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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 7h

Also the lighting in there was terrible for photos lol - the Halloween lights did not help haha

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 7h

Go ✨sports✨ 🎉 😂

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 17h

How does one opt their partner into this program, hypothetically … just totally asking for a friend.

*Obviously this is a joke.

Screenshot from a Substack notes post

Post text from M. Anne Avery, Sept 17

“new paid subscriber tier”

Image Text reads:

“Buy my silence.
Permanently.
$8,000 per month

For $8,000 a month, I will stop”

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Ellen Mellor 🏳️‍⚧️ Samarcand Books (she/her) @samarcand.itch.io · 18h

This made me cry.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for NYC Mayor (and then President).
@zackpolanski.bsky.social for PM. And then they can work together to make the United Kingdom and the USA actually great, instead of whatever the hell they are now.

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 19h

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 18h

"Trans issues aren't this shameful thing that Democratic consultants suggest we hide from, it's the same fight undocumented immigrants are fighting, or those who can't access health care are fighting...Political issues aren't siloes, they're all connected, and Mamdani recognizes that." ✊

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 19h

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

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jj skolnik @modernistwitch.myatproto.social · 18h

every single dem should be taking notes. this is how you message around trans issues

(of note: i believe he is the only cis candidate for office to have trans people consult on his lgtbq+ policy platform)

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 21h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 19h

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 19h

This is why she stays out of my kitchen 🤷‍♀️😂

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 1d

This came from Lane Tech High School (Addison and Western), in Chicago.
(Oct. 10th)

School releases around 3:15 or 3:30pm*

I only know from driving through the area - be safe while traveling.

Sam Brunson @smbrnsn.bsky.social · 1d

Just got this text from my daughter’s school.

On the one hand, his for her school.

On the other, fuck ICE.

LANETHS-Safety is number one priority; we were notified there may be ICE activity in the area. If students would like to remain in the building to wait for safe ride or bus, they are welcome.

Adults will be near the bus stops in case there is a need for support.

Txt STOP to cancel

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Sam Brunson @smbrnsn.bsky.social · 1d

Just got this text from my daughter’s school.

On the one hand, his for her school.

On the other, fuck ICE.

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jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 1d

this is the kind of thing that usually leads to international alerts from press advocacy orgs

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 1d

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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jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 1d

a blatant violation of our most basic first amendment rights

Kyla @boysek.bsky.social · 1d

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 4d

Get it now?

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 5d

HAPPENING NOW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”

“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.

thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...

Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order establishing ‘ICE-free zones’ • The TRiiBE

Johnson is calling for a full investigation into “all of the brutality” that federal agents have conducted this past week.

thetriibe.com

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 5d

Free speech*

*offer available only in designated zones and posted times, subject to change.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson signed an executive order effective immediately, designating new protest hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until it is “deemed no longer necessary to protect residents’ health, safety, and welfare.” trib.al/3YGQqL5

Broadview mayor signs executive order setting fixed protest hours outside ICE facility

The new protest hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, citing public safety concerns, according to the executive order. Protests have popped up almost daily outside the ICE facility since President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign ramped up last month.

trib.al

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 9d

Sometimes you have to remind yourself (and others) that strangers will steps up and help if you ask. Because we’re all each other has in this shitty, dumpster fire world.

PS, Meag does need gas money. That’s definitely the last thing she should be crying about.

www.venmo.com/u/BabeGangPa...

Recap: Meag is an awesome human 💖

(Message from me, showing payment sent)
Me: Enjoy!

From Meag:

I can't believe you did that. Thank you so much, been crying most of the morning wondering how I'm going to just get gas for my four appointments next week.

But I'm getting the ps5. You are a saint.

Meag: You are seriously amazing, thank you for helping me. Truly l've felt so alone these last few weeks and you just pile drived me with human kindness. I wish I could hug you!

Me: Sometimes life just sucks but there are good people out there

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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 8d

all of these videos are horrifying. what feels so singularly striking and scary to me in all of them is the individual seething contempt and rage of these agents

Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 8d

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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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 8d

Yay… climate change 😵‍💫

NEWS / SEVERE WEATHER
Rare high-elevation tornado hit
Colorado mountains at over
11,000 feet
Unlike most tornado surveys done in person by the NWS, this tornado was confirmed with the help of satellite photos that showed the path of downed trees.
By Jesse Ferrell, AccuWeather meteorologist and senior weather editor
Published Oct 3, 2025 8:51 AM CDT | Updated Oct 3, 2025 8:51 AM CDT

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 8d

Join us Kristi Noem!

9AM Press Conference at 1930 Beach St

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Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 9d

Here's a picture of @kaylapekkala.com and @leilza.bsky.social from earlier

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 9d

Customer to DMV: oh come on - it means F- ..u..n -MODE?

ca-dmv-bot @ca-dmv-bot.bsky.social · 9d

Customer: FOR A LEXUS ISF CAR THE IS LEXUS SPORTS LETTER THRY US EMEANS SPORTS MODE ENGAGED
DMV: FUCK MODE

Verdict: DENIED

California license plate with text "F MODE".

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 9d

If I can use what small platform I have in this corner of the internet for good - then I’m going to continue doing that. 💖

I’ve curated a pretty great collection of followers over the years too which helps!

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 9d

Sometimes you have to remind yourself (and others) that strangers will steps up and help if you ask. Because we’re all each other has in this shitty, dumpster fire world.

PS, Meag does need gas money. That’s definitely the last thing she should be crying about.

www.venmo.com/u/BabeGangPa...

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 9d

Thanks everyone! In less than 12 hrs we raised more than enough for her to bring some joy into her life during treatments.

Meag commutes from West Mass to Boston regularly for appts so if you want to send gas money (or for milkshakes), here’s the direct Venmo link:

www.venmo.com/u/BabeGangPa...

I transferred the funds to Meag this morning!

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Kayla Pekkala @kaylapekkala.com · 10d

OH yeah I think if I were in the hospital a lot a switch would be an ABSOLUTE priority. I’d make it happen (if we didn’t already have one)

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