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Seeing some beautiful photos of aurorae tonight, so here's a reminder that other planets get them, too!
This is Saturn, with aurorae visible at both poles in this UV image from Hubble's Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, taken in October 1997 when the planet was 1.3 billion km away.
This is Saturn, with aurorae visible at both poles in this UV image from Hubble's Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, taken in October 1997 when the planet was 1.3 billion km away.
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Seeing some beautiful photos of aurorae tonight, so here's a reminder that other planets get them, too!
This is Saturn, with aurorae visible at both poles in this UV image from Hubble's Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, taken in October 1997 when the planet was 1.3 billion km away.
This is Saturn, with aurorae visible at both poles in this UV image from Hubble's Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, taken in October 1997 when the planet was 1.3 billion km away.
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MacArthur Justice Center has a form for people who were detained inside the Broadview ICE facility to report on their experiences. Family and friends of detainees can also fill our this form on behalf of someone who is or was detained inside Broadview.
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
MacArthur Justice Center has a form for people who were detained inside the Broadview ICE facility to report on their experiences. Family and friends of detainees can also fill our this form on behalf of someone who is or was detained inside Broadview.
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THE GOOD THINGS CAN HAPPEN CAUCUS IS BACK, MOTHERFUCKERS
I think it’s now safe to call this race.
Progressive urban planner Katie Wilson defeats centrist incumbent Bruce Harrell and will become Seattle’s next mayor.
Progressive urban planner Katie Wilson defeats centrist incumbent Bruce Harrell and will become Seattle’s next mayor.
Seattle's mayor race update:
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
THE GOOD THINGS CAN HAPPEN CAUCUS IS BACK, MOTHERFUCKERS
I can see the aurora through my phone in downtown! I bet that everyone in the northern neighborhoods will have a much better view.
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I can see the aurora through my phone in downtown! I bet that everyone in the northern neighborhoods will have a much better view.
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Happening now: a small demonstration is getting underway in front of Chicago Police Department HQ, protesting cooperation between CPD and federal immigration agents.
One demonstrator is holding up a photo of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino shaking hands with a CPD officer.
One demonstrator is holding up a photo of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino shaking hands with a CPD officer.
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Happening now: a small demonstration is getting underway in front of Chicago Police Department HQ, protesting cooperation between CPD and federal immigration agents.
One demonstrator is holding up a photo of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino shaking hands with a CPD officer.
One demonstrator is holding up a photo of Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino shaking hands with a CPD officer.
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If you’re up in the middle of the night tonight and have a view to the northeast, it’s worth a glance, maybe you’ll be lucky
A severe geomagnetic storm is heading toward Earth, with waves likely to hit late Tuesday into Wednesday. Depending on timing and other variables, Chicagoans could be treated to another spectacular display of the aurora borealis.
https://to.wttw.com/47LdLMl
https://to.wttw.com/47LdLMl
Severe Solar Storm Hurtling Toward Earth Means Chicago Could See Northern Lights This Week
The national Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a "severe" alert as solar particles speed toward Earth. The geomagnetic activity could produce auroras visible as far south as Alabama.
to.wttw.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
If you’re up in the middle of the night tonight and have a view to the northeast, it’s worth a glance, maybe you’ll be lucky
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Collecting these to send along to Senate Democrats. You don't need to give your name or contact info and if you do, I won't pass it along.
How much did your insurance premiums increase this year? Please add your story to the incredibly unscientific survey.
forms.gle/DX4pD29sibCB...
forms.gle/DX4pD29sibCB...
My Health Care Horror Story
Provide info, vent!
forms.gle
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Collecting these to send along to Senate Democrats. You don't need to give your name or contact info and if you do, I won't pass it along.
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Love this quote. It is not hyperbole to speak on the terror communities like Cicero have experienced.
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Love this quote. It is not hyperbole to speak on the terror communities like Cicero have experienced.
This is incredible 🥹
Mattias Krantz bought an octopus from the fish market and taught it how to play piano. [youtube.com]
I taught an octopus piano (It took 6 months)
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November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This is incredible 🥹
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Photos: Chicagoans - among them veterans, union members, and elected officials - march through the Loop after rallying at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial on the Riverwalk to say "no ICE, no cuts, no occupation."
November 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Photos: Chicagoans - among them veterans, union members, and elected officials - march through the Loop after rallying at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial on the Riverwalk to say "no ICE, no cuts, no occupation."
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Look at that last part here…
"Another source with direct knowledge said the number of Border Patrol agents currently operating in the Chicago area will go from 250 down to 100. But in March, that number could increase to 1,000 agents."
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to leave Chicago soon
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin insists “we aren’t leaving Chicago,” but the feds' immigration campaign is expected to begin winding down. However, one source said they could b...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Look at that last part here…
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Some people are also posting their events on Bluesky, looking for an audience and even additional participants.
To find them, and hopefully boost them, you can check out the Fall of Freedom feed here.
bsky.app/profile/clay...
#falloffreedom
To find them, and hopefully boost them, you can check out the Fall of Freedom feed here.
bsky.app/profile/clay...
#falloffreedom
21-22nd November is Fall of Freedom, our national action against authoritarianism. We now have over 450 events happening across the US, in 40+ states. It’s not too late to join in! Check the map to see what’s happening near you www.falloffreedom.com/participants
Fall of Freedom
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.
www.falloffreedom.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Some people are also posting their events on Bluesky, looking for an audience and even additional participants.
To find them, and hopefully boost them, you can check out the Fall of Freedom feed here.
bsky.app/profile/clay...
#falloffreedom
To find them, and hopefully boost them, you can check out the Fall of Freedom feed here.
bsky.app/profile/clay...
#falloffreedom
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“For the next three Wednesdays, November 12, 19, and 26, Wash Smart will provide a $10 laundry card to community members who show a valid SNAP card at any of our 17 laundromat locations across Chicago and the suburbs.”
Community Support for Chicago SNAP Households | Wash Smart
Wash Smart is offering a $10 laundry card to community members with a SNAP card on November 12, 19, and 26 at all 17 locations across Chicagoland.
washsmartlaundry.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“For the next three Wednesdays, November 12, 19, and 26, Wash Smart will provide a $10 laundry card to community members who show a valid SNAP card at any of our 17 laundromat locations across Chicago and the suburbs.”
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Check out our SCREEN PRINT SOCIAL!
We will have screens with logos for 33WF and our #ProvenProgressive candidate, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Rep!
Just bring a shirt or tote-bag with *dark fabric*, we will be printing with *white ink*.
Monday, Nov 17, 6-8PM
RSVP: bit.ly/ScreenSocial...
We will have screens with logos for 33WF and our #ProvenProgressive candidate, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Rep!
Just bring a shirt or tote-bag with *dark fabric*, we will be printing with *white ink*.
Monday, Nov 17, 6-8PM
RSVP: bit.ly/ScreenSocial...
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Check out our SCREEN PRINT SOCIAL!
We will have screens with logos for 33WF and our #ProvenProgressive candidate, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Rep!
Just bring a shirt or tote-bag with *dark fabric*, we will be printing with *white ink*.
Monday, Nov 17, 6-8PM
RSVP: bit.ly/ScreenSocial...
We will have screens with logos for 33WF and our #ProvenProgressive candidate, Miguel Alvelo-Rivera for IL-40 State Rep!
Just bring a shirt or tote-bag with *dark fabric*, we will be printing with *white ink*.
Monday, Nov 17, 6-8PM
RSVP: bit.ly/ScreenSocial...
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this is pure joy
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
this is pure joy
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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Here are some more examples. These whistles come with an immigrant rights hotline, instructions on how to warn people. 3D printing is “a way to show a little extra solidarity, because it's being made for a specific purpose.”
www.404media.co/the-latest-d...
www.404media.co/the-latest-d...
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here are some more examples. These whistles come with an immigrant rights hotline, instructions on how to warn people. 3D printing is “a way to show a little extra solidarity, because it's being made for a specific purpose.”
www.404media.co/the-latest-d...
www.404media.co/the-latest-d...
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I do think this is a point of radicalization because a lot of angry, angry normal people were ready to dig in and suffer a lot in order to make fascists suffer a little, and their resolution was sold out and made into a mockery
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I do think this is a point of radicalization because a lot of angry, angry normal people were ready to dig in and suffer a lot in order to make fascists suffer a little, and their resolution was sold out and made into a mockery
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I missed this awful detail in the Senate deal: helping politicians who conspired against America as part of Trump's coup hide their phone records.
That's right, as ICE brutally violates rights in ways that leave people with no recourse, the Senate found time to protect their colleagues from justice.
That's right, as ICE brutally violates rights in ways that leave people with no recourse, the Senate found time to protect their colleagues from justice.
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I missed this awful detail in the Senate deal: helping politicians who conspired against America as part of Trump's coup hide their phone records.
That's right, as ICE brutally violates rights in ways that leave people with no recourse, the Senate found time to protect their colleagues from justice.
That's right, as ICE brutally violates rights in ways that leave people with no recourse, the Senate found time to protect their colleagues from justice.
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Understand that he's talking about distances of ~50 miles apart here.
feds have also been seen at or abducted people from bensenville, blue island, glendale heights, and mount prospect.
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Understand that he's talking about distances of ~50 miles apart here.
<subskeet>Using historical and literally heinous monsters in promo material is a decision I will never be pissed enough to accept as a legitimate alternative. </subskeet>
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
<subskeet>Using historical and literally heinous monsters in promo material is a decision I will never be pissed enough to accept as a legitimate alternative. </subskeet>
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A good reminder that the winter or bad weather will not necessarily stop the attacks on immigrants. One person taken near Laramie and Ohio this morning after being pulled over by federal agents.
Winter weather may just mean different tactics.
Winter weather may just mean different tactics.
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A good reminder that the winter or bad weather will not necessarily stop the attacks on immigrants. One person taken near Laramie and Ohio this morning after being pulled over by federal agents.
Winter weather may just mean different tactics.
Winter weather may just mean different tactics.
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Sadistic, marauding fascist monsters having a tourist moment. “The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, ‘Everyone say, “Little Village!”’”
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
blockclubchicago.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sadistic, marauding fascist monsters having a tourist moment. “The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, ‘Everyone say, “Little Village!”’”