Mike Nowak
@mikenowak.bsky.social
Sometime radio host, environmentalist and gardener, award-winning actor, director and writer, and fervent believer in treating people fairly. More at https://mikenowak.net
Chicago really doesn't like that guy. But all completely peaceful. Stop lying about our city #NoKings @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Chicago really doesn't like that guy. But all completely peaceful. Stop lying about our city #NoKings @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
On my way to #nokings rally in Chicago. @indivisible.org
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On my way to #nokings rally in Chicago. @indivisible.org
Where's Dave Mathews when we need him?
If you're a local, you will get the reference. If you're not, you should probably do a search for "Dave Mathews Band Chicago River Incident."
If you're a local, you will get the reference. If you're not, you should probably do a search for "Dave Mathews Band Chicago River Incident."
Border Patrol spotted with guns on Chicago River in Trump's latest deportation push
While federal officials said the boats were needed as part of their anti-immigration blitz, at least one alderperson called the effort a "photo op."
chicago.suntimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Where's Dave Mathews when we need him?
If you're a local, you will get the reference. If you're not, you should probably do a search for "Dave Mathews Band Chicago River Incident."
If you're a local, you will get the reference. If you're not, you should probably do a search for "Dave Mathews Band Chicago River Incident."
I will be presenting, "Fixing Climate Change in Your Backyard (and Frontyard)" on 9/17 at 6:30pm CDT. A free online talk sponsored by Natural Habitat Evanston (a suburb north of Chicago) as part of their "Nurturing Nature" series, and it is open to the public. You can register at the link below.
Fixing Climate Change in Your Backyard (and Frontyard) Sept 17, 2025 - 6:30 PM
A lot of us are pretty unhappy about the direction in which our planet’s environment is headed. Unfortunately, many people also think there’s nothing we can do about it. That’s not exactly true. The d...
actionnetwork.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I will be presenting, "Fixing Climate Change in Your Backyard (and Frontyard)" on 9/17 at 6:30pm CDT. A free online talk sponsored by Natural Habitat Evanston (a suburb north of Chicago) as part of their "Nurturing Nature" series, and it is open to the public. You can register at the link below.
A few thoughts on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Some of usare old e nough to remember when these kinds of attacks were almost commonplace: Medgar Evers, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, George Wallace, and others. They happened during my formative years.
Some of usare old e nough to remember when these kinds of attacks were almost commonplace: Medgar Evers, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, George Wallace, and others. They happened during my formative years.
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A few thoughts on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Some of usare old e nough to remember when these kinds of attacks were almost commonplace: Medgar Evers, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, George Wallace, and others. They happened during my formative years.
Some of usare old e nough to remember when these kinds of attacks were almost commonplace: Medgar Evers, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, George Wallace, and others. They happened during my formative years.
I know it's spelled "Congress," Bluesky doesn't let you edit. And what the fuck is SCOTUS doing?
September 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I know it's spelled "Congress," Bluesky doesn't let you edit. And what the fuck is SCOTUS doing?
Another amazing turnout in Chicago on Saturday evening--all peaceful-- while our "president" is descending into madness--threatening war against American citizens. Where is fucking Congres? @commoncause.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Another amazing turnout in Chicago on Saturday evening--all peaceful-- while our "president" is descending into madness--threatening war against American citizens. Where is fucking Congres? @commoncause.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
Surprise! You have ONLY until 9/18 to comment on #USDA proposal to revoke the #roadlessrule. It protects more than 45 million acres of pristine lands in national forests across the country. Pave, baby, pave! Click link below from @earthjustice.org for more info.
Trump Administration Attempt to Repeal Roadless Rule Met With Widespread Opposition
Agriculture Department initiates process targeting bedrock conservation policy that protects 45 million acres of national forests
earthjustice.org
September 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Surprise! You have ONLY until 9/18 to comment on #USDA proposal to revoke the #roadlessrule. It protects more than 45 million acres of pristine lands in national forests across the country. Pave, baby, pave! Click link below from @earthjustice.org for more info.
Chicago, on the eve of occupation. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Chicago, on the eve of occupation. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
Labor Day, 2025, Chicago.
September 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Labor Day, 2025, Chicago.
Not all town halls are scenes of anger and chaos. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (@ramirez.house.gov) of the Illinois 3rd District gets respect from her constituents because she works hard and gives us straight talk. This woman has cojones. Here is a clip from 8/19/25. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Not all town halls are scenes of anger and chaos. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (@ramirez.house.gov) of the Illinois 3rd District gets respect from her constituents because she works hard and gives us straight talk. This woman has cojones. Here is a clip from 8/19/25. @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
Chicago rally 8/16/25: Texas legislators march behind the lead banner, street musicians provide percussive energy.
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Chicago rally 8/16/25: Texas legislators march behind the lead banner, street musicians provide percussive energy.
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
Millenium Park, Chicago, 8/16/25. Another Saturday, another rally against fascism, tyranny, and especially cruelty. Wish you were here.
August 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Millenium Park, Chicago, 8/16/25. Another Saturday, another rally against fascism, tyranny, and especially cruelty. Wish you were here.
I cannot wait for the streaming release of the latest buddy film, "The War Criminal and The Felon Do Anchorage." Two of the most lovable rapscallions on the planet hatch a scheme to destroy a sovereign European country AND American democracy in a single afternoon of winking, dissembling, and...
August 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I cannot wait for the streaming release of the latest buddy film, "The War Criminal and The Felon Do Anchorage." Two of the most lovable rapscallions on the planet hatch a scheme to destroy a sovereign European country AND American democracy in a single afternoon of winking, dissembling, and...
The best thing in the world today.
"The team at Tuk South visited one of the tallest sand dunes in Chile and did the obvious: threw a tire down it and followed it with a drone to see how long it would roll. The answer: almost three minutes."
I highly recommend watching this hypnotizing footage.
"The team at Tuk South visited one of the tallest sand dunes in Chile and did the obvious: threw a tire down it and followed it with a drone to see how long it would roll. The answer: almost three minutes."
I highly recommend watching this hypnotizing footage.
Roll On, You Crazy Tire!
The team at Tuk South visited one of the tallest sand dunes in Chile and did the obvious: threw a tire down it and followed it w
kottke.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The best thing in the world today.
"The team at Tuk South visited one of the tallest sand dunes in Chile and did the obvious: threw a tire down it and followed it with a drone to see how long it would roll. The answer: almost three minutes."
I highly recommend watching this hypnotizing footage.
"The team at Tuk South visited one of the tallest sand dunes in Chile and did the obvious: threw a tire down it and followed it with a drone to see how long it would roll. The answer: almost three minutes."
I highly recommend watching this hypnotizing footage.
I had fun doing some odonate (dragonflies and damselflies) monitoring today at the @urbanrivers.bsky.social #WildMile on the #ChicagoRiver. The river really is in remarkable condition, considering what it once was. I also learned about duckweed (Lemnoideae), a floating aquatic invasive plant.
August 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I had fun doing some odonate (dragonflies and damselflies) monitoring today at the @urbanrivers.bsky.social #WildMile on the #ChicagoRiver. The river really is in remarkable condition, considering what it once was. I also learned about duckweed (Lemnoideae), a floating aquatic invasive plant.
#SarahPalin is thrilled that she will be able to see #Putin from her house. Hey, remember when she was the worst thing to come out of the #GOP? Ah...good times.
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday for Ukraine war talks - follow live
The president confirms a meeting with his Russian counterpart will go ahead on US soil on 15 August.
www.bbc.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#SarahPalin is thrilled that she will be able to see #Putin from her house. Hey, remember when she was the worst thing to come out of the #GOP? Ah...good times.
Orange-in-Chief says #SouthPark hasn't been relevant in years. But, boy howdy, it is now. Now they take on #ICE and Trump sycophants #KristyNoem and #JDVance. Trump is deranged. But the people around him had choices. Shame on them for grasping for power. They knew better.
Introducing the Director of Homeland Security | South Park
YouTube video by South Park Studios
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Orange-in-Chief says #SouthPark hasn't been relevant in years. But, boy howdy, it is now. Now they take on #ICE and Trump sycophants #KristyNoem and #JDVance. Trump is deranged. But the people around him had choices. Shame on them for grasping for power. They knew better.
Apropos of nothing in particular, except perhaps beauty, here's a close-up I took of a Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis in my backyard. Unfortunately, I have lost track of the particular cultivar...and there are hundreds. Anyone have an idea? Amazingly, this was taken with my Samsung cellphone camera.
August 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Apropos of nothing in particular, except perhaps beauty, here's a close-up I took of a Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis in my backyard. Unfortunately, I have lost track of the particular cultivar...and there are hundreds. Anyone have an idea? Amazingly, this was taken with my Samsung cellphone camera.
In response to the White House bully who is attempting to eviscerate The Constitution, not to mention common decency, #SouthPark did what one should do to any bully--they punched him in the face (figuratively). Then, for good measure, they kicked him in the nuts (figuratively).
Trump fumes over ‘South Park’ roasting him, depicting him in bed with Satan
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In response to the White House bully who is attempting to eviscerate The Constitution, not to mention common decency, #SouthPark did what one should do to any bully--they punched him in the face (figuratively). Then, for good measure, they kicked him in the nuts (figuratively).
I have called out The Weather Channel for its annoying practice of naming winter storms. But I made the mistake of tuning to Fox Weather, only to be bludgeoned by the Gulf of Stupidity...I mean America. Won't make that mistake again.
July 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I have called out The Weather Channel for its annoying practice of naming winter storms. But I made the mistake of tuning to Fox Weather, only to be bludgeoned by the Gulf of Stupidity...I mean America. Won't make that mistake again.
I think @politico.com meant "vain condition." But even worse than the chronic venous insufficiency is the chronic venal insouciance. Unfortunately, it is fatal to democracy, and the only cure is removal.
3 things to know about Trump’s vein condition
Chronic venous insufficiency is a common condition that can worsen over time.
www.politico.com
July 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I think @politico.com meant "vain condition." But even worse than the chronic venous insufficiency is the chronic venal insouciance. Unfortunately, it is fatal to democracy, and the only cure is removal.
One of my faves from the Good Trouble protest.
July 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One of my faves from the Good Trouble protest.
Another day, another protest march against The Man Who Would Be King, this one in Chicago. Still not enough people, not enough noise, not enough leverage to make a difference. But these gatherings have not been banned...yet, and they continue.
July 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Another day, another protest march against The Man Who Would Be King, this one in Chicago. Still not enough people, not enough noise, not enough leverage to make a difference. But these gatherings have not been banned...yet, and they continue.