Anne
@annemod.bsky.social
Librarian. Worried.
Banner image is a red, white, and blue quilt with PERSIST in white letters
Banner image is a red, white, and blue quilt with PERSIST in white letters
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“President Trump’s self-celebrating maneuvers are authoritarian actions worthy of dictators like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, not the United States of America,” Merkley said in a statement.
Oregon senator introduces bill to block Trump from appearing on $1 coins
“President Trump’s self-celebrating maneuvers are authoritarian actions worthy of dictators like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, not the United States of America,” Merkley said in a statement.
www.oregonlive.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“President Trump’s self-celebrating maneuvers are authoritarian actions worthy of dictators like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, not the United States of America,” Merkley said in a statement.
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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Hey #PostcardsToVoters writers!!! A great outcome!
With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Hey #PostcardsToVoters writers!!! A great outcome!
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holy shit this is a helluva ad from the democrat running for michigan secretary of state. watch and pass it on!
December 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
holy shit this is a helluva ad from the democrat running for michigan secretary of state. watch and pass it on!
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🔥HOPE WALZ: “Oh Don Jr, it is so clear your dad doesn’t love you… my family will always be richer than yours, because we find joy in each other - not tearing other people down. I really hope you get the help you need.”
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🔥HOPE WALZ: “Oh Don Jr, it is so clear your dad doesn’t love you… my family will always be richer than yours, because we find joy in each other - not tearing other people down. I really hope you get the help you need.”
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
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BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey just announced that he will instruct Minneapolis local police to not coordinate with ICE. This is real leadership.
December 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey just announced that he will instruct Minneapolis local police to not coordinate with ICE. This is real leadership.
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Vile Prez Piggy just insulted another woman... using his usual vehicle: Projection.
Trump to ABC's Rachel Scott: "You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. Let me just tell you -- you are an obnoxious-- a terrible reporter. And it's always the same thing with you. I told you."
December 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Vile Prez Piggy just insulted another woman... using his usual vehicle: Projection.
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Going on WBEZ in a couple minutes to talk about musicians leaving Spotify
It's BEEN time to dump Spotify. Since this article, the music platform has also started running ICE recruitment ads. Is your Wrapped really worth it? https://bit.ly/44cgegy
Time to dump Spotify - Chicago Reader
Spotify was already a blight on music, and now CEO Daniel Ek is investing in AI weaponry. Chicagoans are joining an exodus from the platform.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Going on WBEZ in a couple minutes to talk about musicians leaving Spotify
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As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (or deserve) free advertising for Spotify Wrapped: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
December 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
As long as Spotify is willing to take money from ICE, they don’t need (or deserve) free advertising for Spotify Wrapped: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
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WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
Do yourself a favor
youtu.be/PNmcF6eRE7w?...
youtu.be/PNmcF6eRE7w?...
David Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Do yourself a favor
youtu.be/PNmcF6eRE7w?...
youtu.be/PNmcF6eRE7w?...
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NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) spoke with Bill Buckmaster shortly after she was among those pushed and pepper-sprayed by federal law enforcement during an ICE raid today at a Tucson taco shop. www.buckmastershow.com/2025/12/05/b...
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Arizona) spoke with Bill Buckmaster shortly after she was among those pushed and pepper-sprayed by federal law enforcement during an ICE raid today at a Tucson taco shop. www.buckmastershow.com/2025/12/05/b...
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FIFA gave a peace prize to Trump.
Today, CODEPINK and allies protested outside of the World Cup draw where FIFA gave this prize to a warmonger who is terrorizing our cities with ICE and troops, arming Israel and the UAE, and committing war crimes in the Caribbean.
Today, CODEPINK and allies protested outside of the World Cup draw where FIFA gave this prize to a warmonger who is terrorizing our cities with ICE and troops, arming Israel and the UAE, and committing war crimes in the Caribbean.
December 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
FIFA gave a peace prize to Trump.
Today, CODEPINK and allies protested outside of the World Cup draw where FIFA gave this prize to a warmonger who is terrorizing our cities with ICE and troops, arming Israel and the UAE, and committing war crimes in the Caribbean.
Today, CODEPINK and allies protested outside of the World Cup draw where FIFA gave this prize to a warmonger who is terrorizing our cities with ICE and troops, arming Israel and the UAE, and committing war crimes in the Caribbean.
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It's easy to feel like you don't recognize this country right now. But a campaign to write holiday cards to LGBTQ+ folks shunned by their families is sending tens of thousands of notes to strangers.
That's also who we are.
My column ❤️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/h...
That's also who we are.
My column ❤️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/h...
Heidi Stevens: In these fraught times, a growing holiday card campaign perhaps means a little bit more
The Pinta Pride Project raises awareness and support for the LGBTQ+ community despite the cruelty and chaos of our political climate.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It's easy to feel like you don't recognize this country right now. But a campaign to write holiday cards to LGBTQ+ folks shunned by their families is sending tens of thousands of notes to strangers.
That's also who we are.
My column ❤️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/h...
That's also who we are.
My column ❤️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/h...
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As a DOJ attorney said in court yesterday, the feds aren't done with their deportation campaign in the Chicago area.
At least 2 Chicagoland rapid response teams confirmed immigration agent activity today. Videos emerging online corroborate Border Patrol presence in Cicero, IL this morning.
At least 2 Chicagoland rapid response teams confirmed immigration agent activity today. Videos emerging online corroborate Border Patrol presence in Cicero, IL this morning.
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
As a DOJ attorney said in court yesterday, the feds aren't done with their deportation campaign in the Chicago area.
At least 2 Chicagoland rapid response teams confirmed immigration agent activity today. Videos emerging online corroborate Border Patrol presence in Cicero, IL this morning.
At least 2 Chicagoland rapid response teams confirmed immigration agent activity today. Videos emerging online corroborate Border Patrol presence in Cicero, IL this morning.
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Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
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That sound you hear is thousands of right-wingers launching ChatGPT to figure out how to spin this.....
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I would love a still photo with the names of all of every single pathetic, sycophantic jackasses standing behind Trump and going along with this
Trump: "It’s a hellhole right now. And those Somalians should be out of here. They've destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her. She’s always talking about the Constitution provides me with – go back to your own country and figure out your constitution."
December 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I would love a still photo with the names of all of every single pathetic, sycophantic jackasses standing behind Trump and going along with this
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The Trump Administration's plans will increase the number of Illinoisans experiencing homelessness.
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
As cold weather hits Chicago, Trump's new policies on homelessness criticized
Feds said they plan to shift $3.9 billion from long-term housing to housing that requires work and addiction treatment. More than 7,500 Illinoisans could lose their permanent housing.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Trump Administration's plans will increase the number of Illinoisans experiencing homelessness.
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
As temperatures fall, 7,500 more Illinoisans are at risk of losing their housing. This is pure evil.
chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
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Conway: This is a criminal government. Unless you are willing to say that, you’re basically fighting on their terms. They get to lie, and they win that battle because people say, “We shouldn’t use that kind of language.”
But you get to use that language when it’s fucking true.
But you get to use that language when it’s fucking true.
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Conway: This is a criminal government. Unless you are willing to say that, you’re basically fighting on their terms. They get to lie, and they win that battle because people say, “We shouldn’t use that kind of language.”
But you get to use that language when it’s fucking true.
But you get to use that language when it’s fucking true.
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Someone needs to void Trump's presidency
Trump said he’s going to void anything Biden signed with an autopen.
1. He can’t do that
2. Cool. Throw all the J6 convicts back in jail - Trump pardoned them with an autopen
1. He can’t do that
2. Cool. Throw all the J6 convicts back in jail - Trump pardoned them with an autopen
December 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Someone needs to void Trump's presidency