Rae Loren
@aspwriter85.bsky.social
Home cook, data engineer, transit geek, Chicagoan, and mom x2
I went to a stitching drop in at the local place today and it was nice. I havent done much stitching and I got a row done in a blanket ive been "working on" for about 3 years.
November 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I went to a stitching drop in at the local place today and it was nice. I havent done much stitching and I got a row done in a blanket ive been "working on" for about 3 years.
Its literally that easy.
Its called integrity.
Its called integrity.
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Its literally that easy.
Its called integrity.
Its called integrity.
I wonder how Karissa ans Ingrid feel tonight knowing Durbin solid them out for nothing.
On oct 21 he seemed to give a shit.
@durbin.senate.gov - what changed ? Still no healthcare.
On oct 21 he seemed to give a shit.
@durbin.senate.gov - what changed ? Still no healthcare.
![Durbin went on to share the stories of two Illinoisans who rely on ACA tax credits to afford their health care.
“Karissa wrote to me and said that she has chronic conditions and takes several medications every single day. Karissa gets cancer screenings several times a year for breast and GI cancer because she’s at risk,” Durbin shared. “But, if Republicans allow the increased premium tax credits to expire, Karissa said that she ‘won’t be able to continue these [treatments].’ Think about that. What a choice to make. Your money or your life. What’s going to happen if she’s not able to get screened for cancer? Karissa may have been able to prevent a serious issue early on by that screening, but now she may not know until it’s progressed and costs even more to treat, if it can be treated at all.”
Durbin then shared the story of Ingrid from Springfield, Illinois, who uses the premium tax credits to pay for her cancer treatment](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cqocs44k3orvj6f4niz5s2p5/bafkreif4nr4diuvqq6rgjswawhmtqelv2wuj2urzgocx5k6nte2dlrn2qu@jpeg)
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I wonder how Karissa ans Ingrid feel tonight knowing Durbin solid them out for nothing.
On oct 21 he seemed to give a shit.
@durbin.senate.gov - what changed ? Still no healthcare.
On oct 21 he seemed to give a shit.
@durbin.senate.gov - what changed ? Still no healthcare.
Spotted this in Chicago.
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Spotted this in Chicago.
They were quoting Gwendolyn Brooks. I was interested so looked up the poem.
![[Screen capture of text]
Paul Robeson
That time
we all heard it,
cool and clear,
cutting across the hot grit of the day.
The major Voice.
The adult Voice
forgoing Rolling River,
forgoing tearful tale of bale and barge
and other symptoms of an old despond.
Warning, in music-words
devout and large,
that we are each other’s
harvest:
we are each other’s
business:
we are each other’s
magnitude and bond.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cqocs44k3orvj6f4niz5s2p5/bafkreial75mqkjyjhtsnyyjnxsavhnmx3txveh3lhnbbmzexkpmmlf5s2a@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
They were quoting Gwendolyn Brooks. I was interested so looked up the poem.
I DID IT. ITS DONE.
Ended up hand sewing it all sincd I coulding grt sewing machine working.
Ended up hand sewing it all sincd I coulding grt sewing machine working.
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I DID IT. ITS DONE.
Ended up hand sewing it all sincd I coulding grt sewing machine working.
Ended up hand sewing it all sincd I coulding grt sewing machine working.
The incidents that trigger a use of force report and data collection.
Pretty self explanatory. I think Jusge Ellis would say if they don't want the reporting to be burdensome, don't do behaviors that trigger the use of force reports.
Pretty self explanatory. I think Jusge Ellis would say if they don't want the reporting to be burdensome, don't do behaviors that trigger the use of force reports.
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The incidents that trigger a use of force report and data collection.
Pretty self explanatory. I think Jusge Ellis would say if they don't want the reporting to be burdensome, don't do behaviors that trigger the use of force reports.
Pretty self explanatory. I think Jusge Ellis would say if they don't want the reporting to be burdensome, don't do behaviors that trigger the use of force reports.
This reads to me like DHS allows its agencies ("components") to determin how use of force reports are collected- but that in the name of uniform reporting reports must be made and collected.
Hah: "take appropriate corrective actions if needed"
Hah: "take appropriate corrective actions if needed"
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This reads to me like DHS allows its agencies ("components") to determin how use of force reports are collected- but that in the name of uniform reporting reports must be made and collected.
Hah: "take appropriate corrective actions if needed"
Hah: "take appropriate corrective actions if needed"
Final section on not firing at a moving vehicle solely to disable it [outside of limited exceptions] or when use of desdly force is justified.
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Final section on not firing at a moving vehicle solely to disable it [outside of limited exceptions] or when use of desdly force is justified.
A footnote here for more context:
"The Supreme Court has further explained that this “necessity” refers not to preventing the flight, itself, but rather the larger context: the need to prevent the suspect’s potential or further serious physical harm to the LEO or other persons."
"The Supreme Court has further explained that this “necessity” refers not to preventing the flight, itself, but rather the larger context: the need to prevent the suspect’s potential or further serious physical harm to the LEO or other persons."
October 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A footnote here for more context:
"The Supreme Court has further explained that this “necessity” refers not to preventing the flight, itself, but rather the larger context: the need to prevent the suspect’s potential or further serious physical harm to the LEO or other persons."
"The Supreme Court has further explained that this “necessity” refers not to preventing the flight, itself, but rather the larger context: the need to prevent the suspect’s potential or further serious physical harm to the LEO or other persons."
"DHS LEOs are prohibited from discharging firearms at the operator of a moving vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other conveyance unless the use of deadly force against the operator is justified under the standards
articulated elsewhere in this policy."
This is why they keep saying they fear for life.
articulated elsewhere in this policy."
This is why they keep saying they fear for life.
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 AM
"DHS LEOs are prohibited from discharging firearms at the operator of a moving vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other conveyance unless the use of deadly force against the operator is justified under the standards
articulated elsewhere in this policy."
This is why they keep saying they fear for life.
articulated elsewhere in this policy."
This is why they keep saying they fear for life.
Next section is discharge of firearms.
Firing at a person is considered deadly force.
Unholsteting and pointing a gun is not desflg force.
Discharging from a moving vehicle prohibited except for cases outlined in a previous section.
Firing at a person is considered deadly force.
Unholsteting and pointing a gun is not desflg force.
Discharging from a moving vehicle prohibited except for cases outlined in a previous section.
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Next section is discharge of firearms.
Firing at a person is considered deadly force.
Unholsteting and pointing a gun is not desflg force.
Discharging from a moving vehicle prohibited except for cases outlined in a previous section.
Firing at a person is considered deadly force.
Unholsteting and pointing a gun is not desflg force.
Discharging from a moving vehicle prohibited except for cases outlined in a previous section.
There is a big section on warning shots and disabling shots.
Then deadly force.
Essentially- you can't use deadly force to stop someone fleeing unless you have reasonable suspicion that the person poses a risk to life.
Then deadly force.
Essentially- you can't use deadly force to stop someone fleeing unless you have reasonable suspicion that the person poses a risk to life.
October 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
There is a big section on warning shots and disabling shots.
Then deadly force.
Essentially- you can't use deadly force to stop someone fleeing unless you have reasonable suspicion that the person poses a risk to life.
Then deadly force.
Essentially- you can't use deadly force to stop someone fleeing unless you have reasonable suspicion that the person poses a risk to life.
Less lethal training every 2 years, demonstrate proficiency. If a cert expires, prohibited from carrying that device until they are appropriately recertified. [Wonder how up to date these certs are...sure would be nice to know]
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Less lethal training every 2 years, demonstrate proficiency. If a cert expires, prohibited from carrying that device until they are appropriately recertified. [Wonder how up to date these certs are...sure would be nice to know]
Annual training requirements on use of force, when a choke hold is appropriate [legal standard for deadly force is met], etc. I wonder if training records are FOIAable. Too bad there's no one answering FOIAs anymore. (And no inspectors generals to file reports to...)
October 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Annual training requirements on use of force, when a choke hold is appropriate [legal standard for deadly force is met], etc. I wonder if training records are FOIAable. Too bad there's no one answering FOIAs anymore. (And no inspectors generals to file reports to...)
Section H continues - more on the requirement to intervene or report on improper use of force.
[I guess the bigger question is if they view tear gas and pepper balls and choke holds improper use of force....]
[I guess the bigger question is if they view tear gas and pepper balls and choke holds improper use of force....]
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Section H continues - more on the requirement to intervene or report on improper use of force.
[I guess the bigger question is if they view tear gas and pepper balls and choke holds improper use of force....]
[I guess the bigger question is if they view tear gas and pepper balls and choke holds improper use of force....]
Ok - found the 2023 update to the use of force manual.
Pretty standard stuff.
Section H seems applicable:
Pretty standard stuff.
Section H seems applicable:
![H. Duty to Intervene in and Report Improper Use of Force
1. The Department is committed to carrying out its mission with honor and
integrity, and to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. As
such, Components will ensure that their policies and procedures
unambiguously underscore the following:
[BOLD TEXT]
The use of excessive force is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Those
who engage in such misconduct, and those who fail to report such
misconduct, will be subject to all applicable administrative and criminal
penalties.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cqocs44k3orvj6f4niz5s2p5/bafkreicgvduesubp2ugntttiahgqb2tyyj5vpzgjkxbjcwusrb4gnhfvza@jpeg)
October 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Ok - found the 2023 update to the use of force manual.
Pretty standard stuff.
Section H seems applicable:
Pretty standard stuff.
Section H seems applicable:
A photo of the junky area in qurstion, post my tidying up.
October 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A photo of the junky area in qurstion, post my tidying up.
Public art spotted in Chicago.
October 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Public art spotted in Chicago.
