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Inhumane conditions and medical neglect alleged at Broadview ICE detention center A sweeping class-action lawsuit filed on Friday against immigration officials, alleged dirty and unsafe conditions at the federal holding facility in Broadview where they say arrestees are being wa…

A sweeping class-action lawsuit filed on Friday against immigration officials, alleged dirty and unsafe conditions at the federal holding facility in Broadview where they say arrestees are being warehoused for days on end.

Good things: Campfires, s'mores, South Carolina, someone dressed up as a UFO on Zoom, the train announcement "you have to get your dog."

@themountaingoats.bsky.social true???

The toddler fell in Bo's water dish, paused, then burst into tears at how suddenly wet and cold she was.

That's at least two crimes right there.

Good things: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, the toddler and her cousins, a student this morning had a pumpkin gourd on her desk the entire class, Tom made tacos, Zoombinis.

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

ICE has been cracking down hard across the vast expanse of the greater Chicago area, and I wrote a little bit about what you need to understand about what it’s like here now. Plus, I compiled some resources for locals to get alerts and whistles. dansinker.com/posts/202…

We got a World Wildlife Fund catalog in the mail and the toddler wanted me to read it to her. When I turned the page and there was a photo of a bald eagle she was SO EXCITED she stood up and made a big noise.

Good things: Lunchtime lap swim, poke bowls, rainbow unicorn socks, when the dog wants to cuddle, hand-sewing.

Do I need a calendar? I DO NOW.

YES

Chipotle Mac & Cheese With Roasted Brussel Sprouts – Post Punk Kitchen – Isa Chandra Moskowitz

If you ever want to branch out from boxed this is my go-to vegan mac recipe—just as easy, I usually boil the cashews because I’m never that on top of it.

www.theppk.com/2013/06/chip...

Good things: The toddler's tiny voice saying "no" "no" "no" then finally "ya", Great with Child, sandwiches, lunch with my colleagues, vests.

Good things: Making white bean and farro soup, making pumpkin muffins, reading books on paper, cheeeeeeeks, everyone in my house has their COVID shot.

y’all I’m going to be real, the workers at the biggest music venues in DC are trying to unionize

we need IMP the parent company to recognize voluntarily

that won’t happen without noise

please, bluesky, do what u do best

@930club.bsky.social
@theatlantisdc.bsky.social
@theanthemdc.bsky.social

Second update: Seven weeks, three attempts, and one drive to the suburbs later, the toddler also has her COVID shot. It was pointlessly difficult but I'm glad we (eventually) got it done.

Good things: The toddler ripping open a clementine with her tiny teeth and hands, fun research consults, kids marching, hot chocolate, pigtails.

Clearly it was time to feed dog.

Hard maybe.

It's probably @lizardmoor.bsky.social but I could be surprised.

The next time you play Scotland at least one person is going to show up at the show with this apple for you. (I originally said three but I think I can safely bet on one.)

Good things: The toddler chasing the dog with a knife (a dull one with peanut butter and supervised I promise), You Are Doing A Good Enough Job, Ethan, samosas, the clouds are moving.

People sometimes say this about me and my sister, I stand with PPH.

But happy birthday, I think?

Good things: The World/Inferno Friendship Society, a very necessary cup of coffee, the toddler discovered you can see the train from our window, pumpkin donuts, headphones.

Mine too!

Good things: Baklava at work, a student stopped by my office to comment on my tMG posters, a dancing cookie, the toddler and her bear, sweater weather.

Friendship Center Chicago The Friendship Center fosters hope and dignity in Chicago’s northwest side communities through access to food and vital resources.

hey! it is my birthday today and it would be really cool if yall could donate to the friendship center: they’re a food bank primarily serving the north side of Chicago, including lincoln square, ravenswood and albany park. and they have a pet food pantry! friendshipcenterchicago.org