Peg
@peginil.bsky.social
Cat care taker, mom of neurodivergent young adult, proud Dem
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I have special needs family members. One set of parents helped me to understand that use of the R-word in is unacceptable. This was at least two decades ago.
I would have hoped we'd be past having to discuss this, but I just see things rolling backwards and not forwards these days.
I would have hoped we'd be past having to discuss this, but I just see things rolling backwards and not forwards these days.
I simply cannot with this.
The r-word is a demoralizing slur that should NEVER be used as an insult. Trump did it yesterday and plenty of otherwise tolerant blue accounts jumped on board using it to describe Trump instead.
Take the pledge below to stop using the r-word. It is wholly unacceptable.
The r-word is a demoralizing slur that should NEVER be used as an insult. Trump did it yesterday and plenty of otherwise tolerant blue accounts jumped on board using it to describe Trump instead.
Take the pledge below to stop using the r-word. It is wholly unacceptable.
Spread the Word
www.specialolympics.org
November 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I have special needs family members. One set of parents helped me to understand that use of the R-word in is unacceptable. This was at least two decades ago.
I would have hoped we'd be past having to discuss this, but I just see things rolling backwards and not forwards these days.
I would have hoped we'd be past having to discuss this, but I just see things rolling backwards and not forwards these days.
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Note for Democratic politicians: you don't have to start your condemnations of ICE raids with "We all want to catch violent criminals, but..." Just say "These raids have nothing to do with catching criminals and everything to do with terrorizing innocent minority groups."
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Note for Democratic politicians: you don't have to start your condemnations of ICE raids with "We all want to catch violent criminals, but..." Just say "These raids have nothing to do with catching criminals and everything to do with terrorizing innocent minority groups."
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I wish media would stop reporting these as ‘arrests’ as that language gives a spurious legitimacy to the action. They are kidnappings.
November 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I wish media would stop reporting these as ‘arrests’ as that language gives a spurious legitimacy to the action. They are kidnappings.
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Can’t wait for MAGA to continue to defend him.
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Can’t wait for MAGA to continue to defend him.
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Trump claimed Chicago’s "Miracle Mile" is failing — but data shows the Mag Mile is recovering. blockclubchi.co/47CU60X
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Trump claimed Chicago’s "Miracle Mile" is failing — but data shows the Mag Mile is recovering. blockclubchi.co/47CU60X
My girls!!! abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
Group of 14 'suburban moms' among 16 arrested during protests outside Broadview ICE facility
Sheriff's deputies removed a group of 14 suburban moms, as they call themselves, who were sitting in a circle in the middle of the road outside of the Broadview ICE facility Friday.
abc7chicago.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My girls!!! abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
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Oval Office Meetings. Side effects may include - fatigue and sudden loss of consciousness.
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Oval Office Meetings. Side effects may include - fatigue and sudden loss of consciousness.
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BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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BREAKING: MAMDANI HAS WON according to Decision Desk
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
BREAKING: MAMDANI HAS WON according to Decision Desk
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Indoor trick-or-treat events. Candy dropoffs. Neighbors patrolling with whistles.
This is how Chicagoans are helping kids have a safe and ICE-free Halloween this year: blockclubchi.co/47qJSzi.
This is how Chicagoans are helping kids have a safe and ICE-free Halloween this year: blockclubchi.co/47qJSzi.
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Indoor trick-or-treat events. Candy dropoffs. Neighbors patrolling with whistles.
This is how Chicagoans are helping kids have a safe and ICE-free Halloween this year: blockclubchi.co/47qJSzi.
This is how Chicagoans are helping kids have a safe and ICE-free Halloween this year: blockclubchi.co/47qJSzi.
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❗ ABJECT CRUELTY & DEPRAVITY. In Chicago's South Shore, federal agents went after Black Americans--US citizens--& Venezuelan families. They dragged a 67 y/o American man outside, leaving him ziptied for hours. They dragged out Venezuelan families, some unclothed, separating parents & kids. @wbez.org
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
www.wbez.org
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
❗ ABJECT CRUELTY & DEPRAVITY. In Chicago's South Shore, federal agents went after Black Americans--US citizens--& Venezuelan families. They dragged a 67 y/o American man outside, leaving him ziptied for hours. They dragged out Venezuelan families, some unclothed, separating parents & kids. @wbez.org
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Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.
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Look at academia giving me a little hope
“52% of all autocratization episodes become U-Turns, which increases to 73% when focusing on the last 30 years. The vast majority of U-Turns (90%) lead to restored or even improved levels of democracy”
V-Dem data
V-Dem data
When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900
The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...
www.tandfonline.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Look at academia giving me a little hope
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entire press has gotten bullied into treating charlie kirk as if he was one of the most important americans alive and not a modestly popular podcaster
September 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
entire press has gotten bullied into treating charlie kirk as if he was one of the most important americans alive and not a modestly popular podcaster
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“We were assaulted by ICE officers. They pushed people to the ground and shot us with pepper spray balls while we have remained peaceful.”
Read about federal agents' assault on protesters at the Broadview IL ICE facility. @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Read about federal agents' assault on protesters at the Broadview IL ICE facility. @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Agents Tear Gas, Detain Demonstrators Outside Broadview ICE Facility During Daylong Protest
Large crowds gathered to protest early Friday and later that evening outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview.
blockclubchicago.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
“We were assaulted by ICE officers. They pushed people to the ground and shot us with pepper spray balls while we have remained peaceful.”
Read about federal agents' assault on protesters at the Broadview IL ICE facility. @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Read about federal agents' assault on protesters at the Broadview IL ICE facility. @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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North Side leaders are hosting a town hall Sunday on how to fight back against ICE. blockclubchi.co/4mmzGx4
Resisting ICE In Chicago: North Side Leaders Hosting Emergency Town Hall On How To Fight Back
The Sunday event will connect Chicagoans who want to protect vulnerable neighbors with resources and training, organizers said.
blockclubchi.co
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
North Side leaders are hosting a town hall Sunday on how to fight back against ICE. blockclubchi.co/4mmzGx4
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"On the left of what?"
September 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"On the left of what?"
Charlie Kirk's wife stressed his love for the Chicago Cubs on the same day the team honored the conservative activist by flying flags at half-staff and holding a moment of reflection. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c.... Why this? Cubs also do Pride game, fan base is diverse.
Charlie Kirk 'loved' the Chicago Cubs, his wife says, as team pays tribute to 'lifelong' fan
Charlie Kirk's wife stressed his love for the Chicago Cubs hours after the team honored the conservative activist by flying flags at half-staff and holding a moment of reflection.
www.nbcchicago.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Charlie Kirk's wife stressed his love for the Chicago Cubs on the same day the team honored the conservative activist by flying flags at half-staff and holding a moment of reflection. www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c.... Why this? Cubs also do Pride game, fan base is diverse.
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where does the left go to get its apology
September 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
where does the left go to get its apology
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