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Maureen K
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Co-founder of @SheVotesIL. Nepal earthquake survivor. Francophile & travelphile.
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CIVICUS just downgraded the U.S. to “obstructed." This is a stunning collapse of basic civic freedoms in a country that claims to champion them. www.newsweek.com/us-civic-fre...
US civic freedom rating downgraded
The United States' civic freedom rating has been downgraded from "narrowed" to "obstructed" in a new report by Civicus.
www.newsweek.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Cook County has a new chief judge for the first time in 24 years. How much do you know about what the person in that role oversees? This graphic from visual reporter Verónica Martinez breaks it down.
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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So petty. The Trump admin dropped MLK Day & Juneteenth from the #NationalParks calendar to add his own birthday. This is white-washing history on federal land. Plus, a new $100 surcharge for international visitors - how unwelcoming! www.npr.org/2025/12/06/g...
National parks' fee-free calendar drops MLK Day, Juneteenth and adds Trump's birthday
The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national par...
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Black maternal health is already in crisis when Black women face 2–3x higher pregnancy-related death rates. A lapse in ACA subsidies could make it even worse, limiting access to vital care when it’s needed most. #BlackMaternalHealth #ACA www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Will a lapse in ACA subsidies imperil Black maternal health?
www.politico.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Black maternal health is already in crisis when Black women face 2–3x higher pregnancy-related death rates. A lapse in ACA subsidies could make it even worse, limiting access to vital care when it’s needed most. #BlackMaternalHealth #ACA www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Will a lapse in ACA subsidies imperil Black maternal health?
www.politico.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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RFK Jr. 's handpicked CDC panel has voted to end the decades-old hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, pushing “individual choice” for newborns. This is a disaster. Infants will now face higher risk of chronic infection, liver disease, & death. #VaccinesSaveLives www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr.'s handpicked panel votes to end hepatitis B guidance for newborns
The committee now endorses "individual-based decision-making" for pregnant people who test negative for the virus.
www.motherjones.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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👏👏👏 @patagonia.com's new impact report shows what real climate leadership looks like. From 1% for the Planet to powering grassroots action, they keep setting the bar for corporate activism. #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalActivism www.motherjones.com/sponsored/pa...
Patagonia's Playbook for Environmental Activism
The brand's first impact report details how business can support activists.
www.motherjones.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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HB767 has passed both Houses, giving Illinois more control over its vaccine policy!

This is a major step to keep health decisions focused on science and access for everyone in Illinois. Learn more here: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/03/v...
Graphic announcing that Illinois’ HB767 has passed both Houses. The light blue background features bold navy text reading: “HB767 PASSES BOTH HOUSES! Strengthening Illinois’ Authority on Vaccine Guidelines.” Four red check marks highlight key points: Expands the state’s Immunization Advisory Committee Ensures insurance covers all state-recommended vaccines Allows Illinois to set vaccine policy independent of federal changes Builds long-term infrastructure for public health decisions A quote below reads: “Illinois is going to trust our doctors and health care professionals. This commission should live on beyond any change in administration.” – Rep. Bob Morgan. At the bottom, a red banner says: “An important step in protecting public health and science-based policy!” Top right is a circular photo of a masked healthcare worker holding a syringe, and the She Votes Illinois logo appears in the lower right corner.
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Logan Square neighborhood, Chicago. Man wearing a balaclava in a white, unmarked vehicle, pulls the pin on a tear gas canister and tosses it in the road.

"Just trying to grab some lunch and these fucking losers showed up. FUCK ICE!"
source: www.reddit.com/r/LoganSquar...
October 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes' office has released video of federal agents handcuffing her at Humboldt Park Health, as she asked them to present a judicial warrant for another arrest.
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso...
Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history
The Trump regime’s campaign of whitewashing US history has reached the halls of the Smithsonian museums, with exhibits dealing with slavery, the civil rights movement, and other struggles against oppr...
act.indivisible.org
September 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Write Congress to tell them to end Trump's authoritarian takeover of Washington, DC.

rootsaction.org/congress-end...
Tell Congress: End Trump's Takeover of DC
Write Congress to tell them to end Trump's authoritarian takeover of Washington, DC.
rootsaction.org
August 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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It's not 16 inch softball without a broken finger!
Photo of me (left) and friend with dueling broken fingers. A typical no glove 16 inch softball hazard.
August 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Exciting first stage! Congrats Biniam Girmay with the white jersey! Let's go! #TDF2025
Biniam Girmay smiles and raises his arms in celebration while wearing the white jersey for Best Young Rider after Stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France. He is dressed in full team gear from Intermarché–Wanty and stands on the podium holding a blue Krys award banner.
July 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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I’ll be at Drag Story Time to show love and support for my local library, the performers, and every kid who deserves to see that being yourself is something to celebrate—not fear. 🏳️‍🌈📚💖
blockclubchi.bsky.social Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Jun 2
Drag Story Time at Beverly Library will go on after pushback: "Hate has no place here." blockclubchi.co/4ki4PSh
June 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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📣 ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF MAY 19 📣

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
✅ Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 to support legislation that addresses #GenderBasedViolence, advances #GenderEquity, increases access to #ReproductiveHealth, and upholds #HumanRights.

➡️ bit.ly/WitnessSlips...
Graphic for "Witness Slips – For the week of May 19, 2025," created by She Votes Illinois. A retro-styled woman with a red bandana holds a megaphone on the left side. The background is blue with handwritten-style words representing advocacy topics: "Gender Equity," "Sexual Assault," "Gender-Based Violence," "Reproductive Health," "Women in Sports," "Support Survivors," "Higher Education," and "Human Rights." At the bottom right is a red and white link: bit.ly/WitnessSlips0519
May 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Illinois, make your voice heard!
shevotesil.bsky.social She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · Apr 21
📣 ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF APRIL 20 📣

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
✅ Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 to support legislation that addresses #GenderBasedViolence, & improves maternal & #InfantHealth.

➡️ bit.ly/WitnessSlips...
Header reads "Witness Slips for the Week of April 2025" in a white background with a teal check mark symbol on the left and She Votes Illinois' logo on the right. The text lists topics that the witness slips are addressing this week which include infant health, baby food, maternal health, doulas, prenatal care, breastfeeding, gender based violence, and human trafficking. Background is in pink and there is a Rosie-the-Riveter type woman shouting out of a mega phone on the left, and the link to review the witness slips, bit.ly/WitnessSlips0420, on the bottom right.
April 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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The following bills have been added to this week's Witness Slips list bit.ly/WitnessSlips...

Please fill out a witness slip as a PROPONENT:

🏠 HB1429- due TODAY, April 9 by 3pm
🚫 HB3689 - due TODAY, April 9 by 4pm
⚖️ HB3365 - due TODAY, April 9 by 3pm
🌅 HB2682 - due Thursday, April 10 by 8am
Witness Slip Action Alert for HB1429, Bill of Rights for the Homeless, which prevents the criminalization of unsheltered homelessness in Illinois. Photo on the left is of a woman sitting on a park bench with a piece of luggage. Witness Slip Action alert for HB3689, Higher Education - Prevent Sexual Violence, which strengthens protections for survivors of sexual violence, harassment, and digital abuse at higher education institutions in Illinois. Photo on the left is of a female college student at university holding a stack of books. Witness Slip Action Alert for HB3365, Juvenile Court Act, which clarifies how courts assess child welfare in cases involving domestic violence. Photo on the left is of a sad little girl wearing a blue dress and cuddling a stuffed animal. Witness Slip Action Alert for HB2682, Survivor Pathway to Independence, which allows the state to waive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work and self-sufficiency requirements for individuals who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Photo on the left is an image of a mom grocery shopping with her baby.
April 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF MARCH 24

📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣
Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 in support of legislation that protects #healthcare and #HumanRights. ▶️ bit.ly/WitnessSlips...

#ReproductiveHealth #GenderAffirmingCare
March 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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This is a great way for you to help create better protections at the state level. Fill out witness slips for proposed Illinois legislation today! bit.ly/WitnessSlips...
shevotesil.bsky.social She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · Mar 17
ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF MARCH 17 ☘️

📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣

✅ Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 to support legislation that addresses gender-based violence, improves maternal & infant health, protects children, and advances healthcare. ➡️ buff.ly/iaxP0G1
Graphic to fill out Witness Slips for the week of March 17, 2025. Background is in kelly green. A shamrock is on the left of the header, and She Votes Illinois' logo is on the right. The text in the body of the image is issues addressed by these bills including child protections against child abuse, cyberbullying, and for baby food, healthcare for menstrual equity, menopause, and maternal health, gender-based violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, supporting survivors, and voter engagement, human rights, inclusivity and diversity. Rosie-the-Riveter type women on the left shouting out of a megaphone. Short link to the witness slips document bottom right as bit.ly/WitnessSlips0317.
March 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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ILGA WITNESS SLIPS - WEEK OF MARCH 10

📣 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 📣

✅ Fill out witness slips as a 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 in to support legislation that addresses violence against women, combats discrimination, advances #HealthEquity, protects children, supports survivors, & more! ➡️ buff.ly/6HGk2Cg
Background in light green. Headline reads :Witness Slips for the week of March 10, 2025" Check mark icon on the left and She Votes Illinois' logo on the right. Main page of the image lists what the witness slips address such as "supporting survivors, housing, menopause, sexual harassment, voting rights, human trafficking, stalking, healthcare, discrimination, representation, consent, child protections, gun safety, inclusivity, stealthing, domestic violence, cyberexploitation, maternal health, parentage rights, homelessness, diversity, gender-based violence, menstrual equity." Left side is a photo of a Rosie-the-Riveter type woman shouting out of a megaphone. Bottom right is the link to the witness slips at bit.ly/WitnessSlips0310
March 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🌪️ Tornado warnings? That's NOAA.

🌀 Hurricane evacuation orders? That's NOAA.

💨 Air quality alerts? That's NOAA.

☀️ Climate change data? That's NOAA.

⚠️ If these leases are canceled, it could disrupt critical forecasting operations, leaving us vulnerable during extreme weather events.
March 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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📣 Illinoisans: Fill out these witness slips as a PROPONENT today!

bit.ly/WitnessSlips...

#GenderBasedViolence #SupportSurvivors #VotingAccessibility #InfantHealth #RepresentationMatters
March 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Cuts to national park & forest staff are already hitting our area. Field trips to Pullman Natl Historical Park have been postponed, Midewin Tallgrass Prairie has lost key educators. These cuts hurt ecosystems, education, & local economies. #ProtectOurParks www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/01/n...
Midwest communities worry that firing of parks and forest employees will harm ecosystems, economies and education
Staff cuts at Indiana Dunes, Pullman Monument and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie raise alarms about park operations and restoration efforts.
www.chicagotribune.com
March 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Reposted by Maureen K
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(2/3) Experts are pushing for international solutions, but we need action right here in Illinois! 📢Take action: Contact your IL state legislators to support these bills:
✅ HB3028 - Computer-Generated Sexual Images
✅ HB3030 - Social Media Obscene & Harmful Content
✅ HB3851 - School Code Cyberbullying
February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM