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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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We’re knocking every door in Andersonville this Saturday and Sunday, talking with every neighbor we can.
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
We’re knocking every door in Andersonville this Saturday and Sunday, talking with every neighbor we can.
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for hot chocolate, crafting, and great conversation:
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Today’s painting included in my Christmas sale: oil on panel, 70 x 100cm. 20% off all available work until the 25th. www.artachart.com/available-work
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Today’s painting included in my Christmas sale: oil on panel, 70 x 100cm. 20% off all available work until the 25th. www.artachart.com/available-work
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa passed away from a stroke. He was 75. RIP
a man pointing at the camera with the words your meme is mine below him
ALT: a man pointing at the camera with the words your meme is mine below him
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa passed away from a stroke. He was 75. RIP
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FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
FLORIDA — Woman in scrubs: “I’m a U.S. citizen! Why are you doing this to me??”
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I was told by a reporter in October that the White House was looking to prosecute me because I stood against their inhumane agenda.
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Broadview conspiracy defendants want to see if White House played a role in their case
A significant legal battle appears to be brewing in the case of six people facing federal charges tied to protests outside an immigration facility in Broadview.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I was told by a reporter in October that the White House was looking to prosecute me because I stood against their inhumane agenda.
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Uh-oh. Feeling like I actually get up off my lazy ass and go for a jog during midday cuz I'm listening to some snappy pop tunes.
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Uh-oh. Feeling like I actually get up off my lazy ass and go for a jog during midday cuz I'm listening to some snappy pop tunes.
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Sources told @theathletic.com the WNBA’s salary structure proposal would result in players receiving less than 15% of total league revenue.
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
WNBA CBA proposal includes mandatory draft combine, new revenue-sharing model: Sources
The league proposed a draft combine requirement that ties participation to rookie salary.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sources told @theathletic.com the WNBA’s salary structure proposal would result in players receiving less than 15% of total league revenue.
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Plus, news on many more proposal items with @benpickman.bsky.social, including a (mandatory?) draft combine, benefits and more. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Daily reminder #2: There is time enough for everything but you. Start you now.
December 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Daily reminder #2: There is time enough for everything but you. Start you now.
Didn't know how much I missed "depressive hopeless romantic" me until I listened to an old mixed music CD.
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Didn't know how much I missed "depressive hopeless romantic" me until I listened to an old mixed music CD.
Daily reminder to the universe: Don't let the bastards grind you down.
December 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Daily reminder to the universe: Don't let the bastards grind you down.
I applaud fitness bsky. So many posts about runs, hikes, gym sessions . . . Its like people realize we can't fix this shitty government right now, but we can damn well improve our health. A collective plan to outlive this crap and make some fucking sense of things. Fuck yeah, let's goo!
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I applaud fitness bsky. So many posts about runs, hikes, gym sessions . . . Its like people realize we can't fix this shitty government right now, but we can damn well improve our health. A collective plan to outlive this crap and make some fucking sense of things. Fuck yeah, let's goo!
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
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ICYMI: “Sabrina Carpenter slammed the Trump for using her song in a video depicting ICE arrests — ‘This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.’” globemagazine.com/sabrina-carp...
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ICYMI: “Sabrina Carpenter slammed the Trump for using her song in a video depicting ICE arrests — ‘This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.’” globemagazine.com/sabrina-carp...
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We’re knocking every door in Andersonville and need your help!
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for our Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday:
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for our Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday:
December 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We’re knocking every door in Andersonville and need your help!
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for our Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday:
Join me and @demiforillinois.bsky.social for our Weekend of Action this Saturday and Sunday:
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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More cracks in the dam
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
More cracks in the dam
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With all that is going on with Senator Kelly, I've noticed there isn't much chatter about the #EpsteinFiles. Hmmmmmm. Another distraction.
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
With all that is going on with Senator Kelly, I've noticed there isn't much chatter about the #EpsteinFiles. Hmmmmmm. Another distraction.
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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Our campaign is offering fresh ideas.
Want to join us? Go to katforillinois.com to get involved!
Want to join us? Go to katforillinois.com to get involved!
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Our campaign is offering fresh ideas.
Want to join us? Go to katforillinois.com to get involved!
Want to join us? Go to katforillinois.com to get involved!
Sunday afternoons when football games were pau and my mom would tune the radio to KCCN and everyone would nap. Hui Ohana: youtu.be/nLsPgMQ7u5g?...
Sweet Lei Mokihana
YouTube video by Hui 'Ohana - Topic
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November 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Sunday afternoons when football games were pau and my mom would tune the radio to KCCN and everyone would nap. Hui Ohana: youtu.be/nLsPgMQ7u5g?...
10,000 Maniacs remain a pleasant surprise from the MTV because Natalie Merchant was so much more than cheap entertainment. 10,000 Maniacs: youtu.be/a8m-DaMM4z0?...
Verdi Cries
YouTube video by 10,000 Maniacs - Topic
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November 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
10,000 Maniacs remain a pleasant surprise from the MTV because Natalie Merchant was so much more than cheap entertainment. 10,000 Maniacs: youtu.be/a8m-DaMM4z0?...