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Eric628
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Middle aged, white, pink collar worker, former flight attendant union leader, current nurse, searching for middle ground to preserve our democracy.
I could not be more impressed nor pleased with my governor. Here’s a terrific interview that aired this morning the video version as well worth all the extra minutes.

Trump says he's fighting crime. Illinois Gov. Pritzker sees a power grab before 2026

www.npr.org/2025/09/10/n...
Why Gov. Pritzker says Trump's threats to Chicago make him worry about 2026 elections
Steve Inskeep speaks with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about President Trump's threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago and the future of the Democratic Party.
www.npr.org
September 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In most families, it’s not everyday one finds one’s mother quoted on Wikipedia!

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvina...
Kelvinator House - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Pooling resources for the common good to smooth the inequity of our capitalistic model is a positive affirming model. Bully and threats from the rich and powerful harm the fabric of social cohesion.

open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
So Much for Socialism
The Trump regime is using the specter of socialism to make America even more authoritarian. The regime will lose.
open.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Reposted by Eric628
The President—who uses antisemitic slurs—is building concentration camps and an enormous secret police force.

Ya know, maybe this is just because I’m Jewish, but I wish the political opposition and the media made a bigger deal about it!
July 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
There’s a tremendous opportunity next weekend to see one of the leading children’s choirs in the country right here in our own backyard. Tickets are selling out fast, so don’t miss your opportunity to come and hear them sing.

anima-singers.org/upcoming-eve...
60th Anniversary Season Spring Concert — Anima - Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus
Celebrate the end of Anima’s 60th Anniversary Season with our Spring Concert at Armerding Concert Hall at Wheaton College. It will be an incredible afternoon of music and celebration. Tickets go on sa...
anima-singers.org
May 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
After years of work Prairie Food Co-op will open on July 9,2025. If you are passionate about locally grown and sourced food, this is a place for you.

Here’s a link to learn more:

www.prairiefood.coop/about?recrui...
About Prairie Food Co-op
A community owned, full service grocery store coming to Lombard.
www.prairiefood.coop
May 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'm attending DuPage County Democrats's event, “Hands Across Chicagoland” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/dupagedems/e...
Hands Across Chicagoland · DuPage County Democrats
***Speak Out. Hold Hands. Defend Democracy.*** Join tens of thousands of your fellow Chicago-area citizens as we form a human chain of conscience across Chicagoland in peaceful protest against Trump’s...
www.mobilize.us
April 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/UL2ory1A
Join me on April 5th
app.sosha.ai
March 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
George Lakoff is really a helpful commentator for those who oppose Trump and the new Republican machine. Today’s post is a very clear example.

www.theframelab.org/daddy-issues...
Mel Gibson and Republicans call Trump a 'Daddy.' Here's why
Once you understand Strict Father Morality, you understand Republican politics
www.theframelab.org
January 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
An important read and worth your time:

open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
January 24, 2025
“NUTS!”
open.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM