Kitty Knecht
@kittyknecht.bsky.social
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📣 On Sunday, Sept 28, Indivisible Chicago members are coming together for the first-ever Chicagoland Day of Action — a Chicagoland effort to protect our elections, voting rights, and democracy!
Join us at one of these events. See thread below for links to each action.
Join us at one of these events. See thread below for links to each action.
September 23, 2025 at 2:33 AM
📣 On Sunday, Sept 28, Indivisible Chicago members are coming together for the first-ever Chicagoland Day of Action — a Chicagoland effort to protect our elections, voting rights, and democracy!
Join us at one of these events. See thread below for links to each action.
Join us at one of these events. See thread below for links to each action.
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❌️👑 October 18th: Join us in Chicago as we join millions of people across the country in a national day of action to declare: #HandsOffChicago + #NoKings!
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago
Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...
www.mobilize.us
September 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
❌️👑 October 18th: Join us in Chicago as we join millions of people across the country in a national day of action to declare: #HandsOffChicago + #NoKings!
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
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Governor J.B. Pritzker gives us hope. In this exclusive piece for The Contrarian, he calls on us to work together to reaffirm the values that actually make our country great.
A must-read:
A must-read:
Be Loud — For America
By Governor JB Pritzker
contrarian.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Governor J.B. Pritzker gives us hope. In this exclusive piece for The Contrarian, he calls on us to work together to reaffirm the values that actually make our country great.
A must-read:
A must-read:
Trump wants to stomp out dissent but I refuse to be silent. I’m canceling until ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel. #BoycottDisneyABC
September 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Trump wants to stomp out dissent but I refuse to be silent. I’m canceling until ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel. #BoycottDisneyABC
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None of this is about crime. It's about control.
It's a power grab, plain and simple.
It's a power grab, plain and simple.
New in PN: Crime is down. But Trump's authoritarian power grabs are escalating.
"The fact that crime is down conflicts with the ever-present right-wing narrative of a nationwide crime epidemic. So Republicans are resorting to sensationalizing random street fights."
"The fact that crime is down conflicts with the ever-present right-wing narrative of a nationwide crime epidemic. So Republicans are resorting to sensationalizing random street fights."
Crime is down. But Trump's authoritarian power grabs are escalating.
Random street crimes are being used as pretexts for repression.
www.publicnotice.co
August 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
None of this is about crime. It's about control.
It's a power grab, plain and simple.
It's a power grab, plain and simple.
As a proud UC grad, I know @UCLA is a global leader in research, innovation, education, and healthcare. A $1B federal demand would devastate the nation’s top public research university, cut off life-saving care, and halt economic growth. #StandUpForUC ucal.us/standupforuc
Stand Up for UC
We must stand together to protect our students, staff, faculty and our mission.
ucal.us
August 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
As a proud UC grad, I know @UCLA is a global leader in research, innovation, education, and healthcare. A $1B federal demand would devastate the nation’s top public research university, cut off life-saving care, and halt economic growth. #StandUpForUC ucal.us/standupforuc
NO KINGS rally on Fountain Square in Evanston on Saturday 10-11:30AM. Sign up here: mobilize.us/s/a0a78W
June 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NO KINGS rally on Fountain Square in Evanston on Saturday 10-11:30AM. Sign up here: mobilize.us/s/a0a78W
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Sen Padilla @padilla.senate.gov-who has since been released- was manhandled & forced to the ground by agents for asking a question.
They want to quell our voices. They want 1-party authoritarian rule.
As frightening as these assaults are, we must NEVER grow silent!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
They want to quell our voices. They want 1-party authoritarian rule.
As frightening as these assaults are, we must NEVER grow silent!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
June 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sen Padilla @padilla.senate.gov-who has since been released- was manhandled & forced to the ground by agents for asking a question.
They want to quell our voices. They want 1-party authoritarian rule.
As frightening as these assaults are, we must NEVER grow silent!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
They want to quell our voices. They want 1-party authoritarian rule.
As frightening as these assaults are, we must NEVER grow silent!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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BIG NEWS. I have left the Post. Corporate and billionaire media are failing to meet the moment. With @normeisen.bsky.social I'm launching @contrariannews.bsky.social. We'll have politics but also cooking, humor, film and even pets. Please subscribe and join the fight. contrarian.substack.com
The Contrarian | Substack
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication. Launched 13 hours ago.
contrarian.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
BIG NEWS. I have left the Post. Corporate and billionaire media are failing to meet the moment. With @normeisen.bsky.social I'm launching @contrariannews.bsky.social. We'll have politics but also cooking, humor, film and even pets. Please subscribe and join the fight. contrarian.substack.com
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People packed into City Hall for press conference defending Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance. To the City Council: NO complicity with ICE deportations!
January 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
People packed into City Hall for press conference defending Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance. To the City Council: NO complicity with ICE deportations!
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"As they try to understand why they’re losing the support of the multiracial working class—and formulate a plan to win such voters back—Democrats might start by focusing on what they can do to connect with and help the self-employed."
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/c...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/c...
Champion the Self-Employed
Gig workers, contractors, and micro business owners are America’s fastest-growing workforce. Both parties have ignored their plight. Democrats need to offer them portable benefits and protections from...
washingtonmonthly.com
January 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"As they try to understand why they’re losing the support of the multiracial working class—and formulate a plan to win such voters back—Democrats might start by focusing on what they can do to connect with and help the self-employed."
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/c...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/c...
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We’re teaming up with @publiccitizen.bsky.social, @workingfamilies.org & @moveon.org for a mass call on Trump’s cabinet picks. We’ll take an in-depth look at the upcoming confirmation hearings & show you how to take action against MAGA’s unqualified lineup of losers: www.mobilize.us/electionresp...
January 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We’re teaming up with @publiccitizen.bsky.social, @workingfamilies.org & @moveon.org for a mass call on Trump’s cabinet picks. We’ll take an in-depth look at the upcoming confirmation hearings & show you how to take action against MAGA’s unqualified lineup of losers: www.mobilize.us/electionresp...
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Indivisible Chicago Alliance says NO COMPLICITY with ICE or the incoming MAGA regime! We stand with organizations fighting to defend immigrants and with City Council members refusing to weaken the Welcoming City Ordinance.
January 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Indivisible Chicago Alliance says NO COMPLICITY with ICE or the incoming MAGA regime! We stand with organizations fighting to defend immigrants and with City Council members refusing to weaken the Welcoming City Ordinance.
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In December, these 44 Republicans voted against the American Relief Act, a bill providing relief funds for hurricane and wildfire victims and also funds for wildfire prevention.
Republicans Who Voted Against Wildfire Prevention Tweeted About the LA Fires
A collection of GOP hypocrisy
meidasnews.com
January 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In December, these 44 Republicans voted against the American Relief Act, a bill providing relief funds for hurricane and wildfire victims and also funds for wildfire prevention.
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Today, our hearts go out to our friends in Los Angeles County.
In times of crisis, we wrap our arms around those who are suffering and check on our neighbors and family members.
Tomorrow, we help them to put their lives back together.
In times of crisis, we wrap our arms around those who are suffering and check on our neighbors and family members.
Tomorrow, we help them to put their lives back together.
January 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today, our hearts go out to our friends in Los Angeles County.
In times of crisis, we wrap our arms around those who are suffering and check on our neighbors and family members.
Tomorrow, we help them to put their lives back together.
In times of crisis, we wrap our arms around those who are suffering and check on our neighbors and family members.
Tomorrow, we help them to put their lives back together.
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Breaking News: President-elect Trump’s advisers are said to be trying to identify a disease that could help them justify closing the U.S. border with Mexico. They have spent months trying to find the right disease to build their case.
Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Breaking News: President-elect Trump’s advisers are said to be trying to identify a disease that could help them justify closing the U.S. border with Mexico. They have spent months trying to find the right disease to build their case.
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the day before he is sentenced for 34 felonies, Trump claims "you look at the crime, it's all on the shoulders of Democrats and how they run their states"
January 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
the day before he is sentenced for 34 felonies, Trump claims "you look at the crime, it's all on the shoulders of Democrats and how they run their states"
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Trump: "I'm going to give you a report on drones about one day into the administration. Because I think that they're not telling you what's going on with the drones."
January 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Trump: "I'm going to give you a report on drones about one day into the administration. Because I think that they're not telling you what's going on with the drones."
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For the past 20 years Republicans pretended climate change was a hoax to avoid passing ANY climate change legislation.
The American West is burning because they chose their Big Oil donors over humanity's survival.
The American West is burning because they chose their Big Oil donors over humanity's survival.
January 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For the past 20 years Republicans pretended climate change was a hoax to avoid passing ANY climate change legislation.
The American West is burning because they chose their Big Oil donors over humanity's survival.
The American West is burning because they chose their Big Oil donors over humanity's survival.
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With @weissmann11.bsky.social on where we are as we wait for SCOTUS to SCOTUS. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Sam Alito Failing To Recuse From This Trump Case Would Be a Historic Farce
It makes a mockery of the so-called ethics rules that they put in place, but that there's no mechanism to enforce.
slate.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
With @weissmann11.bsky.social on where we are as we wait for SCOTUS to SCOTUS. slate.com/news-and-pol...
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As I told @chrislhayes.bsky.social on #inners last night, the breathless commentary about Trump "winning" gives the false impression that Americans have decided they like what he has to offer.
The best way to win this election was to have lost the last one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX7P...
The best way to win this election was to have lost the last one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX7P...
Michael Podhorzer on the reason for Trump's victory
YouTube video by Matthew Chapman Clips
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
As I told @chrislhayes.bsky.social on #inners last night, the breathless commentary about Trump "winning" gives the false impression that Americans have decided they like what he has to offer.
The best way to win this election was to have lost the last one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX7P...
The best way to win this election was to have lost the last one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX7P...
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The one thing voters want these days? Change. And they don't really care which party gives it to them.
My full conversation with @mikepod.bsky.social is here and WELL worth your time: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/is-everyon...
My full conversation with @mikepod.bsky.social is here and WELL worth your time: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/is-everyon...
January 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The one thing voters want these days? Change. And they don't really care which party gives it to them.
My full conversation with @mikepod.bsky.social is here and WELL worth your time: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/is-everyon...
My full conversation with @mikepod.bsky.social is here and WELL worth your time: chriscillizza.substack.com/p/is-everyon...
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🔥 Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) destroys all arguments for the Laken Riley Act -- this bill adds no new protections to anyone and serves only to demonize & endanger immigrants.
cc: Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth #SenDuckworth
cc: Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth #SenDuckworth
It seems a discussion is in order of the Laken Riley Act that I happily voted against on the House floor today. It is a bill that served no purpose than to stir up anger. But let’s quickly review why:
January 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🔥 Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) destroys all arguments for the Laken Riley Act -- this bill adds no new protections to anyone and serves only to demonize & endanger immigrants.
cc: Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth #SenDuckworth
cc: Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth #SenDuckworth
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Ezra Levin of national Indivisible! Colleen Connell of ACLU IL! Hear them at the Indivisible 2.0 event on Zoom, hosted by Indivisible Evanston and Indivisible Skokie. Tues Jan 14, 7:00 pm CT. Register here: bit.ly/INDEV1-14-25
Kick off the new year with Indivisible Evanston and ISML!
Join us on Zoom at 7 pm on January 14 for our first meeting of 2025. Hear from Indivisible National's cofounder and director Ezra Levin and Executive Director of ACLU Illinois Colleen Connell about what actions we can take to fight back.
Join us on Zoom at 7 pm on January 14 for our first meeting of 2025. Hear from Indivisible National's cofounder and director Ezra Levin and Executive Director of ACLU Illinois Colleen Connell about what actions we can take to fight back.
January 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Ezra Levin of national Indivisible! Colleen Connell of ACLU IL! Hear them at the Indivisible 2.0 event on Zoom, hosted by Indivisible Evanston and Indivisible Skokie. Tues Jan 14, 7:00 pm CT. Register here: bit.ly/INDEV1-14-25