@mebcoll.bsky.social
Leftist in Chicago. Knitting. Sewing. Amateur birding. Travel. Play guitar and mandolin poorly.
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I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this video.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
I don’t know how we’ve gotten to the point where men in full balaclavas can abduct daycare teachers while they’re watching children.
But I do know that this isn’t sustainable. Abolish ICE. There is no way to reform this.
It's absolutely horrific and surreal what's happening in Chicago. I attended this rally and found solace in the turnout and the words of elected officials and community members. ICE needs to get the hell out of our communities. I appreciate the coverage from Unraveled Press & other local reporters.
Easily several hundred people have packed into this plaza in Chicago's North Center tonight in response to ICE abducting a daycare worker early this morning.
This is a neighborhood that has largely been spared until now from the "Midway Blitz" terror campaign. But everyone knows someone affected.
This is a neighborhood that has largely been spared until now from the "Midway Blitz" terror campaign. But everyone knows someone affected.
November 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It's absolutely horrific and surreal what's happening in Chicago. I attended this rally and found solace in the turnout and the words of elected officials and community members. ICE needs to get the hell out of our communities. I appreciate the coverage from Unraveled Press & other local reporters.
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America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
July 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.
I think in memory of Jill, we should make this song our national anthem.
A few years ago, a person who was not fond of my political songs, kept posting dumb stuff - and called me “a commie dyke Jew”. I know you shouldn’t feed the trolls, but I wrote him a song and sent it. He responded with a four 👍 up. So…here’s to politeness or something like that.
May 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I think in memory of Jill, we should make this song our national anthem.
So sad to read that Jill Sobule passed away in a house fire. Saw her perform with Erin McKeown in Chicago many years ago. She was talented & hilarious. I immediately thought of this song. I hope wherever Jill is, she was right and they're wrong. #musicsky #jillsobule
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Jill Sobule with Erin McKeown "The Rapture" at The Grey Eagle - 10.23.09
YouTube video by holycowdude
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May 2, 2025 at 12:49 PM
So sad to read that Jill Sobule passed away in a house fire. Saw her perform with Erin McKeown in Chicago many years ago. She was talented & hilarious. I immediately thought of this song. I hope wherever Jill is, she was right and they're wrong. #musicsky #jillsobule
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unfollowing everyone on linkedin except this guy
April 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
unfollowing everyone on linkedin except this guy
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Jan Schakowsky, the incumbent in my race, will reportedly not seek re-election. So it seems like a good time to reintroduce myself —
I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I’m running for Congress.
I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I’m running for Congress.
April 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Jan Schakowsky, the incumbent in my race, will reportedly not seek re-election. So it seems like a good time to reintroduce myself —
I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I’m running for Congress.
I’m Kat Abughazaleh and I’m running for Congress.
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Dick Durbin has devoted his career to fighting for the people, from healthcare to justice reform to DACA and so much more.
Thank you for your service, Senator. And thank you for passing the torch. I hope more elected officials learn from your example.
Thank you for your service, Senator. And thank you for passing the torch. I hope more elected officials learn from your example.
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch.
So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
April 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Dick Durbin has devoted his career to fighting for the people, from healthcare to justice reform to DACA and so much more.
Thank you for your service, Senator. And thank you for passing the torch. I hope more elected officials learn from your example.
Thank you for your service, Senator. And thank you for passing the torch. I hope more elected officials learn from your example.
I love that @aoc.bsky.social is in on the #WIPWednesday trend. As for me, I'm chugging along on miles of ribbing on the DRK Everyday Cardi using Mountain Meadow Tweed Sport, which I am loving. 🧶
April 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I love that @aoc.bsky.social is in on the #WIPWednesday trend. As for me, I'm chugging along on miles of ribbing on the DRK Everyday Cardi using Mountain Meadow Tweed Sport, which I am loving. 🧶
I went to the protest in Chicago last Saturday and a couple people near me were griping about the pro Palestine speakers. That says to me we need more young people and more leftists to show up who loudly & proudly support a #FreePalestine #MayDay #50501
May 1- Union Park- 11am
May 1- Union Park- 11am
April 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I went to the protest in Chicago last Saturday and a couple people near me were griping about the pro Palestine speakers. That says to me we need more young people and more leftists to show up who loudly & proudly support a #FreePalestine #MayDay #50501
May 1- Union Park- 11am
May 1- Union Park- 11am
Bummed I can't make this tomorrow but hope there's a future one I can attend! Knitters in the area- fun event to check out, talk issues, meet cool people, and get some stitches in.
🚨 EVENT TOMORROW 🚨
Tomorrow I'll be holding a knitting circle in Evanston! Bring your latest craft project, hang out, and tell me what you are about. I, for one, am working on a patchwork sweater.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/kat-f...
Tomorrow I'll be holding a knitting circle in Evanston! Bring your latest craft project, hang out, and tell me what you are about. I, for one, am working on a patchwork sweater.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/kat-f...
April 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Bummed I can't make this tomorrow but hope there's a future one I can attend! Knitters in the area- fun event to check out, talk issues, meet cool people, and get some stitches in.
The best thing about the insufferable rich ladies go to space trip is that it reminded me of this great song.
#SallyRide #100Tampons
#SallyRide #100Tampons
Proof That NASA Doesn’t Know Anything About Women - Marcia Belsky
YouTube video by Comedy Central Stand-Up
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April 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The best thing about the insufferable rich ladies go to space trip is that it reminded me of this great song.
#SallyRide #100Tampons
#SallyRide #100Tampons
I was a bit turned off by how little I saw about Palestine at the first big protest and in communications from 50501 but am glad to see this video. I'll be there on 4/19 and hope more leftist groups participate.
🚨50501 stands for justice, liberation, and dignity for all people everywhere.
We oppose authoritarianism, billionaire rule, and executive overreach.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne
We oppose authoritarianism, billionaire rule, and executive overreach.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne
April 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I was a bit turned off by how little I saw about Palestine at the first big protest and in communications from 50501 but am glad to see this video. I'll be there on 4/19 and hope more leftist groups participate.
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ELECTION RESULT: A team of city council members in Rolla, Missouri, have been pushing anti-LGTB policies, including a ban on drag shows and book censorship.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
April 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
ELECTION RESULT: A team of city council members in Rolla, Missouri, have been pushing anti-LGTB policies, including a ban on drag shows and book censorship.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
Voters just ousted all three of these city councilors who were running for reelection, backing candidates backed by a local LGBT group.
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you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos
April 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
you know things are going well when they break out the turnip photos
Next up- April 19th. Protests are fun- show up and bring your friends. For those who say- what good does this do- I get it. But demonstrations are just one part of a movement. This work leads to more targeted actions & protests. Join the fun & let's stop the madness together. #50501
TODAY WE MOBILIZED OVER 3 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION!!!
This movement has entered the next chapter: the people will mobilize again, and again, until we make a difference.
It only takes 3.5% of the population in a sustained resistance in order to make a difference.
#50501movement
This movement has entered the next chapter: the people will mobilize again, and again, until we make a difference.
It only takes 3.5% of the population in a sustained resistance in order to make a difference.
#50501movement
April 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Next up- April 19th. Protests are fun- show up and bring your friends. For those who say- what good does this do- I get it. But demonstrations are just one part of a movement. This work leads to more targeted actions & protests. Join the fun & let's stop the madness together. #50501
Saw #RufusWainwright in Chicago this weekend. He blew the doors off the Old Town School concert hall. Simply incredible. This is one of my favorite love songs ever. #musicsky
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Rufus Wainwright, Peaceful Afternoon, Caprera Bloemendaal, 13-07-2018
YouTube video by Lys Wantsmusic
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April 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Saw #RufusWainwright in Chicago this weekend. He blew the doors off the Old Town School concert hall. Simply incredible. This is one of my favorite love songs ever. #musicsky
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West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
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It is EXTREMELY heartening to see so any people out at the Hands Off protests. It's a much higher turnout than I expected and that's a very, very good sign.
BUT.
Let us *please* learn the lessons of the past and remember we have to KEEP ORGANIZING after the marches.
BUT.
Let us *please* learn the lessons of the past and remember we have to KEEP ORGANIZING after the marches.
April 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It is EXTREMELY heartening to see so any people out at the Hands Off protests. It's a much higher turnout than I expected and that's a very, very good sign.
BUT.
Let us *please* learn the lessons of the past and remember we have to KEEP ORGANIZING after the marches.
BUT.
Let us *please* learn the lessons of the past and remember we have to KEEP ORGANIZING after the marches.
Proud supporter of the woke-DEI-Alphabet Mafia agenda. Thanks to Dennis for inspiring me to finally donate.
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April 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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The biggest thing we need to do is let people know that the protests are FUN. Yelling fuck the man is fun. You will meet fun people.
We also need to make them more fun. Bring grills like the French. Bring instruments like it’s Mardi Gras. Give people a reason to spend their weekend in the streets.
We also need to make them more fun. Bring grills like the French. Bring instruments like it’s Mardi Gras. Give people a reason to spend their weekend in the streets.
April 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The biggest thing we need to do is let people know that the protests are FUN. Yelling fuck the man is fun. You will meet fun people.
We also need to make them more fun. Bring grills like the French. Bring instruments like it’s Mardi Gras. Give people a reason to spend their weekend in the streets.
We also need to make them more fun. Bring grills like the French. Bring instruments like it’s Mardi Gras. Give people a reason to spend their weekend in the streets.
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Man, the big huge protests in places like Boston, DC, NY, Chicago, and Minneapolis are awe-inspiring.
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
April 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Man, the big huge protests in places like Boston, DC, NY, Chicago, and Minneapolis are awe-inspiring.
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
But my heart is gonna explode looking at these crowds of people out in tiny Maine towns and super red Alabama towns. Places where 15% of the population is on the street corner with more coming!
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I love you, Chicago.
April 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I love you, Chicago.