D. A. Winarski
@daw-ski.bsky.social
Librarian, photographer, ed tech manager, birder, Karl-Rahner-Joseph-Bernardin-Dorothy-Day Catholic
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Here’s a great example of Homeland Security and Tricia McLaughlin propaganda not being true. They’re going around claiming credit for Chicago experiencing the fewest summer murders since 1965. That was true and reported locally before Midway Blitz even began.
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Here’s a great example of Homeland Security and Tricia McLaughlin propaganda not being true. They’re going around claiming credit for Chicago experiencing the fewest summer murders since 1965. That was true and reported locally before Midway Blitz even began.
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ICE out of Target! The Target on Peterson Ave in Chicago allows CBP & ICE to park in its parking lot and arrest people.
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
ICE out of Target! The Target on Peterson Ave in Chicago allows CBP & ICE to park in its parking lot and arrest people.
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We are headed toward martial law and the end of our democracy and I will never forgive the people in power who every step of the way told us it was all just fine and everything would work out swell as long as we kept pretending that nothing we have actually seen with our own two eyes was happening
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We are headed toward martial law and the end of our democracy and I will never forgive the people in power who every step of the way told us it was all just fine and everything would work out swell as long as we kept pretending that nothing we have actually seen with our own two eyes was happening
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Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
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Why is it always either a "guy in a black jeep" or "3 mexican males in a white van"? It's almost as if these are made up reports based on stereotypes.
Chicago police respond to report of shots fired at federal agents amid immigration operations
Chicago Police say they responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents during immigration enforcement operations.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Why is it always either a "guy in a black jeep" or "3 mexican males in a white van"? It's almost as if these are made up reports based on stereotypes.
No more "thoughts and prayers" allowed. Just thoughts... unless they've prohibitied that, too, since I last checked.
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
No more "thoughts and prayers" allowed. Just thoughts... unless they've prohibitied that, too, since I last checked.
"The most important lesson from Chicago right now is that anyone can do this and everyone should do this,” Gabe told me. 'The distributed nature of the movement is key. At Protect RP we always remind people that everyone can do something, and that something will matter.'"
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"The most important lesson from Chicago right now is that anyone can do this and everyone should do this,” Gabe told me. 'The distributed nature of the movement is key. At Protect RP we always remind people that everyone can do something, and that something will matter.'"
We've learned a lot this Fall in the Chicago area. Some is meant to terrorize and silence us, pure and simple. It is not working.
Know This
If you run from them, they’ll use it as a sign that you are guilty.
substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We've learned a lot this Fall in the Chicago area. Some is meant to terrorize and silence us, pure and simple. It is not working.
The person abducted Wed was not here legally her because "her work authorization was approved by the Biden administration.” So the only valid documents are the ones THEY approve (and the only legal elections are the ones they win)? #Fascism
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/a...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/a...
After Daycare Teacher Taken By Feds, Local Officials Fight For Her Release: 'This Is Not Normal'
The teacher had a valid work permit and pending asylum case, officials said. Meanwhile, agents — including Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino — once again had a heavy presence on the Southwest Side Thursd...
blockclubchicago.org
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The person abducted Wed was not here legally her because "her work authorization was approved by the Biden administration.” So the only valid documents are the ones THEY approve (and the only legal elections are the ones they win)? #Fascism
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/a...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/06/a...
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The most corrupt administration in American history.
November 7, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The most corrupt administration in American history.
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IT'S NOT AN "IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN" IF THEY ARE HARMING AND KIDNAPPING AND TERRORIZING PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
IT'S RACISM AND INTIMIDATION.
IT'S RACISM AND INTIMIDATION.
@reuters.com Preschool teacher abducted without a warrant taken away in front of children.
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
IT'S NOT AN "IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN" IF THEY ARE HARMING AND KIDNAPPING AND TERRORIZING PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
IT'S RACISM AND INTIMIDATION.
IT'S RACISM AND INTIMIDATION.
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dawg they’re live laugh loving the white house. president homegoods
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
dawg they’re live laugh loving the white house. president homegoods
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Whoa! Colorado just voted to raise taxes on folks making over $300k to pay for free meals for students at public schools. It's not just New York City, across the country, people are seeking affordability. Billionaires in America are out of fucking control and people are noticing.
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Whoa! Colorado just voted to raise taxes on folks making over $300k to pay for free meals for students at public schools. It's not just New York City, across the country, people are seeking affordability. Billionaires in America are out of fucking control and people are noticing.
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Federal Judge is about to issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Immigration and ICE regarding Broadview. The TRO will require ICE to utilize Broadview as intended, specifically as a holding facility, and not as a prison.
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Federal Judge is about to issue a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Immigration and ICE regarding Broadview. The TRO will require ICE to utilize Broadview as intended, specifically as a holding facility, and not as a prison.
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Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight
#Evanston (my home) and the surrounding Chicago area have had a rough time of it lately, but we are following the urgings of our mayor: we are NOT giving up. I've been finding some inspiration this week in an unlikely place. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Raccoons and Resistance in Evanston, Illinois
I should be sleeping now, but I can’t.
substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
#Evanston (my home) and the surrounding Chicago area have had a rough time of it lately, but we are following the urgings of our mayor: we are NOT giving up. I've been finding some inspiration this week in an unlikely place. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
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El Mundo: Chicago police officers have started collecting videos & other evidence to send to the Illinois Prosecutor's Office following a violent encounter between Border Patrol agents in Evanston and a crowd.
This needs to happen everywhere!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
This needs to happen everywhere!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
El Mundo: Chicago police officers have started collecting videos & other evidence to send to the Illinois Prosecutor's Office following a violent encounter between Border Patrol agents in Evanston and a crowd.
This needs to happen everywhere!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
This needs to happen everywhere!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Rachel Maddow on the #Evanston response to ICE/ CBP actions. There is a lot we (YOU) can do. Get organized now if you're in a blue city (Mayor Biss says he's happy to talk with other mayors who want to know what govt can do). www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Maddow: Chicagoland sets the example for countering Trump's abuses
Rachel Maddow salutes the bravery and resourcefulness of people of Evanston, Illinois, who have not only activated to help protect their neighbors against the abuses of Donald Trump's ICE agents, but ...
www.msnbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Rachel Maddow on the #Evanston response to ICE/ CBP actions. There is a lot we (YOU) can do. Get organized now if you're in a blue city (Mayor Biss says he's happy to talk with other mayors who want to know what govt can do). www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Evanston mayor Daniel Biss on 11.1. I live in Evanston (shortened from a post he put on Threads). He is not exaggerating. youtu.be/eMzlY4wE6MQ
Evanston Daniel Biss 11 01 25
YouTube video by Deborah Winarski
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November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Evanston mayor Daniel Biss on 11.1. I live in Evanston (shortened from a post he put on Threads). He is not exaggerating. youtu.be/eMzlY4wE6MQ
Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park...they are doing this everywhere they show up. Hard to say why it took the Tribune three weeks to report this, but at least they did. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park...they are doing this everywhere they show up. Hard to say why it took the Tribune three weeks to report this, but at least they did. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
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NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NEWS: Federal agents crashed with woman’s car, pointed guns at her, dragged her out by legs, tossed her in a minivan, held her and (eventually) let her go without charges. This as Chicagoans say the immigration blitz is out of control. (DHS blames her.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/c...
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It appears people are over the free speech zone
November 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It appears people are over the free speech zone
Great coverage here of a traffic incident that ICE caused on Friday (Evanston, IL). They brutally assaulted and then removed three residents, abucting them for hours (charging none of them). One of those women details what happened in the car as they drove her around. tinyurl.com/2352bs7v
Community members describe confrontation with federal agents - Evanston RoundTable
Evanston community clashes with federal immigration authorities after car crash. Residents detained, pepper spray used. Mayor demands review.
tinyurl.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Great coverage here of a traffic incident that ICE caused on Friday (Evanston, IL). They brutally assaulted and then removed three residents, abucting them for hours (charging none of them). One of those women details what happened in the car as they drove her around. tinyurl.com/2352bs7v
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Appreciate this coverage but it is hard to explain to people not in the Chicago area that THESE ARE NOT PROTESTS.
This is people coming out of their homes, doing anything in their power to try to stop their neighbors from being kidnapped.
It is coming for your city next, please be prepared.
This is people coming out of their homes, doing anything in their power to try to stop their neighbors from being kidnapped.
It is coming for your city next, please be prepared.
New from Bellingcat: “‘Pattern of Extreme Brutality’ — Tear gas, pepper balls among weapons used by federal agents at Illinois immigration protests.”
Read the full investigation:
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Read the full investigation:
www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Tear Gas, Pepper Balls Among Weapons Deployed Against Illinois Protesters
A judge recently issued a restraining order on crowd-control tactics by federal agents in the state, including those involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
www.bellingcat.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Appreciate this coverage but it is hard to explain to people not in the Chicago area that THESE ARE NOT PROTESTS.
This is people coming out of their homes, doing anything in their power to try to stop their neighbors from being kidnapped.
It is coming for your city next, please be prepared.
This is people coming out of their homes, doing anything in their power to try to stop their neighbors from being kidnapped.
It is coming for your city next, please be prepared.
This is my neighborhood. It was as bad as it looks. There are no words for this level of inhumanity.
When the dam breaks on these guys - and it will, because they can't control themselves and don't even see why they should - it's going to get really ugly, really fast.
Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is my neighborhood. It was as bad as it looks. There are no words for this level of inhumanity.