Kristin DeMarco Wagner
@kcdemarcowagner.bsky.social
Writer: Essays in The Rumpus, Full Grown People, The Fourth River : YA historical fiction in my Scrivener
Neurodivergent (AuDHD, Synesthesia) + Disabled (Lyme, Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility, POTs etc)
She/Her
Neurodivergent (AuDHD, Synesthesia) + Disabled (Lyme, Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility, POTs etc)
She/Her
Please tell me why
My car is on the front lawn,
And I’m
Sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
And you’re gone
Gonnnne
My car is on the front lawn,
And I’m
Sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
And you’re gone
Gonnnne
Lord knows I can't change
Lord, help me, I can't change
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah
Lord, help me, I can't change
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Please tell me why
My car is on the front lawn,
And I’m
Sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
And you’re gone
Gonnnne
My car is on the front lawn,
And I’m
Sleeping with my clothes on
I came in through the window last night
And you’re gone
Gonnnne
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I’VE BECOME SO NUMB
I CAN’T FEEL YOU THERE
BECOME SO TIRED
SO MUCH MORE AWARE
I CAN’T FEEL YOU THERE
BECOME SO TIRED
SO MUCH MORE AWARE
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I’VE BECOME SO NUMB
I CAN’T FEEL YOU THERE
BECOME SO TIRED
SO MUCH MORE AWARE
I CAN’T FEEL YOU THERE
BECOME SO TIRED
SO MUCH MORE AWARE
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TOOK MY CHEVY TO THE LEVEE
BUT THE LEVEE WAS DRY
BUT THE LEVEE WAS DRY
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
TOOK MY CHEVY TO THE LEVEE
BUT THE LEVEE WAS DRY
BUT THE LEVEE WAS DRY
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Living with older teenagers is like living with strange nocturnal elves who are quiet all day, come out after you’re asleep and have a wild rumpus, and then when you wake up in the morning suddenly there are red living-room Christmas lights strung in the most chaotic fashion and you have no idea why
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Living with older teenagers is like living with strange nocturnal elves who are quiet all day, come out after you’re asleep and have a wild rumpus, and then when you wake up in the morning suddenly there are red living-room Christmas lights strung in the most chaotic fashion and you have no idea why
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In Illinois, 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year, per Trans Up Front, a trans youth advocacy group. Last year we lost four; six in 2023.
“This administration is targeting our children, they’re trying to take the next generation… [But] we’re gonna be here forever. We’ve always been here.”
“This administration is targeting our children, they’re trying to take the next generation… [But] we’re gonna be here forever. We’ve always been here.”
On Trans Day of Remembrance, community reflects on those lost: 'We're gonna be here forever'
But even in Illinois — where many trans people have fled as persecution against them ramps up in other states — 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year, according to a count by Trans Up Front Il...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In Illinois, 29 trans teens have died by suicide this year, per Trans Up Front, a trans youth advocacy group. Last year we lost four; six in 2023.
“This administration is targeting our children, they’re trying to take the next generation… [But] we’re gonna be here forever. We’ve always been here.”
“This administration is targeting our children, they’re trying to take the next generation… [But] we’re gonna be here forever. We’ve always been here.”
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After more than two months with no updates, ICE has finally released new detention statistics.
ICE reports a total of 65,135 detainees as of Nov. 16, 2025.
www.ice.gov/detain/deten...
ICE reports a total of 65,135 detainees as of Nov. 16, 2025.
www.ice.gov/detain/deten...
Detention Management
www.ice.gov
November 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
After more than two months with no updates, ICE has finally released new detention statistics.
ICE reports a total of 65,135 detainees as of Nov. 16, 2025.
www.ice.gov/detain/deten...
ICE reports a total of 65,135 detainees as of Nov. 16, 2025.
www.ice.gov/detain/deten...
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No no the consultants say focus on kitchen table issues
You think we can talk about ending the hostile military occupation of our cities yet or
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
No no the consultants say focus on kitchen table issues
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Big day for the government moving to dismiss Midway Blitz-related federal assault cases.
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Big day for the government moving to dismiss Midway Blitz-related federal assault cases.
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If anyone can help ... with the car broken down, I have to cancel care, Alan can't get jobs, and food costs go up cause of delivery Transit is barely a thing here & I am disabled+state stripped trans/nonbinary rights so I am denied access 2x over.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
If anyone can help ... with the car broken down, I have to cancel care, Alan can't get jobs, and food costs go up cause of delivery Transit is barely a thing here & I am disabled+state stripped trans/nonbinary rights so I am denied access 2x over.
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Several Chicago newsrooms have been quietly collaborating to bring big ICE stories to the forefront.
In this story today, we found that feds used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times during immigration raids — even after a judge said to stop.
In this story today, we found that feds used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times during immigration raids — even after a judge said to stop.
Feds Used Chemical Weapons On Chicagoans At Least 49 Times — Even After Judge Said To Stop
Contrary to federal claims about attacks on agents, most of these incidents appear to involve nonviolent protesters or bystanders.
blockclubchicago.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Several Chicago newsrooms have been quietly collaborating to bring big ICE stories to the forefront.
In this story today, we found that feds used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times during immigration raids — even after a judge said to stop.
In this story today, we found that feds used chemical weapons on Chicagoans at least 49 times during immigration raids — even after a judge said to stop.
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I’m very proud of this collaboration—it’s yet another way Chicagoans came together and organized to defend our city.
Several Chicago newsrooms spent two months collecting and analyzing evidence of ICE & Border Patrol's use of tear gas and pepper spray in Chicago.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
Feds Used Chemical Agents Dozens of Times in Chicago
An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation Midway Blitz.
southsideweekly.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I’m very proud of this collaboration—it’s yet another way Chicagoans came together and organized to defend our city.
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i try not to get too upset about the way the attention economy moves because i know i do it too but the federal goons never left. they went from 10 raids a day to 1-2 because they don’t have the capacity to do this shock and awe campaign nationwide. but they’re still here
People have largely tried to act like ICE/CBP failed and retreated from LA and that is completely untrue. If it weren’t for the relentless coverage of places like @lataco.bsky.social these stories would be completely under the radar.
ICE has been raiding my neighborhood and surrounding ones for the last couple of weeks now. They commandeered my local church (against the pastor's will) for a staging site and raided supermarkets, parks, Goodwills, bus stops, you name it.
The national media's been silent. So has @mayor.lacity.gov.
The national media's been silent. So has @mayor.lacity.gov.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
i try not to get too upset about the way the attention economy moves because i know i do it too but the federal goons never left. they went from 10 raids a day to 1-2 because they don’t have the capacity to do this shock and awe campaign nationwide. but they’re still here
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Am I a hypocrite for wanting this after giving a hard no to muppet knives out
Okay, I'm making my case for the only Muppet I want to see on Broadway right now...
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Am I a hypocrite for wanting this after giving a hard no to muppet knives out
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A pair of snowy owls on the coast of Chicago
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A pair of snowy owls on the coast of Chicago
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Kidnappings have slowed with CBP’s ramp-down, but rapid response, patrols, whistles, etc. all formed even before Border Patrol arrived.
Expect we’re going to see a return to quick abductions of people they’ve targeted and probably some opportunistically, when people are out during mild weather.
Expect we’re going to see a return to quick abductions of people they’ve targeted and probably some opportunistically, when people are out during mild weather.
Greg Bovino may have moved on to Charlotte, but federal immigration agents maintain a presence in the Chicago area.
Northwest Side Rapid Response has confirmed agents detained at least one person around 9:45 this morning off Kedzie and Wabansia.
Northwest Side Rapid Response has confirmed agents detained at least one person around 9:45 this morning off Kedzie and Wabansia.
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kidnappings have slowed with CBP’s ramp-down, but rapid response, patrols, whistles, etc. all formed even before Border Patrol arrived.
Expect we’re going to see a return to quick abductions of people they’ve targeted and probably some opportunistically, when people are out during mild weather.
Expect we’re going to see a return to quick abductions of people they’ve targeted and probably some opportunistically, when people are out during mild weather.
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New in the federal class action alleging inhumane conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility: District Judge Robert Gettleman has certified the plaintiff class, defined as "all immigration detainees who are detained and those who will be detained in the future at the Broadview ICE facility"
November 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
New in the federal class action alleging inhumane conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility: District Judge Robert Gettleman has certified the plaintiff class, defined as "all immigration detainees who are detained and those who will be detained in the future at the Broadview ICE facility"
What are your top 5 movie genres?
Mine are:
-heist/elaborate con
-sassy hero w/ lots of hand to hand combat
-middle aged lady royally forked over, builds better life
-musicals (if subversive and cheeky even better)
-dinosaurs!
Mine are:
-heist/elaborate con
-sassy hero w/ lots of hand to hand combat
-middle aged lady royally forked over, builds better life
-musicals (if subversive and cheeky even better)
-dinosaurs!
What are your top 5 movie genres?
Mine are:
- “OMG, I have *powers*?”
- dinosaurs
- animated plucky misfits with animal companions
- wait, it’s a musical
- blood soaked horror
Mine are:
- “OMG, I have *powers*?”
- dinosaurs
- animated plucky misfits with animal companions
- wait, it’s a musical
- blood soaked horror
What are your top 5 movie genres? mine are:
- when the sensitive guy finally figures out that there’s nothing wrong with him
- women kicking ass and taking names
- hard working folks who are also poets talking in verse while they get shit done
- dragons and magicks and pointy ears
- car chases
- when the sensitive guy finally figures out that there’s nothing wrong with him
- women kicking ass and taking names
- hard working folks who are also poets talking in verse while they get shit done
- dragons and magicks and pointy ears
- car chases
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
What are your top 5 movie genres?
Mine are:
-heist/elaborate con
-sassy hero w/ lots of hand to hand combat
-middle aged lady royally forked over, builds better life
-musicals (if subversive and cheeky even better)
-dinosaurs!
Mine are:
-heist/elaborate con
-sassy hero w/ lots of hand to hand combat
-middle aged lady royally forked over, builds better life
-musicals (if subversive and cheeky even better)
-dinosaurs!
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With 🧊 in Charlotte, we will be posting as many resources as we can find to help anyone in Charlotte as well as what we need to know across the state.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
With 🧊 in Charlotte, we will be posting as many resources as we can find to help anyone in Charlotte as well as what we need to know across the state.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline that you can call especially if you are in Charlotte. They will verify that it is 🧊 and will notify.
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DHS now terrorizing Charlotte NC
Homeland Security is not protecting us. It’s terrorizing us.
Man films Border Patrol agents smashing his car window in Charlotte
Willy Aceituno, a Honduran-born U.S. citizen, was stopped twice by Border Patrol agents in Charlotte, North Carolina.
apnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
DHS now terrorizing Charlotte NC
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Being reminded Larry Summers is currently on the board of Open AI
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Being reminded Larry Summers is currently on the board of Open AI
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A few weeks ago I was talking politics with a local, highly straight, bartender.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
November 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A few weeks ago I was talking politics with a local, highly straight, bartender.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
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This point absolutely correct and I will add that Mamdani demonstrates that an insurgency, even one with real moral clarity and anger at the status quo, can still be cheerful and inviting.
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This point absolutely correct and I will add that Mamdani demonstrates that an insurgency, even one with real moral clarity and anger at the status quo, can still be cheerful and inviting.