Instead of wasting years of my life arguing about Robert’s Rules, I should’ve done medic trainings

The only thing that gives me hope are the communities of resistance that are showing up in the streets and at the Broadview ICE detention center in defense of their neighbors, despite the threat of violence.

inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...

Happening now: at Kedzie and 40th, where Border Patrol agents just opened fire on rapid response this afternoon. A woman CFD says they found after the incident is reported in fair condition.

A growing number of outraged neighbors have gathered across from ICE/CBP agents who have closed Kedzie.

Iconic SocFem rose crown era 🔥

We have know your rights and Migra Watch literature in English and Spanish at the store 7 days a week. We’re open M-F 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm and have water, a public restroom, and climate control.

how many KYR pamphlets can spicy Snoopy fund?? let's find out.

Really looking forward to this one.

Absolutely

You should!! I’m obsessed with it— went straight to my staff picks. Would love to read your thoughts on it.

Was it Crocosmia?

What does a gal have to do to get a galley of the new Pynchon book these days

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The rarest Mando of them all!!

As my high school gym teacher can attest, I am NOT a fan of exercise, but it has been a fun (and sweaty, very sweaty!!) challenge to train in the streets of Pilsen this summer.

There will be a CAF cheering section on race day, so hmu if you want to give sweaty high fives!

On 9/28, I'm running a half marathon to raise money for Chicago Abortion Fund (& to fend off my midlife crisis, ha). My goal is $500— the average cost of a grant for one of CAF's callers. If you'd like to help me reach the finish line, you can here: www.givegab.com/p2p/cafhalf25/mandy-medley

putting Gelderloos and Kropotkin books on hold for signal contacts with names like "tinderbox" and "nadertot", just a normal Tuesday

I truly never expected how much bookselling I would do with anarchists via signal

TCDSA comrades, I’ll be at the actual bookstore all day on Sunday! Come give me a Minnesotan hug 🥰

He didn’t skimp when he saw the Hungarian wax peppers

My brother didn’t even get the thumbs up when he announced the birth of his firstborn!!

#blessed to receive the coveted thumbs up from Uncle Kenny in the farm family group chat

Do I know anyone in Chicago who could help me rig up a good record player and speaker setup in PCB?

Early August events, coming right up! Can you tell how we feel about the state these days?

As always, check out our event calendar at www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/events

Totally amazed by the amount of free, year-round political education we’re able to host thanks to my fellow worker-owners and our amazing community.