Britta Van West
@pointyelbowsofdoom.bsky.social
World's skinniest fat kid. Pizza & taco devourer, coffee guzzler, robot sound maker. Liminal & high strangeness enthusiast. She/Her
Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois
May 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois
Hands Off Protest - April 5th, Chicago,IL
April 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hands Off Protest - April 5th, Chicago,IL
Thank you @booker.senate.gov for standing up for All of the American People, for showing us your courage, strength, your fears, passion and your humanity. Today, you given us more strength, hope & knowing that someone is listening to is all. I appreciate your #goodtrouble today.
April 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Thank you @booker.senate.gov for standing up for All of the American People, for showing us your courage, strength, your fears, passion and your humanity. Today, you given us more strength, hope & knowing that someone is listening to is all. I appreciate your #goodtrouble today.
Quicksand at the Salt Shed, Chicago. Tuesday March 25
March 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Quicksand at the Salt Shed, Chicago. Tuesday March 25
Monster Lake - Braidwood,Illinois
March 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Monster Lake - Braidwood,Illinois
I saw on the instagram that France will be mailing pamphlets to prep for war. Several countries in Europe and Canada will be doing the similar. Can someone share the info online for folks that live in the States. There are many who did not vote for 47 we are terrified. Thanks!
March 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I saw on the instagram that France will be mailing pamphlets to prep for war. Several countries in Europe and Canada will be doing the similar. Can someone share the info online for folks that live in the States. There are many who did not vote for 47 we are terrified. Thanks!
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“When you allow the rule of law to disappear for one group of people in the country, it will soon disappear for everybody. And then we lose everything we believe the US should stand for.”
As Trump invokes the same statute to justify mass deportations, consider these messages a critical warning.
As Trump invokes the same statute to justify mass deportations, consider these messages a critical warning.
The US used the Alien Enemies Act to detain their families. Now, they are watching history repeat.
The statute justified the imprisonment in World War II of thousands like Heidi Gurcke Donald. She is horrified as Trump invokes it for mass deportation.
www.motherjones.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“When you allow the rule of law to disappear for one group of people in the country, it will soon disappear for everybody. And then we lose everything we believe the US should stand for.”
As Trump invokes the same statute to justify mass deportations, consider these messages a critical warning.
As Trump invokes the same statute to justify mass deportations, consider these messages a critical warning.
Women’s economic blackout for March 25th.
March 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Women’s economic blackout for March 25th.
Happy Holi!! - Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.
March 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Happy Holi!! - Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.
Lunar Eclipse 3-14-25
March 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Lunar Eclipse 3-14-25
Send 47 Snail Mail March 14,15,16
#IdesOfTrump
#resist #democracy #yourvoicematters #standupforyourrights
#IdesOfTrump
#resist #democracy #yourvoicematters #standupforyourrights
March 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Send 47 Snail Mail March 14,15,16
#IdesOfTrump
#resist #democracy #yourvoicematters #standupforyourrights
#IdesOfTrump
#resist #democracy #yourvoicematters #standupforyourrights
Yesterdays Womens March at Daley Plaza in Chicago with a few rad ladies.
March 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Yesterdays Womens March at Daley Plaza in Chicago with a few rad ladies.
I am beyond disgusted by our "leaders"
They are nothing but Putin's mouth pieces
Everyday I am more and more ashamed of being an American. It's embarrassing.
They are nothing but Putin's mouth pieces
Everyday I am more and more ashamed of being an American. It's embarrassing.
February 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I am beyond disgusted by our "leaders"
They are nothing but Putin's mouth pieces
Everyday I am more and more ashamed of being an American. It's embarrassing.
They are nothing but Putin's mouth pieces
Everyday I am more and more ashamed of being an American. It's embarrassing.
Reposted by Britta Van West
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
Reposted by Britta Van West
Have you signed the strike card yet?
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Have you signed the strike card yet?
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
If so, would you please share w/ 3 people this weekend?… 🤝
Someone you know online, someone whose activism inspires you, and someone you know IDL.
We will exceed 250k by tonight.
Let’s break through to 300k by Monday!! generalstrikeus.com
Please make this a priority today.
Call your reps to explain not to pass the save act. This will harm women, elderly, disabled & anyone who may have legally changed their names.
Pop in your zip to find your reps, call all 3, read the script provided if you need the help.
5calls.org/issue/save-a...
Call your reps to explain not to pass the save act. This will harm women, elderly, disabled & anyone who may have legally changed their names.
Pop in your zip to find your reps, call all 3, read the script provided if you need the help.
5calls.org/issue/save-a...
Oppose The SAVE Act (H.R. 22 / S.128) – A Voter Suppression Bill ⭑ 5 Calls
Republicans in Congress have introduced the extreme anti-voter Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22/ S.128 and declared it among …
5calls.org
February 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Please make this a priority today.
Call your reps to explain not to pass the save act. This will harm women, elderly, disabled & anyone who may have legally changed their names.
Pop in your zip to find your reps, call all 3, read the script provided if you need the help.
5calls.org/issue/save-a...
Call your reps to explain not to pass the save act. This will harm women, elderly, disabled & anyone who may have legally changed their names.
Pop in your zip to find your reps, call all 3, read the script provided if you need the help.
5calls.org/issue/save-a...
If ya got Pandora, I made a playlist of chill type of music. I'm currently listening to it at work to help me zone out and not worry about the world at large.
Hope you enjoy it ❤️
Pro Tip: SHUFFLE IT 🔀
www.pandora.com/playlist/PL:...
Hope you enjoy it ❤️
Pro Tip: SHUFFLE IT 🔀
www.pandora.com/playlist/PL:...
February 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
If ya got Pandora, I made a playlist of chill type of music. I'm currently listening to it at work to help me zone out and not worry about the world at large.
Hope you enjoy it ❤️
Pro Tip: SHUFFLE IT 🔀
www.pandora.com/playlist/PL:...
Hope you enjoy it ❤️
Pro Tip: SHUFFLE IT 🔀
www.pandora.com/playlist/PL:...
Reposted by Britta Van West
Here’s everything you’ve always wanted to know about calling your reps, but were afraid to ask.
What you need to know before you call your reps.
YouTube video by Jessica Craven
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Here’s everything you’ve always wanted to know about calling your reps, but were afraid to ask.
Reposted by Britta Van West
Reposted by Britta Van West
Kendrick Lamar showed more courage in the face of rising American tyranny than we’ve seen from ANY former American leader. If you swore an oath to protect this nation, where are you now?
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
Where Are Our Leaders
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Kendrick Lamar showed more courage in the face of rising American tyranny than we’ve seen from ANY former American leader. If you swore an oath to protect this nation, where are you now?
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
Reposted by Britta Van West
A packaging materials reuse store and a grocery-themed boutique have opened pop-ups in West Town. https://buff.ly/4hwhkYT
February 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A packaging materials reuse store and a grocery-themed boutique have opened pop-ups in West Town. https://buff.ly/4hwhkYT