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Mae
@maeinautumn.bsky.social
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Illustrator and creative community cheerleader.
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maeinautumn.bsky.social
These manipulative + cash motivated jerks have been using Chicago as their unimaginative scapegoat for long enough to brainwash you into being okay with a President deploying the military on us, scaring the shit out of us + then hoping we react poorly to use it in their propaganda videos.
#chicago
October 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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katmabu.bsky.social
They just tear-gassed us. They tried to run us over in a van holding a peaceful protester. They shot us with pepper balls. They dragged another protester into the facility.
mulchy.bsky.social shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · Sep 19
moments ago, ice agents again came out of the broadview detention/“professing” facility to escort a silver suv out of the lot.

one of the agents picked up and threw congressional candidate kat abughazaleh to the ground.
September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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aclu.org
No matter what uniform they wear, federal agents and military troops on our streets are bound by the Constitution.

For more information, go to aclu.org/deployment_kyr.
White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when interacting with federal agents, local law enforcement, or military troops: If you get stopped, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, walk or drive away. If you’re questioned, you can say, “I want to remain silent.” In some cases, you may be required to provide your name, address, immigration status, and/or ID. If an official asks to search you or your belongings, you have the right to say no, but do not obstruct access. They may have authority to conduct the search anyway. If they begin searching you or your vehicle, say clearly: “I do not consent to a search.” You do not have to unlock your phone or give government officials your password without a warrant. For additional security, turn off biometric identification such as Face ID. If law enforcement officers arrest you, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say, or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries." Light blue ACLU logo. Blue arrow pointing to the right. Black background. White and blue text: "Know Your Rights when witnessing federal agents, local law enforcement, or military activity in public: You have the right to talk about and publicize truthful information that you obtain lawfully, including about what law enforcement officers are doing and where they are doing it. You have the right to tell people their legal rights. If you are a lawyer, make clear you are not giving legal advice. You have the right to photograph or film anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement. These officials can’t confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor can they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order you to move a reasonable distance away. If you think a command is unlawful, it’s safest to follow the order, document the interaction, and challenge it later. You can ask for officers’ names and badge numbers, as well as who to call if there are follow-up questions." Light blue ACLU logo. Black background.
September 5, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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crockett.house.gov
Republicans will blame immigrants for everything, but stay silent on white supremacists, Jan 6th rioters, and school shootings. If y’all really cared as much as you claim you do, you’d call out all threats to our communities—not just the ones that fit your agenda.
September 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
maeinautumn.bsky.social
substack.com/@avaduvernay...
Ava DuVernay on Substack
If you haven’t seen this passionate appeal from Mandy Patinkin and his family, it’s worth your time. The last line is particularly chilling. I hope his call to the global Jewish community reaches the ...
substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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tommorelloofficial.bsky.social
FREED POLITICAL PRISONER LEONARD PELTIER delivers a powerful message on immigration in the new Tom Morello directed video for Morello’s latest single “PRETEND YOU REMEMBER ME”, available everywhere now!

tommorello.lnk.to/PretendYouRe...
July 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
maeinautumn.bsky.social
I'm attending Run for Something's event, “Step Into Power: Launching RFS’s New Training & Mentorship Community” - sign up now to join me! #r www.mobilize.us/runforsometh...
Step Into Power: Launching RFS’s New Training & Mentorship Community · Run for Something
Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows that young people are ready to take the reins. They’re raising their hands to run as their leadership fails them and mobilizing to elect candidates who offer a new, bold...
www.mobilize.us
July 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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handle.invalid
May 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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ramirez.house.gov
No human being is illegal.
February 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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parkermolloy.com
"Let's not take the soul-sucking path of sacrificing the most persecuted for that which we deem to be most popular. I know that there are transgender children right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist. Well, I am."
March 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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adultstudyhall.bsky.social
I'll be streaming on Twitch tomorrow for Adult Study Hall 7-10pm! 🎨✨
Let's make art!
Donate to @aclu.org and take care of yourself. ✊💜
#creativecoworking #twitch #createwithme #bringaproject
February 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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network4pubed.bsky.social
Important Action Alert! Seventeen states join a lawsuit that would eliminate federal protections for children with disabilities. Act now to stop them. Visit this link to learn more & take action!

networkforpubliceduc...
February 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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kslatteryresist.bsky.social
American Medical Association is providing regular updates on bird flu and other infectious diseases on YouTube. I highly recommend subscribing to their page, especially since CDC has been axed by FOTUS #Voices4Victory

m.youtube.com/user/AmerMed...
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Our mission is to promote ...
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February 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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klasfeldreports.com
In a blistering statement, the American Bar Association describes "attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize" diversity initiatives as "wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself."

https://buff.ly/4bb7dqp
Instead, we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself, such as attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize those who support lawful programs to eliminate bias and enhance diversity. We have seen attempts at wholesale dismantling of departments and entities created by Congress without seeking the required congressional approval to change the law. There are efforts to dismiss employees with little regard for the law and protections they merit, and social media announcements that disparage and appear to be motivated by a desire to inflame without any stated factual basis. This is chaotic. It may appeal to a few. But it is wrong. And most Americans recognize it is wrong. It is also contrary to the rule of law.
February 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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altyellonatpark.org
Musk's censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by about 95% since he bought it.

So we moved over to blue sky.

Help us build another great following right here where the skies are clear and the water is fine ;-)
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Mama bear wrestling with her cub. She's got him by the rear paw, nibbling on his toes I guess. They're in spring grass with a tree on the left.
February 11, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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joshuajfriedman.com
Indivisible is urging people to visit their senators' local offices between now and Thursday to demand that they use every tool—including denying a quorum and blocking unanimous consent—to fight the confirmation of Project 2025 architect Russell Vought for head of OMB docs.google.com/document/d/1...
THE ASK This week, between Monday and the vote on Vought, we're asking people from all over the country to plan a visit to Senate State Offices to demand Democrats fight and to hold Republicans accountable for their complicity. DEMOCRATS MUST USE EVERY PROCEDURAL TOOL TO SHUT DOWN TRUMP'S AGENDA Yes, we need Democrats to vote no on Vought's nomination, but no is not enough. Democrats have the power to grind Senate business to a halt and force Republicans to feel the political cost of backing Trump's extremist agenda. Here's how: 1. Deny a Quorum: If Republicans don't have 51 votes in the chamber, Democrats can walk out and shut down Senate business entirely. 2. Block Unanimous Consent: Object to every procedural shortcut, forcing Republicans to take the longest possible route for every step of the confirmation process. 3. Max Out Debate Time: Use all 30 hours of debate on Vought to expose Project 2025, Musk's Treasury takeover, and the funding freeze. 4. Delay and Disrupt: Force roll-call votes, quorum calls, and procedural delays to slow everything down. 5. Blanket Opposition: Democrats cannot continue to vote for Trump's other nominees, helping to install more MAGA loyalists into powerful positions in the federal government while this power grab continues. No Business as Usual: This is a constitutional crisis. Democrats must abandon the old rules and fight with everything they have. Bottom line: Senate Democrats must block, delay, and obstruct every step of this process-no cooperation, no easy votes, no fast-tracking Trump's takeover. To learn more about how Senate Democrats can shut down Trump's agenda with procedural hardball, check out our explainer here.
February 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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joshtpm.bsky.social
Several conversations today w people in the key executive departments. And while the particulars are hard to pin down my impression is that the Musk take over stuff is considerably worse than is being presented in the press. By this I don’t necessarily things they *done* yet but the level of …
February 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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altnps.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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aclu.org
For 105 years, across 19 different presidents, we’ve fought to protect civil rights and liberties.

Today, tomorrow, and every day, we’ll show up in courtrooms, state houses, and communities nationwide to protect our fundamental freedoms. Count on it.
January 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
maeinautumn.bsky.social
Hoping this platform can help create an environment where artists can find each other again.
www.maestormheart.com/illustration...
Digital Illustrations | Maeghan Stewart
www.maestormheart.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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January 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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aclu.org
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Should ICE be able arrest migrants at places of worship? | CNN
ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt addresses the legal and ethical challenges of whether undocumented migrants could be arrested at schools, places of worship, and domestic violence centers.
www.cnn.com
January 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM