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There are so many things I want to say, but above all: thank you.
Thank you for showing up. For canvassing all over the region and attending town halls. For marching with us. For calling and emailing your legislators in droves, and phone banking at a last minute’s notice.
We did this together. 🥹💙🚍
Thank you for showing up. For canvassing all over the region and attending town halls. For marching with us. For calling and emailing your legislators in droves, and phone banking at a last minute’s notice.
We did this together. 🥹💙🚍
The sidewalks are legitimately dangerous tonight because we don’t plow, and have let the sludge turn to rock hard ice.
See an unplowed sidewalk today? We want to see it!
Be sure to post and use the tag #PlowTheSidewalks — oh and be sure to tag your alderperson too, letting them know you still want to see a pilot program!
Be sure to post and use the tag #PlowTheSidewalks — oh and be sure to tag your alderperson too, letting them know you still want to see a pilot program!
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The sidewalks are legitimately dangerous tonight because we don’t plow, and have let the sludge turn to rock hard ice.
There’s truly so much to unpack from what went down with PTS last month and there has not been any time to go over it with folks, but I promise you this energy is actually warranted and the Mayor and some progs deserve the heat too lol
Fuck every alder who voted against plowing the sidewalks in chicago. I hope you don't slip and fall and break some bones.
Special fuck you to the alder who did some terrible "back of the napkin" math. Stop ruining our lives!!!!
Photos from a two block stretch of a busy commercial corridor.
Special fuck you to the alder who did some terrible "back of the napkin" math. Stop ruining our lives!!!!
Photos from a two block stretch of a busy commercial corridor.
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
There’s truly so much to unpack from what went down with PTS last month and there has not been any time to go over it with folks, but I promise you this energy is actually warranted and the Mayor and some progs deserve the heat too lol
Dick Durbin needs to not just resign from leadership, he needs to resign from office.
Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Dick Durbin needs to not just resign from leadership, he needs to resign from office.
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The real tea is that there is nothing stopping Brandon Johnson from implementing #PlowTheSidewalks other than himself.
We did not need to pass an ordinance today for the city to be allowed to do it. We just needed to pass one for him to agree to do it.
We did not need to pass an ordinance today for the city to be allowed to do it. We just needed to pass one for him to agree to do it.
October 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The real tea is that there is nothing stopping Brandon Johnson from implementing #PlowTheSidewalks other than himself.
We did not need to pass an ordinance today for the city to be allowed to do it. We just needed to pass one for him to agree to do it.
We did not need to pass an ordinance today for the city to be allowed to do it. We just needed to pass one for him to agree to do it.
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I've said it before, and I will say it again.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I've said it before, and I will say it again.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
We need courageous leaders that put working families at the center of all they do.
8 democrats caving to empty promises is an indefensible leadership failure
For the sake of our country, Schumer needs to resign.
They think you’re fucking stupid.
As this vote moves to the House, I stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and I am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
They think you’re fucking stupid.
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This is intentional, the Dem caucus caved and nominated those 8 to take the fall.
Not a single one of the eight up for reelection this coming cycle. 🤔
THE FOLLOWING DEMOCRATIC SENATORS VOTE “YES” ON THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION IN EXCHANGE FOR NOTHING:
MAGGIE HASSAN (NH)
CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO (NV)
JEANNE SHAHEEN (NH)
JACKY ROSEN (NV)
DICK DURBIN (IL)
TIM KAINE (VA)
ANGUS KING (ME)
JOHN FETTERMAN (PA)
ITS OVER
MAGGIE HASSAN (NH)
CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO (NV)
JEANNE SHAHEEN (NH)
JACKY ROSEN (NV)
DICK DURBIN (IL)
TIM KAINE (VA)
ANGUS KING (ME)
JOHN FETTERMAN (PA)
ITS OVER
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This is intentional, the Dem caucus caved and nominated those 8 to take the fall.
This man should know no peace. His legacy is a stain on history.
durbin voted yes
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This man should know no peace. His legacy is a stain on history.
Primary every fucking Democrat.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Primary every fucking Democrat.
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LMAO. It's all FAKE. They are absolutely fucking with you.
*SCHUMER SAYS HE IS VOTING 'NO' ON GOP BILL
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
LMAO. It's all FAKE. They are absolutely fucking with you.
It's hard to imagine Dems having a more mobilized and motivated base than at this exact moment, and instead of building on that ahead of the midterms they're going to fucking cave.
Worthless, useless Democrats.
Worthless, useless Democrats.
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It's hard to imagine Dems having a more mobilized and motivated base than at this exact moment, and instead of building on that ahead of the midterms they're going to fucking cave.
Worthless, useless Democrats.
Worthless, useless Democrats.
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Senate Democrats going to grant legitimacy to the fascist government disappearing our neighbors and walk away with literally nothing in exchange.
They are the worst at this on the merits and the politics.
They are the worst at this on the merits and the politics.
Bridging my current life in Chicago and my past life in D.C., I argue today at @newrepublic.com that Democrats should ~never~ vote to fund this government. Make John Thune blow up Senate rules and Republicans wholly own the U.S. extra-military military doing war crimes against us, funded by us.
The Case for the Forever Shutdown
Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.
newrepublic.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Senate Democrats going to grant legitimacy to the fascist government disappearing our neighbors and walk away with literally nothing in exchange.
They are the worst at this on the merits and the politics.
They are the worst at this on the merits and the politics.
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I'm the spouse of an air traffic controller and I could not be more livid at the news that Dems might cave. I called and left voicemails for my Dem senators. If my family can hold the fucking line, so can they.
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I'm the spouse of an air traffic controller and I could not be more livid at the news that Dems might cave. I called and left voicemails for my Dem senators. If my family can hold the fucking line, so can they.
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It would cost $38 billion dollars to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for another year and ensure Americans don’t lose their healthcare.
The republicans said no.
Trump sent $40 billion to Argentina and they didn’t object.
Argentina first, America last.
The republicans said no.
Trump sent $40 billion to Argentina and they didn’t object.
Argentina first, America last.
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It would cost $38 billion dollars to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for another year and ensure Americans don’t lose their healthcare.
The republicans said no.
Trump sent $40 billion to Argentina and they didn’t object.
Argentina first, America last.
The republicans said no.
Trump sent $40 billion to Argentina and they didn’t object.
Argentina first, America last.
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A few other photos of feds pointing weapons directly at people from today circulating show pepper ball guns (also not a thing agents should be aiming at people, but).
This is a real one:
This is a real one:
Video on social media shows an immigration agent pulling a gun in Little Village and holding it to the side — which is not an appropriate or safe way to hold a gun. (Among other issues.)
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
A few other photos of feds pointing weapons directly at people from today circulating show pepper ball guns (also not a thing agents should be aiming at people, but).
This is a real one:
This is a real one:
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In other news, here’s a clip from Telemundo of Little Village Ald. Mike Rodriguez getting hit with a flash bang. www.instagram.com/reel/DQ0DnIv...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
In other news, here’s a clip from Telemundo of Little Village Ald. Mike Rodriguez getting hit with a flash bang. www.instagram.com/reel/DQ0DnIv...
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An Illinois Department of Transportation employee was stopped by ICE agents while working on a Park Ridge construction project Friday morning — and questioned about incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani before being released.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Indian IDOT employee stopped by ICE agents, questioned if he was 'aware' of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
Gov. JB Pritzker is speaking out about the incident, which happened Friday morning, calling it another example of President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "continuing to question U....
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 AM
An Illinois Department of Transportation employee was stopped by ICE agents while working on a Park Ridge construction project Friday morning — and questioned about incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani before being released.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
And Jesus said: “Let them starve.”
BREAKING: The Supreme Court lets Trump pause full SNAP payments for now. Supreme Court lets Trump pause full SNAP payments for now.
https://cnn.it/4oExxPp
https://cnn.it/4oExxPp
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
And Jesus said: “Let them starve.”
My bike has been in dire need of a complete overhaul for a while, and plans were to make it happen sometime this winter — and then yesterday a bus def hit it while locked to a rack next to a bus stop and my wheel is fucked.
So I’m officially looking for your bike shop recommendations lol
So I’m officially looking for your bike shop recommendations lol
November 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
My bike has been in dire need of a complete overhaul for a while, and plans were to make it happen sometime this winter — and then yesterday a bus def hit it while locked to a rack next to a bus stop and my wheel is fucked.
So I’m officially looking for your bike shop recommendations lol
So I’m officially looking for your bike shop recommendations lol
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New: Pablo Moreno González and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, two men formerly held at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, and now the named plaintiffs in a federal class action alleging inhumane treatment at the facility, are being released from federal custody per a successful habeas petition.
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New: Pablo Moreno González and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, two men formerly held at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, and now the named plaintiffs in a federal class action alleging inhumane treatment at the facility, are being released from federal custody per a successful habeas petition.
Then why are the Illinois State Police protecting those who are violating those rights instead of those whose rights are being violated?
And not only protecting and enabling ICE, but brutalizing protestors themselves.
And not only protecting and enabling ICE, but brutalizing protestors themselves.
The Constitution protects the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/o...
‘The use of force shocks the conscience’: Judge issues sweeping injunction on Chicago tactics of immigration agents
A federal judge in Chicago issued a sweeping injunction that puts more permanent restrictions on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz.”
www.chicagotribune.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Then why are the Illinois State Police protecting those who are violating those rights instead of those whose rights are being violated?
And not only protecting and enabling ICE, but brutalizing protestors themselves.
And not only protecting and enabling ICE, but brutalizing protestors themselves.
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
I have BEEN banging the drum that this narrative was extremely unproductive and hi yes hello that was correct and it still is.
It’s not a bailout!!
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
November 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I have BEEN banging the drum that this narrative was extremely unproductive and hi yes hello that was correct and it still is.
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I really disagree with this framing. The state didn’t “bail out” CTA like some kind of overextended private enterprise. They corrected a long-standing deficit of financial support for a vital public service.
Fran’s whole interview on her podcast with Leerhsen was like this, and it really irked me.
Fran’s whole interview on her podcast with Leerhsen was like this, and it really irked me.
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
CTA plans 24-hour service on Orange Line to Midway, thanks to mass transit bailout
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I really disagree with this framing. The state didn’t “bail out” CTA like some kind of overextended private enterprise. They corrected a long-standing deficit of financial support for a vital public service.
Fran’s whole interview on her podcast with Leerhsen was like this, and it really irked me.
Fran’s whole interview on her podcast with Leerhsen was like this, and it really irked me.
Tax the rich……
…..to eliminate 89 librarians? And defund our book spending?
I thought we wanted more librarians and more reading.
Meanwhile, the “Protecting Chicago” budget has for the 2nd year in a row proposed to eliminate constitutional policing positions.
…..to eliminate 89 librarians? And defund our book spending?
I thought we wanted more librarians and more reading.
Meanwhile, the “Protecting Chicago” budget has for the 2nd year in a row proposed to eliminate constitutional policing positions.
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Tax the rich……
…..to eliminate 89 librarians? And defund our book spending?
I thought we wanted more librarians and more reading.
Meanwhile, the “Protecting Chicago” budget has for the 2nd year in a row proposed to eliminate constitutional policing positions.
…..to eliminate 89 librarians? And defund our book spending?
I thought we wanted more librarians and more reading.
Meanwhile, the “Protecting Chicago” budget has for the 2nd year in a row proposed to eliminate constitutional policing positions.