A. Torch
@torcho.bsky.social
Activist, Surrealist artist, vintage shopkeeper, anti-racist. Music is life-giving. #Jazz #Punk #CraftBeer ☂️ ⚔️ 🥪 #surrealism #yourbackseat #twinpeaks #STL
created July 3, 2023
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mokie (@mokie.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Fixing the TV's up next. Can't fix the cat, landlord's strict about necromancy. Can't fix me, it's a holiday, but that's the plan for the week ahead. If you want to try... bsky.app/profile/moki...
Scott MacFarlane (@macfarlanenews.bsky.social) reposted
17-page court filing by Trump Admin's Justice Dept asks judge to dismiss civil suit brought by some Jan 6 defendants who seek $100 million+ in damages Defendants allege "malicious prosecution" & 4th amendment violation Feds says case should be dismissed: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Happy #labor day.
LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
In Chicago union reps begin to gather.
LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
This one from Boston. IATSE among them blasting Public Enemy’s Fight The Power.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Keep the windows open at The White House. 🧐
Brian Alberts (@brewedculture.org) reposted
Must be the new Department of Defenestration.
Olga Nesterova (@onestpress.onestnetwork.com) reposted
CNN confirms that the pilots landed the plane using paper maps. www.cnn.com/2025/09/01/w...
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aust.in.suspense (@abw56.bsky.social) reposted
That's a distinct little pattern right there
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
US reportedly suspends visa approvals for nearly all Palestinian passport holders
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted
UPDATE: In its latest status report, DOJ says that three of the five migrant children discussed in his previous status report have now been returned to ORR custody. Drew Ensign says that he'll file another status report tomorrow when the two remaining children are in ORR custody.
Horror & Coffee (@foundfootagefan.bsky.social) reposted
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) 🎥 Directed by Jack Arnold When a team of experts venture into the Amazon to research fossils, they find themselves at Black Lagoon. Upon entering the water body, they capture the attention of an unknown beast. #FilmSky
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A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Whaaaaaaat?? 🙃
Ben West (@westbywest.bsky.social) reposted
Ameren Missouri's peak residential rate went up 43% since 2020, while inflation over that same time was 24%. If you needed that spelled out.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Why is CBS running a new Christmas special tonight? For… Labor Day Eve? 🧐
Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein.bsky.social) reposted
JUST IN: Judge who blocked the transfer of about 600 Guatemalan minors from US to Guatemala Sunday is keeping a very tight leash on the government. Echoes of Alien Enemies Act litigation simply deafening here. Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Mmmm, probably not.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
#stl Tamm Ave highway overpass #protest Sept 1 - Labor Day, 11am. #nokings #iww
50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 (@50501movement.bsky.social) reposted
Tomorrow (9/1). Stop the billionaire takeover. More than 1,000 protests nationwide. Find one near you. MayDayStrong.org.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump does not care.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
At Union Station, veterans play a speech from General Mark Milley warning soldiers of the threat that President Trump poses.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Might as well.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted
UPDATE: Drew Ensign, on behalf of DOJ, says that "all of the class members that were on planes today have been deplaned and are in the process of being returned to ORR custody." He add that he didn't file by 4 p.m. because he wasn't aware of the court's order setting that deadline.
Not Near Mint (@notnearmint.bsky.social) reposted
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A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Living Millenially Coffee
Max Kennerly (@maxkennerly.bsky.social) reposted
This whole thread is just appalling. The hearing arises from the Trump admin conspiring with a foreign country to violate a federal court order in the middle of the night so it can deny due process to children who escaped dangerous circumstances.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
I think so
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😁
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sosuume.bsky.social (@sosuume.bsky.social) reposted
September 20. National Protest. St. Louis County | Make Billionaires Pay action.womensmarch.com/events/st-lo...
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Judge Sooknanan: And I tried to reach the government. I have been up since then..and didn't reach anyone from the government until later this morning. And the imminence that the plaintiff claimed proved true, because, in fact, those planes *were* loaded. One actually took off and was returned.
Anna Bower (@annabower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
We're back. The judge asks if Ensign has an update for her. Ensign: I have confirmed that the plan is to deplane the children and to return them to the custody of Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Sooknanan asks him to file status report when that's complete
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
‘I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good’; Oscar Peterson Trio pandora.app.link/uVEGnMtOhWb
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Excellent! Thank you.
Ben West (@westbywest.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Also a rally in Clayton at the same time tomorrow protesting Kehoe's call for a special session secure.everyaction.com/5Qk437MNNESf...
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for all your hard work!!
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Nearing. The apex will be long and drawn-out and deadly.
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FFS!!
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
ENSIGN says all 600 children in question are still in the United States, planes are grounded and will not leave while the judge's order is in place. He said it's possible one had taken off and was returned. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: A federal judge has *blocked* the Trump administration from abruptly deporting 600 unaccompanied Guatemalan children — perhaps within a matter of hours — granting an emergency restraining order after advocates called the plan illegal + dangerous. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Anil Dash (@anildash.com) reposted
They normalized calling for the death of innocent Black men. They normalized the fact that they can’t stop sexually abusing children. They normalized a traitorous violent assault on the capitol of the United States. And these motherfuckers want to pretend *word choice* is the issue? Please.
amanda moore 🐢 (@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social) reposted
Marisa vs New York Times.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Wow… we almost had a Bloom County tv series. If you wonder why the most recent comic strips are roasting the 🍊 fool, this, similar to the Colbert news, might be why.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Trump’s government is kidnapping children from various states (Texas, California, Massachusetts, etc) and a few weeks later wants to drop them off in Guatemala. Fascism is nearing an apex.
State of St. Louis (@stateofstlouis.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Virtual Class for Veggie Gardeners 6 pm September 9th University of Missouri Extension online class 🌱 Cover Crops & Soil Health for Vegetable Gardens $10. Register extension.missouri.edu/events/cover...
Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social) reposted
NEW: A week or so ago, one federal agent kept popping up in videos from Trump's violent DC crackdown—so @jsweetli.bsky.social and I investigated. Turns out he's a 26-year-old US Parks Police officer, a lesser known law enforcement unit currently championed by Interior Sec. Doug Burnum. Our report:
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Kristi Noem: "I do know that LA wouldn't be standing today if President Trump hadn't taken action."
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Cool. But I thought maybe you were going to say the French Revolution. 😆
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
The 1980s were violent as hell here, from fire 💣 houses, cocaine turf wars to mafia car 💣 . There was also a spike for a few years around 2004, 2005. The current mayor is going to be an enabler of the Trump regime crackdown.
50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 (@50501movement.bsky.social) reposted
So awkward to be living through a dystopian novel about techno-fascist billionaires who have banded together with white supremacists, Christian nationalists, and international dictators in an attempt to overthrow democracy and commit genocide, all to establish tech-enabled fiefdoms in their wake.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
I hate to harp on this but recall my urge to stock up on printer ink. Limited supplies in stores now and store websites in the Midwest; no new shipments are currently scheduled at the stores where I inquired. Just fyi. #tariffs
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Probably the last of the secondary sunflower blooms on the giant sunflowers. There is a bee currently inside of it. 🐝 #gardenSunday #sunflower 🇺🇦
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
Heckuva job, Donald
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
The dog killer lady who works in Trump’s regime just said: “LA would not be standing” had they not sent in the National Guard. 😂 #la
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
RIP. A great reporter with a distinct radio voice.
Tony Messenger (@tonymess.bsky.social) reposted
Messenger: Jefferson County's circuit clerk has a 2nd job. He's a cop in another county. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
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Renee Racette, PhD (@stl-educator.bsky.social) reposted
Pictured are 1- orange creeping zinnia seen at @mobotgarden.bsky.social 2 swallowtail (?) caterpillar eating through my parsley 3 - squash loving the sun and growing vertically 4 - turtle Head in my front is starting to bloom #gardensunday
LorennaCleary.bsky.social (@lorennacleary.bsky.social) reposted
Unless DeSantis plans on having them watch the crosswalks 24/7, Orlando is gonna win this battle.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
SIGNS OF FASCISM 🪧
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
New Mexico is overriding the federal government on the topic of COVID19 vaccines to ensure their residents can access them. States hold a tremendous amount of public health power. They should use it.
STL Joe 🌿💖🕊♿ (@stljoe02.bsky.social) reposted
Saturday August 30 2025 9:30PM Maplewood Fire Department: Commercial structure fire Asador Del Sur 7322 Manchester Rd, cross street Oakview Terrace, Maplewood 63143 #STL #StLouis #Missouri #STLJOE2
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
CVS is requiring a prescription for the Covid-booster in some states. -Via NYTimes
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Peter Sagal (@petersagal.bsky.social) reposted
Also in the Times today: an article about a violence prevention program in MN that was cut by the Trump WH designed to prevent the kind of attack that happened last week: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/u...
State of St. Louis (@stateofstlouis.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning, 👩🏾🌾 👨🌾 Gardeners & Nature Lovers. Welcome to 🌱 #GardenSunday until ➡️ NOON CST Post your indoor/outdoor gardening, park, wildlife, landscape photos, and gardening questions, answers 📣 Final Garden Sunday. Thanks to everyone who participated 181 weeks on Twitter then 40 weeks on Bluesky
Mayor Q (@mayorq.bsky.social) reposted
Cities will engage, push back, persist, and, ultimately, we always win. Shared some recent takes with the Washington Post on what we are facing today.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
‘’Pipeline’, The Ventures pandora.app.link/2ZXxvJaNgWb
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
‘Aquarius’, The 5th Dimension pandora.app.link/v2pS98UMgWb
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
‘Classical Gas’ (1969) Mason Williams pandora.app.link/pJ0Rg5qMgWb
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for the reminder.
Josh Renaud (@kirkman.bsky.social) reposted
Did you know STLtoday.com is FREE all weekend (through Tuesday)? So many stories from across St. Louis ... hard-hitting, surprising, inspiring. Please read — and share! @stltoday.com
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Now I’m going to have to play it tonight since it has been awhile.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
You are too good! Yep.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s beautiful.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Ooooh, I’m not sure. That could be a fun rabbit-hole. 🎸
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Can you guess? @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social #craftbeer
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh no. 🫠
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Good stuff! Good people!
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty sweet glassware.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
I have not seen it yet tonight. It might be in the office. 🤔
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
Both were fantastic, underrated guitarist. (I guess Charo still plays)
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean, she was on a lot of episodes of The Love Boat and The Tonight Show. (Sadly, I first learned about her from The Love Boat) 🫠
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
We know Trump can’t read past a 4th grade level, nor comprehend much with whatever his impairments might currently be, but Gov Pritzker said: Chicago can always use more ways to reduce crime but sending military troops is NOT the answer.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
🔥 🔥 🔥
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first? (Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Mmmm, @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social El Gato, a bright West Coast IPA #craftbeer #stl 🍺
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
You are not supposed to fish in it. 🧐
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🙌
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A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
There might be others, too. Waiting to hear about Brentwood and Downtown.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
#stl protest Monday, Sept 1, noon, Lindbergh @ Baptist Church. (The sign from over 6 years ago is still relevant)
Michael J Armstrong (@profmjarmstrong.bsky.social) reposted
Brown‑Forman's "net sales in developed international markets dropped eight per cent" due to "geopolitical uncertainty". Sales fell 62% in Canada, 16% in the UK, & 10% in Germany. 🍷 #EconSky www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
A collection of clips from MSNBC of multiple Republicans getting booed at town halls this week.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m picturing this, Novi is a courier with a motorbike. At 15 she began the job to support her family when her mother died of Covid. She is the fastest courier in Mumbai but refuses to delver packages to those who will not tip her; after two grueling years of low wages she joins the carnival. 🏍️
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel her life probably deserves at least a short story.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social) reply parent
I would suggest hiring Novi the stunt driver. A slug of whiskey and a joint and she drives sideways for 8 minutes. It’s better than a #stl Cardinals game.
A. Torch (@torcho.bsky.social)
Since they are turning #stl Union Station into a carnival I would like to suggest adding a motorbike stunt-driving circle. It’s much more exciting than the Stassenfest kiddie coaster they built. 🧐