Reposted by AndieMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10/10/2026In case you were wondering why Donald’s biggest fans suddenly went silent . . . 410133083463
Reposted by AndieNPR @npr.org · 11/09/2026The activists were sentenced to about 5 to 7 years in prison in a case widely seen as a barometer of the city's eroding freedoms as Beijing clamps down on dissent. n.pr/4xSyAzYn.prHong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prisonThe activists were sentenced to about 5 to 7 years in prison in a case widely seen as a barometer of the city's eroding freedoms as Beijing clamps down on dissent. 712852
Reposted by AndieAlex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 10/09/2026BREAKING: In August, *every single one* of the 2,646 refugees admitted in the U.S. were white South Africans. In FY 2026, the U.S. has admitted a total of 12,901 white South Africans, three Afghans (back in November), and nobody else. For reference, the U.S. admitted 100,060 refugees in 2024.rpc.state.gov 20604333
Reposted by AndiePhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’nbcnews.comJudge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment. 818283216022
Reposted by AndieThe Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 24/08/2026Good morning. Here's the front page of The Globe and Mail for Monday, August 24, 2026. 📰 11538331131
Reposted by Andieunraveled @unraveledpress.com · 24/08/2026Happening now: A crowd is gathering outside a Target parking lot off 33rd and Damen on Chicago's south side, in reaponse to ICE agents who appear to have been involved with some kind of car collision earlier today. Press, elected officials also on scene. 121141357
Reposted by AndieMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/08/2026Parts of Indiana have been without power for 9–10 days due to storms. Tens of thousands are currently in the dark (peak was over 300,000). Puerto Rico has been rationing water for 13+ days due to severe drought. Trump has not said a word about either crisis. Not a tweet. A “Truth.” Nothing 34953442172
Reposted by Andiejamelle @jamellebouie.net · 19/08/2026i'm actually a little shook by the way that mao and trump seem to be the same Type of Guy. 2304209975
Reposted by AndieThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 18/08/2026A Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week has arrived there to help family members defend the property.bit.lyPalestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlersA Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week has arrived there to help family members defend the property. 818650
Reposted by AndieMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/08/2026🚨 EXCLUSIVE: An attorney says his client suffered a brain bleed and traumatic brain injury after a violent ICE apprehension, then woke up in a hospital with no memory of what happened. His family didn't know where he was for days. Now his lawyer is demanding answers.meidasnews.comLawyer Says ICE Detainee Suffered Brain Bleed After Violent Apprehension, Was Guarded by Agents Instead of Given Private Medical CareMeidasTouch has obtained a detailed narrative from the attorney representing Jose Mejia Hernandez, describing a violent apprehension by immigration 803140456553
Reposted by AndieChicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 23/07/2026iO Fest, Buddy Guy and Wicker Park Fest are among the highlights in the week ahead.chicago.suntimes.com21 things to do in Chicago July 23-29 0154
Reposted by AndieCongresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 09/07/2026Attention, #IL03! We have received reports of ICE activity in our district. Stay safe! The best way to protect ourselves is by knowing our rights. If you have a neighbor or loved one detained by ICE or need help with a federal agency, contact my office at (773) 799-8219. 15241
Reposted by AndieGabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 06/07/2026static.klipy.comTe Lo Suplico Virgencita De Guadalupe La Rosa De GuadalupeALT: Te Lo Suplico Virgencita De Guadalupe La Rosa De Guadalupe 06212
Reposted by AndieLynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Why are western burbs and certain Chicago nhoods being asked to conserve energy?news.wttw.comAs Chicago Swelters Under Heatwave, ComEd Asks Customers to Immediately Conserve Energy to Avoid OutagesIt felt like 106 degrees in Chicago Tuesday, and more of the same is expected for Wednesday and Thursday as the combination of heat and humidity continue to create dangerous conditions. 3124
Reposted by AndieAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 02/07/2026🚨 HUGE ongoing surge of ICE arrests, with ICE directing 80% of all officers to go out into the field and round people up, aiming to hit 2,000 arrests a day; which would be more than during the Minneapolis surge. This may be why the nun in Texas got briefly picked up. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/u...nytimes.comImmigrant Arrests Surge to 10,000 in 5 Days as ICE Clamps Down 14329622045
Reposted by AndieThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 01/07/2026The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers over allegations of that the companies illegally colluded in a multiyear scheme to raises prices.bit.lyEgg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claimsThe U.S. Justice Department and 17 states have reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers over allegations of that the companies illegally colluded in a multiyear scheme to raises prices. 77957318
Reposted by AndieMayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 30/06/2026I am relieved to see the Supreme Court reaffirm the basic constitutional principle of birthright citizenship. At the same time, I want to emphasize that Seattle stands with those affected by the earlier Supreme Court decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. 1/5 492724527
Reposted by AndieLuke BOO 👻 ber @coolhand.bsky.social · 30/06/2026“She had been homeless in Los Angeles with her boyfriend near the hospital where she died” Every single death like hers is preventableazfamily.comCause of death revealed for ‘Lilo and Stitch’ voice actor Daveigh ChaseFormer child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's “Lilo & Stitch” and her villainous performance in the thriller “The Ring," has died. She was 35. 19641821004
Reposted by AndieMusicology Duck @musicologyduck.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Hey @governorwalz.mn.gov, Gov Whitmer et al: from here on the ground we cannot tell who was sent here for 250 and who wasn’t, they are all just occupying forces 31187262
Reposted by AndieMisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Some people will lie about anything 1144
Reposted by AndieMicah @rincewind.run · 28/06/2026this child is literally a wizard, this is incredible 321851323
Reposted by AndieIn These Times @inthesetimes.com · 28/06/2026“AI is not inevitable.” From Michigan to western New York, communities are organizing against the massive infrastructure projects powering Big Tech’s expansion, including data centers proposed on or near Native land. inthesetimes.com/article/data...inthesetimes.comEverybody Hates Data CentersAnarchists, union activists, Indigenous organizers, and disgruntled Trumpists find themselves side by side in the fight. 03513
Reposted by AndieThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 28/06/2026Authorities say the remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California "no-kill" animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds.bit.lyAt least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelterAuthorities say the remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds. 1819867
Reposted by AndiePhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026A chief of staff to former New York City mayor Eric Adams is arrested in federal bribery probe, AP reportsapnews.comChief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrested in federal bribery probe, AP source saysAccording to a person familiar with the matter, a chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged briber... 32788221
Reposted by AndiePhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 13/06/2026A federal judge just ordered the Trump administration to reinstall exhibits and signs relating to slavery and climate change that it had removed from parks and monuments nationwidereuters.comTrump administration must restore history, science materials at parks, US judge rulesA federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to reinstall exhibits and signs touching on topics like slavery and climate change that it had removed from parks and monuments nationw... 10188432796
Reposted by AndieDemocrats Organizing For America @democratsofa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026No wonder the entrenched bureaucracy hates him to much. He's showing America that things REALLY can get better when you work on behalf of everyone, not for the Epstein class. 507244756012
Reposted by AndieMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 07/06/2026A major batch for Nithya Raman. It’s a near certainty at this point that the general election in the Los Angeles mayoral race will Bass vs. Raman. 2154619767
Reposted by Andieunraveled @unraveledpress.com · 06/06/2026It's been a brutal two weeks in Chicagoland with ICE pointing guns and tasers, multiple car crashes, violent arrests and a significant uptick in detainments overall. Feds continue to stalk courthouses across multiple counties. Today, agents were also seen at the rideshare lots at O'Hare. 13857490
Reposted by AndieDavid Powe @davidpowe.bsky.social · 06/06/2026CDOT lost the best of our team yesterday. We're heartbroken. In memory of Riley O'Neil, please refer to these bike racks as "Riley Racks". He led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. Our hearts are broken, but we want to make sure his legacy lives on 💙🚲 Please spread the word 41878276
Reposted by AndiePhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 07/06/2026A player on Iraq's World Cup team was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago’s O’Hare airport, an Iraqi official saidhuffpost.comIraq World Cup Player Questioned For Hours At Chicago Airport, Source SaysHussein was finally allowed in after nearly seven hours, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States, an Iraqi sporting official said. 48682316
Reposted by AndieMitch Goldich @mitchgoldich.bsky.social · 03/06/2026FOLKS: There’s an NFL game 👀 www.firstdown.studio/build-a-17-0... 4923057
Reposted by AndieCapitol News Illinois @capitolnewsil.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Among the dozens of bills to pass last week are protections for kids in foster case, limitations on new detention centers and higher restitution for exonerees. Jenna Schweikert and @nhytrek.bsky.social have morebuff.lyDetention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to passIllinois lawmakers approved bills on detention centers, foster care protections, voter registration and exoneree payments. 011
Reposted by AndieWIRED @wired.com · 30/05/2026As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their backyards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show.wrd.cmUS Law Enforcement Warns of ‘Anti-Tech Extremism’ as AI Hatred GrowsAs Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show. 711828
Reposted by AndiePhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 23/05/2026“The Trump administration on Friday narrowed the definition of an “assistance animal” allowed to live with disabled tenants in housing, a move that could lead to thousands of animals and their owners being evicted”nytimes.comHUD Moves to Limit Assistance Animals for Disabled Tenants 44389255
Reposted by AndieBrad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 22/05/2026TFW when your 82-year-old Midwestern dad can’t take your call because he’s too busy organzing against ICE. 1579515911
Reposted by AndieMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/05/2026AOC: This is what drinking water in Georgia looks like after Meta began data center construction in the community. 19761742227
Reposted by AndieKat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026FUCK ICE NOW AND FOREVER 524352085529
Reposted by AndieRobert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 20/05/2026My latest story for WBEZ's Curious City: "Why is there a helicopter flying over my neighborhood every night?" www.wbez.org/curious-city...wbez.orgWhy is there a helicopter flying over my neighborhood every night?Some wonder if nighttime helicopters are part of immigration enforcement. But for some, it’s been a question even before Midway Blitz. 615548
Reposted by AndieChristopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 20/05/2026An American leader who believes in science. 308131871994
Reposted by AndieSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 13/05/2026Sen. HIRONO: Would you say the Trump regime is destroying DACA by a thousand cuts? Immigration advocate: 1000%. It’s easier now to deport and detain DACA recipients, even if all of your paperwork is in place. 519177
Andie @andielandie.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Americans are literally gentrifying the capital. They can afford to pay $300 cover. And are the reason salsas aren’t as spicy anymore 😭😭 000
Reposted by AndieWes Smith Ω 🧢 @wessmith123.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Imagine that. The lawless criminal and pathological liar was lying. 1053105904179
Reposted by AndieTruthout @truthout.org · 06/05/2026The FDA has blocked the release of three studies demonstrating the safety of vaccinations for coronavirus and shingles. The studies in question — which cost millions of dollars and were conducted by agency-based scientists — found that serious side effects from the vaccines were very rare.truthout.orgFDA Blocks Studies Showing Safety of COVID, Shingles VaccinesOne health expert who read the studies said there was “nothing inherently problematic” with them. 311166
Reposted by Andiejamelle @jamellebouie.net · 06/05/2026horrible. this country’s turn away from science based medicine in the name of “wellness” is killing children and will kill a lot more. www.propublica.org/article/more...propublica.orgBabies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at BirthA lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement. 470160046038
Reposted by AndieMeidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 06/05/2026This is amazing. Brilliant way for people to comprehend the enormity of the files with these visuals. Glad the survivors were acknowledged with the bright light of the candles 🕯️ 5423391043