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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.
This thread! This thread this thread this thread!
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A Berwyn family was driving with their 1-year-old child Saturday when they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents, a video taken by the family shows. The action appears to violate a judge’s restriction on use of force.
1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this'
chicago.suntimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A Berwyn family was driving with their 1-year-old child Saturday when they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents, a video taken by the family shows. The action appears to violate a judge’s restriction on use of force.
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He said hes never seen this kind of deal from a senate majority leader.
lol so you’re telling us this is the best deal you’ve ever done? Oh god…
lol so you’re telling us this is the best deal you’ve ever done? Oh god…
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
He said hes never seen this kind of deal from a senate majority leader.
lol so you’re telling us this is the best deal you’ve ever done? Oh god…
lol so you’re telling us this is the best deal you’ve ever done? Oh god…
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truly disturbing video from palatine.
agents appear to drive onto a sidewalk in pursuit. as they wrestle to put a young person in the car, the driver starts to pull away. the person recording shouts, “they’re tasing him!”
unclear if they actually used the taser, but you can hear it charging up.
agents appear to drive onto a sidewalk in pursuit. as they wrestle to put a young person in the car, the driver starts to pull away. the person recording shouts, “they’re tasing him!”
unclear if they actually used the taser, but you can hear it charging up.
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
truly disturbing video from palatine.
agents appear to drive onto a sidewalk in pursuit. as they wrestle to put a young person in the car, the driver starts to pull away. the person recording shouts, “they’re tasing him!”
unclear if they actually used the taser, but you can hear it charging up.
agents appear to drive onto a sidewalk in pursuit. as they wrestle to put a young person in the car, the driver starts to pull away. the person recording shouts, “they’re tasing him!”
unclear if they actually used the taser, but you can hear it charging up.
Okay I have to admit I was wrong to shrug the ballroom story off as unimportant.
The public cant believe thats what he’s doing while life gets more expensive for us. I think that it’s privately funded make it worse too.
The public cant believe thats what he’s doing while life gets more expensive for us. I think that it’s privately funded make it worse too.
Trump Ballroom Makes Americans LOSE IT
YouTube video by Breaking Points
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Okay I have to admit I was wrong to shrug the ballroom story off as unimportant.
The public cant believe thats what he’s doing while life gets more expensive for us. I think that it’s privately funded make it worse too.
The public cant believe thats what he’s doing while life gets more expensive for us. I think that it’s privately funded make it worse too.
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in chicago’s austin neighborhood around 8 am:
this horrific video posted to social media shows at least four feds open a person’s car door, then handcuff and abduct them from laramie avenue.
this horrific video posted to social media shows at least four feds open a person’s car door, then handcuff and abduct them from laramie avenue.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
in chicago’s austin neighborhood around 8 am:
this horrific video posted to social media shows at least four feds open a person’s car door, then handcuff and abduct them from laramie avenue.
this horrific video posted to social media shows at least four feds open a person’s car door, then handcuff and abduct them from laramie avenue.
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Ro Khanna, who has called for Chuck Schumer to be replaced, says the only reason other Democrats aren't calling for it is because it would "offend a lot of donors."
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ro Khanna, who has called for Chuck Schumer to be replaced, says the only reason other Democrats aren't calling for it is because it would "offend a lot of donors."
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
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Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
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If there is any organization that is 100% good, it’s the Girl Scouts.
And the contract between Girl Scouts and ICE couldn’t be starker.
And the contract between Girl Scouts and ICE couldn’t be starker.
Girl Scouts in a Chicago Suburb hosted a food drive. But the girls encountered masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with weapons.
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
"ICE turned it into a scary and what felt like an unsafe environment for us to be out with these kids"
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Masked ICE agents put damper on Oak Park Girl Scout food drive: ‘It’s heartbreaking as a mom’
Federal immigration agents were confronted in Oak Park on Saturday morning by residents blowing whistles as local Girl Scouts collect food for local pantries, rattling some girls and their parents.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If there is any organization that is 100% good, it’s the Girl Scouts.
And the contract between Girl Scouts and ICE couldn’t be starker.
And the contract between Girl Scouts and ICE couldn’t be starker.
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
He didn’t feel safe even with the CPD protecting him… well i guess I know the feeling but I’ve never pointed a gun at someone over it.
A chaotic scene, ICE launched a kidnapping raid on an entire city block in Chicago. One Goon was seen pointing a gun at unarmed neighbors who were filming the incident. Chicago PD assisted ICE, threatening the neighbors with arrest. Some form of secret police were present in the crowd on 11/8/2025.
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
He didn’t feel safe even with the CPD protecting him… well i guess I know the feeling but I’ve never pointed a gun at someone over it.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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From @vanessalop.bsky.social: He worked hard to give me a home. ICE took his: How I lost my father to deportation
chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
He worked hard to give me a home. ICE took his: How I lost my father to deportation
Deportation has taken away the father I once knew and given me back a person I no longer recognize.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
From @vanessalop.bsky.social: He worked hard to give me a home. ICE took his: How I lost my father to deportation
chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
I really only want to talk about the assault on my people but this is such good news i cant help it.
Who would’ve thought Dems betray us and the Supreme Court would up hold their own law agains the admin?
Who would’ve thought Dems betray us and the Supreme Court would up hold their own law agains the admin?
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I really only want to talk about the assault on my people but this is such good news i cant help it.
Who would’ve thought Dems betray us and the Supreme Court would up hold their own law agains the admin?
Who would’ve thought Dems betray us and the Supreme Court would up hold their own law agains the admin?
From now on we will distinguish between democrats and Berniecrats!
For reference
Mamdani - Berniecrat
AOC - Berniecrat
Who else belongs on the list?
For reference
Mamdani - Berniecrat
AOC - Berniecrat
Who else belongs on the list?
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
From now on we will distinguish between democrats and Berniecrats!
For reference
Mamdani - Berniecrat
AOC - Berniecrat
Who else belongs on the list?
For reference
Mamdani - Berniecrat
AOC - Berniecrat
Who else belongs on the list?
A shameful legacy!
So basically...
Fetterman - Fetterman
Shaheen - Retiring
Durbin - Retiring
King - Indy, likely Retiring
Cortez Masto - WTF?
Rosen - WTF?
Hassan - WTF?
Kaine - WTF?
Fetterman - Fetterman
Shaheen - Retiring
Durbin - Retiring
King - Indy, likely Retiring
Cortez Masto - WTF?
Rosen - WTF?
Hassan - WTF?
Kaine - WTF?
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A shameful legacy!
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
@durbin.senate.gov this is not what we wanted! This vote will be your legacy as we replace you next year.
I hope letting repubs open airlines was worth it.
Your tenure as a senator will be remembered by this vote no matter what the December vote brings!
I hope letting repubs open airlines was worth it.
Your tenure as a senator will be remembered by this vote no matter what the December vote brings!
"Is there a more feckless, spineless opposition party anywhere in the democratic world? Why do Democrats insist on repeatedly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?"
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
Me for Zeteo's First Draft this morning on the Democratic surrender in the Senate:
🏳️ BREAKING: Democrats Surrender. Again
Mehdi's Monday morning update on the senators voting to reopen the government without a guarantee on heathcare; the BBC rolling over for Donald Trump; and Kathy Hochul's clash with Zohran Mamdani.
zeteo.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
@durbin.senate.gov this is not what we wanted! This vote will be your legacy as we replace you next year.
I hope letting repubs open airlines was worth it.
Your tenure as a senator will be remembered by this vote no matter what the December vote brings!
I hope letting repubs open airlines was worth it.
Your tenure as a senator will be remembered by this vote no matter what the December vote brings!
“One of the other things he did was he closed 50 schools, he closed half of the city’s mental health clinics, and he closed the police districts, and crime went up,” Cobb said about Emanuel’s tenure as Chicago mayor.
A Sunday read — 26 members of the Chicago City Council signed a letter expressing concern about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to tax wealthy corporations, making them pay their fair share.
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Here’s a look at who’s for/against the proposal.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/eman...
Emanuel killed it. Johnson wants it back. Chicago’s corporate head tax debate is about more than money • The TRiiBE
Proponents say former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s removal of the corporate head tax left a hole in the city's budget that was never replaced; they want the rich to pay their fair share.
thetriibe.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“One of the other things he did was he closed 50 schools, he closed half of the city’s mental health clinics, and he closed the police districts, and crime went up,” Cobb said about Emanuel’s tenure as Chicago mayor.
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Thinking about when Willie Wilson said police “should be able to chase them [anyone who runs from police] down, and hunt them down like a rabbit,” and Paul Vallas wanted to “take the handcuffs off police.”
Everyone’s getting to see what that looks like in practice now & they don’t seem to like it.
Everyone’s getting to see what that looks like in practice now & they don’t seem to like it.
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Thinking about when Willie Wilson said police “should be able to chase them [anyone who runs from police] down, and hunt them down like a rabbit,” and Paul Vallas wanted to “take the handcuffs off police.”
Everyone’s getting to see what that looks like in practice now & they don’t seem to like it.
Everyone’s getting to see what that looks like in practice now & they don’t seem to like it.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Such a dumb question. They aren't refusing to fund the government, they're refusing to let the repubs continue their wave of death without resistance.
November 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Such a dumb question. They aren't refusing to fund the government, they're refusing to let the repubs continue their wave of death without resistance.
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Here’s video of federal agents doing a drive by pepper spraying that hit a father and his one-year old on Saturday when the Feds were hitting Little Village and Cicero
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Here’s video of federal agents doing a drive by pepper spraying that hit a father and his one-year old on Saturday when the Feds were hitting Little Village and Cicero