Katie
@katieofthelake.bsky.social
Playwright, Composer, Indoor Cat. She/Her
Chicago. Co-host of Totally Trans and Go Get Your Girl.
Chicago. Co-host of Totally Trans and Go Get Your Girl.
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Too many ppl in my mentions like "but what do we do? I already voted!" well u know how in star wars they form a rebellion to fight against a totalitarian? Well imagine if vader didnt have the force & looked physically sick every time he was asked about his close personal friend Jabba Epstein, &...
August 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Too many ppl in my mentions like "but what do we do? I already voted!" well u know how in star wars they form a rebellion to fight against a totalitarian? Well imagine if vader didnt have the force & looked physically sick every time he was asked about his close personal friend Jabba Epstein, &...
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this is an astounding news moment but it’s even more astonishing to me that society at large seems to believe that biden was president in 2019 and 2020 and not trump. not sure what’s going on with that
July 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
this is an astounding news moment but it’s even more astonishing to me that society at large seems to believe that biden was president in 2019 and 2020 and not trump. not sure what’s going on with that
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I will never, ever vote for Gavin Newsom. Ever, under any circumstances. I don't care if he becomes the Dem nominee, he's still not getting my vote.
On a recent podcast Gavin Newsom tells Shawn Ryan how the Trans sports issue opened the door for him to change his mind on GAC for Trans Youth.
As someone who adored him since 2004 and voted for him 5 times, I can't wait for him to leave office.
There is no way I will be voting for him a 6th time.
As someone who adored him since 2004 and voted for him 5 times, I can't wait for him to leave office.
There is no way I will be voting for him a 6th time.
July 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I will never, ever vote for Gavin Newsom. Ever, under any circumstances. I don't care if he becomes the Dem nominee, he's still not getting my vote.
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I will never, ever, under any circumstances vote for Rahm Emanuel. Ever.
Rahm Emanuel sits down with [checks notes] George Will to test the waters for a possible 2K28 presidential run. That epitomizes the state of the Democratic Party on a national level these days. wapo.st/44DBxqw
Opinion | If Emanuel runs, he’ll bet on candor defeating the ‘culture police’
The former mayor of Chicago talks about what ails the Democratic Party, and how to cure it.
wapo.st
July 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I will never, ever, under any circumstances vote for Rahm Emanuel. Ever.
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"We must drown more children."
- the Chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus
- the Chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus
July 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
"We must drown more children."
- the Chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus
- the Chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus
I know this isn’t the point but that monologue does NOT close the play!!
July 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I know this isn’t the point but that monologue does NOT close the play!!
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If it took 8 days to build a massive concentration camp in Florida then it means they could build and house the homeless at any point but choose not to
July 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If it took 8 days to build a massive concentration camp in Florida then it means they could build and house the homeless at any point but choose not to
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For context, the public library budget in Chicago is $122 million--or about $5 million less than what CPD overspent on personnel alone.
The Chicago Police Department overspent its 2024 budget by $207 million, according to city data.
Even though it had a 2024 budget of nearly $2B,CPD spent $127M more on personnel and $80M more to resolve misconduct lawsuits than called for, according to the 2024 audit. @wttw.bsky.social
Even though it had a 2024 budget of nearly $2B,CPD spent $127M more on personnel and $80M more to resolve misconduct lawsuits than called for, according to the 2024 audit. @wttw.bsky.social
Chicago Ended 2024 With $161M Deficit: Officials
The Chicago Police Department exceeded its nearly $2 billion budget, approved by the Chicago City Council, by $207 million, according to city data.
news.wttw.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
For context, the public library budget in Chicago is $122 million--or about $5 million less than what CPD overspent on personnel alone.
Think I can write a whole new play and like it enough to make the Yale Drama deadline of August 15? Gonna try!
July 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Think I can write a whole new play and like it enough to make the Yale Drama deadline of August 15? Gonna try!
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There's this good, amazing, redemptive version of the future that's entirely within reach if we can just get the oppressive forces trying to choke it away off us for good--
Or at least stave them off for another few chapters--
But it will take all of us, together (solidarity is the only way home)
Or at least stave them off for another few chapters--
But it will take all of us, together (solidarity is the only way home)
Wow! Scientists engineered E. coli to convert plastic waste (PET) into pain medicine paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) in under 24 hours with up to 92% yield.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#medsky #pharmsky 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#medsky #pharmsky 🧪
Everyday painkiller made from plastic — by E. coli
Study highlights potential for sustainable synthesis of paracetamol.
www.nature.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
There's this good, amazing, redemptive version of the future that's entirely within reach if we can just get the oppressive forces trying to choke it away off us for good--
Or at least stave them off for another few chapters--
But it will take all of us, together (solidarity is the only way home)
Or at least stave them off for another few chapters--
But it will take all of us, together (solidarity is the only way home)
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Yesterday I was so PROUD to stand with LGBTQ+ New Yorkers alongside my friend and our Democratic nominee for Mayor, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
June 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Yesterday I was so PROUD to stand with LGBTQ+ New Yorkers alongside my friend and our Democratic nominee for Mayor, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
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Hot commie summer gonna slap
June 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Hot commie summer gonna slap
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Don’t worry, if zohran wins the primary and Cuomo tries to run in the general as an independent the DNC will see this as a dangerous attempt to subvert the will of the party and crucify Cuomo publicly
(Unrelated?) Side note: I have a brain injury which removed my ability to learn from experience
(Unrelated?) Side note: I have a brain injury which removed my ability to learn from experience
June 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Don’t worry, if zohran wins the primary and Cuomo tries to run in the general as an independent the DNC will see this as a dangerous attempt to subvert the will of the party and crucify Cuomo publicly
(Unrelated?) Side note: I have a brain injury which removed my ability to learn from experience
(Unrelated?) Side note: I have a brain injury which removed my ability to learn from experience
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I haven’t been this invested in an election I couldn’t vote in since Bush vs Gore. I put a bumper sticker on my door (I think I got it at school?) and my mom got mad and tore it down. Let’s hope this works out better than that one! (Stolen)
June 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I haven’t been this invested in an election I couldn’t vote in since Bush vs Gore. I put a bumper sticker on my door (I think I got it at school?) and my mom got mad and tore it down. Let’s hope this works out better than that one! (Stolen)
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
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In this letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, one Police District Councilor writes that he needs to reign in the police department while protestors fight Trump’s fascist orders.
thetriibe.com/2025/06/lett...
thetriibe.com/2025/06/lett...
LETTER: Mayor Brandon Johnson, tell the Chicago police to stand down • The TRiiBE
If any police are on duty while Trump’s agents attempt to attack Chicagoans, it’s their duty to face and direct all their force towards the real outside agitators: ICE.
thetriibe.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson, one Police District Councilor writes that he needs to reign in the police department while protestors fight Trump’s fascist orders.
thetriibe.com/2025/06/lett...
thetriibe.com/2025/06/lett...
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It is true. ICE would still be brutalizing immigrants, cops would still be rioting, Israel would still be committing atrocities with our money, capitalism would still be destroying the planet - but they would indeed be at brunch.
June 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It is true. ICE would still be brutalizing immigrants, cops would still be rioting, Israel would still be committing atrocities with our money, capitalism would still be destroying the planet - but they would indeed be at brunch.
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Pure cowardice.
Children’s hospital of Los Angeles has a moral and ethical obligation to provide care. This goes against their professional obligation to patients.
Children’s hospital of Los Angeles has a moral and ethical obligation to provide care. This goes against their professional obligation to patients.
The countries largest gender clinic with 3000 patients is complying in advance and shutting down. They treat up to age 25 so trans adults will lose access as well.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Children's Hospital Los Angeles halts transgender care under pressure from Trump
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles will stop offering services related to transgender care, according to a message reviewed by The Times.
www.latimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pure cowardice.
Children’s hospital of Los Angeles has a moral and ethical obligation to provide care. This goes against their professional obligation to patients.
Children’s hospital of Los Angeles has a moral and ethical obligation to provide care. This goes against their professional obligation to patients.
You won’t believe this, but I’ve got a great joke about Cassandra
my dad had a good joke about Theseus; i've changed it up a bit, but it's still a good bit
I’d tell you a joke about Icarus, but it’d fall flat
June 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
You won’t believe this, but I’ve got a great joke about Cassandra
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Stephen Miller is redefining what an insurrection is and making up fairytales like “California is demanding the nullification of election results.”
He’s seemingly just making shit up now.
He’s seemingly just making shit up now.
June 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Stephen Miller is redefining what an insurrection is and making up fairytales like “California is demanding the nullification of election results.”
He’s seemingly just making shit up now.
He’s seemingly just making shit up now.
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Nazi Marching Orders got sent out
June 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Nazi Marching Orders got sent out