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Laura Chapin

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Feminist, relentless abortion rights advocate, foodie, world traveller, music lover, childless cat lady, proud Coloradan with Texas roots. Molly Ivins & Diane Nash are my heroes. The Chicks song "The Long Away Around" pretty well covers it.

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · Nov 13

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 10h

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 7h

DHS & Tricia McLaughlin are fucking liars.

Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 10h

New WGN statement to Chicago Tribune:

“Earlier today, a WGN-TV creative services employee was detained by ICE,” the station said. “She has since been released, and no charges were filed against her. Out of respect for her privacy, we will have no further statements about this incident.”

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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 11h

WGN, this woman’s employer, is now reporting she was not charged with any crimes and was released.

DHS said earlier she was arrested for assault for throwing objects at agents.

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Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 14h

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 9h

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 21h

Portland Frog gets it

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 13h

Some people have a real knack for sucking all the joy out of life.

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 21h

This video is everywhere because it's a hilarious visual refutation of Portland being on fire. You can't get a mass movement going without convincing the masses

so yes, this does do something actually

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This literally does nothing. You are not beating fascism by dressing up in inflatable suits and dancing

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Portland is leading the way. This is how you (non violently) beat Fascism. Humor and ridicule are key.

Stillframe from a video of Portland protesters dancing in inflatable suits

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Sinner Representative @irepresentsinners.bsky.social · 19h

“Pro-pal” protestors at MVP’s 9:30 Washington, DC book tour stop last night.

Ms. Devi is absolutely done with their bullshit and held her own 👏🏼

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 15h

This arrest appears to be in direct violation of a temporary restraining order prohibiting DHS officers from arresting journalists. The officers here may well be subject to contempt of court. protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily
ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
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Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 14h

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dr. caitlin m. green @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social · 1d

there are SO many more inflatable costumes tonight. clearly we have settled on a motif

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 14h

The Portland Frogs are also really smart. It denies Fox Propaganda & other right wing outlets the video they want.
I mean, they took a couple of nutters the other day & all they got was Kristi Noem surveying a handful of people & someone in a chicken suit with Yakity Sax playing in the background.

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 14h

Trump has so lowered the bar for deranged behavior that it's pretty much gone unremarked upon that the Republican candidate for governor in Virginia is an unhinged nutbag.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19h

SPANBERGER: “She doesn’t think gay couples should be allowed to marry.”

WINSOME EARLE-SEARS: “That’s not discrimination.” 🤔

SPANBERGER: “She thinks you can fire someone for being gay.”

EARLE-SEARS: “That’s not discrimination.” 🤔🤔 #VAGov

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 17h

A few minutes ago in the House:

- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week

- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week

House Press Gallery: During today's pro forma session, the Clerk read a message from the Speaker designating Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19 as a district work period.

Punchbowl's Briana Reilly: House gaveled in and out of its pro forma just now w/o recognizing Rep Elfreth, who was seeking to UC a mil pay bill from Rep Sykes.

Elfreth told reporters after that House Dems stand “ready and willing to take” up standalone legislation to pay troops.

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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 16h

Abortion is health care.
I am pro-abortion because people should have access to health care. So are millions of people.
This is an important distinction.

Woman Super Powers @deechan17.bsky.social · 18h

Most people who supported Roe are not pro-abortion. I am pro-CHOICE and so I would never wear one of your t-shirts. This is an important distinction.

Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 17h

Mike Johnson will literally keep the entire government shut down to prevent release of the Epstein files.
Meanwhile millions of Americans are getting notices about their insurance premiums skyrocketing.

Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 18h

UNREAL

Democratic Whip Notice: The House GOP Leadership have made the following change to the House Floor schedule:

Members are advised that votes are no longer expected in the House on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Pending Senate action on FY26 Funding, Members will receive 48 hours' notice prior to any potential votes in the House. Further information regarding the Floor schedule will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

This is a change from the House GOP Leadership's previously announced schedule.

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 19h

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.