Kate Harding
@kateharding.bsky.social
Author and bookseller in Chicago. Owner of @jarvissquarebooks.bsky.social.
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Called my Senators again to ask if they still support the failed leadership of Schumer and Durbin after last night's all-timer screwup of a vote. Had to leave voicemail for Hickenlooper. Bennett's office says—paraphrasing—"hmm idk good question." I think more people ought to ask it. (202) 224-3121!
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Called my Senators again to ask if they still support the failed leadership of Schumer and Durbin after last night's all-timer screwup of a vote. Had to leave voicemail for Hickenlooper. Bennett's office says—paraphrasing—"hmm idk good question." I think more people ought to ask it. (202) 224-3121!
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Apropos of nothing, we still have a few of these @joseolivarez.bsky.social broadsides available.
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Apropos of nothing, we still have a few of these @joseolivarez.bsky.social broadsides available.
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I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit
this should not be controversial 🫠
this should not be controversial 🫠
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I’m not saying that Penguin Random House deserves to take a financial bath for publishing John Fetterman.
But if the invisible hand of the marketplace drowns his memoir in the tub, I’m not going to contradict the wisdom of consumers.
But if the invisible hand of the marketplace drowns his memoir in the tub, I’m not going to contradict the wisdom of consumers.
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I’m not saying that Penguin Random House deserves to take a financial bath for publishing John Fetterman.
But if the invisible hand of the marketplace drowns his memoir in the tub, I’m not going to contradict the wisdom of consumers.
But if the invisible hand of the marketplace drowns his memoir in the tub, I’m not going to contradict the wisdom of consumers.
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Calling the Democrats “cowards” suggests that they're scared to do what's right when they show no fervent interest in being an opposition. They're largely colluders, not cowards. Many want their base to think they're cowards to maintain investment in the idea that they can be pushed to do better.
February 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Calling the Democrats “cowards” suggests that they're scared to do what's right when they show no fervent interest in being an opposition. They're largely colluders, not cowards. Many want their base to think they're cowards to maintain investment in the idea that they can be pushed to do better.
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No ballistic evidence. No one hit. No injuries. No damage from gunfire. Local cops can’t find a “crime scene.” DHS claims shots were fired. I don’t believe them. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Report of shots fired at federal agents during immigration enforcement in Little Village under investigation
The Chicago Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at federal agents in the 2500 block of South Kedzie Avenue Saturday morning, police said.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
No ballistic evidence. No one hit. No injuries. No damage from gunfire. Local cops can’t find a “crime scene.” DHS claims shots were fired. I don’t believe them. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
“I think the most important lesson from Chicago right now is that anyone can do this and everyone should do this.” -Gabe Gonzalez, quoted in this terrific piece by Kelly Hayes
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“I think the most important lesson from Chicago right now is that anyone can do this and everyone should do this.” -Gabe Gonzalez, quoted in this terrific piece by Kelly Hayes
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Guy with a sandwich: “Fuck you armed agent of the state.”
Ivy League: “I will eat my poop and thank you for it because I’m scared of a Fox News personality cosplaying as a lawyer”
Ivy League: “I will eat my poop and thank you for it because I’m scared of a Fox News personality cosplaying as a lawyer”
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Guy with a sandwich: “Fuck you armed agent of the state.”
Ivy League: “I will eat my poop and thank you for it because I’m scared of a Fox News personality cosplaying as a lawyer”
Ivy League: “I will eat my poop and thank you for it because I’m scared of a Fox News personality cosplaying as a lawyer”
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November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you don't live in a city that's currently going through this, now is the time to connect with community organizers, so you know where to turn for info when they come for your town.
🚨🚨🚨LOS ANGELES- This is a call for ALL HANDS ON DECK! Organize your neighborhood, patrol your block, & defend your neighbors!
Feds are targeting LA more aggressively than ever. THREAD with updates from @latenantsunion.bsky.social on feds escalating + changing tactics & how we fight back:
Feds are targeting LA more aggressively than ever. THREAD with updates from @latenantsunion.bsky.social on feds escalating + changing tactics & how we fight back:
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you don't live in a city that's currently going through this, now is the time to connect with community organizers, so you know where to turn for info when they come for your town.
Seconded!
Jess is a legend, you could not ask for a better editor
Periodic reminder that I’m doing freelance editing right now! I have experience in both fiction and nonfiction and offer a range of services from coaching to line editing to query letters—reach out if you have a project but are feeling at sea! www.jesszimmerman.com/editing.html
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Seconded!
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The most heartening thing about right now is the propensity of my neighbors to run towards trouble
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The most heartening thing about right now is the propensity of my neighbors to run towards trouble
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BREAKING: Cornell caved.
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
BREAKING: Cornell caved.
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
An impressive list, girls, but I know we can do better
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
An impressive list, girls, but I know we can do better
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Ellis "The public ... has an interest in its citizens' bodily integrity, the right to peaceful protest, the right to assemble, the right of peaceful free exercise of religion."
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Ellis "The public ... has an interest in its citizens' bodily integrity, the right to peaceful protest, the right to assemble, the right of peaceful free exercise of religion."
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Ellis:
"It is difficult to see how an injunction ordering the government to comply with the Constitution can be harmful."
"It is difficult to see how an injunction ordering the government to comply with the Constitution can be harmful."
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Ellis:
"It is difficult to see how an injunction ordering the government to comply with the Constitution can be harmful."
"It is difficult to see how an injunction ordering the government to comply with the Constitution can be harmful."
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Easily several hundred people have packed into this plaza in Chicago's North Center tonight in response to ICE abducting a daycare worker early this morning.
This is a neighborhood that has largely been spared until now from the "Midway Blitz" terror campaign. But everyone knows someone affected.
This is a neighborhood that has largely been spared until now from the "Midway Blitz" terror campaign. But everyone knows someone affected.
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Easily several hundred people have packed into this plaza in Chicago's North Center tonight in response to ICE abducting a daycare worker early this morning.
This is a neighborhood that has largely been spared until now from the "Midway Blitz" terror campaign. But everyone knows someone affected.
This is a neighborhood that has largely been spared until now from the "Midway Blitz" terror campaign. But everyone knows someone affected.
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The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The ADL has decided to treat fascists as allies and progressives as enemies. For a group that is tasked with protecting American Jews, that is a world historic fuck up.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
I will never forgive these people for their moral decrepitude.
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DHS wants to argue that anyone who returns to document or protest must not "really" be in fear for their life/person at the hands of the feds.
One might ask the same questions of them and their agents who claim to be afraid of Chicagoans daily, yet continue to show up for work.
One might ask the same questions of them and their agents who claim to be afraid of Chicagoans daily, yet continue to show up for work.
Khojasteh back for cross-examination.
He highlights how Reidy-Hamer says she has attended repeated protest at Broadview despite saying she feared doing so.
He highlights how Reidy-Hamer says she has attended repeated protest at Broadview despite saying she feared doing so.
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
DHS wants to argue that anyone who returns to document or protest must not "really" be in fear for their life/person at the hands of the feds.
One might ask the same questions of them and their agents who claim to be afraid of Chicagoans daily, yet continue to show up for work.
One might ask the same questions of them and their agents who claim to be afraid of Chicagoans daily, yet continue to show up for work.
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Incredible federal court hearing in Chicago this morning over ICE assaults on the press & protestors. The DOJ lawyers are tying themselves in knots as the video evidence clearly shows ICE intentionally assaulting everyone. Follow @jonseidel.bsky.social for on going updates:
The next witness before U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis is Emily Steelhammer, executive director of the Chicago Newspaper Guild.
Khojasteh challenges Curran on why he didn't say that in a declaration filed with the court.
But their back-and-forth prompts a warning from the judge about talking over people.
But their back-and-forth prompts a warning from the judge about talking over people.
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Incredible federal court hearing in Chicago this morning over ICE assaults on the press & protestors. The DOJ lawyers are tying themselves in knots as the video evidence clearly shows ICE intentionally assaulting everyone. Follow @jonseidel.bsky.social for on going updates:
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Today, Idaho is the reddest state in the union. The current GOP governor, Brad Little, is considered way too liberal for the right wing of the party despite being pro-life, pro-business, pro-Trump. The Dems haven't won a statewide office in years.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today, Idaho is the reddest state in the union. The current GOP governor, Brad Little, is considered way too liberal for the right wing of the party despite being pro-life, pro-business, pro-Trump. The Dems haven't won a statewide office in years.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
You cannot appease your way to victory.
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Appreciate him articulating this explicitly although people will continue to rationalize bsky.app/profile/atru...
Trump: "They're gonna make DC a state and they're gonna make Puerto Rico a state. So now they pick up two states, four senators. They're gonna pick up electoral votes. It's gonna be a very, very bad situation. Now, if we do what I'm saying, they'll most likely never obtain power."
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Appreciate him articulating this explicitly although people will continue to rationalize bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Gimme the transcript to that victory speech asap
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Gimme the transcript to that victory speech asap
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Farewell sweet Prince
Eric Adams is amazing because when he won every media person was leaping over each to go “this is the normal sane leadership that the political left doesn’t understand normal sane Americans crave” and then every day since that Eric Adams has been like “Leprechauns are real and I’m going to cook one”
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Farewell sweet Prince
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So much for the tolerant Left (laudatory)
the age of woke is over, the age of dark woke begins
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
So much for the tolerant Left (laudatory)