Rebecca Bridge
@rebeccabridge.bsky.social
Writer, professor, poet, editor, cryptic crosswords, painter, screenwriter, metalsmith, mother, woodworker, and, you know, liver of life. Author of A Month's Worth of Instructional Poems & co-author of Clear Out the Static in Your Attic. Pretty despondent.
Pinned
She's innocent. gothamist.com/news/us-post...
US postal worker charged with breaking man out of ICE custody on Long Island
Police arrested the worker and the man she tried to free.
gothamist.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 AM
She's innocent. gothamist.com/news/us-post...
Congratulations to Patty, who I was so honored to share a stage with a time or two at the Green Mill when I was honing my spoken word chops (she was there the night I made it toe Nationals, I believe) to understand sound and language better. Well deserved! chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
Patricia Smith, a Chicago poet 'who writes screams'
"The Intentions of Thunder," the new collection of poems by the city's own Patricia Smith, is a gorgeous, heartbreaking evocation of her life, family and troubled nation. Tuesday it was named as a fin...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Congratulations to Patty, who I was so honored to share a stage with a time or two at the Green Mill when I was honing my spoken word chops (she was there the night I made it toe Nationals, I believe) to understand sound and language better. Well deserved! chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
I mean...any artist could tell you that it's not a trope and has never been a trope and that it's just a calculus you have to make when you decide to be yourself instead of a corporate cog.
'Struggling artists' isn't a trope, according to a new report. The survey asked more than 2,600 artists about everything from hours worked to housing. n.pr/3LLFZ0J
As a labor force, artists are 'invisible.' A new survey tries to change that
'Struggling artists' isn't a trope, according to a new report. The survey asked more than 2,600 artists about everything from hours worked to housing.
n.pr
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I mean...any artist could tell you that it's not a trope and has never been a trope and that it's just a calculus you have to make when you decide to be yourself instead of a corporate cog.
Miss living in Seattle, but love living in Chicago, too.
During the epic song “Land,” Patti Smith added lyrics about the character Johnny walking the streets of “Chicago, the city of resistance.”
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Miss living in Seattle, but love living in Chicago, too.
Show us the money
Let me tell you about the other Epstein files the Trump administration is STILL HIDING — records that aren’t affected by the bill Congress passed today.
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Show us the money
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This guy is a fuckin boss
Willy Aceituno es un rey güey. Es obligatorio comprar sus cervezas y comidas si le ves IMO. De @charlotteobserver.com en TikTok. 💪💪💪
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This guy is a fuckin boss
FRIENDS: Looking for organizations or groups in NOLA who are preparing for the imminent CBP invasion to share our Chicago resources with so they hit the ground running. Send any info my way and I’ll help connect.
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
FRIENDS: Looking for organizations or groups in NOLA who are preparing for the imminent CBP invasion to share our Chicago resources with so they hit the ground running. Send any info my way and I’ll help connect.
I recognize one of the goons from Chicago (the Hispanic one the girl is shaming). Good job, Charlotte teens! Form a crowd and stay loud.
Incredible video from Reddit (too large to upload the screencap). CBP agents attempt to detain a flower vendor and end up getting chased into a vacant lot by a crowd of teenagers. What a bunch of impotent sad sacks.
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I recognize one of the goons from Chicago (the Hispanic one the girl is shaming). Good job, Charlotte teens! Form a crowd and stay loud.
I live in Chicago and had run-ins with this dude. One thing to understand about Greg Bovino is that he 💯 thrives off of pain, fear, chaos, and sadness. He’s the Sorrow Eater from The Girl Who Drank the Moon in human flesh. And they put him in charge @kellybarnhill.bsky.social
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I live in Chicago and had run-ins with this dude. One thing to understand about Greg Bovino is that he 💯 thrives off of pain, fear, chaos, and sadness. He’s the Sorrow Eater from The Girl Who Drank the Moon in human flesh. And they put him in charge @kellybarnhill.bsky.social
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Trump Denies Writing 36-Volume Comic Titled ‘Don And Jeff: Time Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-denies-writing-36-volume-comic-titled-don-and-jeff-time-pedophiles/
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump Denies Writing 36-Volume Comic Titled ‘Don And Jeff: Time Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-denies-writing-36-volume-comic-titled-don-and-jeff-time-pedophiles/
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You see Trump working the phones and realize White Housers are looking at this morning's emails and thinking, who cares abuot those nothingburgers we need to flip boebert so the bad stuff doesn't come out.
November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
You see Trump working the phones and realize White Housers are looking at this morning's emails and thinking, who cares abuot those nothingburgers we need to flip boebert so the bad stuff doesn't come out.
If the Latin Kings put a bounty on my head, I’d consider leaving town, too.
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If the Latin Kings put a bounty on my head, I’d consider leaving town, too.
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“This is my ward! This is my ward!” Rodriguez (22nd) chirps back as Sigcho-Lopez (25th) grills Gov., saying, “the State Police are arresting protesters.”
“They’re protecting our protesters,” Gov. JB Pritzker responds.
“They’re protecting our protesters,” Gov. JB Pritzker responds.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“This is my ward! This is my ward!” Rodriguez (22nd) chirps back as Sigcho-Lopez (25th) grills Gov., saying, “the State Police are arresting protesters.”
“They’re protecting our protesters,” Gov. JB Pritzker responds.
“They’re protecting our protesters,” Gov. JB Pritzker responds.
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Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (25th) confronts Gov. JB Pritzker after a Veterans Day rally in Little Village, and Ald. Mike Rodriguez (22nd) intervenes.
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez (25th) confronts Gov. JB Pritzker after a Veterans Day rally in Little Village, and Ald. Mike Rodriguez (22nd) intervenes.
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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Chicago forever 🖤
October 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Chicago forever 🖤
Lucy with the fucking football my whole fucking life.
It’s wild to suggest this is a circular firing squad or something when it’s millions of citizen Democrats who hate it versus 47 elected Democrats who conspired to surrender for nothing.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
We’re not fighting “each other,” we’re fighting you. There’s only a few dozen of you, but you hold all the power.
But there are real dangers out there that must be fought; and energy spent fighting each other is energy lost to that bigger fight.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Lucy with the fucking football my whole fucking life.
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CHICAGO: Ald. Rodriguez is asking people to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) in Little Village from 9-12 at 26th and Pulaski. Have an inflatable costume? He wants you there, too. Bovino has said they will be back tomorrow. Please repost for visibility. We need people on the ground to keep the community safe.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
CHICAGO: Ald. Rodriguez is asking people to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) in Little Village from 9-12 at 26th and Pulaski. Have an inflatable costume? He wants you there, too. Bovino has said they will be back tomorrow. Please repost for visibility. We need people on the ground to keep the community safe.
Chicago: If you know of anyone that might benefit please let me know
19th district mutual aid is having a free legal clinic on the northside this Wednesday with an immigration firm. There are some afternoon appointments available for folks who need to apply for or amend their asylum applications.
19th district mutual aid is having a free legal clinic on the northside this Wednesday with an immigration firm. There are some afternoon appointments available for folks who need to apply for or amend their asylum applications.
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Chicago: If you know of anyone that might benefit please let me know
19th district mutual aid is having a free legal clinic on the northside this Wednesday with an immigration firm. There are some afternoon appointments available for folks who need to apply for or amend their asylum applications.
19th district mutual aid is having a free legal clinic on the northside this Wednesday with an immigration firm. There are some afternoon appointments available for folks who need to apply for or amend their asylum applications.
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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I was in Little Village on Saturday and was left with the feeling that ICE is absolutely trying to break the community’s back. These fascists won’t be able to do that, but they’re sure going to try. Chicagoans, do an ICE watch training and be ready to help your neighbors.
This is why they were in downtown Chicago today.
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was in Little Village on Saturday and was left with the feeling that ICE is absolutely trying to break the community’s back. These fascists won’t be able to do that, but they’re sure going to try. Chicagoans, do an ICE watch training and be ready to help your neighbors.
CHICAGO: Ald. Rodriguez is asking people to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) in Little Village from 9-12 at 26th and Pulaski. Have an inflatable costume? He wants you there, too. Bovino has said they will be back tomorrow. Please repost for visibility. We need people on the ground to keep the community safe.
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
CHICAGO: Ald. Rodriguez is asking people to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) in Little Village from 9-12 at 26th and Pulaski. Have an inflatable costume? He wants you there, too. Bovino has said they will be back tomorrow. Please repost for visibility. We need people on the ground to keep the community safe.
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
I was in Little Village on Saturday and was left with the feeling that ICE is absolutely trying to break the community’s back. These fascists won’t be able to do that, but they’re sure going to try. Chicagoans, do an ICE watch training and be ready to help your neighbors.
This is why they were in downtown Chicago today.
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
"one agent shouted, “Everyone say, ‘Little Village!’”"
Nuremberg Trials are the moderate stance
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was in Little Village on Saturday and was left with the feeling that ICE is absolutely trying to break the community’s back. These fascists won’t be able to do that, but they’re sure going to try. Chicagoans, do an ICE watch training and be ready to help your neighbors.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it
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CBP/ICE was supported by the FBI this morning in Little Village, with reports of plainclothes feds seen in vehicles across the area.
This also included using Chicago FBI HQ for staging. Bovino is seen here doing rock paper scissors with another agent for the DHS cameras, as people yell insults:
This also included using Chicago FBI HQ for staging. Bovino is seen here doing rock paper scissors with another agent for the DHS cameras, as people yell insults:
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
CBP/ICE was supported by the FBI this morning in Little Village, with reports of plainclothes feds seen in vehicles across the area.
This also included using Chicago FBI HQ for staging. Bovino is seen here doing rock paper scissors with another agent for the DHS cameras, as people yell insults:
This also included using Chicago FBI HQ for staging. Bovino is seen here doing rock paper scissors with another agent for the DHS cameras, as people yell insults: