Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Stop Musk’s Space Base action.eko.org/a/stop-musk-...action.eko.orgStop Musk’s Space BaseEvery year, tens of millions of birds fly thousands of miles across North America, stopping at Pecan Island in Louisiana to rest and feed along their epic migration. Snow geese arrive in enormous floc 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 30/08/2026www.cnn.com/2026/08/30/p... Google caved in toTrump after his hissy fit. If you are a Google user (or not), please complain to themcnn.comGoogle Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in US searches | CNN PoliticsAnyone in the United States looking to navigate to Lake Ontario on Google Maps can no longer find it as of this weekend. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Stop Bulldozing in Big Bend!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... Big Bend is an area of remarkable beauty. It should not be disturbed.actionnetwork.orgStop Bulldozing in Big Bend!Big Bend is home to some of America’s most extraordinary and irreplaceable landscapes. Now, a massive border infrastructure project threatens to carve new roads, barriers, and other infrastructure the... 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I really wonder why progressives and progressive organizations continue to post on X. It only supports Elon Musk and his racist agenda. Is there a way to convince people to move here? 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Certainly the most corrupt administration of my lifetime, and I’ve been around for more than seven decades. Tricky Dick now looks like Honest Abe by comparison to this guy. Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comJustice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suitThe Trump administration has announced the creation a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they were mistreated by the Biden-era Justice Department. 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 12/05/2026The Hill reports that JD Vance is going to Maine to campaign for Susan Collins. That has to be good news for Graham Plattner. Remember Vance campaigned for Viktor Orban in Hungary before his massive defeat. 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Good for Disney stand up against the fascists! www.latimes.com/entertainmen...latimes.comDisney's ABC challenges FCC, escalating fight over free speechThe Walt Disney Co. owned network's salvo sets the stage for a 1st Amendment fight 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 28/04/2026I wonder how long it will take for Trump to make some ignorant comment to King Charles. 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 14/04/2026After what his endorsement did for Viktor Orban, I hope that J.D. Vance goes on a campaign tour for all Republicans running this year. 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 28/03/2026This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/jo...sign.moveon.orgJoin Bill Nye in Taking Urgent Action for ScienceBill Nye—Science Guy—here. I’m writing on behalf of Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) with an urgent request for you to take action to help keep science in policymaking in your state. It’s only bee... 230
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 20/03/2026I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Indivisible Crystal Lake” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...mobilize.usNO KINGS Indivisible Crystal Lake · No Kings**We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.** What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading fr... 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Trump Officials Approve Destruction of FL Panther Habitat civicshout.com/p/trump-offi...civicshout.comTrump Officials Approve Destruction of FL Panther HabitatThe Florida panther is one of the rarest and most endangered mammals in the United States — and now its survival is being pushed even closer to the brink. Today, only about 120 to 230 adult Florida p... 031
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 31/01/2026I’m wondering how many ICE agents were in the group of rioters on January 6, 2021. We know that ICE will hire anyone who can fog a mirror, and, for them, the more violent, the better. #politics 280
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing apnews.com/article/trum... Trump is a disgusting piece of shit.apnews.comTrump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killingPresident Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his... 080
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Andrew Cuomo Is Going Out the Way He Came In: as a Vile Bigot open.substack.com/pub/thenatio... I don’t live in New York, but this is an interesting and damning article.open.substack.comAndrew Cuomo Is Going Out the Way He Came In: as a Vile BigotVote for Zohran, not the moron. 080
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 20/10/2025A couple of Chicago photos. Cloud Gate (AKA The Bean) and the newly renovated Caldwell Pond in Lincoln Park. 090
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 18/10/2025I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Chicago--Lakeview” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...mobilize.usNO KINGS Chicago--Lakeview · No Kings**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo... 040
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 10/10/2025www.axios.com/local/chicago #urbanismaxios.comAxios - ChicagoSmart, efficient news worthy of your time, attention, and trust 140
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 05/10/2025www.bbc.com/news/article... It was “law enforcement” that shot the woman. I think Trump is deliberately trying to provoke violence in order to impose Marshall Law. Chicago is my home town. Deployment of National Guard is completely unwarranted. #urbanismbbc.comTrump authorises National Guard deployment to ChicagoThe controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday. 030
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 26/09/2025I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...mobilize.usNO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts · Mobilize**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo... 030
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Denounce the betrayal of academic freedom rootsaction.org/remove-uc-pr...rootsaction.orgRemove UC’s President from Office. Stop the Violation of Academic Freedom and Free Speech Principles.We urge the University of California Board of Regents to remove the current UC president and replace him with a leader willing to defend academic freedom instead of betraying it. 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Tell Washington Post Not to Punish Truth-Teller rootsaction.org/wapo-dont-pu...rootsaction.orgTell Washington Post Not to Punish Truth-TellerThe Washington Post has fired probably its best writer, Karen Attiah, for clearly denouncing the toxic realities of Charlie Kirk’s work and legacy. 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 30/08/2025I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “IndivisibleNWIL--- Crystal Lake,Illinois #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...mobilize.usIndivisibleNWIL--- Crystal Lake,Illinois #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day · May Day StrongLabor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover. They are converting the government into their private slush fund and just... 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 24/08/2025This Maine oysterman thinks Democrats are doing ‘jack’ about fascism. So he’s running for US Senate - The Guardian 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... We’re not screaming for you, we’re screaming at you. Stay out of our city. If you’re going after felons, turn yourself in.usatoday.comChicago is up next for the National Guard. 'They're screaming for us,' says TrumpTrump has already deployed 800 National Guard troops in Washington DC, declaring a public safety emergency. He is setting his sights now on Chicago. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Belted Kingfisher taken on City Island, Sarasota Bay, Gulf of Mexico, February, 2020 I’ve also photographed a Kingfisher on the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois. #birds! 0110
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Trump raises end to mail-in ballots after claiming Putin questioned their security - Axios Sure, by all means, trust Putin. Trump is a danger to all of us. 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 18/08/2025www.axios.com/2025/08/15/h... Interesting statistics.axios.comSome blue cities in red states have the nation's highest homicide rates, FBI number showMississippi, Alabama and Missouri have cities with high homicide rates 030
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Stephen Miller's Diet Is Disgusting - The New Republic I would have suspected that live toads were part of his diet. 120
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 16/08/2025www.npr.org/2025/08/16/n... Besides all the corruption, this is the most inept, incompetent administration in my lifetime. These people are cretins.npr.orgGovernment papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summitDocuments with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 16/08/2025As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state. The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer. www.everylibraryinstitute.org/culture_war @everylibrary.bsky.socialeverylibraryinstitute.orgREPORT: Culture War By Executive Order and Its Impact on LibrariesAs professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state. The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 15/08/2025ADD YOUR NAME: Christians are committed to protecting marriage equality -- The court will decide whether to hear the case to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges this fall, but we cannot wait until then to take action. act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/lgbt-pl...act.faithfulamerica.orgADD YOUR NAME: Christians are committed to protecting marriage equalitySCOTUS just received a formal request to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, which could strip away marriage protection for LGBTQ couples overnight. The court will decide whether to hear the case this fall... 020
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Donald Trump Is a Bird Killer - The New Republic #birds No surprise here. He has no regard for the environment. 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 12/08/2025action.consumerreports.org/nb-20250609-...action.consumerreports.orgDemand the tracking and reporting of extreme weather eventsDemand the tracking and reporting of extreme weather events 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Hegseth Threatens Another Civil War to Defend ‘Proud’ Confederate History - The Daily Beast “Proud” of slavery, but erasing contributions to the nation from African Americans and other minorities. Also dismissing transgender people from the armed services where they have served honorably. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 03/08/2025abc7chicago.com/post/federal... We have real problems in this country and these assholes waste time persecuting people. I might add that the worst of our problems are caused by Trump and his incompetent and vindictive administration.abc7chicago.comAuthorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activityFederal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection, for alleged illegal political activity. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 26/07/2025The EPA just proposed rolling back all limits on carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted now through August 7. Act now and urge the EPA to follow the science and protect public health. act.ucsusa.org/3TQKisAact.ucsusa.orgTell the EPA: Uphold Power Plant Pollution Limits & Protect Public HealthThe Environmental Protection Agency just proposed rolling back all limits on carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Comments on the proposed repeal may be submitted now through August 7... 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Yes, 'South Park' Went There -- And It's Glorious - Rolling Stone I’m waiting for Caroline Leavitt to call a press conference to brag that Trump, in fact, has an enormous penis and he is not literally in bed with Satan. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Ghislaine Maxwell’s credibility becomes a central question in quest for answers on Jeffrey Epstein - NBC News What credibility? She’s a convicted sex trafficker. We all know the Justice Department will offer to commute her sentence if she denies knowing Trump. She has as much crevasse he does. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Top Justice Department official visits former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell - The Wall Street Journal Likely to offer her a pardon if she says “Donald Trump, who’s that? I never heard of him.” 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of Consumer Product Safety Commission - NBC News Trump and the Supreme Court, partners in Fascism. 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 21/07/2025Take Action to Protest Colbert Cancellation and Big Media's Complicity with Trump rootsaction.org/protest-colb... Worse than one cancellation is the media’s willingness to fall in line with Trump’s dictates.rootsaction.orgProtest Colbert Cancellation and Big Media's Complicity with TrumpIn recent months, we’ve seen one media conglomerate after another offer what amounted to multimillion-dollar bribes to Trump by settling frivolous Trump lawsuits that these companies could not possibl... 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Great horned owl, in a nest that once belonged to a great blue heron. If you look closely to the right, you can see the white, fuzzy owl chick. #birds! #owls 0121
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Trump tours Texas flood damage as disaster tests vow to shutter FEMA - The Guardian As if they didn’t have it bad enough. 010
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 08/07/2025In the wake of Kerrville, how so-called Christian Mike Johnson is leading a satanic cycle of suffering - Advocate Very well stated and 100% accurate. 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 04/07/2025House passes massive tax-and-spending bill, sending it to Trump’s desk - The Washington Post Why are they smiling? Must be because they enjoy seeing people suffer. #politics 000
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 30/06/2025“Meanwhile in Chicago” mural. Very appropriate. #Urbanism 040
Rich Q. @queueman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025What’s happening to America’s libraries isn’t just a political issue; it’s an assault on knowledge, access, and democracy. From censorship to leadership purges, libraries are under siege. action.everylibrary.org/liblittrump @everylibrary.bsky.socialaction.everylibrary.orgLibraries, Literacy, and Government Transparency are Under Attack from the Trump AdministrationHelp support libraries across the country by taking action today! 040
