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you know who else came from chicago and was on "a mission from god"
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Today! Join us and keep the momentum going. #wecanleadchange @wecanleadchange.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Supreme Court’s newest member, denounced on Thursday what she described as "relentless attacks" on judges, and an environment of harassment that "ultimately risks undermining our Constitution and the rule of law."
Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Ketanji Brown Jackson
Speaking to a judicial conference, the Supreme Court justice said attacks were designed to intimidate and influence.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My project for the next 2 years. I will be working to get RCV approved by the KC Board & added as a ballot measure in the 2027 April election. If you're interested in working with me, please let me know! #kanecountyil #rankedchoicevoting #democracy #MoreChoices #moreinvolvement #bipartisansupport
Ranked choice voting is a simple upgrade to our democracy. It means more choices and more power for voters. @govpritzker.illinois.gov, @speakerwelchil.bsky.social, let's get ranked choice voting in Illinois!

#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Illinois #Democracy
May 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Who wants to keep the momentum going? #resist #handsoff #democracy
April 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Guess what? We have another rally planned for May 3! Keep the momentum going!
April 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It's a really good thing they have all our data. 🤬
fortune.com/2025/02/14/e...
Elon Musk's DOGE launched its website. It was hacked within days
“this is a joke of a .gov site,” one hacker published to the DOGE site.
fortune.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Bernie Sanders: "They will use the enormous media operations they own to deflect attention away from the impact of their policies while they entertain us to death."
February 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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The following pages have been removed from the CDC website. This used to be known as censorship. Not sure what the new word is.
February 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Attention local friends and family! The St.Charles Township Dems are holding a fundraiser so we can support a municipal election ballot mailer. Share or donate today! #localorganizing #localelections #municipalelections #april1 #1000stampsneeded
Psst- Addison is playing live music!
January 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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CNN's Jim Acosta signing off:

"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too."

I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too.

Pass it on.
January 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Updated list of companies committed to DEI

Costco, Meijer, Kroger, Giant Grocery, Ben & Jerry’s, Ulta, Macy’s, Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, TJ Maxx, GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…), Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans
January 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Siri… show me what joy looks like 🖤

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🎥 orbplanet
January 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
There are a lot of really solid tips in this thread, if you click and read the comments too! #politicalorganizing #advocacy
Hi! I'm a political scientist who studies what makes advocacy effective (sent here by my psychologist spouse @tierneylorenz.bsky.social ). A phone call with the staffer dealing with the issue > letter you compose on your own >>>>> a form letter. Key: be unique + courteous + make effort.
January 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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This is the face of courage and compassion. Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for speaking truth to power on behalf of the marginalized.
January 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
www.reddit.com/r/nursing/s/...
A quote from the nurse's subreddit:

"This is going to have an incalculable impact on healthcare provision and research in the United States. Almost certainly to a permanent detriment."
January 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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President Trump on Wednesday revoked a 60-year-old executive order banning discrimination in hiring practices in the federal government, his latest action aimed at gutting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. nyti.ms/4hrnXeJ
January 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Just deleted all Meta apps. It's sad, because I'll miss all of the kid/family updates but it was time. It's only Bluesky and Reddit for me now.
January 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has directed federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health advisories..."

(US Dep of HHS, FDA, CDC, and NIH)

www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/h...
Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications | CNN
Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has directed federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health a...
www.cnn.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Between getting Flu A and yesterday's nonsense, I needed these puppy snuggles. #puppymedicine #flu
January 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM