Roberta Rakove

A photo of former Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau with text saying hey girl, I’ll cover your preexisting condition and a photo of an orange cat being held up with text saying the affordable care cat is upheld.

Two of my favorite photos from that period.

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

"His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by." ~ The family of the Reverend Jesse Jackson

Buying one of these for my brother.

Dylan quote alert.

My brother @jrakove.bsky.social ‘s latest about the moment we find ourselves in as we approach America’s 250th.

Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”

Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.

Fearing ICE crackdown, immigrants nationally are avoiding treatment, sometimes with dire consequences Doctors nationally are describing harrowing consequences for patients who put off medical care because of fears of ICE.

Doctors nationally are describing harrowing consequences for patients who put off medical care because of fears of ICE.
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Illinois joins World Health Organization network, after Trump administration withdraws from group Joining the World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network is the state’s latest move into an area that was previously the domain of the federal government, before the…

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Alex Pretti’s coworkers take a moment of silence this morning

Bob Dylan "Through The Open Window," with Sean Wilentz... How many roads must a man walk down? MANY, if your name happens to be Bob Dylan. Join Erik Nelson and very special guest, Princeton history professor Sean Wilentz for a live, three hour deep dive into...

A three hour radio show with Through The Open Window BS 18 box set author and producer Sean Wilentz.

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It’s a start. Keep going.

Donate to Support Gilbert’s Battle Against FIP, organized by Robyn Ruth Please Help Save Gilbert’s Life My sweet kitten, Gilbert, is only 9 months old, an… Robyn Ruth needs your support for Support Gilbert’s Battle Against FIP

📣 I know I push folks to chip in for Democratic candidates a lot, but I'm making a special plea for my friend @robyn-truth.bsky.social's kitten Gilbert.

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Done

Lots of good choices here.

Thanks Charles

YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO Bob Dylan - On a Night Like This (Official Audio)

Happy Planet Waves Day to all who celebrate.

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Since it is now 7 days and counting for a “priority” mail to travel 3.5 miles from Evanston to Chicago I am soliciting new terms the U.S. Post Office can use for this “service.” Suggestions?

"No one has the right to obey."

— Hannah Arendt

Post from Amanda Gorman’s Instagram that says amandascgorman Minneapolis, Minnesota For Renee Nicole Good Killed by ICE. on January 7, 2026 by Amanda Gorman They say she is no more, That there her absence roars, Blood-blown like a rose. Iced wheels flinched & froze. Now, bare riot of candles, Dark fury of flowers, Pure howling of hymns. If for us she arose, Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief, Crouches our power, The howl where we begin, Straining upon the edge of the crooked crater Of the worst of what we've been. Change is only possible, & all the greater, When the labour & bitter anger of our neighbors Is moved by the love * better angels of our nature.

Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.

Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!

Otherwise known as...the Affordable Care Act.

NEW BOB DYLAN BOOKS IN 2026

2026 could be another bumper year for Bob Dylan books. I’m already looking forward to this trio of new titles, due in March and April:

- Dylan, filmmaker
- Dylan’s late career work, in many media
- Teaching Bob Dylan - new pbk ed, priced for fans, not academia.

Really delightful

YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix Bob Dylan "One More Cup Of Coffee" LIVE performance [Full Song] 1975 | Netflix

Happy Desire 50th Anniversary to all who celebrate.

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Exciting to see these two initiatives from NYC mayor’s office! I’m particularly excited about the opportunity presented by using city owned land… could offer the literal ground for thousands of new homes.

Mamdani is showing the next Democratic president what to do in 2029

Good choice

It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Y2K 1999-11-20, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Dylan’s final concert of the millennium, with Susan Tedeschi sitting in on a bunch of songs to Bob’s obvious delight

“She even kissed Bob on the cheek at one point, which I thought was a little bold, but Bob was into it”