Melody Bockenfeld
@melodybock.bsky.social
Retired nurse and public health professional.
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Off-topic. Does anyone know why?? W.T.F. Sarah Kendzior was suspended from Bsky?!?!????
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November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Off-topic. Does anyone know why?? W.T.F. Sarah Kendzior was suspended from Bsky?!?!????
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Karla Strand writes in @msmagazine.com of Read This When Things Fall Apart: "Not a guide, this volume is a salve for the wounds we incur when doing the work, and its contents are the love and encouragement we need to continue tending the fires of resistance."
November 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us
The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in November 2025.
msmagazine.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Karla Strand writes in @msmagazine.com of Read This When Things Fall Apart: "Not a guide, this volume is a salve for the wounds we incur when doing the work, and its contents are the love and encouragement we need to continue tending the fires of resistance."
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Less than 2 weeks until publication. I’m still busy as hell working in concert with my community to respond to a federal invasion and regular attacks on our neighbors and their defenders. Any help getting the word out about this book, which I believe can help us all right now, is deeply appreciated.
My publisher’s been very patient. I’m not doing everything I said I’d do to promote this book (out in a few weeks) because I’m an organizer in a city under federal attack. My days are full and emotionally exhausting. Any help getting the word out means a lot. It's a book people need right now.
Read This When Things Fall Apart by Kelly Hayes | Pilsen Community Books
A bundle of letters to activists and organizers on the frontlines in catastrophic times from Let This Radicalize You co-author Kelly Hayes In social movements, some heartbreaks are all but inevitable.
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Less than 2 weeks until publication. I’m still busy as hell working in concert with my community to respond to a federal invasion and regular attacks on our neighbors and their defenders. Any help getting the word out about this book, which I believe can help us all right now, is deeply appreciated.
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My publisher’s been very patient. I’m not doing everything I said I’d do to promote this book (out in a few weeks) because I’m an organizer in a city under federal attack. My days are full and emotionally exhausting. Any help getting the word out means a lot. It's a book people need right now.
Read This When Things Fall Apart by Kelly Hayes | Pilsen Community Books
A bundle of letters to activists and organizers on the frontlines in catastrophic times from Let This Radicalize You co-author Kelly Hayes In social movements, some heartbreaks are all but inevitable.
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My publisher’s been very patient. I’m not doing everything I said I’d do to promote this book (out in a few weeks) because I’m an organizer in a city under federal attack. My days are full and emotionally exhausting. Any help getting the word out means a lot. It's a book people need right now.
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This South Side Weekly report on the Chicago building raid is well worth reading. Most striking to me are the indications of collusion between federal authorities and the building owner and management to effect a mass eviction at the blighted property. southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...
October 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This South Side Weekly report on the Chicago building raid is well worth reading. Most striking to me are the indications of collusion between federal authorities and the building owner and management to effect a mass eviction at the blighted property. southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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We need a bigger national spotlight on this building raid, fam. Agents dropped from helicopters onto the roof. Citizens and non-citizens alike were dragged from their homes in the night. People who weren't kidnapped during the raid had their belongings seized after the fact. This is madness.
"Jones, 27, is among the residents left at 7500 S. South Shore Drive who are trying to piece together what remains after an early morning, high-powered federal immigration raid led to the arrests of dozens of their neighbors at their South Shore apartment building."
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We need a bigger national spotlight on this building raid, fam. Agents dropped from helicopters onto the roof. Citizens and non-citizens alike were dragged from their homes in the night. People who weren't kidnapped during the raid had their belongings seized after the fact. This is madness.
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1. UPDATE: Billionaire Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet heavily on Argentina, pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, his longtime friend and former colleague, to rescue the country, according to Argentine media.
Shortly thereafter, Bessent announced a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout.
Shortly thereafter, Bessent announced a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout.
UPDATE: Hedge fund billionaire pressed Treasury Secretary for Argentina bailout, Argentine media reports
Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet big on Argentina, reportedly asked his friend for a rescue package. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered.
popular.info
October 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
1. UPDATE: Billionaire Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet heavily on Argentina, pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, his longtime friend and former colleague, to rescue the country, according to Argentine media.
Shortly thereafter, Bessent announced a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout.
Shortly thereafter, Bessent announced a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout.
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This piece means a lot to me. I hope you'll check it out. ❤️
As ICE continues to terrorize Chicagoland, protesters gathered this morning outside the Broadview detention center—throwing stuffed animals at DHS agents, playing music through tear gas assaults, and putting their bodies on the line to stop ICE vehicles. My latest.
Fighting for Our Stolen Neighbors: ICE, Tear Gas and a Guitar Blown Open
"Being out here to demand what is right is the only way to stay human," says Jessica Darrow.
organizingmythoughts.org
September 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This piece means a lot to me. I hope you'll check it out. ❤️
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As ICE continues to terrorize Chicagoland, protesters gathered this morning outside the Broadview detention center—throwing stuffed animals at DHS agents, playing music through tear gas assaults, and putting their bodies on the line to stop ICE vehicles. My latest.
Fighting for Our Stolen Neighbors: ICE, Tear Gas and a Guitar Blown Open
"Being out here to demand what is right is the only way to stay human," says Jessica Darrow.
organizingmythoughts.org
September 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
As ICE continues to terrorize Chicagoland, protesters gathered this morning outside the Broadview detention center—throwing stuffed animals at DHS agents, playing music through tear gas assaults, and putting their bodies on the line to stop ICE vehicles. My latest.
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Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!
September 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!
What happened to the buck stops here”? Jamie Dimon must resign or be fired. If he didn’t know how his bank was aiding and abetting Epstein’s crimes, he SHOULD have. A good leader would make it clear to everyone under him that this type of suspicious activity must be reported and acted upon.
September 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
What happened to the buck stops here”? Jamie Dimon must resign or be fired. If he didn’t know how his bank was aiding and abetting Epstein’s crimes, he SHOULD have. A good leader would make it clear to everyone under him that this type of suspicious activity must be reported and acted upon.
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"JPMorgan ultimately processed more than $1 billion for him and warned senior mgmt abt his suspicious activities. But on at least 4 occasions over 5 yrs, the bank’s leaders overrode those objections and continued to serve Epstein."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/m...
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How JPMorgan Enabled the Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"JPMorgan ultimately processed more than $1 billion for him and warned senior mgmt abt his suspicious activities. But on at least 4 occasions over 5 yrs, the bank’s leaders overrode those objections and continued to serve Epstein."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/m...
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The chaos at the CDC should alarm everyone.
One former staffer said it's become a “death cult.”
They’re purging health experts, undermining public trust, and jeopardizing our preparedness for future pandemics. The damage they’re doing will cause immeasurable suffering.
We can’t let that happen.
One former staffer said it's become a “death cult.”
They’re purging health experts, undermining public trust, and jeopardizing our preparedness for future pandemics. The damage they’re doing will cause immeasurable suffering.
We can’t let that happen.
White House fires CDC director who says RFK Jr. is ‘weaponizing public health’
Susan Monarez was confirmed as the CDC’s director in July. Three top agency officials announced resignations as the Trump administration moved to oust her.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The chaos at the CDC should alarm everyone.
One former staffer said it's become a “death cult.”
They’re purging health experts, undermining public trust, and jeopardizing our preparedness for future pandemics. The damage they’re doing will cause immeasurable suffering.
We can’t let that happen.
One former staffer said it's become a “death cult.”
They’re purging health experts, undermining public trust, and jeopardizing our preparedness for future pandemics. The damage they’re doing will cause immeasurable suffering.
We can’t let that happen.
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Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
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Reminder: Since being elected, Trump has moved quickly to undo progress made with gun safety policies.
Trump prepares to wipe out years of progress on gun violence
An executive order threatens “ghost gun” regulations, red flag laws, and more.
www.motherjones.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reminder: Since being elected, Trump has moved quickly to undo progress made with gun safety policies.
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They knew. They are complicit!!
August 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
They knew. They are complicit!!
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NEW: More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found.
Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform inspections and combat deadly outbreaks.
Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform inspections and combat deadly outbreaks.
Gutted: How Deeply Trump Has Cut Federal Health Agencies
More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found. Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform...
projects.propublica.org
August 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
NEW: More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found.
Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform inspections and combat deadly outbreaks.
Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform inspections and combat deadly outbreaks.
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The problem is far bigger than Jeffrey Epstein | Rebecca Solnit
The problem is far bigger than Jeffrey Epstein | Rebecca Solnit
Treating the scandal as an aberration misunderstands the global epidemic of violence against women
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The problem is far bigger than Jeffrey Epstein | Rebecca Solnit
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Can everyone share this?
July 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Can everyone share this?
Shout out to #1millionrising for an inspiring zoom tonight. Sign up for the next one at www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
www.mobilize.us
July 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Shout out to #1millionrising for an inspiring zoom tonight. Sign up for the next one at www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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I'm so grateful for @gelliottmorris.com's new project.
Americans aren't learning that Trump is cutting their healthcare.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-appr...
Americans aren't learning that Trump is cutting their healthcare.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-appr...
June 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I'm so grateful for @gelliottmorris.com's new project.
Americans aren't learning that Trump is cutting their healthcare.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-appr...
Americans aren't learning that Trump is cutting their healthcare.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/trump-appr...
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Today, the U.S. Army plans to roll tanks and march troops through the streets of Washington, D.C., in a massive parade to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
Here are five things $45 million could pay for instead of a massive military parade: www.splcenter.org/resources/ho...
Here are five things $45 million could pay for instead of a massive military parade: www.splcenter.org/resources/ho...
June 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today, the U.S. Army plans to roll tanks and march troops through the streets of Washington, D.C., in a massive parade to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
Here are five things $45 million could pay for instead of a massive military parade: www.splcenter.org/resources/ho...
Here are five things $45 million could pay for instead of a massive military parade: www.splcenter.org/resources/ho...