Sandy Smith
@sandrabsmith.bsky.social
Retired music teacher, married to Mike (retired editor, reporter), 14 grandkids, cook, gardener, nature & music lover. Left-leaning citizen. I’m not looking for stupid stuff so don’t ask.
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Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes, the defense came away with two turnovers, and the Bears held off the Aaron Rodgers-less Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Sunday at Soldier Field for their fourth straight win. Here's what you need to know.
Bears hold off Steelers for fourth win in a row. Here’s what you need to know
Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes, the defense came away with two turnovers, and the Bears held off the Aaron Rodgers-less Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Sunday at Soldier Field for their fourth straight win. Here's what you need to know.
www.shawlocal.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes, the defense came away with two turnovers, and the Bears held off the Aaron Rodgers-less Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Sunday at Soldier Field for their fourth straight win. Here's what you need to know.
See scenes from some of the dozens of 'No Kings' rallies across the Chicago area - NBC 5 Chicago
October 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
See scenes from some of the dozens of 'No Kings' rallies across the Chicago area - NBC 5 Chicago
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country - The Washington Post
October 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
No Kings protests against Trump draw huge crowds across the country - The Washington Post
Photos: Scenes from the No Kings Protests - NPR
October 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Photos: Scenes from the No Kings Protests - NPR
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As a reminder, I put together a No Kings Day Playlist on Spotify to help keep you focused, encouraged, and positive, not just today but every day we fight against authoritarianism and for the people and place we love.
open.spotify.com/playlist/5n0...
open.spotify.com/playlist/5n0...
John Pavlovitz's No Kings Day Playlist
open.spotify.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
As a reminder, I put together a No Kings Day Playlist on Spotify to help keep you focused, encouraged, and positive, not just today but every day we fight against authoritarianism and for the people and place we love.
open.spotify.com/playlist/5n0...
open.spotify.com/playlist/5n0...
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Block @whitehouse-47.bsky.social and then attend a No Kings protest tomorrow.
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
NoKings.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Block @whitehouse-47.bsky.social and then attend a No Kings protest tomorrow.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts · 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 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Hampshire Pingree Grove & Gilberts” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
This too shall pass.
August 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This too shall pass.
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This little girl is on🔥
May 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This little girl is on🔥
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I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social
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After the Huntley American Legion said last year it wouldn't host another Memorial Day parade, the village decided to host a July 4 parade instead.
Huntley seeks participants for its new July 4 parade – but no throwing candy
After the Huntley American Legion said last year it wouldn't host another Memorial Day parade, the village decided to host a July 4 parade instead.
www.shawlocal.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
After the Huntley American Legion said last year it wouldn't host another Memorial Day parade, the village decided to host a July 4 parade instead.
No pain, no gain. Counting my blessings.
May 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
No pain, no gain. Counting my blessings.
Sometimes you just have to block out the drama and breathe.
April 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Sometimes you just have to block out the drama and breathe.
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🪦 New Yorkers are in front of the New York Stock Exchange for a mass die-in to symbolize how these devastating cuts will destroy families & take lives.
Deep spending cuts to programs like healthcare, food assistance, and education is a matter of life & death for millions.
Congress: #StopTheCuts!
Deep spending cuts to programs like healthcare, food assistance, and education is a matter of life & death for millions.
Congress: #StopTheCuts!
March 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🪦 New Yorkers are in front of the New York Stock Exchange for a mass die-in to symbolize how these devastating cuts will destroy families & take lives.
Deep spending cuts to programs like healthcare, food assistance, and education is a matter of life & death for millions.
Congress: #StopTheCuts!
Deep spending cuts to programs like healthcare, food assistance, and education is a matter of life & death for millions.
Congress: #StopTheCuts!
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Yesterday was a tough day. Many folks were mad as hll, disheartened & frustrated.
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
March 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Yesterday was a tough day. Many folks were mad as hll, disheartened & frustrated.
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
It's easy to focus on the Senators who let us down, but let's not forget about the Senators who did the right thing.
I made this graphic last night because I wanted to focus on the good Senators who fought for us. 🔊🎵
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Thousands out in NYC today to demand that DOGE… STOP THE CUTS!
March 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thousands out in NYC today to demand that DOGE… STOP THE CUTS!
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Get involved with your local Democratic Party.
March 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Get involved with your local Democratic Party.
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Huge march in New York today protesting the illegal DOGE cuts
March 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Huge march in New York today protesting the illegal DOGE cuts
Yikes! Super windy.
March 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Yikes! Super windy.
Things are looking up!
March 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Things are looking up!
I really hate people that endlessly brag about themselves. So tiresome and preposterous.
March 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I really hate people that endlessly brag about themselves. So tiresome and preposterous.
Moving day (the big stuff) tomorrow! We’ve been fixing up the new place and moving smaller stuff for over a month. The end is near!
March 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Moving day (the big stuff) tomorrow! We’ve been fixing up the new place and moving smaller stuff for over a month. The end is near!