Rich Q.
queueman.bsky.social
Rich Q.
@queueman.bsky.social
Native Chicagoan, gay, boomer, liberal, hopefully thoughtful and “woke”.
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing

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Trump is a disgusting piece of shit.
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
President Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his...
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Andrew Cuomo Is Going Out the Way He Came In: as a Vile Bigot
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I don’t live in New York, but this is an interesting and damning article.
Andrew Cuomo Is Going Out the Way He Came In: as a Vile Bigot
Vote for Zohran, not the moron.
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A couple of Chicago photos.
Cloud Gate (AKA The Bean) and the newly renovated Caldwell Pond in Lincoln Park.
October 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Chicago--Lakeview” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Chicago--Lakeview · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
October 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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It was “law enforcement” that shot the woman. I think Trump is deliberately trying to provoke violence in order to impose Marshall Law.
Chicago is my home town. Deployment of National Guard is completely unwarranted.
#urbanism
Trump authorises National Guard deployment to Chicago
The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.
www.bbc.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
NO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts · Mobilize
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
September 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Trump’s EPA doesn’t care about you - The Hill
September 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “IndivisibleNWIL--- Crystal Lake,Illinois #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
IndivisibleNWIL--- Crystal Lake,Illinois #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day · May Day Strong
Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover. They are converting the government into their private slush fund and just...
www.mobilize.us
August 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This Maine oysterman thinks Democrats are doing ‘jack’ about fascism. So he’s running for US Senate - The Guardian
August 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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We’re not screaming for you, we’re screaming at you. Stay out of our city.
If you’re going after felons, turn yourself in.
Chicago is up next for the National Guard. 'They're screaming for us,' says Trump
Trump has already deployed 800 National Guard troops in Washington DC, declaring a public safety emergency. He is setting his sights now on Chicago.
www.usatoday.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Belted Kingfisher taken on City Island, Sarasota Bay, Gulf of Mexico, February, 2020
I’ve also photographed a Kingfisher on the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois.
#birds!
August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump raises end to mail-in ballots after claiming Putin questioned their security - Axios
Sure, by all means, trust Putin. Trump is a danger to all of us.
August 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Stephen Miller's Diet Is Disgusting - The New Republic
I would have suspected that live toads were part of his diet.
August 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Besides all the corruption, this is the most inept, incompetent administration in my lifetime.
These people are cretins.
Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
www.npr.org
August 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state.

The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.

www.everylibraryinstitute.org/culture_war
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REPORT: Culture War By Executive Order and Its Impact on Libraries
As professionals and as citizens, we must decide whether we will serve as stewards of culture, or as instruments of the state. The future of libraries, museums, and archives depends on our answer.
www.everylibraryinstitute.org
August 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
ADD YOUR NAME: Christians are committed to protecting marriage equality -- The court will decide whether to hear the case to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges this fall, but we cannot wait until then to take action. act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/lgbt-pl...
ADD YOUR NAME: Christians are committed to protecting marriage equality
SCOTUS just received a formal request to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, which could strip away marriage protection for LGBTQ couples overnight. The court will decide whether to hear the case this fall...
act.faithfulamerica.org
August 15, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Donald Trump Is a Bird Killer - The New Republic
#birds
No surprise here. He has no regard for the environment.
August 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Meanwhile in Chicago.
August 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Hegseth Threatens Another Civil War to Defend ‘Proud’ Confederate History - The Daily Beast
“Proud” of slavery, but erasing contributions to the nation from African Americans and other minorities. Also dismissing transgender people from the armed services where they have served honorably.
August 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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We have real problems in this country and these assholes waste time persecuting people.
I might add that the worst of our problems are caused by Trump and his incompetent and vindictive administration.
Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity
Federal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection, for alleged illegal political activity.
abc7chicago.com
August 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM