River Roberts (she/her)

River Roberts (she/her)

@followthecurrent.bsky.social

Puzzler | Tabletop Gamer | Cross Stitcher | Singer | Drummer | Kansas City Chiefs fan | Lover of Terrible Dad Jokes

160 Followers 194 Following 31 Posts Joined Nov 2024
1 month ago

Oh, Bears. That was a heartbreaker. Hell of a game (and season), though.

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4 months ago

😂

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4 months ago
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Dozens of Little Village high schoolers walked out of class today to protest immigration raids.

Students held signs reading “My parents fought for my future, now I will fight for theirs,” and “We speak for those who can’t.” blockclubchi.co/431dfqy

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5 months ago
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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5 months ago
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Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

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5 months ago

Hell yes, Chicago.

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5 months ago
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A friend reminded me of this quote from Anthony Bourdain today. A good one to read as fascists continue to terrorize my city and my neighbors.

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5 months ago

I have taken
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet

and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains

forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad

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5 months ago

I wish I had heard about the rapture sooner. I wouldn’t have done so much laundry yesterday.

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6 months ago

Apparently my new hobby is reminding my relatives that live 500 miles away from Chicago and never come to Chicago that I, a Chicago resident within the Chicago city limits, am actually sitting in Chicago at the exact moment they are telling me to beware of Chicago.

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6 months ago
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Sorry, Trump: Chicago Is Not The 'Murder Capital Of The World' — Not Even Close, Data Shows Chicago has been a political punching bag for decades, and while there is crime here, statements about it being a "hellhole" are just plain false. “There are just a lot of cities that have higher homi...

I just had a lovely breakfast on the patio at a restaurant in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country where people were walking their dogs and pushing strollers down the street. Didn't seem like a crime-ridden hellhole to me. But what do I know? I've only lived here for 24 years.

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6 months ago
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Will Trump send troops to Chicago next? City and state leaders call the threat an "authoritarian power grab." blockclubchi.co/45wD5Vd

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8 months ago
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Chicago’s "No King" march drew thousands to protest President Donald Trump. The event is one of 2,000 planned across the nation today.

Follow our latest updates: blockclubchi.co/44id2A8

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8 months ago
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Millions rise up to say: In America, we don't do Kings YouTube video by No Kings June 14

The flagship #NoKings event in Philadelphia is being livestreamed. Watch here:

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9 months ago

I do wonder what it costs financially to have an army occupying Los Angeles and why I keep being told the government doesn't have enough money to pay for public schools to buy supplies for their teachers

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9 months ago

Although I am not planning on leaving my current gig, I do keep an eye out for other opportunities just in case. Today I got a job search email that listed a bunch of HR jobs, and one for “wildlife management.” Definitely falls under the compatible skills category, I guess.

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9 months ago
A large yellow circle with the words "Act! It's an Overflow Action Day. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is listed with its official seal. The logo of Friends of the Chicago River is at the bottom of the circle with wavy lines to indicate water.

Lots of rain means an Overflow Action Day in Chicago!

Over the next 48–72 hours combined sewer overflows release untreated or partially treated wastewater into the river system.
- Delay showers and baths
- Flush less frequently
- Wait to run the dishwasher or washing machine

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9 months ago

I don’t remember ever getting an emergency alert for a dust storm in Chicago before. Stay safe out there, friends.

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10 months ago

Oh wow. That’s a bucket list show for me, for sure. I’m so glad you had an amazing experience!

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10 months ago
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This is Shadow. He forgot to put on his parking brakes. 12/10 we’ve all been there

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11 months ago
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Hands Off! Rally and March to Rise Up and Fight Back Against Trump/Musk Attacks · Indivisible Chicago See our FAQ here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ybbL6gUl_e0WdVC3H-b6lGe0mehsZIJKrKGktzOkD6A/edit?usp=sharing Join the Chicago Federation of Labor, Equality Illinois, Illinois Coalition for Immi...

I'm attending a long-planned memorial for a dear friend on Saturday and can't be at the rally, but I am 100% in solidarity and support of those of you who can get to Daley Plaza. www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

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11 months ago
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This was….five months ago

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11 months ago

Nixon: Break into their offices

G. Gordon Liddy: Sounds good

Bernstein: 👍

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11 months ago

My governor, everyone. LFG!

I’ve seen clips being posted, but the whole speech is worth watching.

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11 months ago

Insert obligatory "but her emails!" here. Good grief, this is mind-blowing, not to mention just plain dangerous.

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11 months ago
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🎉 GAME CHANGER SEASON 7🎉

📅 Premieres April 7th on @dropout.tv

🎶 Some things never change...

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11 months ago
AOC and Bernie in front of the rally crowd in Denver Zoomed out crowd shot of 34,000 people in downtown Denver with Colorado mountains in the background

Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.

This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.

Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.

And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).

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11 months ago

The institutional Democratic Party is guided by an almost pathological level of conflict avoidance in almost every direction. “What can we do to make the least number of people mad?” is just a bankrupt way to operate.

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11 months ago

Absolutely unbelievable, you spineless coward. “Testing our checks and balances”? Looks like you missed a pretty obvious opportunity for a check.

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11 months ago
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Tell them to vote NO on cloture until there is a clean CR!

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