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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 21h

Great to see the more than 1000 of our neighbors yesterday.

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 1d

Today CATA called Protest 5:30 corner of Michigan and Ida B Wells @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @chicago-cata.bsky.social Look for this banner.

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 1d

The lollypop of providing the illusion of cheaper meds=grift?

BlinkRx: A little-known online pharmacy platform with ties to the Trump family is hosting an event connecting top Trump administration regulators and drug industry executives. It could benefit from the White House’s drug pricing push.WSJ

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 2d

A fun and true song appropriate for the season-

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 2d

History repeating itself in cruelty. We need to beat back this fascism too.

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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 2d

Compared to the rest of the world, the United States stands alone with the threat we face from gun violence. It’s time to pass common sense safety measures–that over 80% of Americans agree on–to make our streets safer.

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 2d

MAGA wants us to fall for their incitement of violence. To keep our beautiful city and its residents as safe as we can we need to practice disciplined NON VIOLENCE, make a united front with everyone & anyone we can. I think we need to protest with song. "Ain't going to let no MAGA turn us around."

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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MakeMineBlue @makemineblue.bsky.social · 5d

As the warning goes—frequently pinned to Sinclair Lewis — “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 2d

We are what we eat.

"The wealthiest 30% of the world’s population generates more than 70% of food-related environmental damage, it found. Furthermore, 2.8 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet and 1 billion are undernourished, despite enough food being produced globally." (A Tooze Chartbook)

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 3d

"America where are you now, don't you care about your son's and daughter's"

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 3d

The military action against a building in Chicago's south side terrorized toddlers. The @govpritzker.illinois.gov has asked DFS to investigate.
There are now multiple reports of children in diapers and unclothed being zip-tied: blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...

Feds Detained 4 Children Who Are US Citizens During Controversial ICE Raid

The children were held "until they could be placed in the care of guardians," according to a New York Times report.

blockclubchicago.org

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 3d

ICEy does not care about law enforcement. They have tear gassed police too as well as citizens shopping etc.
More than one police department has made claims that ICE may be making false 911 calls: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls

Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.

www.cbsnews.com

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Matthew Guariglia @mguariglia.bsky.social · 3d

Whether you're a casual news reader or a breaking news reporter at the NYTimes, I implore you--please, please, please--do not believe or report DHS/ICE/CBP's side of events uncritically. End the state's monopoly on legitimate storytelling. They are not the objective arbiter of what really happened.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 3d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 4d

Trump Noem and Hegseth have declared war on the people of the US.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

New in PN: Trump's invasion

"The Trump administration’s war on cities just entered a new, more terrifying phase. What stage of fascism is it when the president defies a court order and sends troops into a city anyway? Because as of Sunday, that’s where we’re at."

Trump's invasion

This weekend marked a major escalation of his campaign of terror.

www.publicnotice.co

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 4d

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 7d

Give your Illinois Senators some loving support to stay strong. We need their loud and active support to move other senators and stay clear to our [email protected]

indivisiblechicago.com/hold-the-lin...!

Hold the Line on Funding Fight — Indivisible Chicago Alliance

Our Senators need to hear from their constituents that we want them to fight like hell. Push Senators Durbin and Duckworth to be bold and help strengthen their backbone

indivisiblechicago.com

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 7d

We need to let all our elected representatives hear our voices loudly !

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 8d

The Trump Shutdown is happening because Republicans (who control the White House & Congress) refuse to pass a funding plan to stop health insurance costs from doubling this winter. Let’s hold the GOP accountable & encourage Democrats to keep protecting our healthcare: indivisible.org/campaign/sto...

(next to an image of the Capitol and a hand holding a megaphone) STOP THE TRUMP SHUT DOWN

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 7d

MAGA has been destroying our government since Jan. They do not seem to care about the cost of living to our people , nor our rights to speak and be free from being terrorized in our cities. Majorities support extending premium subsidies for ACA plans. The right to healthcare is NON PARTISAN.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 8d

SOUTH SHORE RAID: They was terrified. The kids was crying. People was screaming.They was bringing the kids down, too, had them ziptied to each other. That's all I kept asking. What is the morality? Where's the human? One of them literally laughed. He said, "'F*** them kids." @abc7chicago.bsky.social

ICE agents raid South Shore apartments; Trump says Chicago could become military training ground

ICE agents raided a South Shore apartment building overnight as the city braces for a possible military deployment.

abc7chicago.com

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 8d

NOT A SOLUTION

"Will I save money buying from the TrumpRx website?
It depends, but probably not if you are among the 90% of Americans who have health insurance.....the site could be helpful for those who are well off enough to purchase their drugs with their own money. "
www.wsj.com/health/pharm...

How Trump’s Drug-Buying Site ‘TrumpRx’ Will Work

If you are among the 90% of Americans who have health insurance, it’s unlikely to save you much money

www.wsj.com

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Indivisible Oregon @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social · 8d

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Indivisible Vashon ❌ 👑 @indivisible-vashon.bsky.social · 8d

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 8d

We need to be shouting the reminder !
The Constitution places the decision to deploy the military within the U.S. in the hands of Congress, not the President, and the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 forbids such deployments against the people of the United States for law enforcement purposes.

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Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 8d

No Paragon of virtue . Paragon Health Institute couldn't care less about the needs of our people for healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

A small think tank's crusade against Obamacare is making some Republicans nervous

With its well-placed alumni network and aggressive advocacy, Paragon Health Institute is pressuring Republicans to let Obamacare subsidies expire despite urging from GOP centrists.

www.politico.com

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 9d

We will not accept a home grown Gestapo.

Geri Kahn @gerika.bsky.social · 9d

Chicago will NOT sit down and be quiet! No ICE no Military on our streets. No Human is illegal. Stop separating families and taking our neighbors. We will not accept a home grown Gestapo. Join us all Oct. 18th NO KINGS @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/01/h...

Hundreds Protest Downtown As Trump Says Troops Are Coming To Chicago 'Very Soon'

Protesters marched up Michigan Avenue on Tuesday just hours after President Donald Trump again said he plans to send the military to Chicago.

blockclubchicago.org

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