Laura

Question. (I wasn’t built for these character limits lol) I registered for the first but have not wanted to lead any newbies down the wrong path.

Respectfully (I’m at every local protest and appreciate you so much), what about the many black folks warning us not to put our names on these registers? They have more experience in these matters as we have never not oppressed our Black brothers and sisters, so that is why I listen to them. Honest

NO KINGS Champaign/Urbana · Indivisible Illinois **The last time the United States of America put up with a king was in 1776. We don't plan to start now.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a sl...

I don’t recommend registering, but definitely join us wherever you are. Mass protest is an important part of combating authoritarianism ✌🏼 #NoKings

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They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.

When writing alt text for an image of text, it's not enough to just write "screen shot of text from article." Sighted users get to know what is in that screen shot, so why don't blind users deserve the same? The alt text should include all the actual text in the image.

😆 truth

Is there anything regular folk can do to help her? Ms James is a hero.

We believe in the power of stories that teach us the importance of inclusivity and empathy—and we believe in protecting them. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead

I’d definitely follow your photo posts and posts about your process and experiences. I am so far pretty terrible with my flip.

Well, probably not lol at least not as in just adding more, but I like Pixelfed better than trying to share on BSky. It’s like IG before reels took over, so it may or may not be your jam. I left all meta and never did twitter so Pixelfed has become my favorite space. You really should have a blog.

@npr.org already lost its federal funding so who are they trying to appease?

😆 Are you posting to Pixelfed or a Mastodon account as well?

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

@govpritzker.illinois.gov @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov what is being done to protect Chicago from ICE? Why do I see video of IL State Police harming Illinoisans while aiding ICE? This looks antithetical to J.B.’s call for protest.

Why did @govpritzker.illinois.gov send out Illinois police to limit protests at Broadview? Why is a progressive governor shielding illegal ICE activity from peaceful protesters? Why are our state tax dollars devoted to Trump’s agenda?

Illinois State Police are protecting ICE as they move their vehicles out of the Broadview Detention Center. Call Governor Pritzker now to demand that he remove the ISP from Broadview. No state resources to protect kidnappers. Pritzker: Call off the IL state police 312-814-2121

CALL PRITZKER TO DEMAND HE REMOVE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FROM BROADVIEW:
(Chicago) 312-814-2121 or 312-814-2122
(Springfield) 217-782-6830 or 217-782-6831
Hearing impaired (TTY): 888-261-3336

I called and talked about how the state cops joined ICE in brutalizing protesters today.

This is awesome 😊

YouTube video by The Museum of Modern Art Reimagining cities through a dreamer’s eyes | Architecture & Virtual Reality

Very cool. No mention of #NativePlants specifically, but they will work well with this artist’s vision 💚

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Tribute wall celebrating Black musicians unveiled at Champaign’s Skelton Park - IPM Newsroom Jazz, gospel and hip hop filled the air as a tribute wall dedicated to the Black musicians of Champaign was revealed Sunday at Skelton Park in Champaign. The wall features 94 artists dating back to th...

🎶🎵 #ChampaignUrbana

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The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward

I cannot recommend this little #book enough 💙📚💡I will reread these pages often, especially when struggling. Thank you @theferocity.bsky.social

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YouTube video by The Rookies Student Accomplice | Official Film of the Year Winner | Rookie Awards 2024

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After Charlie Kirk: Reflections from Malaysia We Malaysians have learned over the last few painful decades: you need to be united as a people to effect any effective change in your country.

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You’re so talented 💚

Scapegoating trans people needs to stop · Victor Wynne Conservative media and politicians continuing to falsely connect transgender people to violence creates real harm. It’s time to stop the scapegoating and focus on facts.

“ordinary citizens need to develop better media literacy skills to recognize when they’re being fed propaganda disguised as news.”

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The lights go down on Ebertfest, but a new stage for film emerges - SPlog By now you’ve seen the news. Ebertfest is over. I spent the weekend with this one, turning it over like a stone in my pocket, because some losses require more than restating a press release. ...

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YouTube video by Zac Brown Band Zac Brown Band - Butterfly (feat. Dolly Parton) [Official Music Video]

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After 26 years at Virginia Theatre, Ebertfest leaving C-U Letter: "We write to share the bittersweet news that 2025 marked the festival’s last year in Champaign-Urbana. We understand that for all of us this marks a big change. Like

Ebertfest will no longer take place in #ChampaignUrbana after 26 years. With deep appreciation to Chaz Ebert and others, thank you. This is very sad news for our area.

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WEFT Fest 2025 Kittens Incorporated, Mousepad the band, sass, the k-tels. Sunday, September 28th 2:00-6:00 pm. WEFT.ORG

WEFT Community radio based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois since 1981.

Join us at WEFT FEST 2025 on Sunday, September 28th from 2–6 p.m. on North Market Street right in front of the WEFT Studio and Seven Saints in Downtown Champaign.

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The decades-long friendship that started in Urbana’s first integrated elementary class - IPM Newsroom In the 1960's, a group of parents convinced Urbana to desegregate its elementary schools. Two students from that first class are still friends today.

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