Carol
@cvc5280.bsky.social
Chicago born and raised now living a mile high. Married, cat and dog lover, hiker, birder, traveler, true blue defender of democracy. I repost a lot.
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Last week I sat down with Andrea, whose husband was recently taken by immigration officials. Despite navigating a new normal — and a complicated court system — she was all smiles as she told me about her family’s journey to Chicago&the support she’s received from neighbors. blockclubchi.co/3LLpUZ2
Chicago Immigrants Struggling With Mental Health After ICE Raids: 'They Want Us To Be Scared'
Mental health professionals are providing impacted families with free support, workshops and guides, which some say have helped. But the trauma lingers.
blockclubchi.co
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last week I sat down with Andrea, whose husband was recently taken by immigration officials. Despite navigating a new normal — and a complicated court system — she was all smiles as she told me about her family’s journey to Chicago&the support she’s received from neighbors. blockclubchi.co/3LLpUZ2
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A group of more than 30 independent businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are teaming up for a fundraiser to benefit four nonprofits helping Chicago’s most vulnerable neighbors. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/19/l... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Lincoln Square, Ravenswood Shops Team Up For Virtual Raffle To Benefit Chicagoans In Need
The fundraiser has already raised more than $6,000 to benefit three food pantries — The Friendship Center and Common Pantry and Ravenswood Community Services — and the nonprofit Illinois Coalition for...
blockclubchicago.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A group of more than 30 independent businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are teaming up for a fundraiser to benefit four nonprofits helping Chicago’s most vulnerable neighbors. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/19/l... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Politico: “‘President Trump has nothing to hide, but the Democrats should be very scared because they have secrets to hide,’ said a second White House official, granted anonymity to discuss internal thinking.”
This is malpractice. You don’t grant officials anonymity to lie.
This is malpractice. You don’t grant officials anonymity to lie.
Not for nothing but if you’re gonna print the Trump White House’s attack strategy verbatim you might want to offer an assessment of whether it will actually work? www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
‘Democrats are going to come to regret this’: After Epstein vote, Trump ready to attack
The White House is frustrated about being backed into a corner on the Epstein vote. They plan to punish Democrats for it.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Politico: “‘President Trump has nothing to hide, but the Democrats should be very scared because they have secrets to hide,’ said a second White House official, granted anonymity to discuss internal thinking.”
This is malpractice. You don’t grant officials anonymity to lie.
This is malpractice. You don’t grant officials anonymity to lie.
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Educated votere are less likely to have buyers remorse at the ballot box. Looking at you republicans voters.
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Educated votere are less likely to have buyers remorse at the ballot box. Looking at you republicans voters.
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Republicans vote overwhelmingly to pretend they want the Epstein Files released. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/h...
House votes to force DOJ release of Jeffrey Epstein files
While the vote marks an important step in backers' crusade to get the files released, significant barriers remain.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Republicans vote overwhelmingly to pretend they want the Epstein Files released. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/h...
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As a part of the Miss Piggy generation, I just want to leave this right here. 😘
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As a part of the Miss Piggy generation, I just want to leave this right here. 😘
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I know that at this point it's a subplot in the Epstein files drama, but I feel compelled to point out, once again, that Larry Summers HAS NO BUSINESS teaching students at ANY university ever again!
My latest cries into the abyss, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
My latest cries into the abyss, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Why Is Larry Summers Still Employed?
The revelations about the economist’s attempts to pressure a women into a “relationship”—with guidance from Jeffrey Epstein—should finally disqualify him from teaching students.
www.thenation.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I know that at this point it's a subplot in the Epstein files drama, but I feel compelled to point out, once again, that Larry Summers HAS NO BUSINESS teaching students at ANY university ever again!
My latest cries into the abyss, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
My latest cries into the abyss, in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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I have long said people don't be hatin Chief Justice John Roberts as much as they should be hatin Chief Justice John Roberts
“Roberts has been embedding white-dominant authoritarianism into the country’s source code for two decades. It’s impossible to imagine today’s crisis without the Roberts court having first undermined the foundations of our democracy.”
This all on the leader of the MAGA #scotus ↘️
This all on the leader of the MAGA #scotus ↘️
This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I have long said people don't be hatin Chief Justice John Roberts as much as they should be hatin Chief Justice John Roberts
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
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It was Miami Herald local reporter Julie Brown @jkbjournalist.bsky.social who actually covered the Epstein story and blew it wide open. She cared about the victims and Epstein's crimes, not access.
National outlets not only didn't, they refused to. They thought it was tawdry and beneath them.
National outlets not only didn't, they refused to. They thought it was tawdry and beneath them.
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
It was Miami Herald local reporter Julie Brown @jkbjournalist.bsky.social who actually covered the Epstein story and blew it wide open. She cared about the victims and Epstein's crimes, not access.
National outlets not only didn't, they refused to. They thought it was tawdry and beneath them.
National outlets not only didn't, they refused to. They thought it was tawdry and beneath them.
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👇👇👇
“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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In the Shameless Hall of Fame, this is up there with voting against the Biden infrastructure bill and then campaigning on the infrastructure projects in your district.
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In the Shameless Hall of Fame, this is up there with voting against the Biden infrastructure bill and then campaigning on the infrastructure projects in your district.
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I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
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Family Enters Crisis Talks After Learning Restaurant Has 45-Minute Wait http://theonion.com/family-enters-crisis-talks-after-learning-restaurant-ha-1819577952/
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Family Enters Crisis Talks After Learning Restaurant Has 45-Minute Wait http://theonion.com/family-enters-crisis-talks-after-learning-restaurant-ha-1819577952/
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This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This all-male panel is deciding whether South Carolina women can be charged with murder for their pregnancies — and whether birth control and pro-choice websites stay legal.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
This a real thing happening today. Don't look away.
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Oh they don’t like the whistles? Hey everyone, they don’t like the whistles. If you use them it makes the armed goons sad.
Kristi Noem is mad that protesters are blowing whistles at ICE agents.
November 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Oh they don’t like the whistles? Hey everyone, they don’t like the whistles. If you use them it makes the armed goons sad.
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Tonight I’m raising a glass to the women standing up to the most ruthless and violent institutions and people on the planet, in the halls of Congress and the White House, in skrums and online. This isn’t easy, and thousands of people with more safety and comfort aren’t doing it at all.
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Tonight I’m raising a glass to the women standing up to the most ruthless and violent institutions and people on the planet, in the halls of Congress and the White House, in skrums and online. This isn’t easy, and thousands of people with more safety and comfort aren’t doing it at all.
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Keep in mind that there is a lot of illegitimate traffic here and elsewhere when we’ve had a big win.
Today the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the Senate unanimously and the House with but one down vote.
Texas maps also got thrown out.
Don’t fall for the naysaying.
Today the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the Senate unanimously and the House with but one down vote.
Texas maps also got thrown out.
Don’t fall for the naysaying.
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Keep in mind that there is a lot of illegitimate traffic here and elsewhere when we’ve had a big win.
Today the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the Senate unanimously and the House with but one down vote.
Texas maps also got thrown out.
Don’t fall for the naysaying.
Today the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the Senate unanimously and the House with but one down vote.
Texas maps also got thrown out.
Don’t fall for the naysaying.
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"Donald Trump is insisting that there’s nothing to see and everything is perfectly normal. Which makes him both part of the conspiracy and part of the establishment. I’m not sure the MAGA movement can accept that position. Even from their god-king."
Marjorie Taylor Greene and ‘Eat, Pray, Love’
On bloomin’ onions and the importance of being earnest.
www.thebulwark.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"Donald Trump is insisting that there’s nothing to see and everything is perfectly normal. Which makes him both part of the conspiracy and part of the establishment. I’m not sure the MAGA movement can accept that position. Even from their god-king."
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Sarah Matthews: "We want transparency for the American people and the victims of Jefferey Epstein."
The House just voted to release the Epstein files; now it is time for the Senate to do the same. Follow us @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social and join the fight!
The House just voted to release the Epstein files; now it is time for the Senate to do the same. Follow us @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social and join the fight!
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Sarah Matthews: "We want transparency for the American people and the victims of Jefferey Epstein."
The House just voted to release the Epstein files; now it is time for the Senate to do the same. Follow us @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social and join the fight!
The House just voted to release the Epstein files; now it is time for the Senate to do the same. Follow us @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social and join the fight!
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Be the reason your local indie bookstore stays in business this holiday season
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Be the reason your local indie bookstore stays in business this holiday season
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They both took it as a given that Elon is one of the smartest, most innovative people on earth who could uniquely see through any problem. They did not, even once, consider that he's a monumentally lucky rich guy, who has no fucking clue about some fairly basic concepts.
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
They both took it as a given that Elon is one of the smartest, most innovative people on earth who could uniquely see through any problem. They did not, even once, consider that he's a monumentally lucky rich guy, who has no fucking clue about some fairly basic concepts.
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A female wolf has been doing something unusual on the Central Coast of British Columbia. She's learned to pull crab traps up from the water, yanking on a rope to bring it to the surface. But is it tool use? Very fun story from @phiejacobs.bsky.social for @science.org
Have wild wolves learned to use tools?
Video captures a lone female pulling crab traps out of the water, but does it count as tool use?
www.science.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A female wolf has been doing something unusual on the Central Coast of British Columbia. She's learned to pull crab traps up from the water, yanking on a rope to bring it to the surface. But is it tool use? Very fun story from @phiejacobs.bsky.social for @science.org