Patty Quinn
@pattyq.bsky.social
Earthling, asymmetrical, 2.4% Neanderthal, 1.3% Denisovan, occupying the autism spokes on the human spectrum. Proud feminist. Owned by cats. My superpower is losing belongings not hanging around my neck. NO to hate. Not here for dating. she/her
Only the worst sadistic thugs do this.
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 9:37 PM
Only the worst sadistic thugs do this.
A woman can be the president of a nation, and she's still at risk of being sexually mauled and assaulted.
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A woman can be the president of a nation, and she's still at risk of being sexually mauled and assaulted.
I'm 73YO. Workplace ruined for me: Guys could touch me, grab me, move in close, mutter to me about my body and what they wanted to do to me; passed over for jobs for guys less qualified; paid less 4 same work; if I didn't like it, leave; if I complained, I could be fired.
November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I'm 73YO. Workplace ruined for me: Guys could touch me, grab me, move in close, mutter to me about my body and what they wanted to do to me; passed over for jobs for guys less qualified; paid less 4 same work; if I didn't like it, leave; if I complained, I could be fired.
The moon was HUGE and BRIGHT tonight.
In unrelated news, Donald had his ass handed to him tonight.
In unrelated news, Donald had his ass handed to him tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The moon was HUGE and BRIGHT tonight.
In unrelated news, Donald had his ass handed to him tonight.
In unrelated news, Donald had his ass handed to him tonight.
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Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city. n.pr/3LGy0Sr
In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence
Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city.
n.pr
November 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city. n.pr/3LGy0Sr
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Damn, @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social absolutely nails it here.
October 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Damn, @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social absolutely nails it here.
findhelp.org If you need help with housing, food, clothing, medical care, financial assistance. We're all in this together. Peace. Be safe.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
findhelp.org If you need help with housing, food, clothing, medical care, financial assistance. We're all in this together. Peace. Be safe.
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The whole Third Term Project isn’t actually about Trump. The people behind it know he will likely be dead or enfeebled by 2029. It is about them, the vastly unpopular group around Trump, wanting to grift us forever without elections.
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The whole Third Term Project isn’t actually about Trump. The people behind it know he will likely be dead or enfeebled by 2029. It is about them, the vastly unpopular group around Trump, wanting to grift us forever without elections.
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This year, 16 states enacted 29 restrictive voting laws — a rise that coincides with unprecedented efforts by the federal government to undermine our elections. Check out the latest State Voting Laws Roundup to learn more: bit.ly/475imbF
State Voting Laws Roundup: October 2025
The number of new restrictive voting laws has increased this year, while legislation aimed at expanding voting access has lagged.
www.brennancenter.org
October 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This year, 16 states enacted 29 restrictive voting laws — a rise that coincides with unprecedented efforts by the federal government to undermine our elections. Check out the latest State Voting Laws Roundup to learn more: bit.ly/475imbF
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Retired intelligence analysts confirm what the political scientists are telling us — and what the world outside is telling us — the goal of these people is the end of law, the end of democracy, and the end of a recognizable republic.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US ‘on a trajectory’ toward authoritarian rule, ex-officials warn
A network of former intelligence and security officers says democratic decline is accelerating under Trump’s rule
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Retired intelligence analysts confirm what the political scientists are telling us — and what the world outside is telling us — the goal of these people is the end of law, the end of democracy, and the end of a recognizable republic.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This is extrajudicial murder. It is illegal and unethical. And it is a pathetic use of American military force, demonstrating not strength but weakness.
U.S. strikes alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side.
In what is the eighth known U.S. attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
In what is the eighth known U.S. attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side
This is the first U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel on the Pacific side of South America.
www.cbsnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This is extrajudicial murder. It is illegal and unethical. And it is a pathetic use of American military force, demonstrating not strength but weakness.
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The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.
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Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” Trump is authorizing punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like. bit.ly/4330Su2
Trump’s Orders Targeting Anti-Fascism Aim to Criminalize Opposition
Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” the president presents an imagined left-wing conspiracy and authorizes punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like.
www.brennancenter.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Purporting to go after “domestic terrorism,” Trump is authorizing punishments for even tenuous connections to speech the administration doesn’t like. bit.ly/4330Su2
I am grateful for the support we in the US are seeing from around the world. My deepest thanks to all of you. I am an informed citizen taking action, calling my elected officials often and protesting. You help me to keep going. Be well and safe.
No Kings protests outside of the US were massive today. 👍🔥
October 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I am grateful for the support we in the US are seeing from around the world. My deepest thanks to all of you. I am an informed citizen taking action, calling my elected officials often and protesting. You help me to keep going. Be well and safe.
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In Connecticut, the health care advocate office — whose services are free — has been able to resolve or overturn insurance denials in the patient’s favor about 80% of the time.
Check to see if your state has a similar consumer assistance program:
Check to see if your state has a similar consumer assistance program:
This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.
When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...
www.propublica.org
October 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In Connecticut, the health care advocate office — whose services are free — has been able to resolve or overturn insurance denials in the patient’s favor about 80% of the time.
Check to see if your state has a similar consumer assistance program:
Check to see if your state has a similar consumer assistance program:
This is murdering, criminal theater. Lethal performance for the optics. I hope I live long enough to see a US version of Nuremberg Trials to bring Donald and his consiglieres to justice.
These strikes are illegal for about 7 reasons:
1. Not self-defense
2. No (or any) Congressional authorization
3. No evidence of criminal wrongdoing
4. Occurred in int'l waters
5. No open state of hostilities
6. Criminal groups are not terrorists legally
7. No id on people killed or group targeted
1. Not self-defense
2. No (or any) Congressional authorization
3. No evidence of criminal wrongdoing
4. Occurred in int'l waters
5. No open state of hostilities
6. Criminal groups are not terrorists legally
7. No id on people killed or group targeted
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is murdering, criminal theater. Lethal performance for the optics. I hope I live long enough to see a US version of Nuremberg Trials to bring Donald and his consiglieres to justice.
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These strikes are illegal for about 7 reasons:
1. Not self-defense
2. No (or any) Congressional authorization
3. No evidence of criminal wrongdoing
4. Occurred in int'l waters
5. No open state of hostilities
6. Criminal groups are not terrorists legally
7. No id on people killed or group targeted
1. Not self-defense
2. No (or any) Congressional authorization
3. No evidence of criminal wrongdoing
4. Occurred in int'l waters
5. No open state of hostilities
6. Criminal groups are not terrorists legally
7. No id on people killed or group targeted
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
These strikes are illegal for about 7 reasons:
1. Not self-defense
2. No (or any) Congressional authorization
3. No evidence of criminal wrongdoing
4. Occurred in int'l waters
5. No open state of hostilities
6. Criminal groups are not terrorists legally
7. No id on people killed or group targeted
1. Not self-defense
2. No (or any) Congressional authorization
3. No evidence of criminal wrongdoing
4. Occurred in int'l waters
5. No open state of hostilities
6. Criminal groups are not terrorists legally
7. No id on people killed or group targeted
I acknowledge + commend George Stephanopoulos for cutting Vance's mic after he refused repeatedly to answer a question, but he isn't a hero for doing that. It's the job of a journalist. It's a sad comment that so few are doing their jobs that he is hailed a hero for doing the job.
October 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I acknowledge + commend George Stephanopoulos for cutting Vance's mic after he refused repeatedly to answer a question, but he isn't a hero for doing that. It's the job of a journalist. It's a sad comment that so few are doing their jobs that he is hailed a hero for doing the job.
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“CDC will have lost its ability to detect outbreaks and respond to them. It will no longer be able to track diseases, in America and around the globe. That includes infectious threats like flu, foodborne illnesses, and Ebola, as well as chronic diseases and injuries.”
time.com/7325192/cdc-...
time.com/7325192/cdc-...
CDC ‘Not Functional’ After Trump Administration Orders Mass Firings
The layoffs targeted leaders in departments related to respiratory diseases, chronic diseases and global health.
time.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“CDC will have lost its ability to detect outbreaks and respond to them. It will no longer be able to track diseases, in America and around the globe. That includes infectious threats like flu, foodborne illnesses, and Ebola, as well as chronic diseases and injuries.”
time.com/7325192/cdc-...
time.com/7325192/cdc-...
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A recently surfaced video shows a Chicago-area minister being shot in the head by agents with a projectile while he prayed at a protest outside of an ICE facility in Broadview.
Video Shows ICE Agents Shooting Protesting Pastor With Pepper Ball From Rooftop
The minister said he was praying, inviting the agents to repent when they struck him.
buff.ly
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A recently surfaced video shows a Chicago-area minister being shot in the head by agents with a projectile while he prayed at a protest outside of an ICE facility in Broadview.
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Look, who's saying the silent agenda loud
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Look, who's saying the silent agenda loud
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More good work by Greg Sargent
JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...
Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule
He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.
newrepublic.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
More good work by Greg Sargent
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Why does the supreme court keep bending the knee to Trump? | Steven Greenhouse
Why does the supreme court keep bending the knee to Trump? | Steven Greenhouse
As a new term begins, the justices have continually failed to provide a check on presidential power – with disastrous consequences
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Why does the supreme court keep bending the knee to Trump? | Steven Greenhouse
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SCOOP: PA prosecutors were alerted to possible voting irregularities by one of MAGA's leading voices. A long paper trail shows Jack Posobiec has been living in Maryland but voting using his parent's address in Pennsylvania for years. Me with @marisakabas.bsky.social
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...
MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There.
A long paper trail shows that Jack Posobiec casts a ballot in one state and lives in another.
slate.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
SCOOP: PA prosecutors were alerted to possible voting irregularities by one of MAGA's leading voices. A long paper trail shows Jack Posobiec has been living in Maryland but voting using his parent's address in Pennsylvania for years. Me with @marisakabas.bsky.social
slate.com/news-and-pol...
slate.com/news-and-pol...