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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 59m

Spotted this Sister Cities sign on my way to #DF25—job hunting feels the same. So many directions, some closer than others.

A chat with Brittany Hart helped me see what’s been holding me back. S
Sometimes the next step starts with listening.

#CareerJourney #SalesforceOhana

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 14h

We can’t pay air traffic controllers during the shutdown, making us less safe, but we can send $40 billion to bail out Argentina.

Make it make sense.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 5h

Love this 🥰

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 17h

Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.

Our new ad just aired during Survivor.

Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 5h

Not ok ⬇️

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 21h

ICE agents kidnapped a US citizen in Chicago because she didn’t “look” American to them. She even had her US passport on her. 🤬

ICE Detains Citizen After Saying She Doesn’t “Look Like” Her Last Name

She even had her U.S. passport on her.

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 5h

Not normal

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13h

Sources:

www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/15/c...

www.govsforhealth.org

Governors Public Health Alliance

The Governors Public Health Alliance is a nonpartisan, non-profit coalition of governors that works together to protect public health.

www.govsforhealth.org

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 6h

Yes 💕👏🏻

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13h

15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.

Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.

Map: Governors Public Health Alliance
* Guam is also a member of the alliance
Updated October 15, 2025
Map: @luckytran • Created with Datawrapper

Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 6h

This is not normal ⬇️

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15h

LA Times now confirming our earlier reporting: www.latimes.com/california/s...

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 6h

Answer: #DueProcess. Not convinced that DHS is finding the dangerous gang members as promised #BrokenPromises

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 21h

"Why doesn't Chicago want us to zip-tie more naked children in the middle of the night and shove them, screaming, into vans? So ungrateful for refusing our kind, helpful offer to help!"

Pamela Jo Bondi

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 7h

"Trump will fail if people and institutions coordinate against him, which is why his administration is targeting businesses, nonprofits and civil society, proposing corrupting bargains to those who acquiesce and punishing holdouts to terrify the rest into submission."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

Opinion | Where Trump Is Vulnerable and How to Act on It

www.nytimes.com

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 14h

This is not normal ⬇️

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 14h

Federal immigration enforcement activity surged in Carpentersville and neighboring Elgin Wednesday, according to local rapid responders, as videos of federal agents spotted across the area circulated online, including outside Carpentersville village hall.

Videos of ‘targeted’ immigration raids in Carpentersville circulate online, including activity near village hall

Federal immigration enforcement activity surged in Carpentersville and neighboring Elgin Wednesday as videos of federal agents spotted across the area circulated online, including outside Carpenter…

trib.al

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 21h

#DF25 connections that matter 💙

At the Nonprofit Reception, Alexandra Mamalakis (Appiphony + Founder of @stampofsunshine) and Lizzy Roberts reminded us what this community is all about.

We wrote letters to seniors—5K+ sent since 2023. That’s impact. That’s heart. 💌

#OhanaInAction

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 22h

Checking out Moscone North with fellow MVP Tony Kirumba from @BostonBeerCo
. Met Tony at a Dreamin event last year!

Dreamin events are where community, ideas & opportunity collide.
Find one near you 👉 trailhead.salesforce.com/community/co...

#DF25 #DreaminEvents #TrailblazerCommunity

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 1d

Just met Robert Mendoza & Aaliyah Nance from DigitalNEST
at the #DF25 Nonprofit Lounge. Invited Robert to join #RobForce and Aaliyah said she’s in too—so welcome to #AaliyahForce!

We connected about Nonprofit Dreamin’, March 25–27, 2026. T

Will you join us? Follow @NonprofitDreamin

Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 1d

A layoff doesn’t erase your story — it opens a new chapter.
If you’ve been through this, what helped you get back up?
Let’s make space for real talk and support here.

#CareerTransitions #Community #GaggleSocial

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 1d

Stacey Abrams explaining again what is happening in the country. Day by day we are watching the takeover of this nation. Everyone needs to resist, every business, every college, every home that gets it. We must not bend America‼️

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 1d

This is not normal ⬇️

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Original source:
@chicago.suntimes.com

Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...

chicago.suntimes.com

Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 1d

#BeBetter

David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 1d

Under pressure from the Trump-Vance administration, Ohio State University is banning reimbursements for attending conferences that represent underrepresented groups. An OSU faculty member says its reflective of the university's pattern of complying in advance w/ the administration.

Under Anti-DEI Pressure, Ohio State Limits Conference Funds

The Education Department recently criticized Ohio State University’s involvement with a nonprofit that encourages people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue doctorates. Now, OSU is rethinking ...

www.insidehighered.com

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 1d

#MorningVibe

“You need a gig that’s more worthwhile / Now that you’re more in demand than Epstein’s file….you never kissed the orange azz.”

Bette, we adore your wit, humor & love. Stephen, “thank you…the lord of all our rings.”

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 1d

#DaPope

kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not Catholic, but Pope Leo calls for unity in messaging against Trump's deportation raids.

A true show of WWJD. No wonder Evangelicals don't like him.

#ProudBlue

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Laurel Davila @laureldavilacpa.bsky.social · 1d

Prop 50 provides emergency maps ONLY because Republicans moved forward with their power grab.

#YesOnProp50

Meme from @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social

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Lisa Guerrero @lisaguerrero.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s gooooooooo!!!!!! 💃🏽

CNN @cnn.com · 1d

Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat and South Texas native, is launching a run for Texas governor. https://cnn.it/4hcgBg5

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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Rob O'Brien (she/her) @chicagosfdcrob.bsky.social · 1d

This ⬇️

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 1d

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com