Brianne Donovan
@leo-bri.bsky.social
Chicago based. 🌃
Lover of animals, books, and pastries. 🥐
Lover of animals, books, and pastries. 🥐
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I wanted to share a GoFundMe for Bob Wilson, a dedicated member of Trap Door Theatre who is currently facing challenges after a serious surgery for brain cancer. Every contribution helps ease his medical bills & living expenses, so if you can, please consider donating or sharing.
April 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I wanted to share a GoFundMe for Bob Wilson, a dedicated member of Trap Door Theatre who is currently facing challenges after a serious surgery for brain cancer. Every contribution helps ease his medical bills & living expenses, so if you can, please consider donating or sharing.
April 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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This is Chicago. We filled Daley Plaza. We filled the streets. We rallied and marched in the name of democracy, human rights, civil rights, people's livelihoods, people's lives, our planet, peace and justice in our country and around the world. #HandsOff @indivisible.org
April 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is Chicago. We filled Daley Plaza. We filled the streets. We rallied and marched in the name of democracy, human rights, civil rights, people's livelihoods, people's lives, our planet, peace and justice in our country and around the world. #HandsOff @indivisible.org
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.
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UK contemporary sculptor known as Anna & the Willow creates nature-inspired sculptures made from rods of willow #womensart
March 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
UK contemporary sculptor known as Anna & the Willow creates nature-inspired sculptures made from rods of willow #womensart
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Something to think about
March 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Something to think about
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C’mere u big cutie! 🤗〰️🐮〰️ #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #seacow #seapotato #cutie #sirenia #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #aoml #coralcity #civicpridethroughbiodiversity #glennnevis #coralcityfoundation #ccf #kbcf
March 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Senator Durbin @durbin.senate.gov, you let us down.
Deeply dismayed to see that Senator Dick Durbin voted YES.
Deeply dismayed to see that Senator Dick Durbin voted YES.
How senators are voting on a bill to avert a government shutdown
The Senate is voting on a measure to extend federal funding through September. See how your lawmaker voted.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Senator Durbin @durbin.senate.gov, you let us down.
Deeply dismayed to see that Senator Dick Durbin voted YES.
Deeply dismayed to see that Senator Dick Durbin voted YES.
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ICE detained Mahmoud Khalil and threatened him with deportation simply for voicing his beliefs.
This is unconstitutional, full stop. Join us in demanding the release of Mahmoud at aclu.org/free_mahmmoud
This is unconstitutional, full stop. Join us in demanding the release of Mahmoud at aclu.org/free_mahmmoud
March 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
ICE detained Mahmoud Khalil and threatened him with deportation simply for voicing his beliefs.
This is unconstitutional, full stop. Join us in demanding the release of Mahmoud at aclu.org/free_mahmmoud
This is unconstitutional, full stop. Join us in demanding the release of Mahmoud at aclu.org/free_mahmmoud
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I wrote to my Representative urging them to vote NO on H.R. 32, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill threatens public safety and will cause major disruptions in the critically needed services cities provide. Join me and take action today! bit.ly/43nEYCD
Call to Action: Tell Congress to Protect Families and Communities – Vote No on H.R. 32
Congress will soon vote on H.R. 32 – the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill that threatens local communities by cutting federal funding to jurisdictions labeled as “sanctuary cities.” This wo...
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March 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I wrote to my Representative urging them to vote NO on H.R. 32, the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill threatens public safety and will cause major disruptions in the critically needed services cities provide. Join me and take action today! bit.ly/43nEYCD
Love love LOVE my earrings from @cvkvlv.bsky.social 🤍 can’t wait to wear them!
March 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Love love LOVE my earrings from @cvkvlv.bsky.social 🤍 can’t wait to wear them!
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Let it be known that whoever buys the property will have SEVERE financial consequences. Spread the word. They’ve tried to do this with federal lands before.
They're destroying civil rights history because they want to repeal the Civil Rights Act
www.alreporter.com/2025/03/06/h...
www.alreporter.com/2025/03/06/h...
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
The building housing the historic Freedom Riders Museum appears to be part of a DOGE-ordered sell-off of federal properties.
www.alreporter.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Let it be known that whoever buys the property will have SEVERE financial consequences. Spread the word. They’ve tried to do this with federal lands before.
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This February, we saw a 275% increase in new Libro.fm memberships compared to February 2024.
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
March 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This February, we saw a 275% increase in new Libro.fm memberships compared to February 2024.
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
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Oh so this was the red wave y’all were talking about
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Oh so this was the red wave y’all were talking about
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In this culture of rampant consumerism, the library is a bastion of counter culture. There one can check out things for free. Great books filled with profound ideas are all available for free.
March 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In this culture of rampant consumerism, the library is a bastion of counter culture. There one can check out things for free. Great books filled with profound ideas are all available for free.
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Ramadan Mubarak! May this blessed month bring divine blessings to all who celebrate. Wishing you a time filled with hope, happiness, and peace.
February 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Ramadan Mubarak! May this blessed month bring divine blessings to all who celebrate. Wishing you a time filled with hope, happiness, and peace.
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Rejoice in diversity, rejoice in equity, rejoice in inclusion! There is joy in our differences, we belong in the world in our joyful difference together ✨
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
February 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Rejoice in diversity, rejoice in equity, rejoice in inclusion! There is joy in our differences, we belong in the world in our joyful difference together ✨
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
“It’s alright for me to be different”… thank you, Mister Rogers 💚
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There’s an economic blackout happening tomorrow, 2/28! So what does that mean?
February 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
There’s an economic blackout happening tomorrow, 2/28! So what does that mean?