@rach-creates.bsky.social
what it means to be an artist
30.01.2025 21:47 — 👍 174 🔁 13 💬 3 📌 3
The executive order speaks of transgender identity in sweeping and dismissive terms, and sets the stage for a policy that is more restrictive and punitive than the ban from Trump's first term.
28.01.2025 19:57 — 👍 424 🔁 118 💬 72 📌 25If you live in IL or another state that has allowed you to change your gender marker go get a duplicate license. If document seizure becomes a thing broadly it will happen by TSA at some point.
24.01.2025 01:13 — 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
Know your rights events in the next week in Chicago (virtual and in-person) + resource guide, please spread the word
24.01.2025 02:19 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Trader Joes frozen stuff keeps me alive. The frozen microwavable meals. It's 2am and I'm about to heat up a green chicken salsa rice situation.
23.01.2025 10:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Frozen meals are the best. They're often the main reason I eat. What are your faves?
23.01.2025 07:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Crocheting on the ferry. It looks like an ambiguous rectangle now but will the ribbed waistband of a cute pair of pants for baby Wren. I'm feeling really good about my ability to maintain gauge, it's gotten so consistent!
19.01.2025 21:03 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN INTERACTING WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (ICE) • If you believe you are witnessing ICE activity, please call ICIRR's 24-Hour Family Support Hotline at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693) to report it. • If you find yourself interacting with an ICE officer in any location including your workplace, or out in the community, remember that you: • Have the right to remain silent when questioned or arrested by immigration officers • Should remain calm and keep your hands where the officer can see them • DO NOT: • discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police, immigration agents, or other officials • sign anything you do not understand. You should state that you wish to speak with an attorney • If an officer knocks on your door at home: Do NOT open the door. Teach your children not to open the door. • ICE officers must have a warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. ICE "warrants" are not signed by judges; they are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and they do not grant authority to enter your home without your consent • If you are outdoors and think you see immigration officers nearby: • Move to a safe indoor space • If you are a U.S. citizen and feel safe to do so, record the activity with your phone or write down any relevant information about what you witness— ALWAYS being careful to not interfere or otherwise obstruct the operation • DO NOT • Post unverified information on social media • Interfere with the investigation or otherwise put yourself in harm's way NEED SUPPORT? CALL ICIRR'S FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK HOTLINE: 1-855-435-7693.
Chicago: Trump is promising mass deportations here starting next week.
Be prepared. Help your communities prepare.
www.icirr.org/resources
But also know that the actual number of officers they're sending isn't huge. For them, this effort is primarily about PR & showmanship & making us scared.
