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LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 1h

so butchh

LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 3d

skyscraper heels is a great local place for drag heels - not necessarily alt but the man who runs it is very sweet

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LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 3d

@tymeup.bsky.social ?

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Fancy Bangs @itsfantasybanks.bsky.social · 4d

Gaggy nominated Best Drag Enthusiast will be at Death Becomes Her Brunch! Get your tickets now!!

LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 5d

just bought tickets to the Death Becomes Her brunch FAAACCCKK

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 5d

TONIGHT — Just after 8:30pm tonight, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shared that the Texas National Guard is being deployed to Chicago.

“This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States.”

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the Illinois National Guard was informed that the Texas National Guard is preparing deployments to Illinois:

“This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

“We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.

“I call on Governor Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate. There is no reason a President should send military troops into a sovereign state without their knowledge, consent, or cooperation.

“The brave men and women who serve in our national guards must not be used as political props. This is a moment where every American must speak up and help stop this madness."

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LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 5d

just bought tickets to the Death Becomes Her brunch FAAACCCKK

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Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 7d

This is happening tomorrow, Saturday October 4th. We will be gathering election signature petitions for some of the Chicago elected officials who have proven their worth, like @gracielaforsenate.bsky.social, and giving out KYR info. There are kick off locations in these wards: 1, 26, 30, 33, 45.

Delia Catalina Ramirez @delia.bsky.social · 8d

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! Let’s collect petitions and celebrate in community with our Northwest Side Progressive candidates! Register at bit.ly/10425NWS

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Well I guess it’s not @smokeykarmikael.bsky.social · 6d

DAWTA piece

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irish fish @neutralgena.bsky.social · 6d

& i think in our sphere a lot of the times you think “community” and think of the drag scene (very much yes) however; think about the community that you live in. your bus driver, shop owners, your neighbors with kids, the school down the block, your hairdresser, the clerk at the corner store

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Betty Theft 🏴‍☠️ @bettytheft.bsky.social · 7d

just saved this number to my phone !

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TENDERONI @tenderoni88.bsky.social · 7d

FUCK ICE

Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 7d

ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.

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kitch 💗 @kitchannette.bsky.social · 7d

if you’re a show producer & want to see the safety information I am planning to provide to my team please DM me. Law enforcement interaction is an unfortunate potential reality and it is our responsibility to create clear action plans for those we are collaborating with!!! always love 2 share info!!

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slug! @slugdrag.bsky.social · 7d

I just got off work this was the worst fucking thing to open my phone to does anyone have info on any protests / community action going on tomorrow?

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 7d

Federal agents are overtly abusing their power to try to intimidate advocates and elected officials. We need ICE out of Illinois immediately and justice for people like Ald. Jessie Fuentes who are defending their communities.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...

Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER

In another incident caught on video Friday, federal agents inside a car randomly threw tear gas into a Logan Square street while people — including a 2-year-old — were outside nearby.

blockclubchicago.org

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RAMONA SLICK 🍒 @ramonaslick.bsky.social · 7d

When confronting and filming ICE, MASK UP BEFORE RECORDING.

ICE has partnered with Palantir for facial recognition services and are definitely building a database. Facial recognition and digital footprints are things everyone needs to be mindful of nowadays.

Luv 💜 @luvamistoole.bsky.social · 7d

Not trying to be alarmist but to be real knowing your rights and filming what’s going on only scratches the surface of what we have to do to protect ourselves and others. The ones terrorizing people do not care about the law and we have to get creative if we are gonna keep each other safe

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irish fish @neutralgena.bsky.social · 7d

literally surrounding the city and working from the outskirts inward - never been more important to be looking out for your neighbors. it is in your backyard now- don’t get scared & don’t back down. interference is key, social media is not always trustworthy. use your EYES use your EARS be ALERT

The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 7d

Northwest side rapid response reports ICE snatched a man at Leland & Knox this morning.

LOCATION: W LELAND AVE & N KNOX
AVE
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM
An older Korean man was taken by 3 ice agents in camouflage uniform and vest with police on it.
2 cars, a silver Toyota SUV and a white KIA with IL plates that possibly start with FE32
Please remain vigilant. We will update this post if we see these vehicles in the area.
IF YOU KNOW WHO WAS DETAINED AND HAVE INFORMATION, PLEASE REPORT TO ICIRR HOTLINE
(855)-435-7693

UBICACIÓN: W LELAND AVE & N KNOX
AVE
FECHA: 3 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2025
HORA: 7:00 AM
Un hombre coreano mayor fue tomado por 3 agentes de hielo en uniforme de camuflaje y chaleco con la policía en él.
Dos carros un Toyota SUV plateado y un KIA blanco con placas IL que posiblemente comiencen con FE32
Por favor, permanezcan vigilantes. Actualizaremos este post si vemos estos vehículos en la zona.
SI VE POSIBLE ACTIVIDAD DE ICE, LLAME A LA LINEA DE APOYO DE ICIRR: (855)-435-7693

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Anita Horchata @anitahorchata.hausofprophets.art · 7d

Let’s take a moment and drop our egos and pride. Forget about awards and nominations, and remember there are people being taken off our streets. Remember our communities are under attack. Please be aware of your surroundings and protect one another, instead of turning on each other.

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LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 8d

because why did I have to convince myself not to nominate her best mother

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DOMMM @thedommm.bsky.social · 8d

Waking up every day to headlines about families being ripped apart in the same city we all live in is gutwrenching, ice agents are monsters

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LEX @cxmingoutlex.bsky.social · 29d

goodmorning chicago drag! who is exited to vote for me for Chicago Drag Enthusiast!?!

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Senator Stephanie @dragmestephanie.bsky.social · 9d

These vibes as hell on Thursday October 16th

Hosted by @vandalarose.bsky.social

Featuring
@areyounonbinary.bsky.social
@therachelslurrz.bsky.social
Satanna from DRAGULA SEASON 5
and me :)

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Yur Mother @itsbambibanks.bsky.social · 9d

FRESH FACES Magazine-

Do you have what it takes to become the freshest face?? Signs up have started NOW!!

Sign up here- docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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irish fish @neutralgena.bsky.social · 9d

HAUNTED HAUS🎃
3 DRAG SHOWS
1 NIGHT
0 SURVIVORS
we /will/ sell out, we /always/ sell out so get your tickets now!😈
this cast is so fucking fun!!!! come shake some ass w/ us!
colesbarchicago.com/event/haunte...

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kitch 💗 @kitchannette.bsky.social · 9d

good morning beloved community, if you do ONE THING today to FIGHT ICE please either SHARE the fuck out of this link, or read enough information to retain it and rely it to someone who doesn’t know this but needs to

INFORMATION IS POWER
COMMUNITY NETWORKS R LOVE

belmont.nekoweb.org/more/blanket...

Need A Blanket?

belmont.nekoweb.org

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Chicago Drag Base @chicagodragbase.bsky.social · 10d

Happy Birthday @siichele.bsky.social 💜

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