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@barbrot.bsky.social

I started this journey on Daily Kos 13 years ago. I still check in there every day. Dog lover, gardener, I bead jewelry and other things. Bears fan. Happily married. No porn sites. Really happy I live in blue Illinois, with Governor Pritzker.

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Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner More than a half dozen Democrats said Donald Trump disinviting two of their colleagues is the latest example of administration's 'chaos and division.'

No way will I attend the White House dinner with this President.

I’m standing with @govwesmoore.bsky.social and @colorado.gov — and standing against Trump’s corruption and hatred.

And I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to do the same.

10.02.2026 18:07 — 👍 5449    🔁 1154    💬 191    📌 92
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National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

For the first time, crickets from Donald Trump.

After losing in court multiple times to Illinois and other states, the National Guard was finally quietly pulled out of our streets.

The pressure is working, and we’ve got to keep at it.

11.02.2026 17:58 — 👍 1932    🔁 538    💬 38    📌 19

Kristi Noem has to go.
Gregory Bovino has to go.
Stephen Miller has to go.

11.02.2026 21:05 — 👍 19902    🔁 3685    💬 1753    📌 372
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Illinois AG sues to prevent Trump admin. from cutting $600M in public health funds from 4 states Illinois' attorney general is suing to block the Trump administration from cutting public health funding. Among the $600 million in cuts would be a $5.2 million program at Lurie Children's Hospital.

Donald Trump is stripping critical public health funding with one goal in mind: harming states he doesn’t like.

It’s a slap in the face to Illinoisans.

We will not stand by idly as Trump illegally cancels the Congressionally-allocated funding we are owed.

12.02.2026 02:56 — 👍 1625    🔁 450    💬 41    📌 9
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Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota Federal officials say the immigration crackdown in Minnesota is coming to an end, after mass detentions, protests and two deaths.

Good, now end the chaos everywhere.

12.02.2026 16:57 — 👍 1245    🔁 234    💬 52    📌 8

Donald Trump is threatening your health and well-being to reward his fossil fuel donors.

While he sells out our nation's future, I won't stop believing in the science and fighting for what Illinoisans need — affordable energy, clean air and water, and good jobs.

12.02.2026 23:24 — 👍 936    🔁 256    💬 34    📌 8

Public health should never be politicized — and the courts agreed tonight.

Donald Trump's attack on Illinoisans was just blocked by a temporary restraining order.

We will continue to check his abuses of power and win against this President.

13.02.2026 01:50 — 👍 977    🔁 258    💬 14    📌 2
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Donald Trump and his administration don't believe in science — that doesn't mean Americans have to suffer because of it.

ICYMI: Illinois has joined @who.int's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to ensure we're prepared no matter who the President is.

04.02.2026 23:04 — 👍 2066    🔁 440    💬 48    📌 22
Chicago Operation Midway Blitz: Illinois Accountability Commission report calls for rogue federal officers to face prosecution | abc7chicago.com An%20Illinois%20Accountability%20Commission%20report%20is%20calling%20for%20rogue%20federal%20officers%20involved%20in%20Chicago's%20Operation%20Midway%20Blitz%20to%20face%20prosecution.

Here in Illinois, we’re making sure that we have the evidence and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent against Donald Trump’s administration.

05.02.2026 15:59 — 👍 857    🔁 180    💬 35    📌 10
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Illinois adopts American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule, shunning federal recommendations Illinois’ adoption of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood vaccine schedule is the latest example of Illinois breaking with the federal government over health care policies.

While Donald Trump and RFK Jr. push conspiracy theories over science, my administration is forging a path that puts our people first.

Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.

05.02.2026 21:17 — 👍 2983    🔁 671    💬 52    📌 33
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Meet the Team USA athletes with Illinois ties Learn more about the 10 Illinois athletes headed to Milan Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Incredibly proud to have so much talent from the Land of Lincoln represent our nation on the world stage in Milan.

Best of luck to all the amazing athletes at the #WinterOlympics.

06.02.2026 19:00 — 👍 493    🔁 50    💬 6    📌 2

Donald Trump just lost in court again to Illinois.

He’s never had the right to withhold child care funds for Illinoisans — and the District Court’s preliminary injunction tonight has only affirmed that further.

07.02.2026 02:46 — 👍 4057    🔁 767    💬 48    📌 10
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Everywhere he goes he causes problems.

07.02.2026 14:50 — 👍 14232    🔁 3710    💬 927    📌 267
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I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.

Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw

06.02.2026 16:18 — 👍 18108    🔁 3420    💬 301    📌 254

The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.

07.02.2026 15:18 — 👍 28596    🔁 7577    💬 590    📌 285
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BREAKING: As the Super Bowl gets ready to kick off, this video was projected onto a building on the Las Vegas Strip!

The massive “Pedo Bowl” projection is great — except Trump actually appeared in the Epstein files more than 38,000 times!!!

🎥 Credit: @vjaybomb.bsky.social
#SuperBowl

07.02.2026 14:06 — 👍 2171    🔁 885    💬 77    📌 49
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The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks Face-coverings may work less to protect federal agents from danger than to make it easier for them to do unconstitutional things.

No masks on cops. No masks on cops. No masks on cops. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

02.02.2026 20:41 — 👍 8271    🔁 2054    💬 213    📌 123
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Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.

The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.

02.02.2026 21:20 — 👍 11562    🔁 4478    💬 622    📌 301
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I think I am going to buy one of these for Pooch.

02.02.2026 19:54 — 👍 5262    🔁 524    💬 115    📌 24
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SHABOOZEY: “Immigrants built this country.”

02.02.2026 00:41 — 👍 12220    🔁 2664    💬 150    📌 90
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Congress: Stop Funding ICE’s Violence Masked, unidentified federal agents have been militarizing our cities and brutalizing our communities in order to carry out Trump’s extreme deportation agenda. These agents—outfitted for war—are showi...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...

30.01.2026 18:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response.

We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.

24.01.2026 16:44 — 👍 2507    🔁 592    💬 113    📌 39

Masked federal agents in Minnesota just shot and killed another person.

We must put a stop to Trump’s ICE. Now.

Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings.

24.01.2026 16:44 — 👍 3757    🔁 1129    💬 208    📌 54
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It's time to abolish Trump’s ICE.

24.01.2026 19:26 — 👍 8913    🔁 2190    💬 637    📌 342
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Donald Trump’s agents are untrained, unqualified, unprofessional, and dangerous.

It’s time for them to stop their assault on American cities.

24.01.2026 20:42 — 👍 1898    🔁 419    💬 161    📌 25
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Republican and Democratic governors alike need to stand up and speak out.

We have got to stand together against the onslaught of the federal government under Donald Trump.

25.01.2026 20:22 — 👍 1973    🔁 425    💬 65    📌 19
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End Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota! Minnesota is the Trump administration’s testing ground to see how far he can abuse his power and authority against the American people. That is why we need every person—in Minnesota and across the cou...

Add your name to the petition NOW and demand an END to Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota. sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...

24.01.2026 18:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tell Trump: Hands Off Greenland! The people of Greenland oppose a U.S. takeover, and so do everyday Americans. Add your name to the petition NOW and show that we are in solidarity with the people of Greenland in opposing any attempts...

Add your name to the petition NOW and show that Americans are in solidarity with the people of Greenland in opposing any attempts to buy or invade their home. sign.moveon.org/petitions/am...

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