I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.

I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.

But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.

It's absolutely horrific and surreal what's happening in Chicago. I attended this rally and found solace in the turnout and the words of elected officials and community members. ICE needs to get the hell out of our communities. I appreciate the coverage from Unraveled Press & other local reporters.

America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.

Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.

Nice wordsmithing to avoid saying Mamdani WON.

I think in memory of Jill, we should make this song our national anthem.

YouTube video by holycowdude Jill Sobule with Erin McKeown "The Rapture" at The Grey Eagle - 10.23.09

So sad to read that Jill Sobule passed away in a house fire. Saw her perform with Erin McKeown in Chicago many years ago. She was talented & hilarious. I immediately thought of this song. I hope wherever Jill is, she was right and they're wrong. #musicsky #jillsobule
youtu.be/CeM57d2BB4E?...

linkedin post screenshot: Ken Cheng - I want to connect with you, emotionally) Al will never be able to write like me. Why? Because | am now inserting random sentences into every post to throw off their language learning models. Any Al emulating me will radiator freak yellow horse spout nonsense. 1 wiite all my emails, That's Not My Baby and reports like this to protect my data waffle iron 40% off. 1 suggest all writers and artists do the same Strawberry mango Forklift. The robot nerds will never get the better of Ken Hey can | have whipped cream please? Cheng. We can tuna fish tango foxtrot defeat Al. We just have to talk like this. All. The. Time. Piss on carpet

unfollowing everyone on linkedin except this guy

I have a feeling Kat will offer plenty of opportunities for constituents to connect with her. She said it herself that she wants this to be a competitive race so she can prove she's the strongest candidate. It's not like people need to decide today.

Also note many Democratic reps were once Republicans. Elizabeth Warren, for example.

Also I appreciate people who are open to changing their minds from what they thought as teenagers. Kat has stated repeatedly that by the time she could vote she'd changed her views and voted Democrat.

Jan Schakowsky, the incumbent in my race, will reportedly not seek re-election. So it seems like a good time to reintroduce myself —

I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I’m running for Congress.

Dick Durbin has devoted his career to fighting for the people, from healthcare to justice reform to DACA and so much more.

Thank you for your service, Senator. And thank you for passing the torch. I hope more elected officials learn from your example.

I love that @aoc.bsky.social is in on the #WIPWednesday trend. As for me, I'm chugging along on miles of ribbing on the DRK Everyday Cardi using Mountain Meadow Tweed Sport, which I am loving. 🧶

I didn't hear anything that was close to defending the attack.

I went to the protest in Chicago last Saturday and a couple people near me were griping about the pro Palestine speakers. That says to me we need more young people and more leftists to show up who loudly & proudly support a #FreePalestine #MayDay #50501

May 1- Union Park- 11am

Bummed I can't make this tomorrow but hope there's a future one I can attend! Knitters in the area- fun event to check out, talk issues, meet cool people, and get some stitches in.

I can't make it tomorrow but I'm a knitter and would love to join if you have another event like this. Awesome idea!

YouTube video by Comedy Central Stand-Up Proof That NASA Doesn’t Know Anything About Women - Marcia Belsky

The best thing about the insufferable rich ladies go to space trip is that it reminded me of this great song.

#SallyRide #100Tampons

I was a bit turned off by how little I saw about Palestine at the first big protest and in communications from 50501 but am glad to see this video. I'll be there on 4/19 and hope more leftist groups participate.

ELECTION RESULT: A team of city council members in Rolla, Missouri, have been pushing anti-LGTB policies, including a ban on drag shows and book censorship.

Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.

photo of a red shopping basket filled with turnips, under the headline: If you’re worried about food tariffs, adopt a frugal mindset and cook smarter Learn to shop for groceries like a thrifter and work on eliminating waste By Sheryl Julian Globe Correspondent,Updated April 7, 2025, 7:21 a.m. caption: The big question is, writes Sheryl Julian, are we expected to remove all the pleasures from the table and turn the nightly dinner into a feast of locally grown turnips (above) and leafy greens?Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos

Next up- April 19th. Protests are fun- show up and bring your friends. For those who say- what good does this do- I get it. But demonstrations are just one part of a movement. This work leads to more targeted actions & protests. Join the fun & let's stop the madness together. #50501

YouTube video by Lys Wantsmusic Rufus Wainwright, Peaceful Afternoon, Caprera Bloemendaal, 13-07-2018

Saw #RufusWainwright in Chicago this weekend. He blew the doors off the Old Town School concert hall. Simply incredible. This is one of my favorite love songs ever. #musicsky
youtu.be/n93wO0JjVMk?...

West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.

It is EXTREMELY heartening to see so any people out at the Hands Off protests. It's a much higher turnout than I expected and that's a very, very good sign.

BUT.

Let us *please* learn the lessons of the past and remember we have to KEEP ORGANIZING after the marches.

Proud supporter of the woke-DEI-Alphabet Mafia agenda. Thanks to Dennis for inspiring me to finally donate.

The biggest thing we need to do is let people know that the protests are FUN. Yelling fuck the man is fun. You will meet fun people.

We also need to make them more fun. Bring grills like the French. Bring instruments like it’s Mardi Gras. Give people a reason to spend their weekend in the streets.

Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC

Man, the big huge protests in places like Boston, DC, NY, Chicago, and Minneapolis are awe-inspiring.

But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!