Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Today’s new iris bloom in the garden is deepest purple. 010
Reposted by Carolyn SThe States Project @statesprojectus.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The EPA just rolled back limits on cancer-causing "forever chemicals" in drinking water — and handed your health to the states. Whether your water is safe now depends on who controls your state legislature. Public health is on the ballot for every state in 2026. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/c...nytimes.comE.P.A. to End Some Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water 65032
Reposted by Carolyn S👑Typo Queen👑 @angie4hope.bsky.social · 19/05/2026It’s not funny that the most terrorizing race in all of history thinks the are superior but they are only half right. The are superior evil doers. So many examples but remember this one on this Memorial Day.history.comTulsa Race Massacre: Events, Facts, Photos, Coverup | HISTORYThe Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the deadliest acts of racial violence in U.S. history, destroyed the prospero... 12414
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 18/05/2026I adore irises, especially historic varieties. Their variation in color, foliage are almost endless. I call this one “Mr. Stripey”, having forgotten its proper name. It didn’t bloom until the 5th year after planting. It’s a delight every time we’re gifted with blooms. #iris 020
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 17/05/2026Pick a Bond from photos you already have on your phone. 000
Reposted by Carolyn SJen Sabella @jensabella.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Are you a Chicago-obsessed reporter with lots of story ideas and a passion for neighborhood news? @blockclubchi.bsky.social is hiring a GA reporter blockclubchicago.org/were-hiring-...blockclubchicago.orgWe're Hiring: General Assignment ReporterBlock Club Chicago, a nonprofit news organization focused on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods, is looking for a full-time general assignment reporter. While most of our reporters are embedded in a geog... 36638
Reposted by Carolyn SChris Paton @chrismpaton.bsky.social · 17/04/2026My 5-week long Researching Irish Land Records #genealogy course starts Monday 20th - full details at www.pharostutors.com/researching-... - I hope you can join me! @pharostutors.bsky.socialpharostutors.comIrish Land Records Online Genealogy Course | Pharos TutorsThis course considers land research in Ireland from the 17th century to present day, and how to use this in your family history research. 074
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 17/04/2026This photo of Pope Leo is taking on new life. #ChicagoPope 000
Reposted by Carolyn SGarrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Crazy things Pete Hegseth did YESTERDAY alone: 1) Fired head of the Army 2) Changed rules to allow military personnel to carry personal weapons on bases 3) Fired head of the Chaplain Corps 4) NBC reports he blocked promotions of a dozen Black or female officers All further evidence for my column: 762000686
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Our youngest voted for the first time today. He got applause from both party poll-workers when he cast his ballot. 010
Reposted by Carolyn SAmbassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 13/03/2026When a federal judge (finally) put ICE officers under oath, they admitted that they are given daily detention quotas and rely heavily on a Palantir-supplied AI tool to select targets, without warrants and without enough evidence to obtain one. They simply go into neighborhoods and round people up.theguardian.comICE agents reveal daily arrest quotas and surveillance app in rare court testimonyUnder oath, officers said they were told to make eight arrests a day and given special tech to help choose ‘targets’ 216103416151
Reposted by Carolyn STrump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 12/03/2026A golf club company backed by the sons of Donald Trump is merging with drone manufacturer Powerus. Drones have become a major procurement priority for the Pentagon TAT: [Corruption]theguardian.comGolf club firm owned by Trump’s sons merges with drone manufacturerMerger to take drone firm public is latest business move by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr as father is in White House 84631
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 08/03/2026We really, really need affordable consumer-scale solar energy in the US, now. The 30 states considering balcony solar would save lives by fast tracking these programs right now. 000
Reposted by Carolyn SThe JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Looking for ways to give back to the community? Reminder to get your Book Review Co-Editor apps in to the #JERPano soon - application review begins March 10th! Submit a letter and CV to journaloftheearlyrepublic@wwu.edu 0117
Reposted by Carolyn SRebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026I wish some major media outlets would do broad reports on the impact of death threats on our politics, and on who's doing them (MAGA men mostly from what I can tell), and why law enforcement appears to be doing so little about them. They are such a big (submerged) part of our politics now. 271880668
Reposted by Carolyn SGod @thegodshow.com · 02/03/2026They always have trillions of dollars for illegal wars in the Mideast, but SCOFF in your face and clutch their pearls when you ask for universal healthcare. You are all being played. 237109533124
Reposted by Carolyn STammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 28/02/2026If there was ever a time for Republicans to find their spines, it’s now, when the Commander in Chief readily admits that he is choosing to put our troops’ lives at risk without a legitimate threat to our homeland or citizens. 60595182
Reposted by Carolyn SWajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 01/02/2026The Epstein Files reveal that the world's most wealthy and powerful men are either raping girls OR have absolutely no problem with other perverted men raping and trafficking girls as long as it helps their bottom line. I can only hope this infuriates the majority against the elite. 14941771187
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Rest here for a moment. Here are some past butterfly visitors from our midwest garden. #butterflies 050
Reposted by Carolyn SThe Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 25/01/2026#AlexPretti #AmericanMartyr 06714
Reposted by Carolyn SBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch. 1094384099483
Reposted by Carolyn SLeah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 24/01/2026ICE is a paramilitary force deployed in a campaign of state domestic terrorism. If the primary focus were immigration enforcement, they’d be raiding agricultural and hospitality industry settings. Instead, they’re going into residential neighborhoods, schools, and courthouses. Terror is the goal. 15410139
Reposted by Carolyn SShimanti | Human Consequences @humanconsequences.com · 24/01/2026Today is the 35th day that a child rapist is illegally withholding the Epstein files. 353071838
Reposted by Carolyn Sfozziefotos.eurosky.social @fozziefotos.eurosky.social · 22/01/2026#AlphabetChallenge #WeekCforCloseup #ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #butterflies #nature #wildlife #photography #PhotographersofBlueSky A Swallowtail 18210
Reposted by Carolyn SAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21/01/2026The choice is impeachment and removal or calamity for the United States. I don't see how anybody watching Trump's speech in Davos can draw any other conclusion. He's a senile madman. 1026233306809
Reposted by Carolyn Ssouthpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Well I’m not a senator, so my powers of calling it into question are pretty much limited to writing and protest. But you could make an issue of it on the US Senate floor every legislative day. 633229625
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 19/01/2026From the look of my feed, the Bears have done more to inspire conversion tonight than most churches in the last year. 010
Reposted by Carolyn SJJB @jjbjjbjjb.bsky.social · 12/01/2026#alphabetchallenge #weekBforBooks The little libraries of New England 1221
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 10/01/2026#WeekAForAbstract #AlphabetChallenge maker-space spray paint booth cardboard 080
Reposted by Carolyn Szeldman @zeldman.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Free family of hyperlegible® fonts designed to improve legibility and readability for people with low vision. H/t @fredgatesdesign.bsky.social. www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/brailleinstitute.orgAtkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille InstituteRead easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer! 25219
Reposted by Carolyn SThe Assisi Project @assisiproject.com · 10/01/2026“Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole." #NicoleGood #PrayForAmerica www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comRenee Nicole Good said ‘I’m not mad at you’ before ICE agent shot her, video showsClip first posted by partisan outlet Alpha News shows perspective of ICE agent as Good was fatally shot 24110
Reposted by Carolyn SKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Sen. Tammy Duckworth: "The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises." 15347861233
Reposted by Carolyn SRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/01/2026That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers. Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they? 2136343479913
Reposted by Carolyn S🇵🇸Martin “Doomsday” Pfeiffer🖖🏳️🌈 @nuclearanthro.bsky.social · 02/01/2026This. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 02610
Reposted by Carolyn SJeff Nichols @backwardsriver.bsky.social · 25/12/2025One or two tons of coal: a very useful Christmas gift. Chicago 1912. 1123
Reposted by Carolyn SEsther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Education has driven about 45% of global income growth since 1980, and a whopping 60% of gains for the poorest 20%.voxdev.orgHow education has driven global growth and poverty reductionEducation has been a major driver of global growth and poverty reduction since 1980, accounting for nearly half of overall income gains. 162
Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025It’s a windy, rainy morning in Chicago. And Frankie is nestled in the pile of pillows and blankets on the guest bed, reminding us all how to live well. 020
