Katherine 😷
@solidaricats.bsky.social
Learning to tend the earth in SE Chicago.
Actual LOL
welcome to bluesky. if the word "mapquest" means anything to you and/or you used it as a verb, you're in the right place
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Actual LOL
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I don’t care who you are, the one thing that links all of the -isms and bigotries together and sets them on fire is eugenics and ableism.
They’ve been playing you all the entire time. There is no progress in this country for ANYTHING without equity for disabled people.
They’ve been playing you all the entire time. There is no progress in this country for ANYTHING without equity for disabled people.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I don’t care who you are, the one thing that links all of the -isms and bigotries together and sets them on fire is eugenics and ableism.
They’ve been playing you all the entire time. There is no progress in this country for ANYTHING without equity for disabled people.
They’ve been playing you all the entire time. There is no progress in this country for ANYTHING without equity for disabled people.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The internet is full of resources for individuals (both on their own & within groups) especially around digital security so I’ll won’t start there but one of the things I’ve learned is that how the work gets shared externally / publicly, if at all, is a key starting point for org opsec & trust bldg.
Many more things to share about useful opsec (and just basic trust-building principles that, yes, can be even when things are urgent) that fall somewhere between “we never considered security was needed” and “everyone you don’t know is a fed” but alas I have deadlines (the true enemy).
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The internet is full of resources for individuals (both on their own & within groups) especially around digital security so I’ll won’t start there but one of the things I’ve learned is that how the work gets shared externally / publicly, if at all, is a key starting point for org opsec & trust bldg.
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This is pretty much how all law enforcement operate—from CPD to ICE.
In 1893 Chicago police arrested a man for murder, starved him for four days, then gave him a bottle of whiskey. Once he was drunk they gave him an “alibi” form to sign. He was drunk and illiterate & didn’t know he was signing a confession. He was hanged. This is pretty much how Broadview operates.
November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
This is pretty much how all law enforcement operate—from CPD to ICE.
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ICIRR posted this video on their IG of a man and a baby struggling after they’ve both been pepper sprayed by federal agents.
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
ICIRR posted this video on their IG of a man and a baby struggling after they’ve both been pepper sprayed by federal agents.
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Hypocrite: It’s been Pritzker’s goons cracking heads at Broadview for the last month.
The Constitution protects the right to free speech and the right to peacefully assemble. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/o...
‘The use of force shocks the conscience’: Judge issues sweeping injunction on Chicago tactics of immigration agents
A federal judge in Chicago issued a sweeping injunction that puts more permanent restrictions on the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz.”
www.chicagotribune.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hypocrite: It’s been Pritzker’s goons cracking heads at Broadview for the last month.
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Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
‘I have papers’: Child care worker detained by ICE officers inside a Chicago day care
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
19thnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
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i’m at damen/belle plaine in chicago’s north center neighborhood for an emergency anti-ice rally.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
i’m at damen/belle plaine in chicago’s north center neighborhood for an emergency anti-ice rally.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
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As many eyes will be on court downtown today, there are early indications ICE may be active in this area again.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
ICE/CBP is active in Lincoln Park right now, has been spotted near Damen/Clybourn at Costco + Jewel (this is in addition to a morning abduction reported at Costco earlier).
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As many eyes will be on court downtown today, there are early indications ICE may be active in this area again.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
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The Obama Presidential Library looks like if a Borg Cube and a Gentrified McDonalds had a baby
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Obama Presidential Library looks like if a Borg Cube and a Gentrified McDonalds had a baby
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NEW — Firehouse Community Arts Center, based in North Lawndale, is among many who are providing resources around delays in food assistance just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Check out this list for more resources.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/thes...
Check out this list for more resources.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/thes...
These Black Chicagoland organizations are stepping up to fill the gap of the SNAP freeze • The TRiiBE
Federal rulings provide hope for food stamp recipients, but benefits will be delayed.
thetriibe.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NEW — Firehouse Community Arts Center, based in North Lawndale, is among many who are providing resources around delays in food assistance just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Check out this list for more resources.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/thes...
Check out this list for more resources.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/thes...
It’s so cool how I now can hear the sound of helicopters in the sky and immediately know when it’s the University of Chicago medical helicopter (fine) vs the other occupier/occupation collaborator helicopters (not fine). So so cool. I love it so much. 😑
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 AM
It’s so cool how I now can hear the sound of helicopters in the sky and immediately know when it’s the University of Chicago medical helicopter (fine) vs the other occupier/occupation collaborator helicopters (not fine). So so cool. I love it so much. 😑
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CONFIRMED ICE LICENSE PLATES (11/3/25):
- White GMC Denali, Florida plates, DQ1BHN
- Black GMC Denali, RZU835
- Black Chevy Tahoe, Maryland plates, 5GP8392
- White GMC Denali, Florida plates, DQ1BHN
- Black GMC Denali, RZU835
- Black Chevy Tahoe, Maryland plates, 5GP8392
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
CONFIRMED ICE LICENSE PLATES (11/3/25):
- White GMC Denali, Florida plates, DQ1BHN
- Black GMC Denali, RZU835
- Black Chevy Tahoe, Maryland plates, 5GP8392
- White GMC Denali, Florida plates, DQ1BHN
- Black GMC Denali, RZU835
- Black Chevy Tahoe, Maryland plates, 5GP8392
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be careful in lincoln square and ravenswood right now. confirmed sightings in numerous locations around the neighborhoods. please check your local rapid response for confirmed cross streets bc there’s quite a few this morning.
November 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
be careful in lincoln square and ravenswood right now. confirmed sightings in numerous locations around the neighborhoods. please check your local rapid response for confirmed cross streets bc there’s quite a few this morning.
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ICE / CBP used chemical weapons against community members in Chicago area neighborhoods 10 times in October:
- 10/3: Logan Sq*
- 10/4: Brighton Pk*
- 10/12: Albany Pk*
- 10/14: East Side+
- 10/22: Little Village*
- 10/23: Little Village*
- 10/24: Lakeview*
- 10/25: Old Irving Pk*, Avondale*, Aurora+
- 10/3: Logan Sq*
- 10/4: Brighton Pk*
- 10/12: Albany Pk*
- 10/14: East Side+
- 10/22: Little Village*
- 10/23: Little Village*
- 10/24: Lakeview*
- 10/25: Old Irving Pk*, Avondale*, Aurora+
November 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
ICE / CBP used chemical weapons against community members in Chicago area neighborhoods 10 times in October:
- 10/3: Logan Sq*
- 10/4: Brighton Pk*
- 10/12: Albany Pk*
- 10/14: East Side+
- 10/22: Little Village*
- 10/23: Little Village*
- 10/24: Lakeview*
- 10/25: Old Irving Pk*, Avondale*, Aurora+
- 10/3: Logan Sq*
- 10/4: Brighton Pk*
- 10/12: Albany Pk*
- 10/14: East Side+
- 10/22: Little Village*
- 10/23: Little Village*
- 10/24: Lakeview*
- 10/25: Old Irving Pk*, Avondale*, Aurora+
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This thread is about Evanston, but this has also been going on without reprieve in Elgin, Aurora, and other Chicago suburbs—a metro area of nearly 10 million people.
Some context to the viral videos:
Around 9am Friday, ICE/CBP *encircled* several square miles of a safe suburb and *stormed* it using multiple units.
They were in cars, on foot in alleys & gangways, and in helicopters. They demanded papers, threatened residents, pointed guns, kidnapped people.
Around 9am Friday, ICE/CBP *encircled* several square miles of a safe suburb and *stormed* it using multiple units.
They were in cars, on foot in alleys & gangways, and in helicopters. They demanded papers, threatened residents, pointed guns, kidnapped people.
November 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This thread is about Evanston, but this has also been going on without reprieve in Elgin, Aurora, and other Chicago suburbs—a metro area of nearly 10 million people.
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Some context to the viral videos:
Around 9am Friday, ICE/CBP *encircled* several square miles of a safe suburb and *stormed* it using multiple units.
They were in cars, on foot in alleys & gangways, and in helicopters. They demanded papers, threatened residents, pointed guns, kidnapped people.
Around 9am Friday, ICE/CBP *encircled* several square miles of a safe suburb and *stormed* it using multiple units.
They were in cars, on foot in alleys & gangways, and in helicopters. They demanded papers, threatened residents, pointed guns, kidnapped people.
November 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Some context to the viral videos:
Around 9am Friday, ICE/CBP *encircled* several square miles of a safe suburb and *stormed* it using multiple units.
They were in cars, on foot in alleys & gangways, and in helicopters. They demanded papers, threatened residents, pointed guns, kidnapped people.
Around 9am Friday, ICE/CBP *encircled* several square miles of a safe suburb and *stormed* it using multiple units.
They were in cars, on foot in alleys & gangways, and in helicopters. They demanded papers, threatened residents, pointed guns, kidnapped people.
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You should watch this with the sound on to hear how matter-of-fact dystopian the Illinois State Police "warning" is.
Again, not ICE. Pritzker's state police. Who we're told are not assisting ICE.
Again, not ICE. Pritzker's state police. Who we're told are not assisting ICE.
November 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
You should watch this with the sound on to hear how matter-of-fact dystopian the Illinois State Police "warning" is.
Again, not ICE. Pritzker's state police. Who we're told are not assisting ICE.
Again, not ICE. Pritzker's state police. Who we're told are not assisting ICE.
A whole enormous BASS. Our side has the most beautiful people.
In Belmont Cragin on Chicago's northwest side this morning, a rally is opening in support of day laborers outside the Armitage/Cicero Home Depot.
Activists are calling out the corporation for continuing to allow ICE and Border Patrol to stalk and attack immigrants in their parking lots.
Activists are calling out the corporation for continuing to allow ICE and Border Patrol to stalk and attack immigrants in their parking lots.
November 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A whole enormous BASS. Our side has the most beautiful people.
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"[D]epriving them of sleep, privacy, menstrual products, and the ability to shower."
"[C]ramped facility that smells strongly of feces, urine."
"[B]locked from making confidential calls to their attorneys."
#Illinois #USA #Policing #Healthcare #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"[C]ramped facility that smells strongly of feces, urine."
"[B]locked from making confidential calls to their attorneys."
#Illinois #USA #Policing #Healthcare #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
Lawsuit Alleges 'Horrific And Inhumane' Conditions At Broadview ICE Facility
The federal lawsuit says detained people are being denied water, food, medical care and hygiene: "They treated us like animals, or worse than animals, because no one treats their pets like that."
blockclubchicago.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"[D]epriving them of sleep, privacy, menstrual products, and the ability to shower."
"[C]ramped facility that smells strongly of feces, urine."
"[B]locked from making confidential calls to their attorneys."
#Illinois #USA #Policing #Healthcare #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
"[C]ramped facility that smells strongly of feces, urine."
"[B]locked from making confidential calls to their attorneys."
#Illinois #USA #Policing #Healthcare #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing
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We're seeing a massive institutional deportation and state violence apparatus being built and it honestly feels like people dont grasp the sheer scale of it and what already is in place. For every horrific video of masked feds kidnapping people there are so many people pushing paper to help.
NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We're seeing a massive institutional deportation and state violence apparatus being built and it honestly feels like people dont grasp the sheer scale of it and what already is in place. For every horrific video of masked feds kidnapping people there are so many people pushing paper to help.
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Similar signs popped up around DC during the ICE surge
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Similar signs popped up around DC during the ICE surge
Finally got my whistle.
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Finally got my whistle.