Rebecca
@rebeccakell.bsky.social
She/her. Dyke. Chicagoan. Knitter. Lifter. Anti-fascist. Anti-bigotry. https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/chicago-knitting-authority/rebeccakell
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Knit for Food Knit-a-Thon 2026
Join us on April 11th, 2026 for the 6th annual Knit for Food Knit-a-thon. This 12-hour knitting marathon raises funds and awareness to combat hunger and food insecurity!
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Knit for Food 2026 is live. Please join my team: Chicago Knitting Authority. Or donate to my team to help fight hunger. givebutter.com/knitforfood2...
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Brendan Reilly might have voted to raise to have the city work with ICE. Sure, he also voted to raise your property taxes. But once he gets his head unstuck from that honey jar you’re really going to like what you hear about his campaign
February 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Brendan Reilly might have voted to raise to have the city work with ICE. Sure, he also voted to raise your property taxes. But once he gets his head unstuck from that honey jar you’re really going to like what you hear about his campaign
My superpower is also my greatest weakness. I can write the best, most thorough, and clear instructions possible for a complicated task. I've been complimented on my instructions and clear guidance. If I encounter poorly written instructions for a task I need to complete, I will melt down.
February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
My superpower is also my greatest weakness. I can write the best, most thorough, and clear instructions possible for a complicated task. I've been complimented on my instructions and clear guidance. If I encounter poorly written instructions for a task I need to complete, I will melt down.
This!!! Everytime you go out in public in your #melttheice hat or a #fuckice hat or wearing a whistle around your neck, people see you. People KNOW what you stand for and what you stand against. It's not everything, but it is something.
Every time you speak up - and every time you don't - there are people watching and learning about you and the world you help create.
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
February 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
This!!! Everytime you go out in public in your #melttheice hat or a #fuckice hat or wearing a whistle around your neck, people see you. People KNOW what you stand for and what you stand against. It's not everything, but it is something.
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The interview with Talarico has been posted to YouTube: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The interview with Talarico has been posted to YouTube: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
He probably has TWO birth certificates. One that says James Donald Bowman, and then one that says James David Hamel after the adoption. Unlikely that he has one that says Vance, though.
February 17, 2026 at 2:47 PM
He probably has TWO birth certificates. One that says James Donald Bowman, and then one that says James David Hamel after the adoption. Unlikely that he has one that says Vance, though.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
February 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
Today I saw that #treadmillknitting is a hash tag on Instagram already. So many women knitting #melttheice hats while knitting. I've found my people!
February 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Today I saw that #treadmillknitting is a hash tag on Instagram already. So many women knitting #melttheice hats while knitting. I've found my people!
February 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
February 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
@llkats.com and I are still recruiting members. Sadly, Rizzo cannot knit. He can only stare at you.
Rizzo demands you join my team!! I am asking you nicely to please join me or donate. givebutter.com/knitforfood2...
February 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
@llkats.com and I are still recruiting members. Sadly, Rizzo cannot knit. He can only stare at you.
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What's up with Rep. Hirschauer trying to modify the ban on parking minimums near TOD (People over Parking Act) to make it apply only to Chicago? If you want to slip against this (ilga.gov/House/Hearin...) ilga.gov/Legislation/...
Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly
Welcome to the Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly
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February 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
What's up with Rep. Hirschauer trying to modify the ban on parking minimums near TOD (People over Parking Act) to make it apply only to Chicago? If you want to slip against this (ilga.gov/House/Hearin...) ilga.gov/Legislation/...
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People really reaching to make the Epstein story about anything other than gender.
February 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
People really reaching to make the Epstein story about anything other than gender.
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ICYMI
Please take a minute out of your day to file witness slips to show the Illinois general assembly that you support safer streets
Please take a minute out of your day to file witness slips to show the Illinois general assembly that you support safer streets
Welcome back witness slip warriors 😤 The ILGA is back in session and there are bills to pass. Get those fingers warmed up for these four bills that are now in committee
By 4pm, Wednesday 2/17:
- Please sign as "Self" in the firms/business field;
- "Proponent;" and
- "Record of Appearance only"
1/5
By 4pm, Wednesday 2/17:
- Please sign as "Self" in the firms/business field;
- "Proponent;" and
- "Record of Appearance only"
1/5
February 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
ICYMI
Please take a minute out of your day to file witness slips to show the Illinois general assembly that you support safer streets
Please take a minute out of your day to file witness slips to show the Illinois general assembly that you support safer streets
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In this accompanying piece, TRiiBE culture correspondent @romej.thetriibe.com dives into a historic 1938 game where the Chicago Bears took on the Negro All-Stars.
"There’s this progressive element to even schedule the game, but the backdrop is not one of progress.”
thetriibe.com/2026/02/firs...
"There’s this progressive element to even schedule the game, but the backdrop is not one of progress.”
thetriibe.com/2026/02/firs...
First of its kind: The 1938 showdown between the Chicago Bears and the Negro All-Stars • The TRiiBE
Hundreds of thousands of people cut out ballots from Black newspapers and mailed in their votes for which players should make the 1938 Negro All-Star football team.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
In this accompanying piece, TRiiBE culture correspondent @romej.thetriibe.com dives into a historic 1938 game where the Chicago Bears took on the Negro All-Stars.
"There’s this progressive element to even schedule the game, but the backdrop is not one of progress.”
thetriibe.com/2026/02/firs...
"There’s this progressive element to even schedule the game, but the backdrop is not one of progress.”
thetriibe.com/2026/02/firs...
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Anyway, @nora.zone are building a bot that provides fun (cited) facts about things Gavin Newsom has done when you @ it, and we need YOUR HELP please submit your favorite Gavin Newsom activities here.
Welcome to Gavin's Priors!
A crowdsourced project that feeds the @heygavin bot on Bluesky's posts about Gavin Newsom's finest moments. The brainchild of @nora.zone and @sesmith.lol.
When the bot pulls your contribution, it wil...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Anyway, @nora.zone are building a bot that provides fun (cited) facts about things Gavin Newsom has done when you @ it, and we need YOUR HELP please submit your favorite Gavin Newsom activities here.
Welcome to the resistance, Dubya. "one of the reasons Washington achieved all of this was by admitting he might not be up to the task. He summoned experts and let debates play out in front of him." inpursuit.substack.com/p/george-was...
George Washington by George W. Bush
For a Leader, Humility Is the Ultimate Strength
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February 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Welcome to the resistance, Dubya. "one of the reasons Washington achieved all of this was by admitting he might not be up to the task. He summoned experts and let debates play out in front of him." inpursuit.substack.com/p/george-was...
February 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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mom they’re roasting the US economy on mastodon again
February 16, 2026 at 7:37 AM
mom they’re roasting the US economy on mastodon again
Can someone explain to me why plate math is impossible? I can do federal grant math in my head, but can't get 45 + 2 times ??? To equal 70. Why?!?!
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Can someone explain to me why plate math is impossible? I can do federal grant math in my head, but can't get 45 + 2 times ??? To equal 70. Why?!?!
This thread explains what non-Kat voters in IL-009 are thinking of when we talk about her not being from here. It's not about her being 1st or 2nd Gen in the US. Or even being born in another state.
Kat Abughazaleh is implying here that subtext of criticism about her not being from the community is because of her being Palestinian-American/“not born here”
There’s no doubt racism/sexism that does exist in this convo, but I will say the concern I’ve heard in #IL09 is very much not that 🧵
There’s no doubt racism/sexism that does exist in this convo, but I will say the concern I’ve heard in #IL09 is very much not that 🧵
“She’s not from here.”
February 16, 2026 at 1:55 AM
This thread explains what non-Kat voters in IL-009 are thinking of when we talk about her not being from here. It's not about her being 1st or 2nd Gen in the US. Or even being born in another state.
Ebby is asking if you've donated to givebutter.com/knitforfood2...
February 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Ebby is asking if you've donated to givebutter.com/knitforfood2...
Vandalism is bad because you could end up in jail. BUT perhaps we should be picketing GOP offices with signs saying this? www.joemygod.com/2026/02/wisc...
Wisconsin GOP HQ Vandalized: "Pedophile Protectors" - Joe.My.God.
Eau Claire’s NBC affiliate reports: The Republican Party of Eau Claire County headquarters in Altoona was vandalized overnight between Friday evening and Saturday morning. The chairman of the Republic...
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February 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Vandalism is bad because you could end up in jail. BUT perhaps we should be picketing GOP offices with signs saying this? www.joemygod.com/2026/02/wisc...
Is Steven Miller a modern-day Rasputin?
February 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Is Steven Miller a modern-day Rasputin?
