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@barbrot.bsky.social
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I started this journey on Daily Kos 13 years ago. I still check in there every day. Dog lover, gardener, I bead jewelry and other things. Bears fan. Happily married. No porn sites. Really happy I live in blue Illinois, with Governor Pritzker.

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 30/04/2026
Hillary was right about everything.
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barbrot.bsky.social @barbrot.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/fc...
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Stop the retaliation and censorship NOW!
Eight Disney-owned ABC affiliates will have to prove to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr that they have been operating in the public interest. They have 30 days to file their licenses—with May 28 the deadlin...
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21/02/2026
Trump is giving tax cuts to Bezos but none to you.
politico.com
Amazon's tax bill plunges after GOP tax cuts
The 87 percent drop is largely due to a more generous depreciation break in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.'
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22/02/2026
Everything is just too damned expensive — that’s why now more than ever, we must work together to make life more affordable for Illinoisans. And that’s exactly what my agenda proposes we do.
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Gov. Pritzker pushing affordability for families in Illinois State of the State address
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke on tightening spending and expanding relief in his 8th State of the State address.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 23/02/2026
AbbVie’s significant investment fortifies Illinois’ position as a biomanufacturing leader while creating hundreds of new jobs. With our workforce, infrastructure, location, and research ecosystem, this expansion underscores why we're the best place to grow and innovate.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 23/02/2026
It’s time for every business to get in the game, step up to the plate, raise wages, and help lower the cost of living for Illinois families.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24/02/2026
Illinois’ commitment to Ukraine has not wavered in the four years since Russia invaded. We stand firm in our support as they defend their freedom. Slava Ukraini!
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 25/02/2026
He did, however, find time to promise more tax breaks for the wealthy – another embarrassing display of how deeply out of touch this administration is with the needs of working families. The American people deserve a refund.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 25/02/2026
Trump also bragged about his illegal tariffs that have further increased the cost of living for Illinoisans. Yet, we heard no concrete plans that lower the cost of healthcare, childcare, housing, groceries, and all the other rising costs Illinoisans and Americans are facing.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 25/02/2026
Last year was not the first time a President has tried to subdue Illinoisans with hired thugs.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 10/02/2026
No way will I attend the White House dinner with this President. I’m standing with @govwesmoore.bsky.social and @colorado.gov — and standing against Trump’s corruption and hatred. And I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to do the same.
usatoday.com
Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner
More than a half dozen Democrats said Donald Trump disinviting two of their colleagues is the latest example of administration's 'chaos and division.'
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11/02/2026
For the first time, crickets from Donald Trump. After losing in court multiple times to Illinois and other states, the National Guard was finally quietly pulled out of our streets. The pressure is working, and we’ve got to keep at it.
washingtonpost.com
National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities
The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11/02/2026
Kristi Noem has to go. Gregory Bovino has to go. Stephen Miller has to go.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12/02/2026
Donald Trump is stripping critical public health funding with one goal in mind: harming states he doesn’t like. It’s a slap in the face to Illinoisans. We will not stand by idly as Trump illegally cancels the Congressionally-allocated funding we are owed.
abc7chicago.com
Illinois AG sues to prevent Trump admin. from cutting $600M in public health funds from 4 states
Illinois' attorney general is suing to block the Trump administration from cutting public health funding. Among the $600 million in cuts would be a $5.2 million program at Lurie Children's Hospital.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12/02/2026
Good, now end the chaos everywhere.
apnews.com
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Federal officials say the immigration crackdown in Minnesota is coming to an end, after mass detentions, protests and two deaths.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12/02/2026
Donald Trump is threatening your health and well-being to reward his fossil fuel donors. While he sells out our nation's future, I won't stop believing in the science and fighting for what Illinoisans need — affordable energy, clean air and water, and good jobs.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 13/02/2026
Public health should never be politicized — and the courts agreed tonight. Donald Trump's attack on Illinoisans was just blocked by a temporary restraining order. We will continue to check his abuses of power and win against this President.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 04/02/2026
Donald Trump and his administration don't believe in science — that doesn't mean Americans have to suffer because of it. ICYMI: Illinois has joined @who.int's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network to ensure we're prepared no matter who the President is.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 05/02/2026
Here in Illinois, we’re making sure that we have the evidence and records needed to pursue justice to its fullest extent against Donald Trump’s administration.
abc7chicago.com
Chicago Operation Midway Blitz: Illinois Accountability Commission report calls for rogue federal officers to face prosecution | abc7chicago.com
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 05/02/2026
While Donald Trump and RFK Jr. push conspiracy theories over science, my administration is forging a path that puts our people first. Illinois will adopt the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine schedule to keep families safe.
chicagotribune.com
Illinois adopts American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine schedule, shunning federal recommendations
Illinois’ adoption of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ childhood vaccine schedule is the latest example of Illinois breaking with the federal government over health care policies.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 06/02/2026
Incredibly proud to have so much talent from the Land of Lincoln represent our nation on the world stage in Milan. Best of luck to all the amazing athletes at the #WinterOlympics.
nbcchicago.com
Meet the Team USA athletes with Illinois ties
Learn more about the 10 Illinois athletes headed to Milan Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 07/02/2026
Donald Trump just lost in court again to Illinois. He’s never had the right to withhold child care funds for Illinoisans — and the District Court’s preliminary injunction tonight has only affirmed that further.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Everywhere he goes he causes problems.
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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers. Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now: bit.ly/4a2VtHw
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/02/2026
The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
BREAKING: As the Super Bowl gets ready to kick off, this video was projected onto a building on the Las Vegas Strip! The massive “Pedo Bowl” projection is great — except Trump actually appeared in the Epstein files more than 38,000 times!!! 🎥 Credit: @vjaybomb.bsky.social #SuperBowl
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
No masks on cops. No masks on cops. No masks on cops. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks
Face-coverings may work less to protect federal agents from danger than to make it easier for them to do unconstitutional things.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
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Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
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Dee Chan @deechan17.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
I think I am going to buy one of these for Pooch.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
SHABOOZEY: “Immigrants built this country.”
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barbrot.bsky.social @barbrot.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
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Congress: Stop Funding ICE’s Violence
Masked, unidentified federal agents have been militarizing our cities and brutalizing our communities in order to carry out Trump’s extreme deportation agenda. These agents—outfitted for war—are showi...
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24/01/2026
I am asking my fellow Republican and Democratic Governors across the nation to have a unified response. We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24/01/2026
Masked federal agents in Minnesota just shot and killed another person. We must put a stop to Trump’s ICE. Now. Stop the funding, stop the occupations, stop the killings.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24/01/2026
It's time to abolish Trump’s ICE.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 24/01/2026
Donald Trump’s agents are untrained, unqualified, unprofessional, and dangerous. It’s time for them to stop their assault on American cities.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 25/01/2026
Republican and Democratic governors alike need to stand up and speak out. We have got to stand together against the onslaught of the federal government under Donald Trump.
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barbrot.bsky.social @barbrot.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Add your name to the petition NOW and demand an END to Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota. sign.moveon.org/petitions/mi...
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End Trump's militarized occupation in Minnesota!
Minnesota is the Trump administration’s testing ground to see how far he can abuse his power and authority against the American people. That is why we need every person—in Minnesota and across the cou...
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barbrot.bsky.social @barbrot.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Add your name to the petition NOW and show that Americans are in solidarity with the people of Greenland in opposing any attempts to buy or invade their home. sign.moveon.org/petitions/am...
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Tell Trump: Hands Off Greenland!
The people of Greenland oppose a U.S. takeover, and so do everyday Americans. Add your name to the petition NOW and show that we are in solidarity with the people of Greenland in opposing any attempts...
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TweetLD @tweetld.art · 10/01/2026
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Fight The Right… 👊🏼👊🏽👊🏿 @wtafc.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Don't think America isn't a police state? This is what happened this morning when Congresswomen Kelly Morrison, Ilhan Omar, and Angie Craig tried to enter the ICE facility in Minneapolis—and with a court order.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Oops. “US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately… “There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
UPDATE FOR U.S. CITIZENS ABROAD
SECURITY ALERT
VENEZUELA
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Status Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
"I'm here to stand up for humanity and standing against occupation, both foreign and domestic—I'm a patriot to a people, to an idea that we're all one, that this is stolen land, that no one is illegal," -U.S. veteran marching w/ thousands of others in Minneapolis after ICE murdered Renee Nicole Good
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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
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Progressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Reps. Khanna & Massie to ask judges for official to oversee release of Epstein files. "'...we’re now going to be intervening with the Southern District of New York to ask those judges to appoint a special master and ensure that all the documents are released.’" www.commondreams.org/news/khanna-...
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'DOJ Cannot Be Trusted,' Say Khanna and Massie, Seeking Special Master for Epstein Files | Common Dreams
Congressmen Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie asked a federal judge to appoint a "special master and/or independent monitor" to ensure that the US Department of Justice actually releases its Jeffrey Epste...
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Pulsa8 @pulsa8.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
America really does have a five‑alarm fire in the White House: a president who openly says the only authority that can stop him is “my own morality. My own mind,” while standing on a record of criminal convictions, financial scams, and armed resource grabs abroad
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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
We visited Renee Good's memorial. There, we met a group of Somali Minnesotans — who too have been viciously attacked for weeks — warmly hosting everyone. Flowers & stuffed animals galore. Neighbors continually offering sambusas & hand-warmers & water. Grief. And belief. Scenes from Minneapolis:
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WATCH: Prem Attends Memorial at Scene of Murder in Minneapolis
See what Prem saw at the memorial for the 37-year-old mother killed by ICE in Minneapolis, plus interview with Omar Fateh and residents.
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🦋 kris🌻⋆⋆⋆ @eviebauer727.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
This is the Portland Police Chief and he breaks down during a Press Conference regarding the shooting of two people yesterday in Portland by Federal Agents. If you’ve forgotten what it was like to have a member of law enforcement with integrity and compassion — let this man be a reminder.
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Sandy @sandysue1958.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
He’s concerned about the safety of violent protesters in Iran but doesn’t give a fuck about peaceful citizens being murdered on American streets. 🤬
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
What have we become?
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