Alea Perez (she|her)
@shhhyeah.bsky.social
List-maker, office supply lover, late-1900s nostalgia chaser, book consumer, children's & YA GN enthusiast. Overly sentimental. Opinions my own.
Now returning to a topic that actually matters.
I wish for peace for these women, every day.
I wish for peace for these women, every day.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Now returning to a topic that actually matters.
I wish for peace for these women, every day.
I wish for peace for these women, every day.
Am I the holiday version of a Disney adult?
I:
•work 37.5 hrs/wk
•commute 10-12 hrs/wk
•take a one-hour/wk language class
•take 1/wk trumpet lessons + practice
•take a hip-hop class
•ride my bike
•read
•walk my dog
•hang out with friends
•volunteer w/local RRTs
•go to the theater
I:
•work 37.5 hrs/wk
•commute 10-12 hrs/wk
•take a one-hour/wk language class
•take 1/wk trumpet lessons + practice
•take a hip-hop class
•ride my bike
•read
•walk my dog
•hang out with friends
•volunteer w/local RRTs
•go to the theater
Normally I am very pro celebration but I think the people who have their Christmas trees up already need more hobbies in the calendar
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Am I the holiday version of a Disney adult?
I:
•work 37.5 hrs/wk
•commute 10-12 hrs/wk
•take a one-hour/wk language class
•take 1/wk trumpet lessons + practice
•take a hip-hop class
•ride my bike
•read
•walk my dog
•hang out with friends
•volunteer w/local RRTs
•go to the theater
I:
•work 37.5 hrs/wk
•commute 10-12 hrs/wk
•take a one-hour/wk language class
•take 1/wk trumpet lessons + practice
•take a hip-hop class
•ride my bike
•read
•walk my dog
•hang out with friends
•volunteer w/local RRTs
•go to the theater
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If you are in Charlotte & looking to understand the tactics of CBP & ICE, follow & read the reporting of:
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
If you are in Charlotte & looking to understand the tactics of CBP & ICE, follow & read the reporting of:
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
@unraveledpress.com
@mskellymhayes.bsky.social
@peoplesfabric.com
@thetriibe.com
It's showtime.
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It's showtime.
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For Charlotte friends who want to prepare, we made our little whistle station with a plastic planter (drainage in the bottom in case it rains), zip ties, and no-heat lamination paper
November 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
For Charlotte friends who want to prepare, we made our little whistle station with a plastic planter (drainage in the bottom in case it rains), zip ties, and no-heat lamination paper
Charlotte - I hate this (feds in your city) for you all.
As always, if you see something that you suspect could be an immigration enforcement action in progress, call our hotline at (336) 543-0353 or the hotline number in the About tab so we can verify and provide support.
November 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Charlotte - I hate this (feds in your city) for you all.
Union made with a union bug?
Promoting food security?
Denouncing book bans?
*sigh* I don't need more clothes but this is very hard to say no to.
Promoting food security?
Denouncing book bans?
*sigh* I don't need more clothes but this is very hard to say no to.
Ban Hunger Not Books!
Nab a shirt today from our merch store. All proceeds go directly to Feed America, who are actually doing the work to Ban Hunger in America!
store.francescahong.com/ban-hunger-n...
Nab a shirt today from our merch store. All proceeds go directly to Feed America, who are actually doing the work to Ban Hunger in America!
store.francescahong.com/ban-hunger-n...
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Union made with a union bug?
Promoting food security?
Denouncing book bans?
*sigh* I don't need more clothes but this is very hard to say no to.
Promoting food security?
Denouncing book bans?
*sigh* I don't need more clothes but this is very hard to say no to.
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so incredibly important to remember.
so let’s keep:
• doing migra watch
• caring for our neighbors
• posting / paying abductees’ gofundmes & bonds
• buying out street vendors
• tracking avelo flights
• exposing the companies profiting off this violence
• working towards abolition of the entire PIC
so let’s keep:
• doing migra watch
• caring for our neighbors
• posting / paying abductees’ gofundmes & bonds
• buying out street vendors
• tracking avelo flights
• exposing the companies profiting off this violence
• working towards abolition of the entire PIC
there's lots of talk about federal agents leaving chicago. details are still murky, but reports suggest greg bovino and other higher ups are skipping town.
regardless of what happens, border patrol was only the most visible, most brutal occupying force. the abductions won't stop once bovino leaves.
regardless of what happens, border patrol was only the most visible, most brutal occupying force. the abductions won't stop once bovino leaves.
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
so incredibly important to remember.
so let’s keep:
• doing migra watch
• caring for our neighbors
• posting / paying abductees’ gofundmes & bonds
• buying out street vendors
• tracking avelo flights
• exposing the companies profiting off this violence
• working towards abolition of the entire PIC
so let’s keep:
• doing migra watch
• caring for our neighbors
• posting / paying abductees’ gofundmes & bonds
• buying out street vendors
• tracking avelo flights
• exposing the companies profiting off this violence
• working towards abolition of the entire PIC
No, I do not feel compelled as a librarian to "both sides" AI use and teach about the "good" it provides.
All signs point to it causing tremendous harm and I'd rather expend efforts to educate on that reality vs looking for the supposed silver lining. You don't see harm-reducing change if you just
All signs point to it causing tremendous harm and I'd rather expend efforts to educate on that reality vs looking for the supposed silver lining. You don't see harm-reducing change if you just
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
No, I do not feel compelled as a librarian to "both sides" AI use and teach about the "good" it provides.
All signs point to it causing tremendous harm and I'd rather expend efforts to educate on that reality vs looking for the supposed silver lining. You don't see harm-reducing change if you just
All signs point to it causing tremendous harm and I'd rather expend efforts to educate on that reality vs looking for the supposed silver lining. You don't see harm-reducing change if you just
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today, a federal judge ordered the release of 615 people wrongfully abducted by ICE / CBP from june to october (yay!). as if they haven't already been through enough trauma and violence, they each still have to pay a $1500 bond (aka ransom & extortion) (boo!).
donate here twd the $900K+ in bond:
donate here twd the $900K+ in bond:
Midwest Immigration Bond Fund
www.mibfc.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
today, a federal judge ordered the release of 615 people wrongfully abducted by ICE / CBP from june to october (yay!). as if they haven't already been through enough trauma and violence, they each still have to pay a $1500 bond (aka ransom & extortion) (boo!).
donate here twd the $900K+ in bond:
donate here twd the $900K+ in bond:
This space isn't what Twitter was for me regarding local library connections, but going to try here anyway.
My mentor - the person who made my move to IL possible when it would have been easier to hire locally - is looking for a new Youth & Teen Services manager.
railslibraries.org/jobs/123977
My mentor - the person who made my move to IL possible when it would have been easier to hire locally - is looking for a new Youth & Teen Services manager.
railslibraries.org/jobs/123977
Youth & Teen Services Manager | Reaching Across Illinois Library System
railslibraries.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This space isn't what Twitter was for me regarding local library connections, but going to try here anyway.
My mentor - the person who made my move to IL possible when it would have been easier to hire locally - is looking for a new Youth & Teen Services manager.
railslibraries.org/jobs/123977
My mentor - the person who made my move to IL possible when it would have been easier to hire locally - is looking for a new Youth & Teen Services manager.
railslibraries.org/jobs/123977
Get yourself a spouse who uses their privilege to buy out 3 tamaleros in La Villita.
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Get yourself a spouse who uses their privilege to buy out 3 tamaleros in La Villita.
A needed reminder.
I know it’s not going to be easy but I’m begging yall to find a way to maintain your sanity. It is going to be a long and sustained effort to keep and recover our rights!!!! Did yall even READ PROJECT 2025?!?
We do not have time for this shit!!!
Pull yourselves together!!
We do not have time for this shit!!!
Pull yourselves together!!
November 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A needed reminder.
I went to Costco on a Sunday and I am now 10 levels of overstimulated (and thus agitated).
I'm trying my calming exercises. Wish me luck.
I'm trying my calming exercises. Wish me luck.
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I went to Costco on a Sunday and I am now 10 levels of overstimulated (and thus agitated).
I'm trying my calming exercises. Wish me luck.
I'm trying my calming exercises. Wish me luck.
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The People Want to Read: on the massive budget cuts proposed for Chicago Public Library. What's at stake and what you can do, whether or not you live in Chicago.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
The People Want To Read: On Massive Budget Cuts Proposed in Chicago
If passed, Chicago Public Library will lose half their budget for acquiring new books and materials.
buttondown.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The People Want to Read: on the massive budget cuts proposed for Chicago Public Library. What's at stake and what you can do, whether or not you live in Chicago.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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I've posted about this before but I'm going to say it again: please please please stop livestreaming, posting, and sharing videos of ICE / CBP abductions, especially ones that share / don't blur or hide the faces of the people being abducted. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I've posted about this before but I'm going to say it again: please please please stop livestreaming, posting, and sharing videos of ICE / CBP abductions, especially ones that share / don't blur or hide the faces of the people being abducted. 🧵
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Folks in Chicago can get in on Tamar's project: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/a...
Amid SNAP Cuts, Englewood Activist Launches 'Tiny Kitchen Project' To Feed Neighbors In Need
Dozens of neighbors have signed on to offer their kitchens and a nearby church has raised money to help. Meals will be distributed to over 100 children and families five days a week.
blockclubchicago.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Folks in Chicago can get in on Tamar's project: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/a...
Me: I want to write a rom-com; I already know the whole story. *pause* No Meg Ryan, no Tom Hanks.
Spouse:...is that the name of the movie?
Me: What? No. Simply stating that neither are welcome to star in it.
Me: But it could be. The main character would have the titular line. "This is my life;
Spouse:...is that the name of the movie?
Me: What? No. Simply stating that neither are welcome to star in it.
Me: But it could be. The main character would have the titular line. "This is my life;
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Me: I want to write a rom-com; I already know the whole story. *pause* No Meg Ryan, no Tom Hanks.
Spouse:...is that the name of the movie?
Me: What? No. Simply stating that neither are welcome to star in it.
Me: But it could be. The main character would have the titular line. "This is my life;
Spouse:...is that the name of the movie?
Me: What? No. Simply stating that neither are welcome to star in it.
Me: But it could be. The main character would have the titular line. "This is my life;
I have recurring bad dreams about separating from my spouse and needing to find a new housing solution.
I get to see some amazing (fictional) apartments most nights.
If I had skill+time+energy, I'd create an art portfolio called Apartment of My Dreams, featuring floorplans and design schemes.
I get to see some amazing (fictional) apartments most nights.
If I had skill+time+energy, I'd create an art portfolio called Apartment of My Dreams, featuring floorplans and design schemes.
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I have recurring bad dreams about separating from my spouse and needing to find a new housing solution.
I get to see some amazing (fictional) apartments most nights.
If I had skill+time+energy, I'd create an art portfolio called Apartment of My Dreams, featuring floorplans and design schemes.
I get to see some amazing (fictional) apartments most nights.
If I had skill+time+energy, I'd create an art portfolio called Apartment of My Dreams, featuring floorplans and design schemes.
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if you’re doing rapid response even if you don’t care about COVID wear a fucking mask, DHS and ICE are filming peoples faces on purpose for their propaganda social media videos
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
if you’re doing rapid response even if you don’t care about COVID wear a fucking mask, DHS and ICE are filming peoples faces on purpose for their propaganda social media videos
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If you’re in the Edgewater/Rogers Park area, we need people with their whistles on visibly out on patrol. Even if it’s just a walk on your lunch break or while you walk your dog, it matters. This is an all hands on deck day. Whatever you can do. ICE is heavily present in the area. Hope I see you.
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you’re in the Edgewater/Rogers Park area, we need people with their whistles on visibly out on patrol. Even if it’s just a walk on your lunch break or while you walk your dog, it matters. This is an all hands on deck day. Whatever you can do. ICE is heavily present in the area. Hope I see you.
I have been asked by multiple people at work if I'm okay the past few weeks.
My friends, anyone I consider to be a decent human being is very much not okay right now, for good (and many) reasons.
My friends, anyone I consider to be a decent human being is very much not okay right now, for good (and many) reasons.
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I have been asked by multiple people at work if I'm okay the past few weeks.
My friends, anyone I consider to be a decent human being is very much not okay right now, for good (and many) reasons.
My friends, anyone I consider to be a decent human being is very much not okay right now, for good (and many) reasons.
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As SNAP cuts & ICE / CBP threaten the safety & security of far north side neighbors, Rogers Park Free Store distro’d diapers, formula, menstrual products, cleaning supplies, OTC meds, toiletries & more yesterday with the help of local migra watch. Support our work: www.opencollective.com/rpfreestore
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As SNAP cuts & ICE / CBP threaten the safety & security of far north side neighbors, Rogers Park Free Store distro’d diapers, formula, menstrual products, cleaning supplies, OTC meds, toiletries & more yesterday with the help of local migra watch. Support our work: www.opencollective.com/rpfreestore
As someone from AZ, who was transplanted in IL 13 years ago, I'd love nothing more than to stop changing the clocks.
But I thought standard time was better for people.
Either way, yes, make a time permanent please.
But I thought standard time was better for people.
Either way, yes, make a time permanent please.
Love it or hate it, many will turn their clocks back on Sunday. The debate — whether or not to make daylight saving time permanent — continues. n.pr/4okDSzv
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here's what to know
Love it or hate it, many will turn their clocks back on Sunday. The debate — whether or not to make daylight saving time permanent — continues.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
As someone from AZ, who was transplanted in IL 13 years ago, I'd love nothing more than to stop changing the clocks.
But I thought standard time was better for people.
Either way, yes, make a time permanent please.
But I thought standard time was better for people.
Either way, yes, make a time permanent please.
Just in case anyone thought I was joking.
I worked today but I still started. :)
I worked today but I still started. :)
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Just in case anyone thought I was joking.
I worked today but I still started. :)
I worked today but I still started. :)