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xxxtine

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human? allstonpudding dot com

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WBUR
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COMMENTARY: "There is urgency for Haitians, who are the targets of this dehumanization, but also for the rest of us, as we watch our government continue toward a ledge where some of us are human and some are not." wbur.fm/4BjX9YF

wbur.fmWe cannot accept the dehumanization of our Haitian neighbors"Perhaps it’s unreasonable to expect everyone in the U.S. to push through relentless negative headlines and develop a nuanced view of a complex reality in Haiti," writes Wynn Walent. "It is reasonable, however, to expect our country, and our government in particular, to view Haitian people as human beings worthy of respect and dignity."

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Dart Adams
@dartadams.bsky.social

So… I do a lot of research. A lot of it around my city and how race, class & proximity affects it over the years. Before the initial bussing ruling, the Boston Public Schools had 100K children in it & 60% of them were White as the city’s Black & Latino populations were exploding. By the numbers…

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Nina Corcoran
@ninacorcoran.bsky.social

I went down to New Orleans to profile Twisted Teens Come for the answers to those pervasive questions online (How do you write three addicting albums in one year? Who even are they and where did they come from?) and stay for the stories of lifelong trainhoppers pitchfork.com/story/twiste...

pitchfork.comTwisted Teens Hit the Big TimeA bunch of train-hopping crust punk fiddle players end up in New Orleans, sign a deal with Sub Pop, and put out three incredible garage rock albums in one year. How did this happen? We head down to NO...
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@allston.bsky.social

I loved learning last night that Olivia Rodrigo not only knows of the cop slide but went to it almost immediately upon arriving in Boston for her three sold out shows at TD Garden

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The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and slinging rocks. Caught in the attack was Post photographer Heidi Levine. “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times,” Levine said. https://wapo.st/4yt6dHY

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Jim Aloisi
@jimaloisi.bsky.social

If you’re still using X or driving a Tesla you are (a small but still relevant) part of the problem.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Elon Musk, who has major business interests in Texas, appeared to funnel $158 million to back Ken Paxton’s Senate bid.

nyti.msElon Musk Spends Heavily to Back Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid in TexasThe world’s richest person, who has become the biggest known midterm donor, gave $158 million to a group that quickly spent that much to help Mr. Paxton’s Senate bid in Texas.

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Micah
@rincewind.run

I think that, like every other attempt they’ve made to go after high profile regime enemies through the legal system, this is likely to end poorly for them in court it is also an extremely dangerous escalation and should be treated like the emergency it is by both Dem leadership and the media

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social

WSJ: 'The Trump administration’s investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar is aimed at building a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and other people familiar with the probe'

wsj.comIlhan Omar Investigation Aims to Build Case for Stripping Her CitizenshipAuthorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.
xxxtine
@allston.bsky.social

A really good double header if I do say so myself

The Brattle Theatre@brattletheatre.bsky.social

Thu, Oct 15 • Today at The Brattle Gollylagging & Allston Pudding Present REAL LIFE • 7:00 (doors at 6:00) Rep Series: Fablecore and More I SAW THE TV GLOW • 9:30 brattlefilm.org

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WBUR
@wbur.org

Here's everything you need to know about voting in the Massachusetts general election, including important dates, how to get your ballot, and some crib notes on the races and ballot questions up for grabs come the first Tuesday in November.

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Meghan L. Hall
@itsmeghanlhall.bsky.social

BREAKING: Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA Finals will be at State Farm Arena, USA TODAY Sports has learned. Game 3 is now Oct 21. at 8 p.m ET. Moves from Oct. 22. Game 4 is still on Oct. 24, but now at 1 p.m. ET instead of 3:30 p.m. ET.

usatoday.comAtlanta Dream WNBA Finals home games 3 and 4 moved to larger arenaThe Atlanta Dream were originally set to play WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 at a 3,500-seat arena. The games have been moved to State Farm Arena.
xxxtine
@allston.bsky.social

I also don’t think Kristi Noem understands what the song is about. Ella Langley is upset he’s choosing Texas because she’s from Tennessee. Choosing Texas is the bad choice in this song.

Stereogum@stereogum.com

Kacey Musgraves had a perfect response to Kristi Noem's diss

stereogum.comKacey Musgraves Had A Perfect Response To Kristi Noem's DissJames Talarico, the Democrat running for senate in Texas, predictably has the musician vote on lock. Some of that support is coming from outside the state: Yo La Tengo are playing a benefit show on hi...

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StreetsblogMASS
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After nearly 7 years of meetings and presentations for plans that went nowhere, @boston.gov will finally make some small changes to the design of Hyde Park Ave. in Forest Hills: mass.streetsblog.org/2026/10/12/n...

mass.streetsblog.orgNeighbors Applaud City Hall's Last-Minute Design Changes For Hyde Park Ave. - Streetsblog MassachusettsNeighbors applaud City Hall for changing its plans: "This is the beginning of rebuilding trust," Forest Hills resident Nathan Eckstrom says.
xxxtine
@allston.bsky.social

If my commute was anything but a short walk to work, I would be more insane than I already am

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath 50 reasons for more walkable streets.

fastcompany.com50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable StreetsFrom making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.

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WNBA
@wnba.com

In just their second season, the Valkyries are headed to the Finals ⚔️ They defeated the Aces 3-0 in the Semifinals to become the fastest expansion team in league history to compete for a title. #WNBASeason30

xxxtine
@allston.bsky.social

I love this finals match up!!!!!

WNBA@wnba.com

TWO TEAMS. ONE TITLE. HISTORY ON THE LINE. 🏆 The Dream and Valkyries will go head-to-head in the WNBA Finals as both franchises are in search of their first Championship in league history. Game 1 tips-off Saturday, October 17 at 3:30pm/ET live on NBC and Peacock!

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Bluebikes
@ridebluebikes.bsky.social

Move, breathe, ride. 💙🚲 For World Mental Health Day, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the title sponsor of Bluebikes, is offering a $15 Bluebikes credit w/code BCBSHEALTHYOCT, while supplies last. Ride to Ride & Chill Oct 11 or wherever the weekend takes you. bluebikes.com/blog/Mental-...