Ordinary Citizen Protesting
@thewelcometable.bsky.social
Spiritual director, coordinator of The Welcome Table LGBTQ Community for Catholics/former Catholics, founder of a daily 5-6pm protest of illegal, unconstitutional, & unethical actions by Trump now held in Wheaton, IL.
Day 275
"There is a particular kind of joy that comes only after wandering thru a wilderness. Not the cheerful sparkle of storefronts & Christmas cards..Gaudete Sunday..points us toward..the joy that breaks open after long stretches of waiting, hoping, & wondering if anything good could grow again."
"There is a particular kind of joy that comes only after wandering thru a wilderness. Not the cheerful sparkle of storefronts & Christmas cards..Gaudete Sunday..points us toward..the joy that breaks open after long stretches of waiting, hoping, & wondering if anything good could grow again."
December 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Day 275
"There is a particular kind of joy that comes only after wandering thru a wilderness. Not the cheerful sparkle of storefronts & Christmas cards..Gaudete Sunday..points us toward..the joy that breaks open after long stretches of waiting, hoping, & wondering if anything good could grow again."
"There is a particular kind of joy that comes only after wandering thru a wilderness. Not the cheerful sparkle of storefronts & Christmas cards..Gaudete Sunday..points us toward..the joy that breaks open after long stretches of waiting, hoping, & wondering if anything good could grow again."
Day 270.2
Starbucks baristas have been on strike since early Nov.
On Mon, Dec 15, join the effort to leaflet non-union Starbucks stores & ask people not to patronize Starbucks while workers are on strike. action.fightforaunion.org/a/starbucks-...
Starbucks baristas have been on strike since early Nov.
On Mon, Dec 15, join the effort to leaflet non-union Starbucks stores & ask people not to patronize Starbucks while workers are on strike. action.fightforaunion.org/a/starbucks-...
December 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Day 270.2
Starbucks baristas have been on strike since early Nov.
On Mon, Dec 15, join the effort to leaflet non-union Starbucks stores & ask people not to patronize Starbucks while workers are on strike. action.fightforaunion.org/a/starbucks-...
Starbucks baristas have been on strike since early Nov.
On Mon, Dec 15, join the effort to leaflet non-union Starbucks stores & ask people not to patronize Starbucks while workers are on strike. action.fightforaunion.org/a/starbucks-...
Day 270
New IL laws signed yesterday by Pritzger! Agents can't make arrests at state courthouses, adds protection for day care centers, community colleges & public univs. Makes it easier for people to sue fed agents who violate their state or fed rts.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/09/g...
New IL laws signed yesterday by Pritzger! Agents can't make arrests at state courthouses, adds protection for day care centers, community colleges & public univs. Makes it easier for people to sue fed agents who violate their state or fed rts.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/09/g...
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Day 270
New IL laws signed yesterday by Pritzger! Agents can't make arrests at state courthouses, adds protection for day care centers, community colleges & public univs. Makes it easier for people to sue fed agents who violate their state or fed rts.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/09/g...
New IL laws signed yesterday by Pritzger! Agents can't make arrests at state courthouses, adds protection for day care centers, community colleges & public univs. Makes it easier for people to sue fed agents who violate their state or fed rts.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/09/g...
Day 269.4
Use your consumer power against ICE!
Use your consumer power against ICE!
December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Day 269.4
Use your consumer power against ICE!
Use your consumer power against ICE!
Day 267
Find your way to show consistent resistance! Here's how one woman in VT made a difference with sidewalk chalk:
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/politic...
Find your way to show consistent resistance! Here's how one woman in VT made a difference with sidewalk chalk:
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/politic...
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Day 267
Find your way to show consistent resistance! Here's how one woman in VT made a difference with sidewalk chalk:
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/politic...
Find your way to show consistent resistance! Here's how one woman in VT made a difference with sidewalk chalk:
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/politic...
Day 266
With every person abducted by ICE, Jesus' presence diminishes. "Whatever you do to the least of my people, YOU DID IT TO ME." Mt. 25
Pray, Speak, Act. It is a mandate, not an option.
With every person abducted by ICE, Jesus' presence diminishes. "Whatever you do to the least of my people, YOU DID IT TO ME." Mt. 25
Pray, Speak, Act. It is a mandate, not an option.
December 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Day 266
With every person abducted by ICE, Jesus' presence diminishes. "Whatever you do to the least of my people, YOU DID IT TO ME." Mt. 25
Pray, Speak, Act. It is a mandate, not an option.
With every person abducted by ICE, Jesus' presence diminishes. "Whatever you do to the least of my people, YOU DID IT TO ME." Mt. 25
Pray, Speak, Act. It is a mandate, not an option.
Day 265.3
Tomorrow morning! Protest at Carol Stream Police station to get them to stop letting ICE use their lot for staging.
Tomorrow morning! Protest at Carol Stream Police station to get them to stop letting ICE use their lot for staging.
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Day 265.3
Tomorrow morning! Protest at Carol Stream Police station to get them to stop letting ICE use their lot for staging.
Tomorrow morning! Protest at Carol Stream Police station to get them to stop letting ICE use their lot for staging.
Day 264.2
Rep. Gomez introduced a bill to take $175 billion from ICE and use it for housing! Please thank him:
506 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
T: (202) 225-6235
www.newsweek.com/exclusive-de...
Rep. Gomez introduced a bill to take $175 billion from ICE and use it for housing! Please thank him:
506 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
T: (202) 225-6235
www.newsweek.com/exclusive-de...
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Day 264.2
Rep. Gomez introduced a bill to take $175 billion from ICE and use it for housing! Please thank him:
506 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
T: (202) 225-6235
www.newsweek.com/exclusive-de...
Rep. Gomez introduced a bill to take $175 billion from ICE and use it for housing! Please thank him:
506 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
T: (202) 225-6235
www.newsweek.com/exclusive-de...
Day 263.2
Catholics, sign the Cabrini Pledge to uphold the dignity of immigrants, regardless of status. www.usccb.org/cabrinipledge
An intro by Bishop Seitz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkQM...
Catholics social teaching on migration
www.usccb.org/resources/mi...
Catholics, sign the Cabrini Pledge to uphold the dignity of immigrants, regardless of status. www.usccb.org/cabrinipledge
An intro by Bishop Seitz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkQM...
Catholics social teaching on migration
www.usccb.org/resources/mi...
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Day 263.2
Catholics, sign the Cabrini Pledge to uphold the dignity of immigrants, regardless of status. www.usccb.org/cabrinipledge
An intro by Bishop Seitz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkQM...
Catholics social teaching on migration
www.usccb.org/resources/mi...
Catholics, sign the Cabrini Pledge to uphold the dignity of immigrants, regardless of status. www.usccb.org/cabrinipledge
An intro by Bishop Seitz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkQM...
Catholics social teaching on migration
www.usccb.org/resources/mi...
Day 261.2
The Resistance Revival Chorus at Home Depot "We don't want no more deportations"
www.instagram.com/reel/DRnPJK0...
The Resistance Revival Chorus at Home Depot "We don't want no more deportations"
www.instagram.com/reel/DRnPJK0...
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Day 261.2
The Resistance Revival Chorus at Home Depot "We don't want no more deportations"
www.instagram.com/reel/DRnPJK0...
The Resistance Revival Chorus at Home Depot "We don't want no more deportations"
www.instagram.com/reel/DRnPJK0...
Day 258
Protest at AT&T store in Danada in Wheaton today (or start your own protest at any of their stores); no business from us until they terminate their contract with ICE!
Protest at AT&T store in Danada in Wheaton today (or start your own protest at any of their stores); no business from us until they terminate their contract with ICE!
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Day 258
Protest at AT&T store in Danada in Wheaton today (or start your own protest at any of their stores); no business from us until they terminate their contract with ICE!
Protest at AT&T store in Danada in Wheaton today (or start your own protest at any of their stores); no business from us until they terminate their contract with ICE!
Day 257
"In many countries that are totalitarian..the gov'ts have certain literature which they ban...We say to the gov't of S. Africa, 'You are too late .. the book you should have banned .. is the Bible, for that is the most revolutionary book in a situation of oppression.'" Archbishop Tutu
"In many countries that are totalitarian..the gov'ts have certain literature which they ban...We say to the gov't of S. Africa, 'You are too late .. the book you should have banned .. is the Bible, for that is the most revolutionary book in a situation of oppression.'" Archbishop Tutu
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Day 257
"In many countries that are totalitarian..the gov'ts have certain literature which they ban...We say to the gov't of S. Africa, 'You are too late .. the book you should have banned .. is the Bible, for that is the most revolutionary book in a situation of oppression.'" Archbishop Tutu
"In many countries that are totalitarian..the gov'ts have certain literature which they ban...We say to the gov't of S. Africa, 'You are too late .. the book you should have banned .. is the Bible, for that is the most revolutionary book in a situation of oppression.'" Archbishop Tutu
Day 252.2
“Rethinking Thanksgiving” webinar Sun, 11/23 at 4 pm ET. Colonialism is the problem and solidarity is the answer.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
“Rethinking Thanksgiving” webinar Sun, 11/23 at 4 pm ET. Colonialism is the problem and solidarity is the answer.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Day 252.2
“Rethinking Thanksgiving” webinar Sun, 11/23 at 4 pm ET. Colonialism is the problem and solidarity is the answer.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
“Rethinking Thanksgiving” webinar Sun, 11/23 at 4 pm ET. Colonialism is the problem and solidarity is the answer.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Day 252
Dist court judge Jeffrey Cummings has ordered the cases of 615 detained immigrants to be reviewed to see whether they qualify to be released on bail pending their trials.
Thank him:
Judge Jeffrey Cummings
Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse
219 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60604
Unfit:
Dist court judge Jeffrey Cummings has ordered the cases of 615 detained immigrants to be reviewed to see whether they qualify to be released on bail pending their trials.
Thank him:
Judge Jeffrey Cummings
Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse
219 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60604
Unfit:
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Day 252
Dist court judge Jeffrey Cummings has ordered the cases of 615 detained immigrants to be reviewed to see whether they qualify to be released on bail pending their trials.
Thank him:
Judge Jeffrey Cummings
Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse
219 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60604
Unfit:
Dist court judge Jeffrey Cummings has ordered the cases of 615 detained immigrants to be reviewed to see whether they qualify to be released on bail pending their trials.
Thank him:
Judge Jeffrey Cummings
Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse
219 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60604
Unfit:
Day 245
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Day 245
Day 243
"'We are very afraid, but we can't go back to Venezuela'"
A family plagued by poverty/gangs came to Chicago for a new life. Bc of ICE, they can't do laundry wt protection.
www.ncronline.org/news/prayer-...
U.S. Cath Conf of Bishops' Migrants Comm
justiceforimmigrants.org/you-are-not-...
"'We are very afraid, but we can't go back to Venezuela'"
A family plagued by poverty/gangs came to Chicago for a new life. Bc of ICE, they can't do laundry wt protection.
www.ncronline.org/news/prayer-...
U.S. Cath Conf of Bishops' Migrants Comm
justiceforimmigrants.org/you-are-not-...
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Day 243
"'We are very afraid, but we can't go back to Venezuela'"
A family plagued by poverty/gangs came to Chicago for a new life. Bc of ICE, they can't do laundry wt protection.
www.ncronline.org/news/prayer-...
U.S. Cath Conf of Bishops' Migrants Comm
justiceforimmigrants.org/you-are-not-...
"'We are very afraid, but we can't go back to Venezuela'"
A family plagued by poverty/gangs came to Chicago for a new life. Bc of ICE, they can't do laundry wt protection.
www.ncronline.org/news/prayer-...
U.S. Cath Conf of Bishops' Migrants Comm
justiceforimmigrants.org/you-are-not-...
Day 241
Report by Choose Democracy: "Trump’s bloody hands: Estimated deaths from Trump policies in 2025." choosedemocracy.us/wp-content/u...
"Policy is not abstract. It has a body count. And by every serious measure, the toll of this administration has been staggering."
Report by Choose Democracy: "Trump’s bloody hands: Estimated deaths from Trump policies in 2025." choosedemocracy.us/wp-content/u...
"Policy is not abstract. It has a body count. And by every serious measure, the toll of this administration has been staggering."
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Day 241
Report by Choose Democracy: "Trump’s bloody hands: Estimated deaths from Trump policies in 2025." choosedemocracy.us/wp-content/u...
"Policy is not abstract. It has a body count. And by every serious measure, the toll of this administration has been staggering."
Report by Choose Democracy: "Trump’s bloody hands: Estimated deaths from Trump policies in 2025." choosedemocracy.us/wp-content/u...
"Policy is not abstract. It has a body count. And by every serious measure, the toll of this administration has been staggering."
Day 236.2
November 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Day 236.2
Day 236
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Day 236
Day 235
Print NO ICE signs out & ask your church, business, school, library, apt complex..to post it on the entrance door/window. Post one on your own door!
www.ilrc.org/sites/defaul...
Print Immigrants Welcome yard signs & banners for your neighborhood!
act.faithfulamerica.org/signup/print...
Print NO ICE signs out & ask your church, business, school, library, apt complex..to post it on the entrance door/window. Post one on your own door!
www.ilrc.org/sites/defaul...
Print Immigrants Welcome yard signs & banners for your neighborhood!
act.faithfulamerica.org/signup/print...
November 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Day 235
Print NO ICE signs out & ask your church, business, school, library, apt complex..to post it on the entrance door/window. Post one on your own door!
www.ilrc.org/sites/defaul...
Print Immigrants Welcome yard signs & banners for your neighborhood!
act.faithfulamerica.org/signup/print...
Print NO ICE signs out & ask your church, business, school, library, apt complex..to post it on the entrance door/window. Post one on your own door!
www.ilrc.org/sites/defaul...
Print Immigrants Welcome yard signs & banners for your neighborhood!
act.faithfulamerica.org/signup/print...
Day 232
Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads; cancel your subscription and tell them why!
This Saturday, Mass at Broadview details: www.csplaction.org/events/broad...
Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads; cancel your subscription and tell them why!
This Saturday, Mass at Broadview details: www.csplaction.org/events/broad...
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Day 232
Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads; cancel your subscription and tell them why!
This Saturday, Mass at Broadview details: www.csplaction.org/events/broad...
Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads; cancel your subscription and tell them why!
This Saturday, Mass at Broadview details: www.csplaction.org/events/broad...
Day 227
"Lake Forest weapons manufacturer United Tactical Systems was paid nearly $1.5 million..in Sept to supply fed agents w pepper balls & air-powered guns..before agents escalated its use of the weapons, shooting protesters & journalists w pepper balls."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/23/c...
"Lake Forest weapons manufacturer United Tactical Systems was paid nearly $1.5 million..in Sept to supply fed agents w pepper balls & air-powered guns..before agents escalated its use of the weapons, shooting protesters & journalists w pepper balls."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/23/c...
October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Day 227
"Lake Forest weapons manufacturer United Tactical Systems was paid nearly $1.5 million..in Sept to supply fed agents w pepper balls & air-powered guns..before agents escalated its use of the weapons, shooting protesters & journalists w pepper balls."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/23/c...
"Lake Forest weapons manufacturer United Tactical Systems was paid nearly $1.5 million..in Sept to supply fed agents w pepper balls & air-powered guns..before agents escalated its use of the weapons, shooting protesters & journalists w pepper balls."
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/23/c...
Day 226
Carrier Global Corp is donating the AC system for Trump's ridiculous ballroom. Contact CARRIER & tell them we will boycott all of their HVAC products until they rescind their offer: Carrier Corporate, 13995 Pasteur Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Customer Support 1-800-Carrier
Carrier Global Corp is donating the AC system for Trump's ridiculous ballroom. Contact CARRIER & tell them we will boycott all of their HVAC products until they rescind their offer: Carrier Corporate, 13995 Pasteur Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Customer Support 1-800-Carrier
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Day 226
Carrier Global Corp is donating the AC system for Trump's ridiculous ballroom. Contact CARRIER & tell them we will boycott all of their HVAC products until they rescind their offer: Carrier Corporate, 13995 Pasteur Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Customer Support 1-800-Carrier
Carrier Global Corp is donating the AC system for Trump's ridiculous ballroom. Contact CARRIER & tell them we will boycott all of their HVAC products until they rescind their offer: Carrier Corporate, 13995 Pasteur Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Customer Support 1-800-Carrier
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Day 124
Fellow Christians, Faithful America has excellent printable resources for banners/yard signs/flyers to be used free non-commercially! Get these up in your churches, schools, businesses, yards asap!
act.faithfulamerica.org/survey/prote...
Fellow Christians, Faithful America has excellent printable resources for banners/yard signs/flyers to be used free non-commercially! Get these up in your churches, schools, businesses, yards asap!
act.faithfulamerica.org/survey/prote...
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Day 124
Fellow Christians, Faithful America has excellent printable resources for banners/yard signs/flyers to be used free non-commercially! Get these up in your churches, schools, businesses, yards asap!
act.faithfulamerica.org/survey/prote...
Fellow Christians, Faithful America has excellent printable resources for banners/yard signs/flyers to be used free non-commercially! Get these up in your churches, schools, businesses, yards asap!
act.faithfulamerica.org/survey/prote...