Rachael P
@plussone.bsky.social
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Rachael P
@plussone.bsky.social
· Jan 14
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The air smells good
February 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The air smells good
My mother is telling me how, in the 50’s, he mother would take her to a pharmacy in Marshal Fields where they would give her paregoric, aka an opium derivative, to cure her stomach aches. She’d get sleepy then be good to tag along shopping all day.
February 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
My mother is telling me how, in the 50’s, he mother would take her to a pharmacy in Marshal Fields where they would give her paregoric, aka an opium derivative, to cure her stomach aches. She’d get sleepy then be good to tag along shopping all day.
My insomnia likes for me to be awake at 3:33. The witching hour.
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
My insomnia likes for me to be awake at 3:33. The witching hour.
Take a break from scrolling and imagine yourself running your hand through Jolene’s thick fur, feeling the vibrations of her purr. Happy Caturday.
January 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Take a break from scrolling and imagine yourself running your hand through Jolene’s thick fur, feeling the vibrations of her purr. Happy Caturday.
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January Chicago CriticalMass bike ride tonight. Come out & ride. 6PM Daley plaza
January 30, 2026 at 7:53 PM
January Chicago CriticalMass bike ride tonight. Come out & ride. 6PM Daley plaza
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BREAKING: A federal judge ordered former Mayor Emanuel to testify about allegations that a “code of silence” among CPD officers led to a botched 2018 raid of a Back of the Yards apartment that violated the civil rights of a family with 4 children — ages 4, 8, 11 and 13. @wttw.bsky.social
Rahm Ordered to Testify About CPD’s ‘Code of Silence’ During Trial Over Botched Raid
A trial, set to start Monday, will decide whether CPD officers traumatized two women and four children in August when a CPD SWAT team broke down the door of their apartment, pointed assault rifles dir...
news.wttw.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge ordered former Mayor Emanuel to testify about allegations that a “code of silence” among CPD officers led to a botched 2018 raid of a Back of the Yards apartment that violated the civil rights of a family with 4 children — ages 4, 8, 11 and 13. @wttw.bsky.social
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I'm outside the Jesse Brown VA in Chicago for the second second time this week, where once again hundreds of people have gathered for a vigil for Alex Pretti, who was executed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
January 29, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I'm outside the Jesse Brown VA in Chicago for the second second time this week, where once again hundreds of people have gathered for a vigil for Alex Pretti, who was executed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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It was inevitable.
Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."
techcrunch.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
It was inevitable.
This is my first insomnia night since I started my new job and I can’t find any cats. Not one.
January 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM
This is my first insomnia night since I started my new job and I can’t find any cats. Not one.
Jolene is looking for some love
January 23, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Jolene is looking for some love
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100%, they're campaigning for a national general strike on May Day 2028.
The UAW and American Federation of Teachers are advocating for every union with a contract expiring soon to align their next contract expiry dates on May 1, 2028 - and to all strike together.
The UAW and American Federation of Teachers are advocating for every union with a contract expiring soon to align their next contract expiry dates on May 1, 2028 - and to all strike together.
January 22, 2026 at 11:03 PM
100%, they're campaigning for a national general strike on May Day 2028.
The UAW and American Federation of Teachers are advocating for every union with a contract expiring soon to align their next contract expiry dates on May 1, 2028 - and to all strike together.
The UAW and American Federation of Teachers are advocating for every union with a contract expiring soon to align their next contract expiry dates on May 1, 2028 - and to all strike together.
Let’s go!
January 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Let’s go!
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The annual North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride, hosted by @equiticity.bsky.social , will take place on the Dr. King holiday. Ride Illinois is pleased to assist with planning and spreading the word about this meaningful event ☮️
👉 Register for free at bit.ly/2026KINGRIDE
👉 Register for free at bit.ly/2026KINGRIDE
January 12, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The annual North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride, hosted by @equiticity.bsky.social , will take place on the Dr. King holiday. Ride Illinois is pleased to assist with planning and spreading the word about this meaningful event ☮️
👉 Register for free at bit.ly/2026KINGRIDE
👉 Register for free at bit.ly/2026KINGRIDE
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In my ideal world, there’s a gigantic protest outside of Soldier Field before the game, shut down LSD and make everybody in the country watch. Shut down the game, fuck it
January 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
In my ideal world, there’s a gigantic protest outside of Soldier Field before the game, shut down LSD and make everybody in the country watch. Shut down the game, fuck it
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The guy who first dressed as Portland Frog, a major symbol of our protest and then other national protests, has been arrested while peacefully protesting. Prints of this painting by Simran Gleason are being sold to support his defense. www.simrangleason.com/prints/p/por... #pdx #protest
January 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The guy who first dressed as Portland Frog, a major symbol of our protest and then other national protests, has been arrested while peacefully protesting. Prints of this painting by Simran Gleason are being sold to support his defense. www.simrangleason.com/prints/p/por... #pdx #protest
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"If Prizker, Johnson, etc don't have the courage to step up then get the fuck out of our way"
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
"If Prizker, Johnson, etc don't have the courage to step up then get the fuck out of our way"
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Commission member says "we need to trust our police department." Crowd responds with a lot of angry boos. One person shouts "abolish the police" to loud applause.
January 9, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Commission member says "we need to trust our police department." Crowd responds with a lot of angry boos. One person shouts "abolish the police" to loud applause.
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The line to attend this public safety and accountability commission meeting in Chicago stretches around the block from the venue, Thalia Hall in the city's Pilsen neighborhood.
It's raining hard and people in line are being urged to attend the meeting on zoom from local bars/restaurants.
It's raining hard and people in line are being urged to attend the meeting on zoom from local bars/restaurants.
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 AM
The line to attend this public safety and accountability commission meeting in Chicago stretches around the block from the venue, Thalia Hall in the city's Pilsen neighborhood.
It's raining hard and people in line are being urged to attend the meeting on zoom from local bars/restaurants.
It's raining hard and people in line are being urged to attend the meeting on zoom from local bars/restaurants.
The room is full in Pilsen as community members gather to talk ICE and CPD.
Upstairs now for the CCPSA meeting. Packed house as it begins.
January 9, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The room is full in Pilsen as community members gather to talk ICE and CPD.
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Chicago police officers used force against members of the public 1,645 times during the first six months of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% as compared with the first half of 2024, according to Chicago Police Department data published Tuesday. @wttw.bsky.social
The Number of Times CPD Officers Used Force Against People Increased 10% During 1st Half of 2025: Data
The report published by the Chicago Police Department acknowledges that the number of times officers used force against members of the public “continues to trend upward.”
news.wttw.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Chicago police officers used force against members of the public 1,645 times during the first six months of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% as compared with the first half of 2024, according to Chicago Police Department data published Tuesday. @wttw.bsky.social
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(Let's start the new year with something positive)
You're invited to celebrate @lucyparsonslabs.com's 10 year birthday with us in Chicago! In about a month, we will be gathering to celebrate with food, programming and music on the South Side of Chicago. Please RT and come.
You're invited to celebrate @lucyparsonslabs.com's 10 year birthday with us in Chicago! In about a month, we will be gathering to celebrate with food, programming and music on the South Side of Chicago. Please RT and come.
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
(Let's start the new year with something positive)
You're invited to celebrate @lucyparsonslabs.com's 10 year birthday with us in Chicago! In about a month, we will be gathering to celebrate with food, programming and music on the South Side of Chicago. Please RT and come.
You're invited to celebrate @lucyparsonslabs.com's 10 year birthday with us in Chicago! In about a month, we will be gathering to celebrate with food, programming and music on the South Side of Chicago. Please RT and come.
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Hundreds of Chicagoans marched against President Trump's military action in Venezuela Saturday while city leaders condemned the foreign intervention:
“They are solely about oil and power,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said of the attacks.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/04/c...
“They are solely about oil and power,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said of the attacks.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/04/c...
January 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Hundreds of Chicagoans marched against President Trump's military action in Venezuela Saturday while city leaders condemned the foreign intervention:
“They are solely about oil and power,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said of the attacks.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/04/c...
“They are solely about oil and power,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said of the attacks.
blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/04/c...