Tina Kapinos
@tinkap.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Volunteer Comms Pro for @SpotlightEE.
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Dear @durbin.senate.gov --you should retire today and let our governor appoint someone who understands how to lead. You continue to act like this is the same Senate you have been in for forever. It's not and it hasn't been in a long time. If you don't understand that you don't belong there.
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Dear @durbin.senate.gov --you should retire today and let our governor appoint someone who understands how to lead. You continue to act like this is the same Senate you have been in for forever. It's not and it hasn't been in a long time. If you don't understand that you don't belong there.
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Voters have lots of choices in the race to fill U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s seat. Hear from some of the Democratic candidates at this forum happening on Oct. 21 in Skokie. #9thDistrictUSHouse #CitizenActionIllinois
October 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Voters have lots of choices in the race to fill U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s seat. Hear from some of the Democratic candidates at this forum happening on Oct. 21 in Skokie. #9thDistrictUSHouse #CitizenActionIllinois
My very Chicago signs for #NoKings in #ParkRidge and #ArlingtonHeights. A young boy asked me what the zip ties sign meant. I explained, and then he told me he uses zip ties for Halloween costumes. We agreed that was a much better use for them.
October 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
My very Chicago signs for #NoKings in #ParkRidge and #ArlingtonHeights. A young boy asked me what the zip ties sign meant. I explained, and then he told me he uses zip ties for Halloween costumes. We agreed that was a much better use for them.
It’s been great watching so many independent newsrooms meet the moment in Chicago. #ChicagoImmigrationNews #ChicagoIndependentNews
Block Club Chicago has launched a WhatsApp channel focused on Chicago immigration news. blockclubchi.co/47r4SXN
October 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s been great watching so many independent newsrooms meet the moment in Chicago. #ChicagoImmigrationNews #ChicagoIndependentNews
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More non-profit newsrooms looking for photos of ICE activities in Chicago.
#ICEinChicago #NonprofitNews
#ICEinChicago #NonprofitNews
Help our team at Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ track where ICE agents are being deployed in Chicago. If you see federal action, submit your photos — which will be vetted by our journalists for inclusion in a map. trib.al/aikleGF
Share your photo of ICE in Chicago | WBEZ
Help us track where ICE agents are being deployed in Chicago. If you see federal action, submit your photos — which will be vetted by our journalists for inclusion in a map.
trib.al
September 13, 2025 at 12:33 AM
More non-profit newsrooms looking for photos of ICE activities in Chicago.
#ICEinChicago #NonprofitNews
#ICEinChicago #NonprofitNews
#Chicago #Chicagojournalists
Looking for coverage of ICE & National Guard in Chicago? Try these sources. Chicago residents: consider sharing your video with these journalists. Have seen great articles recently from @injusticewatch.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social and @borderlessmag.bsky.social
Looking for coverage of ICE & National Guard in Chicago? Try these sources. Chicago residents: consider sharing your video with these journalists. Have seen great articles recently from @injusticewatch.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social and @borderlessmag.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
#Chicago #Chicagojournalists
Looking for coverage of ICE & National Guard in Chicago? Try these sources. Chicago residents: consider sharing your video with these journalists. Have seen great articles recently from @injusticewatch.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social and @borderlessmag.bsky.social
Looking for coverage of ICE & National Guard in Chicago? Try these sources. Chicago residents: consider sharing your video with these journalists. Have seen great articles recently from @injusticewatch.org @blockclubchi.bsky.social and @borderlessmag.bsky.social
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This is a great, comprehensive site with info on where to turn for free or low-cost legal assistance, how to create a short-term guardianship of a minor, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. Illinoisimmigrationinfo.org #illinoisimmigration #knowyourrights
September 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This is a great, comprehensive site with info on where to turn for free or low-cost legal assistance, how to create a short-term guardianship of a minor, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. Illinoisimmigrationinfo.org #illinoisimmigration #knowyourrights
I had a great conversation with Patrick Hanley about the chaos of Project 2025 and what he’s hearing on the campaign trail from progressives and conservatives alike.
We talked to Operation Swing State co-founder Patrick Hanley about the impact of Project 2025. He shared where he’s finding common ground as he campaigns for Illinois State Senate, plus tips for how to stay engaged without burning out. Find the full interview on YouTube here: tinyurl.com/2p9kb4vj
August 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I had a great conversation with Patrick Hanley about the chaos of Project 2025 and what he’s hearing on the campaign trail from progressives and conservatives alike.
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One person can make a difference. What are you doing?
What can one person do to resist authoritarianism? Plenty. Boycott. Troll snitch lines. Worship a noodle god. This is your playbook for disrupting tyranny— because democracy won’t save itself. #Velshi
The people’s guide to beating back authoritarianism with noodles, satire, and more
What can one person do to secure democracy? More than you think. From civil disobedience to trolling snitch hotlines and weaponizing satire, everyday Americans have come up with creative ways to challenge oppressive systems. Here is a playbook for defending democracy from the ground up that includes boycotts and iironic noodle worship. History reveals that resistance rarely starts in the halls of power; it starts with us.
www.msnbc.com
May 31, 2025 at 7:25 PM
One person can make a difference. What are you doing?
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Free online courses from Harvard! We especially like, “We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy.”
Harvard's mission is knowledge production and education in service of the public good. We offer many online courses for the public and for free. Check out some free offerings here:
Catalog of Courses
Browse the latest courses from Harvard University
pll.harvard.edu
May 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Free online courses from Harvard! We especially like, “We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy.”
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#parkridge A great peaceful protest in Park Ridge, IL, last weekend—organized by a first-time protestor.
April 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#parkridge A great peaceful protest in Park Ridge, IL, last weekend—organized by a first-time protestor.
I stared at this for 5 straight minutes. Sometimes you need a break from the chaos.
A rare cartwheel galaxy
PGC-2248
Photo credit James Webb Space Telescope
Constellation Sculptor
Discovered 1941 by Fritz Zwicky
Distance 500 light years
Once a normal spiral galaxy it collided perfectly (bulls eye) with another galaxy who's shock wave created this unique structure.
PGC-2248
Photo credit James Webb Space Telescope
Constellation Sculptor
Discovered 1941 by Fritz Zwicky
Distance 500 light years
Once a normal spiral galaxy it collided perfectly (bulls eye) with another galaxy who's shock wave created this unique structure.
January 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I stared at this for 5 straight minutes. Sometimes you need a break from the chaos.
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Making scholarships taxable is a perverse attack on the American Dream. We believe in opportunity for all. This isn’t it.
“Republican lawmakers are considering a change to tax policy that would make college more expensive for students receiving grants and scholarships to help pay their tuition bill.”
Republican Proposal Would Make College Scholarships Taxable Income
Republican lawmakers are considering making college scholarships fully taxable to help pay for continuing tax cuts that mostly benefit wealthy families.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Making scholarships taxable is a perverse attack on the American Dream. We believe in opportunity for all. This isn’t it.
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Don’t know what to do? Start in your own backyard.
While everyone else is focused on DC, we are working in Park Ridge, IL, to endorse & support candidates for local office, register voters and fight misinformation. Our Spring elections feature lots of contested races. Want to protect public schools & libraries? Start at home.
January 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Don’t know what to do? Start in your own backyard.
Not sure what I did to get all these pretty pictures of space in my feed, but it is a nice respite from all the news accounts I follow.
NGC 602.🔭
Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler, E. Sabbi, A. Nota, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb)
James Webb Space Telescope
Image Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler, E. Sabbi, A. Nota, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb)
James Webb Space Telescope
January 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Not sure what I did to get all these pretty pictures of space in my feed, but it is a nice respite from all the news accounts I follow.