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Chicago based. Biker. Dad. Photographer. Activist. Baker of many yummy things.
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Unfortunately I did not pay for Premium Grandma w/out Ads and had to settle for free Grandma, and she starts every conversation telling me it would be cool if I got a job with ICE.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Unfortunately I did not pay for Premium Grandma w/out Ads and had to settle for free Grandma, and she starts every conversation telling me it would be cool if I got a job with ICE.
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It is tragic that this person was put in a position where she lost her life for no reason other than to serve the vanity of a man determined to establish dominance over a city that hates him
"In the months leading up to the D.C. deployment, Beckstrom worked for a community health center that serves people with mental illness and substance abuse disorders." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It is tragic that this person was put in a position where she lost her life for no reason other than to serve the vanity of a man determined to establish dominance over a city that hates him
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Just for fun, I spun through my photos on my phone and looked for a cool one where I stopped. Here’s the full moon rising over Afantou beach in Rhodes in August earlier this year. #moonhour #astronomy #photohour 🧪 🔭
November 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Just for fun, I spun through my photos on my phone and looked for a cool one where I stopped. Here’s the full moon rising over Afantou beach in Rhodes in August earlier this year. #moonhour #astronomy #photohour 🧪 🔭
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
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So the Epstein vote isn't the only reason Mike Johnson should fear Rep. Yassamin Ansari. More of this, please.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So the Epstein vote isn't the only reason Mike Johnson should fear Rep. Yassamin Ansari. More of this, please.
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Big things are happening…
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Big things are happening…
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Here’s a different angle of the video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground shared with the Tribune from a different source
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Here’s a different angle of the video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground shared with the Tribune from a different source
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Evanston Mayor Dan Biss on today’s ICE raids in his community: “What federal agents are doing in Evanston right now is monstrous.”
October 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Evanston Mayor Dan Biss on today’s ICE raids in his community: “What federal agents are doing in Evanston right now is monstrous.”
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Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
October 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
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Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving:
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving:
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
$100 billion
Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:
$100 billion
One is decried as "welfare." One is not.
Why?
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Chicago’s faith leaders are speaking out on immigration enforcement after ICE agents shot a Chicago pastor seven times with pepper balls outside the Broadview detention center.
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
https://to.wttw.com/4ntPoXV
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
https://to.wttw.com/4ntPoXV
October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chicago’s faith leaders are speaking out on immigration enforcement after ICE agents shot a Chicago pastor seven times with pepper balls outside the Broadview detention center.
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
https://to.wttw.com/4ntPoXV
Here’s where four of Chicago’s faith leaders stand on the issue:
https://to.wttw.com/4ntPoXV
Fuck the house of dynamite. I wanted entertainment. Instead I just got more fucking anxiety. I live in Chicagoland. I don’t need more anxiety. Fuck you.
October 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Fuck the house of dynamite. I wanted entertainment. Instead I just got more fucking anxiety. I live in Chicagoland. I don’t need more anxiety. Fuck you.
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really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people
October 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people
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October 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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DISNEY: "OK, we are putting Jimmy Kimmel back on the air. You can resubscribe now."
ME: "I unsubscribed because you immorally bowed to fascism. I'm not going to resubscribe because you immorally bowed to finances."
ME: "I unsubscribed because you immorally bowed to fascism. I'm not going to resubscribe because you immorally bowed to finances."
September 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
DISNEY: "OK, we are putting Jimmy Kimmel back on the air. You can resubscribe now."
ME: "I unsubscribed because you immorally bowed to fascism. I'm not going to resubscribe because you immorally bowed to finances."
ME: "I unsubscribed because you immorally bowed to fascism. I'm not going to resubscribe because you immorally bowed to finances."
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I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.
September 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.
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Previous generations fought fascism in nearly every corner of the earth. Today it’s on our streets, silencing opposition and attempting to control the airwaves.
The GOP has declared all out war on free speech. It’s up to us to fight for it.
The GOP has declared all out war on free speech. It’s up to us to fight for it.
September 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Previous generations fought fascism in nearly every corner of the earth. Today it’s on our streets, silencing opposition and attempting to control the airwaves.
The GOP has declared all out war on free speech. It’s up to us to fight for it.
The GOP has declared all out war on free speech. It’s up to us to fight for it.
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Use of the word "evil" in official congressional e-newsletters, over time, by party
September 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Use of the word "evil" in official congressional e-newsletters, over time, by party
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The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.
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If a president wanted to become effectively a dictator, he’d likely:
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
August 24, 2025 at 2:34 AM
If a president wanted to become effectively a dictator, he’d likely:
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
1. Purge govt of non loyalists
2. Weaponize law against opponents
3. Use military to police opposition strongholds
4. Threaten media, schools, businesses w penalties to get them to heel
5. Change election rules in his favor.
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What’s going on right now is not normal.
Military obedience does not require blind loyalty.
If you’re activated in the coming days or weeks, please remember your oath to the Constitution and to the American people.
#veteran #chicago #nationalguard #illinois
youtube.com/shorts/HmgsD...
Military obedience does not require blind loyalty.
If you’re activated in the coming days or weeks, please remember your oath to the Constitution and to the American people.
#veteran #chicago #nationalguard #illinois
youtube.com/shorts/HmgsD...
Trump threatens Chicago - A Message to National Guard Service Members
YouTube video by Dylan Blaha
youtube.com
August 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
What’s going on right now is not normal.
Military obedience does not require blind loyalty.
If you’re activated in the coming days or weeks, please remember your oath to the Constitution and to the American people.
#veteran #chicago #nationalguard #illinois
youtube.com/shorts/HmgsD...
Military obedience does not require blind loyalty.
If you’re activated in the coming days or weeks, please remember your oath to the Constitution and to the American people.
#veteran #chicago #nationalguard #illinois
youtube.com/shorts/HmgsD...
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I remember Biden asking the military to remember their oath before he left office. He knew.
Capt. Dylan Blaha for Congress!
Capt. Dylan Blaha for Congress!
August 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I remember Biden asking the military to remember their oath before he left office. He knew.
Capt. Dylan Blaha for Congress!
Capt. Dylan Blaha for Congress!
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Captain Dylan Blaha is running for Congress in the Illinois 13th district. And his message is absolutely spot on.
#USDemocracy
#USDemocracy
August 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Captain Dylan Blaha is running for Congress in the Illinois 13th district. And his message is absolutely spot on.
#USDemocracy
#USDemocracy
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My name is Captain Dylan Blaha and this message is for members of the National Guard across the United States of America.
August 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha and this message is for members of the National Guard across the United States of America.