Victoria McDonald
@vkmcdonald.bsky.social
The things that make up me: A mother. A Photographer. Pagan. An Author. A reader. A cat mom. A wanderer.
Like a true Libra, I like both the darker things in life as much as the lighter things. I am unabashedly me - 🌝
Like a true Libra, I like both the darker things in life as much as the lighter things. I am unabashedly me - 🌝
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An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
March 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
I feel like Sevendust doesn’t get the respect they deserve. I was excited to see them but I feel like they got treated like a newb band.
#sevendust
#sevendust
March 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I feel like Sevendust doesn’t get the respect they deserve. I was excited to see them but I feel like they got treated like a newb band.
#sevendust
#sevendust
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Words we needed to hear.
Words that we need to spread.
Words we need to save for when this guy runs for the oval. Illinois needs him right now but I feel it’s in his future.
#courage #wisewords #jbpritzker
Words that we need to spread.
Words we need to save for when this guy runs for the oval. Illinois needs him right now but I feel it’s in his future.
#courage #wisewords #jbpritzker
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Words we needed to hear.
Words that we need to spread.
Words we need to save for when this guy runs for the oval. Illinois needs him right now but I feel it’s in his future.
#courage #wisewords #jbpritzker
Words that we need to spread.
Words we need to save for when this guy runs for the oval. Illinois needs him right now but I feel it’s in his future.
#courage #wisewords #jbpritzker
Every time DT does something dumb, JB is like ‘Hold my Malort, I gotta go take care of this.’ And I’m here for it.
**No this doesn’t mean out Gov is a drunk, Its a chicago drink that can be held… and I need a little laughter right now.
All seriousness, JB is an Illinoisan treasure.
**No this doesn’t mean out Gov is a drunk, Its a chicago drink that can be held… and I need a little laughter right now.
All seriousness, JB is an Illinoisan treasure.
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Every time DT does something dumb, JB is like ‘Hold my Malort, I gotta go take care of this.’ And I’m here for it.
**No this doesn’t mean out Gov is a drunk, Its a chicago drink that can be held… and I need a little laughter right now.
All seriousness, JB is an Illinoisan treasure.
**No this doesn’t mean out Gov is a drunk, Its a chicago drink that can be held… and I need a little laughter right now.
All seriousness, JB is an Illinoisan treasure.
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From @theathletic.bsky.social: The Department of Education has rescinded Title IX guidance that stated NIL payments must be proportionate between a university’s male and female athletes. nyti.ms/40Z3Z4i
Department of Education rescinds Title IX guidance that NIL payments must be proportionate
How Title IX would factor into schools' revenue-sharing decisions has been a lingering question.
nyti.ms
February 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
From @theathletic.bsky.social: The Department of Education has rescinded Title IX guidance that stated NIL payments must be proportionate between a university’s male and female athletes. nyti.ms/40Z3Z4i
Eww. Illinois does not accept this.
President Donald Trump signed the papers to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich of 18 felonies.
David Melton, a Reform for Illinois board member, talks about how Trump's power to grant pardons may differ from previous presidents.
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David Melton, a Reform for Illinois board member, talks about how Trump's power to grant pardons may differ from previous presidents.
to.wttw.com/4aUNCdC
February 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Eww. Illinois does not accept this.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this today but banning books is never the answer.
Never once, in history, have the people who were banning or burning books been the good guys.
Never even once.
Never once, in history, have the people who were banning or burning books been the good guys.
Never even once.
February 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this today but banning books is never the answer.
Never once, in history, have the people who were banning or burning books been the good guys.
Never even once.
Never once, in history, have the people who were banning or burning books been the good guys.
Never even once.
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Repost, like, whatever but spread the message.
Project 2025 MUST be stopped!!!!!
And the most important part….GO VOTE!!!!
Project 2025 MUST be stopped!!!!!
And the most important part….GO VOTE!!!!
February 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Repost, like, whatever but spread the message.
Project 2025 MUST be stopped!!!!!
And the most important part….GO VOTE!!!!
Project 2025 MUST be stopped!!!!!
And the most important part….GO VOTE!!!!
This sums up Sundays. Cat snuggling in and doubles down when I move, kid cartoons, and my kindle paired with a steamy cup of coffee that got cold because I was distracted.
#sundaymorning #pettax #cats #petsky #booksky #amidwesternmoring
#sundaymorning #pettax #cats #petsky #booksky #amidwesternmoring
February 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This sums up Sundays. Cat snuggling in and doubles down when I move, kid cartoons, and my kindle paired with a steamy cup of coffee that got cold because I was distracted.
#sundaymorning #pettax #cats #petsky #booksky #amidwesternmoring
#sundaymorning #pettax #cats #petsky #booksky #amidwesternmoring
This is also me… if you like photos or weddings, hop on over to follow.
Black & White Photo of the Day | #modernart at a modern art museum on a cold rainy day.
#engagementphoto #syracuseny #engagementphotographer #syracuseweddings #photography #blackandwhitephoto #weddingphotographer
#engagementphoto #syracuseny #engagementphotographer #syracuseweddings #photography #blackandwhitephoto #weddingphotographer
January 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is also me… if you like photos or weddings, hop on over to follow.
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It’s a great country where the president can take time out of his day to acknowledge a tragic plane crash—then, in under two minutes, pivot to blaming DEI and the gays. Truly, a masterclass in leadership.
Great country: a plane crashes, the president mourns—then blames DEI & the gays in under 2 minutes.
YouTube video by Tallgirl6234
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January 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It’s a great country where the president can take time out of his day to acknowledge a tragic plane crash—then, in under two minutes, pivot to blaming DEI and the gays. Truly, a masterclass in leadership.
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THIS IS A BLATANT LIE AND A DISGRACE TO THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS.
While emergency responders are still recovering peoples' loved ones from the freezing water, Trump is using these families' pain for POLITICS by blaming their deaths on DEI.
A total failure of leadership.
While emergency responders are still recovering peoples' loved ones from the freezing water, Trump is using these families' pain for POLITICS by blaming their deaths on DEI.
A total failure of leadership.
REPORTER: Are you saying this crash was somehow was the result of diversity hiring?
TRUMP: It just could have been
TRUMP: It just could have been
January 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
THIS IS A BLATANT LIE AND A DISGRACE TO THE MEMORIES OF THE VICTIMS.
While emergency responders are still recovering peoples' loved ones from the freezing water, Trump is using these families' pain for POLITICS by blaming their deaths on DEI.
A total failure of leadership.
While emergency responders are still recovering peoples' loved ones from the freezing water, Trump is using these families' pain for POLITICS by blaming their deaths on DEI.
A total failure of leadership.
I will not believe the lies.
DEI did not cause this. It’s disgusting to use it as a scapegoat for a tragedy.
I hope the families can heal from this in peace as our politicians use this for their own rhetoric.
DEI did not cause this. It’s disgusting to use it as a scapegoat for a tragedy.
I hope the families can heal from this in peace as our politicians use this for their own rhetoric.
We can’t believe we have to say this, but now, DEI did not cause the horrific plane crash last night.
January 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I will not believe the lies.
DEI did not cause this. It’s disgusting to use it as a scapegoat for a tragedy.
I hope the families can heal from this in peace as our politicians use this for their own rhetoric.
DEI did not cause this. It’s disgusting to use it as a scapegoat for a tragedy.
I hope the families can heal from this in peace as our politicians use this for their own rhetoric.
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It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
January 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more.
Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.
Meanwhile, In Illinois:
It may seem small but with all the things being taken away, paused, dismantled federally, I saw this and smiled.
It may seem small but with all the things being taken away, paused, dismantled federally, I saw this and smiled.
Here in Illinois, we provide the critical support startups need to grow and drive the future of technology.
Thanks to the TIEG program, we're strengthening our innovation system, modernizing incubators, and solidifying Illinois as a leader in cutting-edge industries.
Thanks to the TIEG program, we're strengthening our innovation system, modernizing incubators, and solidifying Illinois as a leader in cutting-edge industries.
Applications are open for the Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants Program to support entrepreneurship and innovation in key growth industries through startup #incubators.
Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/40PuGKc
Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/40PuGKc
January 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Meanwhile, In Illinois:
It may seem small but with all the things being taken away, paused, dismantled federally, I saw this and smiled.
It may seem small but with all the things being taken away, paused, dismantled federally, I saw this and smiled.
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The US Constitution does not grant the President this unilateral authority.
In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.
In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The US Constitution does not grant the President this unilateral authority.
In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.
In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors.
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Hi, I’m God.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
January 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Hi, I’m God.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
You all died in 2016.
And yes, this is Hell.
Isn't Mr. Brightside a song about a guy watching his GF Cheat on him?? How does that make a good football hype song for the Bills?
#buffalobills #confused #thisisthesong #brightside
#buffalobills #confused #thisisthesong #brightside
January 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Isn't Mr. Brightside a song about a guy watching his GF Cheat on him?? How does that make a good football hype song for the Bills?
#buffalobills #confused #thisisthesong #brightside
#buffalobills #confused #thisisthesong #brightside
From 6-ish years ago, just before Groundhog’s Day. Woodstock Willie was out on a stroll on foggy night.
*Woodstock, IL is where the film was made and celebrated yearly. Here he is preparing for those festivities.
#woodstockil #fog #groundhogsday #photography
*Woodstock, IL is where the film was made and celebrated yearly. Here he is preparing for those festivities.
#woodstockil #fog #groundhogsday #photography
January 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From 6-ish years ago, just before Groundhog’s Day. Woodstock Willie was out on a stroll on foggy night.
*Woodstock, IL is where the film was made and celebrated yearly. Here he is preparing for those festivities.
#woodstockil #fog #groundhogsday #photography
*Woodstock, IL is where the film was made and celebrated yearly. Here he is preparing for those festivities.
#woodstockil #fog #groundhogsday #photography
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good afternoon from chicago
January 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
good afternoon from chicago
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BREAKING: FEDERAL JUDGE TEMPORARILY BLOCKS TRUMP'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP EXECUTIVE ORDER
January 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
BREAKING: FEDERAL JUDGE TEMPORARILY BLOCKS TRUMP'S BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP EXECUTIVE ORDER
… my day job is documenting love stories - follow along to see - @vmphotography.bsky.social
… my other job is making up love stories - @victoriamcdonald.bsky.social
Planning good things within both personalities.
… my other job is making up love stories - @victoriamcdonald.bsky.social
Planning good things within both personalities.
#engagementphotos should be more than just photos. It’s a celebration of your relationship and should include things and places that are apart of your love story.
What is a place that holds a special place in your heart?
#chicagophotographer #weddingphotographer #photography #weddings #chicago
What is a place that holds a special place in your heart?
#chicagophotographer #weddingphotographer #photography #weddings #chicago
January 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
… my day job is documenting love stories - follow along to see - @vmphotography.bsky.social
… my other job is making up love stories - @victoriamcdonald.bsky.social
Planning good things within both personalities.
… my other job is making up love stories - @victoriamcdonald.bsky.social
Planning good things within both personalities.