸ” 730 πŸ’¬ 154 πŸ“Œ 146
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

24.01.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 50071 πŸ” 14417 πŸ’¬ 968 πŸ“Œ 853
May 12, 2025 

 MEMORANDUM FOR: All ICE Personnel

FROM: Todd Lyons Acting Director 
SUBJECT: Utilizing Form I-205, Warrant of Removal 

On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to "ensur[e] the successful enforcement of final orders of removal." 90 Fed. Reg. 8443, 8444 (Jan. 20, 2025) (E.O. 14159). Essential to the removal of aliens subject to final orders of removal is the ability to locate and arrest them. To this end, certain supervisory immigration officers within both Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are authorized to issue an administrative warrant, Form I-205, Warrant of Removal (Form 1-205), for the arrest of an alien with a final order of removal. 8 C.F.R. Β§ 241.2(a)(1). All U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents and deportation officers are authorized to execute Forms 1-205. 8 C.F.R. Β§ 287.5(e)(3)(iii) - (y)

Although the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not historically relied on administrative warrants alone to arrest aliens subject to final orders of removal in their place of residence, the DHS Office of the General Counsel has recently determined that the U.S. Constitution, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the immigration regulations do not prohibit relying on administrative warrants for this purpose. Accordingly, in light of this legal determination, ICE immigration officers may arrest and detain aliens subject to a final under of removal issued by an immigration judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), or a U.S.

May 12, 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR: All ICE Personnel FROM: Todd Lyons Acting Director SUBJECT: Utilizing Form I-205, Warrant of Removal On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to "ensur[e] the successful enforcement of final orders of removal." 90 Fed. Reg. 8443, 8444 (Jan. 20, 2025) (E.O. 14159). Essential to the removal of aliens subject to final orders of removal is the ability to locate and arrest them. To this end, certain supervisory immigration officers within both Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are authorized to issue an administrative warrant, Form I-205, Warrant of Removal (Form 1-205), for the arrest of an alien with a final order of removal. 8 C.F.R. Β§ 241.2(a)(1). All U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents and deportation officers are authorized to execute Forms 1-205. 8 C.F.R. Β§ 287.5(e)(3)(iii) - (y) Although the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not historically relied on administrative warrants alone to arrest aliens subject to final orders of removal in their place of residence, the DHS Office of the General Counsel has recently determined that the U.S. Constitution, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the immigration regulations do not prohibit relying on administrative warrants for this purpose. Accordingly, in light of this legal determination, ICE immigration officers may arrest and detain aliens subject to a final under of removal issued by an immigration judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), or a U.S.

Arrow) district court judge or magistrate judge in their place of residence.23 ICE immigration officers should consider all available enforcement mechanisms, including the use of a Form 1-205 to arrest an alien in their place of residence, to achieve the requirements of E.O. 14159 in accordance with applicable law and policies. This guidance informs the use of Forms 1-205 and provides to ICE law enforcement personnel a reminder of the general limitations and exceptions that may apply when effectuating arrests in an alien's residence. General Guidelines ICE law enforcement officers receive extensive training on the legal and procedural requirements for making administrative and criminal arrests. ICE personnel must remain cognizant of all existing laws and policies pertaining to arrests when carrying out civil immigration enforcement actions. Prior to entering a residence to conduct an administrative immigration arrest pursuant to Form I-205, officers and agents must ensure the Form 1-205 is properly completed and is supported by a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge, the BIA, a U.S. district court, or a magistrate judge. This is essential because that order establishes probable cause. Officers and agents must also have reason to believe that the subject alien resides at and is currently located in the address where the Form I-205 is to be served.

Arrow) district court judge or magistrate judge in their place of residence.23 ICE immigration officers should consider all available enforcement mechanisms, including the use of a Form 1-205 to arrest an alien in their place of residence, to achieve the requirements of E.O. 14159 in accordance with applicable law and policies. This guidance informs the use of Forms 1-205 and provides to ICE law enforcement personnel a reminder of the general limitations and exceptions that may apply when effectuating arrests in an alien's residence. General Guidelines ICE law enforcement officers receive extensive training on the legal and procedural requirements for making administrative and criminal arrests. ICE personnel must remain cognizant of all existing laws and policies pertaining to arrests when carrying out civil immigration enforcement actions. Prior to entering a residence to conduct an administrative immigration arrest pursuant to Form I-205, officers and agents must ensure the Form 1-205 is properly completed and is supported by a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge, the BIA, a U.S. district court, or a magistrate judge. This is essential because that order establishes probable cause. Officers and agents must also have reason to believe that the subject alien resides at and is currently located in the address where the Form I-205 is to be served.

ICE secretly told its officers that any time someone has been ordered removed, ICE can break down their door.

It has been accepted for generations that the only thing which can authorize agents to break into your home is a warrant signed by a judge. No wonder ICE hid this memo!

21.01.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 6537 πŸ” 2473 πŸ’¬ 93 πŸ“Œ 217

It is in no way β€œlaw enforcement” to beat up an American 10th grader and steal and sell his possessions.

14.01.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 3093 πŸ” 1255 πŸ’¬ 131 πŸ“Œ 71
First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people 
who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family. 
This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her. 
Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine, 
Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole. 
Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles,

First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family. This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine, Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole. Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles,

What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever. 
We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine 
On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. 
Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way. 
We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E

What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever. We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way. We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E

Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:

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09.01.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 6152 πŸ” 3091 πŸ’¬ 50 πŸ“Œ 230
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Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from β€” not toward β€” a federal officer when he opened fire.

The New York Times states it plainly in display type:

Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

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Emily Heller lives near 33rd and Portland and said she woke up to a commotion outside her home. She said she saw a car blocking traffic on Portland Avenue that appeared to be part of a protest against federal law enforcement operations.

Heller said she heard ICE agents telling the driver, a woman, to β€œget out of here.”

β€œShe was trying to turn around, and the ICE agent was in front of her car, and he pulled out a gun and put it right in β€” like, his midriff was on her bumper β€” and he reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times,” Heller said.

Heller said it appeared the woman then accelerated and traveled about 100 feet before striking a utility pole and some other vehicles. She could be seen slumped over inside her car.

Emily Heller lives near 33rd and Portland and said she woke up to a commotion outside her home. She said she saw a car blocking traffic on Portland Avenue that appeared to be part of a protest against federal law enforcement operations. Heller said she heard ICE agents telling the driver, a woman, to β€œget out of here.” β€œShe was trying to turn around, and the ICE agent was in front of her car, and he pulled out a gun and put it right in β€” like, his midriff was on her bumper β€” and he reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times,” Heller said. Heller said it appeared the woman then accelerated and traveled about 100 feet before striking a utility pole and some other vehicles. She could be seen slumped over inside her car.

Absolutely horrific details about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."

Bovino was there.

www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

07.01.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 7980 πŸ” 4139 πŸ’¬ 336 πŸ“Œ 661
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At the Williamsburg Bridge bike path off ramp as crews begin leveling the dangerous downhill β€œjump.” Hearing that Mamdani is set to announce the city will begin construction on the long promised redesign of this area in the fall.

06.01.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 140 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 14
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… NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani statement: β€œβ€¦ Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and international law….”

03.01.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 138 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 9
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… Bernie Sanders statement: β€œDonald Trump has, once again, shown his contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law….”

03.01.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 424 πŸ” 85 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3

Ok fine you got me

27.12.2025 03:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Every society that has ever existed has had views that are mainstream and views that are fringe. The free-speech frauds who captured the discourse over the past decade understood this, but their true objection was that they did not unilaterally have the power to define which was which. For example, in a 2018 Times column, Weiss complained that β€œleftists” were engaged in a β€œconcerted attempt to significantly redraw the bounds of acceptable thought and speech.” This was meant to sound sinister, menacing. In fact, this is politics. Every faction is always trying to β€œredraw the bounds of acceptable thought and speech.” In a free society, the government allows people to have those arguments. Such disputes are not a threat to free speech; they are free speech.

Every society that has ever existed has had views that are mainstream and views that are fringe. The free-speech frauds who captured the discourse over the past decade understood this, but their true objection was that they did not unilaterally have the power to define which was which. For example, in a 2018 Times column, Weiss complained that β€œleftists” were engaged in a β€œconcerted attempt to significantly redraw the bounds of acceptable thought and speech.” This was meant to sound sinister, menacing. In fact, this is politics. Every faction is always trying to β€œredraw the bounds of acceptable thought and speech.” In a free society, the government allows people to have those arguments. Such disputes are not a threat to free speech; they are free speech.

When I say that CBS News’s Bari Weiss understood this, you needn’t take my word for it. In November, shortly after being given the reins to one of the oldest broadcast-news organizations in the country, Weiss used identical language to describe her own project: β€œI think it’s about redrawing the lines of what falls in the 40-yard lines of acceptable debate and acceptable American politics and culture,” Weiss said at the Jewish Leadership Conference. β€œAnd I don’t mean that in, like, a censorious, gatekeeping way.”

What’s the difference between her β€œredrawing the lines” of acceptable speech and other people doing it? What makes one β€œcensorious” and β€œgatekeeping” and the other not? Well, because she gets to decide. That’s what so much of the free-speech panic was ever about: making sure the right people were in charge of what you see, hear, and read. Notably, this has very little to do with reporting the news, which is supposed to be what CBS News does. But if the point of installing Weiss was to ensure that she would gatekeep on behalf of right-wing interests, that is precisely what she appears to be doing.

When I say that CBS News’s Bari Weiss understood this, you needn’t take my word for it. In November, shortly after being given the reins to one of the oldest broadcast-news organizations in the country, Weiss used identical language to describe her own project: β€œI think it’s about redrawing the lines of what falls in the 40-yard lines of acceptable debate and acceptable American politics and culture,” Weiss said at the Jewish Leadership Conference. β€œAnd I don’t mean that in, like, a censorious, gatekeeping way.” What’s the difference between her β€œredrawing the lines” of acceptable speech and other people doing it? What makes one β€œcensorious” and β€œgatekeeping” and the other not? Well, because she gets to decide. That’s what so much of the free-speech panic was ever about: making sure the right people were in charge of what you see, hear, and read. Notably, this has very little to do with reporting the news, which is supposed to be what CBS News does. But if the point of installing Weiss was to ensure that she would gatekeep on behalf of right-wing interests, that is precisely what she appears to be doing.

The people who profited most from the cancel culture/free speech panic were less interested in actual freedom of speech than establishing their own control over public discourse. You don't even have to take my word for it. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

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I was not familiar with your game, Joshua Goodman gothamist.com/news/mayor-a...

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This valedictory press release from Eric Adams, the man who said he'd build 150 miles of bus lanes in four years, does not contain a single instance of the word "bus"

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just waited 84 mins to speak with the ny state health exchange to get health insurance and was literally 5 mins away from getting connected to a rep when my line was disconnected : )

15.12.2025 23:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not the cloud storage wrapped...

12.12.2025 03:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
There are approximately 3 million parking spots in New York City that allow people to store their vehicles overnight for absolutely no cost. Add them up, and those spaces occupy around 11,000 acres of land, or 5.6% of the city’s total area. Mini-storage is a massive business in this space-starved city, but it’s completely free for people to store one type of private good. This begs the question of why we are charging people to use environmentally friendly buses and subways, thereby discouraging their use, while providing free car storage for polluting, traffic-inducing, pedestrian-harming vehicles, thereby encouraging their use.

There are approximately 3 million parking spots in New York City that allow people to store their vehicles overnight for absolutely no cost. Add them up, and those spaces occupy around 11,000 acres of land, or 5.6% of the city’s total area. Mini-storage is a massive business in this space-starved city, but it’s completely free for people to store one type of private good. This begs the question of why we are charging people to use environmentally friendly buses and subways, thereby discouraging their use, while providing free car storage for polluting, traffic-inducing, pedestrian-harming vehicles, thereby encouraging their use.

Why should we reconsider a decision that was made over 70 years ago? Because if the City metered all of its parking spots, it could collect $3.8 billion annually by charging just $3.47 per spot per day. The City could then transfer that revenue to the MTA to completely cover the approximately $3.8 billion per year the MTA would give up by ending fares on both buses and subways, making the city’s mass transit system totally free.

Why should we reconsider a decision that was made over 70 years ago? Because if the City metered all of its parking spots, it could collect $3.8 billion annually by charging just $3.47 per spot per day. The City could then transfer that revenue to the MTA to completely cover the approximately $3.8 billion per year the MTA would give up by ending fares on both buses and subways, making the city’s mass transit system totally free.

09.12.2025 19:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vital City | How Mamdani Can Deliver Free Buses β€” and Subways, Too Start charging for street parking

eye-opening blog from @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social ... charging a meager fee for parking would provide the city as much as it currently makes from bus AND subway fares

www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/how...

09.12.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vital City | How Mamdani Can Deliver Free Buses β€” and Subways, Too Start charging for street parking

How to make public transit free? Charge for parking.

"After three-quarters of a century, the policy of charging for mass transit while providing free storage for car owners is overdue for some fresh thinking." - @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social

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