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Proud Chicagoan. We stand with our Ukrainian neighbors, here in Chicago and abroad

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13/09/2026
Here is AOC and Mamdani laughing at the solemn 9/11 commemoration. Oh wait…
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This is fun
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Adam Weinstein @adamweinstein.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
In the past week, reporters learned Pete Hegseth: - blocked more minority promotions - cut DOD's civilian protections against unanimous advice of commanders - was told by his brass that Iran ops are unsustainable - secretly hired far-right milbloggers - is exploring a 2028 presidential run
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Joe Roberts 🔥💙🔥🐸 @robbyjoe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
He didn’t change. They did.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 04/08/2026
You could grow a spine and do your damn jobs.
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Hmmm…
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/o... A good read
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Opinion | Can Democrats Finally Understand the Latino Voter in an Era of Mass Deportations?
For decades, Democrats have misunderstood Latino voters. Trump’s deportation campaign offers a chance for them to get it right.
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Mar-a-Hell-No! @mara-hell-no.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
While ICE lies & refuses to investigate its execution of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, DA Sean Teare asks: "Anyone that was there that day, anyone that has a snippet of footage from a camera, regardless of whether or not you think that it's even relevant — send it to us." www.rawstory.com/texas-ice-26...
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Red state prosecutor goes rogue as feds refuse to help him investigate ICE killing
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced on Friday that his office is investigating the Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting death of 52-year-old Houston man Lorenzo Salgado Araujo...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Opioid of the Masses (From 2016)
To many, Donald Trump feels good, but he can’t fix America’s growing social and cultural crisis, and the eventual comedown will be harsh.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 26/06/2026
Hell yeah 👏🏽
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A proposed rule fueled by Trump’s conspiracy theories would require the USPS to keep a list of voters it believes should be allowed to vote by mail—and give them the power to hold those ballots hostage. Urge them to say NO and help protect voting by mail: act.standupamerica.com/letters/cte-...
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Don’t Let Trump Sabotage Vote by Mail!
In a new proposed rule, the USPS would be required to keep a list of voters it believes should be allowed to vote by mail—as well as the power to stop those ballots from being delivered. Urge them to ...
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🦋Nathan Chapman Enough is Enough🦋 Just Stand🌊 @nchapman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Artwork That You Can Use by: deadder.bsky.social Art and Music is the Antidote to Fascism... #Art #Music #Resist #AntidoteToFascism
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 14/06/2026
Now they're fighting... the Weather Channel
Rapid Response 47

@RapidResponse47
This event is about celebrating America’s unmatched greatness after 250 years — which apparently doesn’t sit well with the friendless loser who wrote this bullshit clickbait headline.

Rain or shine, we’re celebrating our great country no matter what. GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸
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UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights. On top of the storm risk, brutal D.C. humidity is driving a triple-digit heat
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Congrats NYC! So happy for you
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAhm...
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LIVE: See Donald Trump’s name come off the Kennedy Center as it happens
YouTube video by MS NOW
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Incredible line from a grand juror in the Broadview 6 case, who had just asked the prosecutors why they get "unlimited tries" to indict people they don't want to indict: "I heard this case like last week and I thought it was a crock of shit then and I still think it is."
MS. MECKLENBURG: Okay. I'm feeling the 09:29:526 skepticism already. Are you going to be able to7 listen with an open mind? Tell me the truth.8 GRAND JUROR: I -- no.9 MS. MECKLENBURG: Okay. Then you have to10 go -- 09:30:0411 GRAND JUROR: I heard this case like last12 week and I thought it was a crock of shit then and I13 still think it is.14 MS. MECKLENBURG: Okay. Thank you for your15 opinion for everybody.
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
www.lavote.gov/home/voting-... There are various live cameras in the ballot counting room in LA country. Talk about transparency
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
So congress just voted to align our military with Israel’s even tho we have them at the highest espionage threat level???
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Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH, SM @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Chaotic, unplanned cuts to US programs eroded the infrastructure that was keeping the world safe. Now, An American father is fighting for his life. The whole article is just damning. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/h... @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
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Efforts to Contain Ebola May Have Been Hindered by Lack of U.S. Involvement
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
America's chief Middle East negotiator - Jared Kushner - is almost completely dependent on Middle East government investment in his chief business. It's probably the biggest conflict of interest in American diplomatic history and we should be talking about this way more.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Feeling overwhelmed with all of this. LISTEN. Another Louisiana resident (Marshawn is the only name we have) testifies against the state’s racial gerrymander, speaking truth to power up and down the hearing room and predicts how this story will end. Speak your truth, fight and believe.
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Nick Fish @nickfish.me · 13/05/2026
And here comes @realjaredhuffman.bsky.social from the top rope
Secretary of the Interior Doug Bergum: "When the sun goes down, solar panels produce zero electricity. The whole machine doesn't work." 

Rep. Jared Huffman: "I request to enter into the record this *amazing* new technology that apparently the secretary is unaware of. It's a battery."
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🚨HOLY SHIT: MAGA Congresswoman Jen Kiggans tried to COLLUDE with a radio station host to DELETE an interview where she agreed to tell Hakeem Jeffries to keep his “cotton-picking hands” off Virginia. Share this EVERYWHERE to to keep her racism from being buried. #JimCrowJen
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🌹WeegieFromWA 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Yup. That sums it up. All he forgot was to add "but me" at the end.
Social media news post:
HC Headquarters @HQNewsNow
Picture of Trump speaking before departing for China
Trump: "I don't think about Americans'
financial situation, I don't think about
anyone."
1:34 PM . 12 May 26 · 113K Views
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bingley567 @bingley567.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
True, but just TRY to get something like this past the GOP.
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
My family vacations were never this much fun
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Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Impossible to disagree with a single word that Ben Rhodes (Obama era NSC official) is saying here:
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it - NPR This is not good, Congress needs to wake up
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
This is absolutely fantastic. ht: @maddenifico.bsky.social
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Mike Sington @mikesington.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
“I think he’s gone.” Trump’s former White House lawyer Ty Cobb says Trump is “clearly insane”.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
After the White House complained about an unflattering photo of Karoline Leavitt, it was removed from AFP and Getty’s systems. This is the photo in question. Please do not repost it. 👇
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Marines say “lawful immigration status inquiries” will be made by “federal law enforcement personnel.” DHS only provides a more limited denial, with the spokesperson saying that ICE “will not be making arrests” at graduation. Those are three very specific elements being denied.
Because of "increased force protection measures" at the recruit depot, "federal law enforcement personnel will be present at installation access points to conduct enhanced screening and lawful immigration status inquiries during recruit family and graduation days," a message on the Parris Island website read.
While sometimes family members don't have proper documentation, it wasn't clear why ICE had decided to station at Parris Island.
A DHS spokesperson said any suggestion that ICE would make arrests was false. "ICE will not be making arrests at the basic training graduation in Paris Island, SC," the spokesperson said.
Graduation is Friday morning, but family members are invited to visit the base and celebrate their sons' and daughters' completion of the grueling training beginning Wednesday.
Marine recruits aren't allowed to see their families during the 13-week boot camp.mcrdpi.marines.mil

EASTERN RECRUITING REGION
Parris Island, South Carolina
Due to MCRD's increased Force Protection
Measures, Federal Law Enforcement personnel will be present at installation access points to conduct enhanced screening and lawful immigration status inquiries during Recruit Family and Graduation Days.
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
No Kings march Chicago
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Michael McLean @michaelmclean.me · 24/03/2026
Mask off moment here from likely candidate for Chicago Mayor
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
“Mind-blowing corruption”
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Ray Douglas @raydouglas.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🇺🇸 Traders placed $580mn oil bet ahead of Donald Trump’s social media post on Iran talks “My gut from watching markets for the last 25 years is this is really abnormal,” said a portfolio manager FT www.ft.com/content/1171...
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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 16/03/2026
Committing perjury and knowingly making false statements to Congress is a crime. Kristi Noem made several demonstrably false statements during her disastrous appearances earlier this month. We just made a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...
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Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner in Trump's Iran war
Russia “gains new resources to finance its war against Ukraine as energy prices rise,” European Council President António Costa said. “It profits from the diversion of military capabilities.”
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Today’s assignment: watch Stephen Colbert interview James Talarico on You Tube since the FCC told CBS not to air it
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A
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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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BarbH @babs81.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
open.substack.com/pub/jbpritzk...
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The State of Illinois is Being Loud for America
A Year of Confronting Donald Trump
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Steve Held @peoplesfabric.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Bovino sent this email at 3:11 p.m. on Oct. 4. This is what the scene looked like at 2:48 p.m. when the first group of feds made their exit. They gassed people again at 3:27 p.m. So during this attack, Bovino congratulated his guy who kicked everything off by shooting a woman five times.
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Periodic reminder that ICE still isn’t going after “hardened criminals” We would all support that. What do we gain from yanking this father away from his wife and child? What do we gain from deporting people who have been here for 20 years and never been in legal trouble?
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Fucking horrifying it appears ICE paramilitary has executed another person in Minneapolis. This has been reported at bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne.... We’re putting the full video on our Reddit, please be advised of the graphic content if you choose to bear witness.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
This video is the perfect encapsulation of the illegal, thuggish, unprovoked, violent conduct of ICE. Rep. @benniethompson.bsky.social, I trust that you and the House Homeland Security Committee will have interest in this.
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Nancy Kennedy (she/her) @nken75.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
No excuse will suffice
Text of DOJ policy on use of force
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Meanwhile near where they killed Renee Good ICE was terrorizing a high school — and now Minneapolis has canceled school for the week. None of this is about safety. A lawless regime with no guardrails.
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