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Mary Mastenbrook
@mmastenbrook.bsky.social
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Saddened by the reversion to a time before the era I worked and fought for. Seeking opportunities to make a difference in a disturbing world.
Notre Dame Alumna
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My thought for October 18

#NoKings
October 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Some of the signs we've made
October 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Support local bookshops on Oct 7 and 8 instead of Amazon.
Dear Reader, You have more power than you think you do. Did you know that over the span of fifteen years, as Amazon grew, half of our local bookstores closed? Then, in 2020, we rallied behind them. Every year since, hundreds more bookstores have opened than closed. Every day, our choices, however small they seem, shape the future. We are choosing a human future, where local bookshops thrive and foster literacy, culture, community, and understanding. These next two days are Amazon’s Prime Days. Or, as we call them, our Anti-Prime days. It’s when we stick up for ourselves and our bookseller friends. Let’s flip the script on Amazon and support local bookstores on October 7 and 8. Tell your friends. Seriously, tell your friends, we need them too. And, thank you. Andy Hunter, CEO & Founder, Bookshop.org
October 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Remember the capitulation of companies under Hitler for their benefit.
The Nazi government developed a partnership with leading German business interests, who supported the goals of the regime and its war effort in exchange for advantageous contracts, subsidies, and the suppression of the trade union movement.[19] Cartels and monopolies were encouraged at the expense of small businesses, even though the Nazis had received considerable electoral support from small business owners.
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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September 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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August 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Over 1000 people at our Good Trouble Lives On rally today in Crystal Lake, IL! Great turnout!
#GoodTroubleLivesOn @indivisible.org
July 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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More #NoKings in Geneva, IL

@wecanleadchange.bsky.social
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June 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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#NoKings protest 6/14/25 in Geneva, iL. Thousands showed up to say we don't have kings in America!

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@meidastouch.com
June 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Rallying today 5/31/25 in Huntley, IL near the Trump store. A beautiful day for protesting with 200 compatriots. Lots of positive honks!

@mchenrydems.org
@indivisible.org
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#HuntleyDems
Trump prisoner doll Orange Lies Matter sign Little Hands Big Bribes sign Huntley, IL protestors 5/31/25
May 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Hands Across Chicago in Downers Grove.
15,000 strong across many miles.
We vastly outnumbered the tiny Trump parade that cruised by! Many, many honks of support!

#handsacrosschi
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May 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Out on a beautiful windy day raising our signs and voices!

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#HandsOff
#JusticeMatters
May 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Boycott Amazon
An email from the CEO of Bookshop.org about how Amazon is shameless
April 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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South Elgin, IL bringing good trouble!

#HandsOff #NoKings
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April 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Perfect response to fiendish comment
Nacy Mac: I want our kids to learn about A-E-I-O-U instead of L-G-B-T-Q Perfect response: Hi, pre-k teacher here. no need to worry Nancy, it's in our curriculum to cover all the letters eventually. this week we're working on S-T-F-U
April 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Algonquin, IL (suburb of Chicago)
April 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Joined over 2500 others at a United We Resist rally in Algonquin, IL today! Folks showing lots of high energy and dedication to defending our rights and freedom. Also LOTS of positive feedback from passing cars.

Thanks to McHenry County NOW for organizing

#HandsOff
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Picture of attendees at Hands Off Rally in Algonquin, IL Picture of attendees at a Hands Off Rally in Algonquin, IL
April 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Schaumburg Tesla Takedown today. About 325 people there. Lots of enthusiasm and honks! A very few counter protesters but it was peaceful. Thanks to Schaumburg PD for their presence.

#TeslaTakedown
March 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Come one, come all!

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Tesla Takedown Schaumburg, ILf March 29 12:00 Noon
March 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Participated in an International Women's Day - Unite & Resist Protest in Crystal Lake, IL today.
About 500 folks with tons of energy! Got lots of honks from passing cars!
#InternationalWomensDay #GetInvolved
March 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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#StandUpForScience March 7, 2025.

Can’t attend any of the regional celebrations but will be driving around a-bit today.
Tinted rear windows means poster has to go on the outside (taped inside a sheet protector).
Stand up for Science flyer. March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Working on my one month Amazon free boycott
A list of upcoming economic boycotts: Feb 28th Economic Blackout Mar 7-14 Amazon Boycott Mar 21-28 NEstle Boycott Apr 7-14 Walmart Boycott Apr 18 Economic Blackout 2 April 21-28 General Mills Blackout May 6-12 Amazon Boycot 2 May 20-26 Walmart Boycott 2 June 3-9 Target Boycott June 24-30 McDonald's Boycott July 4 Independence Day Boycott
February 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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February 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Name your own Gulf
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February 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM