Mary
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I like trees. #Chicago Garden Zone 6A. FKA dearButtercup
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Hey, we saw you from across the bar and really dig your vibe.
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hey, we saw you from across the bar and really dig your vibe.
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In issuing her opinion in CHC v. Noem, Judge Ellis wanted all the evidence she relied upon to be publicly available. As of now, ALL the bodycam videos from the case have been unsealed and posted for download. You can find links to the videos—along with other case filings—here under "Exhibits":
CHC v. Noem
Protesters, reporters, and clergy allege DHS federal agents under Operation Midway Blitz are violating their 1st Amendment rights.
www.loevy.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In issuing her opinion in CHC v. Noem, Judge Ellis wanted all the evidence she relied upon to be publicly available. As of now, ALL the bodycam videos from the case have been unsealed and posted for download. You can find links to the videos—along with other case filings—here under "Exhibits":
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196 million people shop over Thanksgiving weekend.
If even just a fraction of us refuse to bankroll companies enabling harm, the message will be impossible to ignore. Other companies will think twice before they cave.
Skip Target, Amazon, and Home Depot.
Protect your community.
#WeAintBuyingIt
If even just a fraction of us refuse to bankroll companies enabling harm, the message will be impossible to ignore. Other companies will think twice before they cave.
Skip Target, Amazon, and Home Depot.
Protect your community.
#WeAintBuyingIt
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
196 million people shop over Thanksgiving weekend.
If even just a fraction of us refuse to bankroll companies enabling harm, the message will be impossible to ignore. Other companies will think twice before they cave.
Skip Target, Amazon, and Home Depot.
Protect your community.
#WeAintBuyingIt
If even just a fraction of us refuse to bankroll companies enabling harm, the message will be impossible to ignore. Other companies will think twice before they cave.
Skip Target, Amazon, and Home Depot.
Protect your community.
#WeAintBuyingIt
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I realize there are only like 5 people who may do this but I would strongly suggest giving this a read.
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Opinion | How the Elite Behave When No One Is Watching: Inside the Epstein Emails
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I realize there are only like 5 people who may do this but I would strongly suggest giving this a read.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene locked in a lifetime Congressional Pension after ONLY 5 years. 1st....CHANGE THAT LAW.
She announced her retirement 2 days after her Congressional Pension vests.
She made multiple millions of dollars personally off her job as a Congresswoman.
I'm pissed
She announced her retirement 2 days after her Congressional Pension vests.
She made multiple millions of dollars personally off her job as a Congresswoman.
I'm pissed
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene locked in a lifetime Congressional Pension after ONLY 5 years. 1st....CHANGE THAT LAW.
She announced her retirement 2 days after her Congressional Pension vests.
She made multiple millions of dollars personally off her job as a Congresswoman.
I'm pissed
She announced her retirement 2 days after her Congressional Pension vests.
She made multiple millions of dollars personally off her job as a Congresswoman.
I'm pissed
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BREAKING: AOC on MTG retiring:
"She's carefully timing her departure just 1-2 days after her pension kicks in and after making millions of dollars insider trading stocks for weapons manufacturers and others while in office."
"She's carefully timing her departure just 1-2 days after her pension kicks in and after making millions of dollars insider trading stocks for weapons manufacturers and others while in office."
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
BREAKING: AOC on MTG retiring:
"She's carefully timing her departure just 1-2 days after her pension kicks in and after making millions of dollars insider trading stocks for weapons manufacturers and others while in office."
"She's carefully timing her departure just 1-2 days after her pension kicks in and after making millions of dollars insider trading stocks for weapons manufacturers and others while in office."
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RFK Jr is breaking the CDC, as many warned he would & far too many willfully ignored.
This isn't a matter of challenging 'scientific orthodoxy'; it's a matter of evidence. His policies are unmoored from data and will put children & families in harm's way.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
This isn't a matter of challenging 'scientific orthodoxy'; it's a matter of evidence. His policies are unmoored from data and will put children & families in harm's way.
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
RFK Jr is breaking the CDC, as many warned he would & far too many willfully ignored.
This isn't a matter of challenging 'scientific orthodoxy'; it's a matter of evidence. His policies are unmoored from data and will put children & families in harm's way.
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
This isn't a matter of challenging 'scientific orthodoxy'; it's a matter of evidence. His policies are unmoored from data and will put children & families in harm's way.
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
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This is why we can't have nice things like healthcare...
✔️ Cost to deploy 4000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles is estimated at $135 million
✔️ In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million
✏️ by: @cbsnews.com
✔️ Cost to deploy 4000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles is estimated at $135 million
✔️ In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million
✏️ by: @cbsnews.com
Texas National Guard troops remain stationed in Elwood, Illinois, costing taxpayers millions
In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million.
www.cbsnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
This is why we can't have nice things like healthcare...
✔️ Cost to deploy 4000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles is estimated at $135 million
✔️ In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million
✏️ by: @cbsnews.com
✔️ Cost to deploy 4000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles is estimated at $135 million
✔️ In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million
✏️ by: @cbsnews.com
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I had terrifying conversations with four former CDC officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Dr. Debra Houry, Dr. Dan Jernigan, and Dr. Nikki Romanik, about the formerly prestigious public health agency.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I had terrifying conversations with four former CDC officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Dr. Debra Houry, Dr. Dan Jernigan, and Dr. Nikki Romanik, about the formerly prestigious public health agency.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
All of them told me that any information coming out of the CDC can no longer be trusted.
Happy Thanksgiving sadists
Feed: "Block Club Chicago"
By: Madison Savedra on Thursday, November 20, 2025
By: Madison Savedra on Thursday, November 20, 2025
Appeals Court Pauses Release Of Hundreds Arrested By ICE During Operation Midway Blitz
More than 400 people were supposed to be released Friday as part of a lawsuit that accused agents of violating a consent decree governing warrantless immigration arrests.
blockclubchicago.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Happy Thanksgiving sadists
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The new "Chicago Homes" book details the history of homes in Chicago, from bungalows to greystones. blockclubchi.co/42Wb1ZB
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The new "Chicago Homes" book details the history of homes in Chicago, from bungalows to greystones. blockclubchi.co/42Wb1ZB
Would you like some good news? It's German cookie time at Aldi.
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Would you like some good news? It's German cookie time at Aldi.
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I'll second this call. ICIRR, the main organization doing work to help the abducted immigrants in Chicago, is endorsing this organization & this link as the primary way to help pay the bonds to release those still held by ICE. Help them get home for Thanksgiving.
www.instagram.com/mw_bondfund/...
www.instagram.com/mw_bondfund/...
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Midway To Freedom
Hundreds Unlawfully Arrested
Help Us Bond Them Out
Donate, Share: tinyurl.com/MidwayToFreedom
[Logos for OCAD (Organized Communities Against Deportations), National Immigrant Justice Center, Midwest Immigration Bond Fund, and ICIRR, Illinois Coalition For Immigrant & Refugee Rights]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5i7qv6sq3azq3i3yzqicf6iz/bafkreigbjomn6jqm4lwrpp7w6amxdi6v2gn7o6eaknr5svqunllz743uce@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I'll second this call. ICIRR, the main organization doing work to help the abducted immigrants in Chicago, is endorsing this organization & this link as the primary way to help pay the bonds to release those still held by ICE. Help them get home for Thanksgiving.
www.instagram.com/mw_bondfund/...
www.instagram.com/mw_bondfund/...
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In this week's Gossip Wolf, Torn Light Records reopens, The Fallen Log shuts its doors, Public Works sells a “Fuck ICE” T-shirt to benefit immigrant groups, and more. https://bit.ly/4nQoRUL
Torn Light Records reopens after a month of mopping up - Chicago Reader
Torn Light Records reopens after a month of mopping up, Public Works sells a “Fuck ICE” T-shirt to benefit immigrant groups, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In this week's Gossip Wolf, Torn Light Records reopens, The Fallen Log shuts its doors, Public Works sells a “Fuck ICE” T-shirt to benefit immigrant groups, and more. https://bit.ly/4nQoRUL
Pretty mapleleaf viburnum!
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Pretty mapleleaf viburnum!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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NYT: He Alone Tracked Leaky Oil Wells in National Parks. He Was Let Go.
By Maxine Joselow
Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced. @maxinejoselow.bsky.social
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By Maxine Joselow
Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced. @maxinejoselow.bsky.social
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He Alone Tracked Leaky Oil Wells in National Parks. He Was Let Go.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
NYT: He Alone Tracked Leaky Oil Wells in National Parks. He Was Let Go.
By Maxine Joselow
Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced. @maxinejoselow.bsky.social
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By Maxine Joselow
Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced. @maxinejoselow.bsky.social
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Don't shop at Target, Amazon or Home Depot 11/27 to 12/1
🧵 This holiday season, we’re saying it loud & clear: We Ain’t Buying It.
For too long, corporations have profited while our communities face attacks—on workers, families, & racial equity. From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, we’re taking action with our wallets to demand accountability. This is
For too long, corporations have profited while our communities face attacks—on workers, families, & racial equity. From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, we’re taking action with our wallets to demand accountability. This is
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Don't shop at Target, Amazon or Home Depot 11/27 to 12/1
Albany Park father detained in October.
gofund.me/278a90f00
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Donate to Support Jose's Family During Hardship, organized by Kasha Featherstone
As many of you know, one of our subcontractors was detained while simply walk… Kasha Featherstone needs your support for Support Jose's Family During Hardship
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November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Albany Park father detained in October.
gofund.me/278a90f00
gofund.me/278a90f00
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Remember those national guard troops sent to Chicago by Texas Gov Greg Abbott? They went home after sitting at a suburban training facility doing nothing for a month. Abbott's little stunt cost taxpayers at least $12M. What an abuse of power.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Remember those national guard troops sent to Chicago by Texas Gov Greg Abbott? They went home after sitting at a suburban training facility doing nothing for a month. Abbott's little stunt cost taxpayers at least $12M. What an abuse of power.
wgntv.com/news/wgn-inv...
wgntv.com/news/wgn-inv...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Man this economy is difficult. Donations are down significantly and we're having to really tighten our belts. If you'd like to help, now would be a good time ;-)
Please donate today.
Thank you thank you thank you.
gofund.me/babd9034
Please donate today.
Thank you thank you thank you.
gofund.me/babd9034
Donate to Please Support our Research at ALTYNP, organized by Ominous Ann
Having found a research project here in the park, now its up to me to find fundin… Ominous Ann needs your support for Please Support our Research at ALTYNP
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November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Man this economy is difficult. Donations are down significantly and we're having to really tighten our belts. If you'd like to help, now would be a good time ;-)
Please donate today.
Thank you thank you thank you.
gofund.me/babd9034
Please donate today.
Thank you thank you thank you.
gofund.me/babd9034
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The full Pro Publica piece is worth reading more than the aggregated piece in that retweet. Covers most of it: www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The full Pro Publica piece is worth reading more than the aggregated piece in that retweet. Covers most of it: www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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PRO PUBLICA: “The Strategy Group’s ad work is the first known example of money flowing from Noem’s agency to businesses controlled by her allies and friends.”
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
PRO PUBLICA: “The Strategy Group’s ad work is the first known example of money flowing from Noem’s agency to businesses controlled by her allies and friends.”
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
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Excommunicate Vance.
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Excommunicate Vance.