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BJ Weinman

@bjweinman.bsky.social

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Retired. Wife. Mom. Democrat. Cubs and Bears fan. BLM. LGBTQIA+ are safe here.

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · Nov 13

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
- John Lewis

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 2h

Morning my friends, it's Thursday! Love yourself a little bit extra right now. You’re balancing so much, handling things no one sees, and doing your best. Give yourself grace. Have a good day. 🌞🌻🕊☕️🍩🐾🐈🍁🍂🍁❤️

Thankful Thursday
Wishing you a pumpkin spice & everything nice kind of day!

BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 3h

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 14h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

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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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Johnson: "He has defunded our education system. He has defunded our transportation system. He's firing black women across this country. He's defunding our healthcare system. This president is absolutely out of control... Chicago is going to stand firm in protecting humanity."

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 1d

New from me at The Dispatch: DHS says it's illegal to videotape ICE agents. That's not what the courts say. @thedispatchmedia.bsky.social

DHS Says Videotaping ICE Agents Is Illegal. Federal Courts Disagree.

Filming law enforcement serves important goals central to a free republic.

thedispatch.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 22h

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 20h

During her Senate Oversight Hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi showed she will say whatever she needs to enact Trump's policies. Steve Schmidt breaks down Bondi's hearing and what it reveals about Trump's true goals.
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Pam Bondi's Corruption Put On Display At Senate Hearing

YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Kash was begging for a Community Note

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 20h

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 21h

I wish for you what you wish for immigrants

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

WATCH — @whitehouse.senate.gov : “What became of the $50,000 in cash in that Cava bag? Did the FBI get it back from Homan?”

AG PAM BONDI: *LASHES OUT aggressively, avoids answering entirely* 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 23h

As if it wasn't bad enough BlackRock was buying up single-family homes, commercial real estate, energy and trillions in assets, now they’re trying to buy Aligned Data Centers—builders of AI infrastructure.

When one firm owns the land, power, and algorithms, what could go wrong?

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 1d

Books don't just tell stories - they steal your soul and hand it back, changed.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 1d

Flying to the end of the shutdown
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Flying to the end of the shutdown

Friends,

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BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Flounders While Kimmel Surges, Kennedy Slammed By Surgeons General, Bondi Implodes In Senate, and Loomer Loses Like It’s Her Full-Time Job
While Trump’s shutdown backfires, our movement accelerates
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-flou...

Trump Flounders While Kimmel Surges, Kennedy Slammed By Surgeons General, Bondi Implodes In Senate, and Loomer Loses Like It’s Her Full-Time Job

While Trump’s shutdown backfires, our movement accelerates

www.dworkinsubstack.com

BJ Weinman @bjweinman.bsky.social · 1d

Time is infinite, but the time we have here on this planet is limited. Live now, not later.

It's time to start really experience life now and it's especially time to stop taking any time you have here for granted. Stop running away from the dreams you've tucked away somewhere far away. Start believing you are worthy of your wildest dreams and you will see your dreams begin to show up in your reality. Stop ignoring the signs showing you what you need to do. Follow the signs with passion. Passion is the path to purpose. Start celebrating the people you care about as if you may never see them again. Time is infinite but the time we have here on this planet is limited. Live now, not later.
- Self-love

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hirono: "I have to conclude that, since no wrongdoing was determined, that Homan kept the money. And I hope he will put that on his tax returns as income."

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.