Anthology

People holding signs in protest of then-Governor Walker. 4/5/11, the anniversary of MLK Jr's assassination. Largest sign looks to me like it is written in a tablecloth with marker, quotes him: "our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

From 4/5/11. 14 years ago. The Walker protests. Madison, Wi.

Democracy 1, Elon Musk 0 The richest man in the world attempted to buy an election in Wisconsin. His effort crashed and burned, establishing a model for the fightback against Trumpism.

Elon Musk spent tens of millions of dollars to try and buy Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court elections. But voters responded with a bold declaration — from across the battleground state — that “Wisconsin is Not for Sale.”

Fingers holding original Anthology button: drawing of a badger holding a Wisconsin shaped sign that reads "NO MUSK RATS IN THE BADGER STATE."

It's a good morning to be a Wisconsinite. Filled with gratitude for all the work, the voices, the votes. Many > Money

"stationery makes me happy" sticker held up in front of an array of stickers, washi tape, and other paper goods purchased from local and indie vendors around Chicago and at the Chicago Stationery Fest.

In my defense, I was shopping for holiday bingo prizes for eight.

Laura is in Chicago exploring many wonderful small businesses and the Chicago Stationery Fest. Not only to add to her washi tape collection though.

"1849" with red slash through it pin back button in reference to Wisconsin's abortion ban from 1849 that is still on the books.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in Madison yesterday campaigning for Susan Crawford and picked this Anthology button. Now we want to know how he displays his button collection.

Voted early at the library. So quick and easy to vote for Jill Underly and Susan Crawford. And to vote NO on the unnecessary constitutional amendment.

Red and blue "I voted" stickers

2 Komai sisters currently brainstorming succinct ways to say Susan Crawford is great and we can keep fair maps and not go back to 1849. It's sometimes hard to fit everything in a 1.5" button.

Ok, yes, we know we're behind. We're voting for Susan Crawford and will have buttons saying as much in store Tuesday.

We've been making buttons since we opened in 2008 and it is wearying that there are so many that are Still. True. But, yes, we restocked, and made more of Sachi's original "Slava Ukraini" buttons.

"I emerged from the notebook Valhalla without a notebook."

This week's arrivals: pickleball prints, snail birthday cards, hiking bear and quokka vinyl stickers, croissant and cheese die cut notecards, hydrangea sticky notes, Madison magnets, handmade journals, Wisconsin pottery coasters, the cutest trapper keeper notebook and so much more!

Preparing for our upcoming window celebrating all things court (Wisconsin April 1 election + pickleball + tennis).

We Are Americans. Fighting For Freedom and Democracy Is What We Do (Video) Friends, here’s a recording of my talk tonight to Hopium paid subscribers.

We are Americans. Fighting for freedom and democracy is who we are. What we do.

My latest video presentation on the perilous political moment:

www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/we-are-ame...

"no kings, only trains"

YouTube video by vlogbrothers What's at Stake

I don't know much about helicopters or stars. But I know a lot about one thing. youtu.be/PBjQgizWRBA?...

I called my Congressman today to ask what he’s doing to stand against the abuse of power we’re seeing from Elon and his cronies. He released a statement and urged me to encourage all of you to reach out to your reps. Now isn’t the time to quit—stay engaged, speak up, and demand action! 🗣️

Pay attention. We are witnessing a turning point in history. The fear of a more diverse and united America is driving desperate tactics of division. The real power lies in our UNITY, in coming together to build a more just and inclusive future. Don’t crash out! Keep fighting for what’s right. ✊🏾🇺🇸

Read, share, act.

"Post it on your social media." Thank you, Mr. Acosta.

Hand holding sheets of paper stickers: pickles, mushrooms, salt & pepper shakers

Also, stickers! I mean, you gotta protect your joy.

Card with flowers and clasped hands says "your voice brings hope" against backdrop of three cars spinners filled with cards from Black, LGBTQ+, and women artists.

As daughters of an immigrant, we know the value that DIVERSITY brings to this nation; as citizens and liberal Christians (we do exist), we are committed to the ideals of justice and EQUITY for all; as a business, we understand that INCLUDING more people is always better.

Just to say, our business is too small for separate departments or offices, but we’ve always had a DEI component, back before we even knew there was an acronym.

“Attempting to deny citizenship to kids who were born in the United States of America is as egregious and wrong-headed as it is unconstitutional,” said Gov. Evers. “We must defend Americans’ constitutional rights, including the rights of kids who are born on U.S. soil, and that is exactly what we are doing today.”

BREAKING: Today, the Wisconsin DOJ and I are joining a coalition of states challenging an unconstitutional executive order issued yesterday that seeks to end citizenship for certain kids born in America.

My statement ⬇️

Store window with wooden cubbies holding cards and prints and other merchandise, bandanas and sheets of wrapping paper hanging. Images of Black artists and poets and activists, "keep families together," "the best activism is equal parts anger and love," "if you're not outraged, you're not paying attention" posters.

Anthology store window celebrates the many small businesses, indie artists, women/LGBTQ+/Black artists we are fortunate to work with. Stronger and better. Together.

Hand holding blue pin back button with Michelle Obama, with white text: "when they go low, we don't go"

Button therapy is alive and well.

Poster of text by Rebecca Solnit: "They want you to feel powerless and to surrender and to let them trample everything and you are not going to let them. You are not giving up and neither am I."