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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 2h

In Chicago, for every bike lane installed, we fire 10 cops. Or at least that’s the perception. The dream.

Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 4h

DC: one of the most stunning Metros, wonderful protests, and the national guard standing around on every corner doing absolutely nothing.

3 National guard troops doing nothing on a street corner

Street banners for no kings protest and other similar flyers

Escalator up in the metro, black and white

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 20h

Driver commits armed robbery. Post blames bike lanes. These are my neighbors. ffs

Screenshot of fb post of screenshot of citizen app

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 21h

Alright Chicago, I’m going full Karen and asking to speak with the manager. 😤

View from plane of Washington monument in front of Lincoln memorial

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 1d

They recommend using 311. I fill out the actual form and email it with my pictures.

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 1d

The city has created a monster. I completed 2 more rideshare compliant forms last night. This is my origin story. 🤡

Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 21d

I can’t believe I’m saying this but the system worked…this time. I testified and the drivers defense was “you coulda just asked me to move.” Until we get real infrastructure and/or automated enforcement, I shall keep doing the lord’s work!

Report rideshare drivers parked in the bike lane!! #BikeChi

Screenshot saying driver was found liable and assessed fines

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 1d

This weekend was record breaking for our mutual aid efforts! On Friday, the team got up bright and early to send home vendors. 6 vendors supported, over $500 worth of food. Saturday, we bought 100 tamales from 2 vendors! All distributed right back into the community. We keep us safe! #BikeChi

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 2d

Lakefront bike ride. Friends. Bonfire. S’mores. Third places. Saturday was our latest Bikes & Bonfires ride up the lakefront path to the bonfire spot where the theme was networking to get ppl jobs. Our last weekend in the 80s this year? Only time will tell. Ride bikes. Spread joy. 🤙🏽

Bike in front of Lake Michigan, clear skies

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 6d

We need a bigger national spotlight on this building raid, fam. Agents dropped from helicopters onto the roof. Citizens and non-citizens alike were dragged from their homes in the night. People who weren't kidnapped during the raid had their belongings seized after the fact. This is madness.

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 6d

"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."

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.

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 7d

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 7d

Last night: unemployment support group met. Sunday: Burrito Brigade distributed 250 burritos. Friday: mutual team will support street vendors. Saturday: Bikes & Bonfire will help ppl find jobs. The CxS team is community first and bikes are our chariots. We are all we’ve got. We are all we need.