KarBeReal
@karbeary.bsky.social
One foot in front of the other. Black lives matter. Human rights. Women's rights. LGBTQIA+ rights. Animal rights. Constitutional rights. Laughter is essential.
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KarBeReal
@karbeary.bsky.social
· Nov 7
My profile pic is me on a solo trip to NYC right before the pandemic shutdown. And no, it wasn't my fault.
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Christ on a bike, this is brilliant.
And disgustingly historically accurate. 10/10
And disgustingly historically accurate. 10/10
December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Christ on a bike, this is brilliant.
And disgustingly historically accurate. 10/10
And disgustingly historically accurate. 10/10
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Pediatric brain cancer research: cut.
Faster chemical safety testing: cut.
Training doctors to treat addiction: cut.
Six scientists spoke about the devastating impact of 2025’s federal science funding cuts on their work, on their colleagues and on society. buff.ly/cx6x1Ho
Faster chemical safety testing: cut.
Training doctors to treat addiction: cut.
Six scientists spoke about the devastating impact of 2025’s federal science funding cuts on their work, on their colleagues and on society. buff.ly/cx6x1Ho
‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
US science lost a great deal in 2025, including tens of billions of dollars of federal funding, entire research agencies and programs, and a generation of researchers.
buff.ly
December 25, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Pediatric brain cancer research: cut.
Faster chemical safety testing: cut.
Training doctors to treat addiction: cut.
Six scientists spoke about the devastating impact of 2025’s federal science funding cuts on their work, on their colleagues and on society. buff.ly/cx6x1Ho
Faster chemical safety testing: cut.
Training doctors to treat addiction: cut.
Six scientists spoke about the devastating impact of 2025’s federal science funding cuts on their work, on their colleagues and on society. buff.ly/cx6x1Ho
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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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A federal court has allowed the League of Women Voters of Maine to intervene in a DOJ lawsuit seeking access to the state’s full voter file — including sensitive personal data. The Brennan Center is proud to represent LWVME with Campaign Legal Center to defend voters’ privacy.
League of Women Voters of Maine Successfully Intervenes in Justice Department Lawsuit in Defense of Voter Privacy
The League of Women Voters of Maine, represented by Campaign Legal Center, Brennan Center for Justice, and Johnson & Webbert LLP, continue their work to protect voters' personal data, such as driver’s...
www.brennancenter.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A federal court has allowed the League of Women Voters of Maine to intervene in a DOJ lawsuit seeking access to the state’s full voter file — including sensitive personal data. The Brennan Center is proud to represent LWVME with Campaign Legal Center to defend voters’ privacy.
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This WTTW story from August includes video comments from Betty Magness, vice president at the League of Women Voters of Chicago.
FACT: Documented cases of voter fraud are extremely rare, and cases of fraud influencing election results are nearly non-existent.
FACT: Documented cases of voter fraud are extremely rare, and cases of fraud influencing election results are nearly non-existent.
As Trump Vows to Eliminate Mail-In Voting, Illinois Elections Officials Say Fraud is ‘Extremely Rare’
In Illinois, there are numerous security checks in place to ensure the accuracy and security of mail-in voting, according to Matt Dietrich, a spokesperson for the state’s Board of Elections.
news.wttw.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
This WTTW story from August includes video comments from Betty Magness, vice president at the League of Women Voters of Chicago.
FACT: Documented cases of voter fraud are extremely rare, and cases of fraud influencing election results are nearly non-existent.
FACT: Documented cases of voter fraud are extremely rare, and cases of fraud influencing election results are nearly non-existent.
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Chicago is having none of this administration's BS.
December 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Chicago is having none of this administration's BS.
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Kane County Voters can request a ballot online for the March 17th General Primary Election by visiting clerk2.kanecountyil.gov/Elections/Pa.... (Ballots will not be sent until February 5th.)
#VoteByMail #IllinoisGeneralPrimaryElection
#VoteByMail #IllinoisGeneralPrimaryElection
December 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Kane County Voters can request a ballot online for the March 17th General Primary Election by visiting clerk2.kanecountyil.gov/Elections/Pa.... (Ballots will not be sent until February 5th.)
#VoteByMail #IllinoisGeneralPrimaryElection
#VoteByMail #IllinoisGeneralPrimaryElection
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The Bill of Rights (containing the first ten Constitutional Amendments) was ratified on December 15, 1791. The protections enumerated in the Bill of Rights belong to all of us, regardless of race, creed, or national origin.
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Bill of Rights (containing the first ten Constitutional Amendments) was ratified on December 15, 1791. The protections enumerated in the Bill of Rights belong to all of us, regardless of race, creed, or national origin.
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SB 293 would mean thousands of valid absentee ballots mailed on time from eligible Ohio voters could just be thrown away because of delays outside of voters' control
Urge Gov DeWine to veto this bill that hurts voters & does nothing to make elections more secure
lwvohio.salsalabs.org/vetosb293/in...
Urge Gov DeWine to veto this bill that hurts voters & does nothing to make elections more secure
lwvohio.salsalabs.org/vetosb293/in...
Urgent: STOP SB 293
🚨Urgent: Tell Governor DeWine to veto SB 293🚨
lwvohio.salsalabs.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
SB 293 would mean thousands of valid absentee ballots mailed on time from eligible Ohio voters could just be thrown away because of delays outside of voters' control
Urge Gov DeWine to veto this bill that hurts voters & does nothing to make elections more secure
lwvohio.salsalabs.org/vetosb293/in...
Urge Gov DeWine to veto this bill that hurts voters & does nothing to make elections more secure
lwvohio.salsalabs.org/vetosb293/in...
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Gerrymandering has an ugly history of excluding and silencing minority voices. The 2026 Redistricting Amendment will bring fair maps to the Illinois General Assembly. It is unrelated to the ongoing U.S. Congressional redistricting battles.
fairmapsillinois.org/the-solution
fairmapsillinois.org/the-solution
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Gerrymandering has an ugly history of excluding and silencing minority voices. The 2026 Redistricting Amendment will bring fair maps to the Illinois General Assembly. It is unrelated to the ongoing U.S. Congressional redistricting battles.
fairmapsillinois.org/the-solution
fairmapsillinois.org/the-solution
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Read about the courageous women who inspired the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Trigger warning: this blog contains mentions of violence against women, sexual assault, and femicide.
Trigger warning: this blog contains mentions of violence against women, sexual assault, and femicide.
The Sisters Who Inspired International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | League of Women Voters
On this International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, we invite you to learn about why the United Nations created this day and to put that knowledge to use. We invite you and your…
www.lwv.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Read about the courageous women who inspired the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Trigger warning: this blog contains mentions of violence against women, sexual assault, and femicide.
Trigger warning: this blog contains mentions of violence against women, sexual assault, and femicide.
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Being nonpartisan does not mean being neutral on issues. The League of Women Voters adopts well-researched and principled positions on a range of issues. Once adopted, League positions serve as the inspiration for our ongoing advocacy work.
lwvckcil.com/advocacy
lwvckcil.com/advocacy
November 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Being nonpartisan does not mean being neutral on issues. The League of Women Voters adopts well-researched and principled positions on a range of issues. Once adopted, League positions serve as the inspiration for our ongoing advocacy work.
lwvckcil.com/advocacy
lwvckcil.com/advocacy
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In preparation for the upcoming holiday season we’ve decorated a Christmas tree on the Batavia Christmas Tree walk. Thanks to our dedicated members! Be sure you stop by.
November 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In preparation for the upcoming holiday season we’ve decorated a Christmas tree on the Batavia Christmas Tree walk. Thanks to our dedicated members! Be sure you stop by.
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There are many different ways to get involved with the League of Women Voters and make a positive difference in the community. We're heading into another election season, and it's all hands on deck. We're nonpartisan and welcoming. What are you waiting for?
lwvckcil.com/get-involved
lwvckcil.com/get-involved
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
There are many different ways to get involved with the League of Women Voters and make a positive difference in the community. We're heading into another election season, and it's all hands on deck. We're nonpartisan and welcoming. What are you waiting for?
lwvckcil.com/get-involved
lwvckcil.com/get-involved
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Join us today and every Friday until Congress listens! Take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
Follow the link to get started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays #PhoneCallFriday
Follow the link to get started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays #PhoneCallFriday
Contact Your Lawmakers — League of Women Voters of Illinois
Every Friday, take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
lwvil.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us today and every Friday until Congress listens! Take a minute to call your elected officials and make your voice heard. Together, we'll make sure their phones are ringing all day!
Follow the link to get started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays #PhoneCallFriday
Follow the link to get started ➡️ lwvil.org/phone-call-fridays #PhoneCallFriday
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The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is proud to be an Election Hero Day partner. Election Hero Day celebrates the poll workers and election administrators who work to keep our elections fair and safe - right here in Kane County and across the country!
#ThankYouElectionHeroes #LWVCKCIL
#ThankYouElectionHeroes #LWVCKCIL
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is proud to be an Election Hero Day partner. Election Hero Day celebrates the poll workers and election administrators who work to keep our elections fair and safe - right here in Kane County and across the country!
#ThankYouElectionHeroes #LWVCKCIL
#ThankYouElectionHeroes #LWVCKCIL
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Members of the LWV of Central Kane County enjoyed beautiful weather during Trunk or Treat at Batavia Apartments. Awesome costumes, Kids! (Parents too!)
Thanks to the LWVCKC STEP Committee for organizing.
#LWV #LWVCKC #HappyHalloween #TrunkorTreat
Thanks to the LWVCKC STEP Committee for organizing.
#LWV #LWVCKC #HappyHalloween #TrunkorTreat
November 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Members of the LWV of Central Kane County enjoyed beautiful weather during Trunk or Treat at Batavia Apartments. Awesome costumes, Kids! (Parents too!)
Thanks to the LWVCKC STEP Committee for organizing.
#LWV #LWVCKC #HappyHalloween #TrunkorTreat
Thanks to the LWVCKC STEP Committee for organizing.
#LWV #LWVCKC #HappyHalloween #TrunkorTreat
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My mayor✊🏾
October 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
My mayor✊🏾
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OK, so our "Secretary of War" currently has two big priorities: (1) murdering innocent fishermen in the Caribbean, and (2) endangering the lives of commuters in Southern California.
Perhaps, we are seeing one of the downsides to having a drunk TV talk show chatterbox running our military.
Perhaps, we are seeing one of the downsides to having a drunk TV talk show chatterbox running our military.
October 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
OK, so our "Secretary of War" currently has two big priorities: (1) murdering innocent fishermen in the Caribbean, and (2) endangering the lives of commuters in Southern California.
Perhaps, we are seeing one of the downsides to having a drunk TV talk show chatterbox running our military.
Perhaps, we are seeing one of the downsides to having a drunk TV talk show chatterbox running our military.
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Louisiana v. Callais is back in front of SCOTUS this fall, a case that has implications for fair representation and voter rights.
Racial Vote Dilution and Gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais | League of Women Voters
On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. The case has massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts:…
www.lwv.org
September 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Louisiana v. Callais is back in front of SCOTUS this fall, a case that has implications for fair representation and voter rights.
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Congress works for the American people. So let’s make sure they know you’re watching as they do their job! Call your elected officials up on #PhoneCallFriday and tell them what’s important to you.
www.elections.il.gov/electionoper...
www.elections.il.gov/electionoper...
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Congress works for the American people. So let’s make sure they know you’re watching as they do their job! Call your elected officials up on #PhoneCallFriday and tell them what’s important to you.
www.elections.il.gov/electionoper...
www.elections.il.gov/electionoper...
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A man very recently called for “involuntary lethal injection” for the mentally ill and the unhoused.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
September 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A man very recently called for “involuntary lethal injection” for the mentally ill and the unhoused.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
Literally talking about murdering other humans—and he still kept his job.
Brian Killmeade, Fox & Friends.
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Are you signed up for the League of Women Voters of Illinois ENERGIZE Leadership Training? Training is open to local LWV leaders and current members. Sign up TODAY!
www.lwvil.org/energize-2025
#lwvil #LWV #ENERGIZELeadershipTraining
www.lwvil.org/energize-2025
#lwvil #LWV #ENERGIZELeadershipTraining
September 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Are you signed up for the League of Women Voters of Illinois ENERGIZE Leadership Training? Training is open to local LWV leaders and current members. Sign up TODAY!
www.lwvil.org/energize-2025
#lwvil #LWV #ENERGIZELeadershipTraining
www.lwvil.org/energize-2025
#lwvil #LWV #ENERGIZELeadershipTraining
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Homelessness impacts our children's ability to learn. How well is your school district using Title I funds to support homeless children?
Illinois legislature passes bill to shed more light on how schools support homeless students
A bill waiting for Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature would provide more transparency about homeless students in the state and how schools use money meant to support them. WNIJ’s Peter Medlin reports…
www.northernpublicradio.org
September 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Homelessness impacts our children's ability to learn. How well is your school district using Title I funds to support homeless children?
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Members of our Armed Forces must not be exploited and weaponized against our communities for political purposes.
September 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Members of our Armed Forces must not be exploited and weaponized against our communities for political purposes.