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"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

YouTube video by MSNBC Neighbors push back as Trump's ICE army terrorizes Chicago suburbs

Full video: Jacob Soboroff's @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social powerful reporting on how ICE agents are terrorizing suburban Chicago neighborhoods:

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Jacobs is actually a good pick overall for this position. He’s qualified and intelligent. He has diverse experience in meteorology. He’s actually a non-controversial selection IMO. Of course, as always with this admin, we will see what he’s forced to do and how far he will let it go.

Supreme Court likely to strike down Colorado's conversion therapy ban A lesson in how defining the case often resolves the case.

“The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to strike down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy by licensed therapists practiced on minors — a ruling that could affect similar laws in nearly half the country and make life more difficult for LGBTQ children at an already perilous time.”

My first image in Astrophotography! Astronomy has been my happy place since childhood and I’m so genuinely happy that I took this first step after just staring at the night sky all my life.

3: The #Cubs Magic Number to advance to the NLCS is 3.

First pitch of Game 3 of their best-of-five NLDS is Wednesday at 4:08 p.m. CT at Wrigley.

#GoCubsGo

#Illinois this is how it's done.

🏘️Neighbor to neighbor.
🏫Building community.
🫂Helping each other.

Even if you can't stay, consider dropping off an item from the list.

MUTUAL AID at NO KINGS❣️

We’re partnering with The Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines & Partners for our Communities to collect much needed food & clothing items.

Please bring donations to what will be the biggest No Kings rally in the suburbs on Sat, 10.18.25!

NO KINGS: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

Don't forget to RSVP!
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If the National Governors Association chooses to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.

We should be standing as one against the idea that Donald Trump can call up the National Guard against our will.

Thank you to the @gpadems.bsky.social for hosting a packed “Fighting for the Red, White, & Blue” fundraiser! Democrats are fired up and ready to go! A special congratulations to Judy Janes on winning Volunteer of the Year! #CookCounty #15thDistrict #Democrats

What is happening in Chicago and across the country is unAmerican. Donald Trump wants to bully us into silence, but I will keep using my voice to call out ICE.

Pentagon chief Hegseth more interested in pushups than talking with Illinois leaders, Pritzker says The governor said the Trump administration is keeping him in the dark about immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments.

Pete Hegseth was busy ignoring his job and doing pushups as part of a show for the Guinness Book of World Records while Illinoisans are being invaded by Trump’s military troops.

Trump: "I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One."
Also Trump: Refuses to stop health insurance premiums from bankrupting the middle class
 
Democrats just want Trump to keep his promises.

What Is No Kings? Building Strength in Community & Peaceful Resistance with Ishaan Srivastava

@itsjennaj.bsky.social is back with a new podcast and she's w/ our own @ishaansrivastava.bsky.social!
Listen to them discuss community building & peaceful resistance.
Don't forget to RSVP for the Arlington Heights #NoKings rally!
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The Bob Cesca Show 10/7/25 Untethered To The Facts — Happy Birthday, Buzz Burbank! Government Shutdown Day Six. The White House is planning to illegally deny furloughed workers back pay. Marjorie Taylor Greene might vo…

The Tuesday episode of the Bob Cesca Show is here:
-Happy Birthday, Buzz Burbank!
-Government Shutdown Day 6
-Pam Bondi's pissy Senate testimony
-Cracks in the fascist wall
And more! Listen and subscribe: bobcescashow.com
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The speaker's line-up at No Kings in Arlington Heights. Gen Z political activist Ishaan Srivastava, Radio Host Patti Vasquez, Aisha Davis of the ACLU of Illinois, and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez. October 18 at 3pm in Recreation Park Soccer Field, Arlington Heights. RSVP on our website: Indivisibleegt.com

👉🏻 The speaker's line-up at #NoKings: Arlington Heights, #Illinois
Gen Z political activist, @ishaansrivastava.bsky.social,
@siriusxmprog.bsky.social Host Patti Vasquez,
Aisha Davis of the @aclu.org of IL
"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS",
Congresswoman @ramirez.house.gov
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Color photograph. A small orange tabby lays back on a white blanket and looks up at the camera. He is fully belly up and looking mischievous and has a small brush off to the left side of the photo. The image is taken from above so you are looking down on this cutie.

“Excuse me, ma’am—am I next for my fabulous brushing? Don’t forget the belly, it’s my best feature!”

#cats #BlueskyCats #gato #adoptdontshop #fosterkittens #NoVA #photography

Tim Walz, Vicente Fox, Pete Buttigieg Join Texas Tribune Festival - The Austin Chronicle The annual fall Texas Tribune Festival never fails to put together an unexpected rendezvous of today’s influential politicians, policymakers, and press, and this year’s programming is similarly stacke...

Pete Buttigieg to appear at Texas Tribune Festival.
www.austinchronicle.com/news/tim-wal...

“I want to tell [queer and trans kids] there’s nothing wrong with who they are, conversion therapy is a lie, and they deserve to live a life authentically. Your identity is beautiful, you’re a miracle, and don’t let conversion therapy take that away.” Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kendall

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a landmark case, Chiles v. Salazar, concerning Colorado’s state law protecting LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy." Learn more about the case: glaad.org/fact-sheet-l...

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I've also created a SECOND VA page focusing on the REDDEST districts in the state.

Most of these Dems likely won't win, but funding them means they can run competitive races & force VA Republicans to defend "safe" turf. Donate today! #Blue25

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What's happening in Chicago is not normal.

The arrest of Alderperson Fuentes is just the latest example of how far Noem and Bovino are willing to go to ignore the rule of law. We must all speak up.

I'm not a conservative commentator. Billionaires won't pay me $150m. No major network is making me the editor in chief.

But I am a lawyer who fights for democracy. I did build Democracy Docket from scratch. And, for $10 a month you can help it do its vital work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You? Read more here.

I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
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Cubs lose to Brewers, 7-3, and return to Wrigley Field on brink of elimination.

Shota Imanaga struggled and got tagged for 2 costly homers, Cubs offense managed just 2 hits -- both singles -- after 1st inning and did not have a RISP in last 7 innings.

Colin Rea threw 3.1 shutout innings in relief.

On this day in 1969, The Beatles released “Something,” George Harrison’s timeless love song from ‘Abbey Road.’ Frank Sinatra once called it “the greatest love song ever written.”

Pair of lawsuits challenging Trump's targeting of Chicago get first hearings The lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's military deployment efforts and harsh treatment of protesters and journalists. More hearings are set for later this week.

NEW: Pair of lawsuits challenging Trump's targeting of Chicago get first hearings.

The lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's military deployment efforts and harsh treatment of protesters and journalists. More hearings are set for later this week.

Tonight, at Law Dork: