Just the reminder… Do Not Obey in Advance means acting now. Not waiting for midterms. Find a protest, use your economic power, call your representatives, file complaints, support a strike, cancel subscriptions.

“A worrisome sign?” Americans are at their breaking point. Groceries are one item in the budget, everything is up. And instead of “it’s the economy, stupid” we get tantrums about… late night comedians?

A sincere shout out to the Liz Moody Podcast. I did not anticipate loving it as much as I do. Despite the title, this week’s is really important. It’s WIDE ranging not merely about dating and sex. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

There are no Disney/ABC/HULU/ products in our future, no MNF, no Star Wars, Only Murders in The Buildings, Marvel...I am done cosplaying "we are in normal times" because we are not.

Posted on the wall at the US holocaust memorial museum for over 20 years

He’s cancelling comedians because of the Epstein files. He’s killing South American fisherman because of the Epstein files. He’s taking away freedom of speech because of the Epstein files. Those files must be radioactive.

Time to hold Faux News and especially Brian Kilmeade responsible for calling for violence against the unhoused population!

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“When was Joe Biden president?” remains the most difficult question in politics

Chicago news getting buried in the late night apocalypse

Ok, this is terrifying! www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/h...

Pete Crow-Armstrong "I'm never going to forget this. I just love who I get to share it with. One of the coolest moments of my life"

Republicans tried to whitewash history. James Talarico killed their bill.

Let's all to take a deep breath & understand that we have reached the phase in fascism where if they want to declare you a criminal, you are a criminal. You can not magically avoid it, or do exactly the right thing to stay off the list. Fascism must always have enemies, and one day you will be one.

Being a single middle aged mom & new business owner with sick teenager brings out the rage for what I did to support my ex in his early career while my career took the back seat to support the family. Imagine what I could have or would have been able to accomplish if I had been or were supported.

I've talked to all four about this specifically! Torres and Bryant are opposed, Dashad Cooper is pro but open to more restrictions/requirements for police, and Dooley is *strongly* pro. (sorry to crash into the thread!)

On June 24, I began my Election Night speech by quoting Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” That's the spirit of this campaign, and our city. This is "Until It’s Done,” a new series about New Yorkers who refused to accept that a worthy goal was impossible.

Cosign this. Lisa leads with her heart. She absolutely has my vote.

Every woman in earshot is aghast at the horrible news about Robert Redford and we all know our mums are even more upset

by my (unofficial and probably low) count, ice arrested at least 17 people today in/around chicago. it sounds like the bulk of the arrests—more than a dozen—came from an hour away in the village of west chicago. my megathread:

Cville- Lisa Torres is unequivocally the School Board member who has one of my three votes. It’s not even close. Lisa listens, deeply cares, asks questions on all sides of an issue, & ensures well-rounded policy. She works for our community, not her own aggrandizement.

Robert Redford was a good actor, an excellent director (an Oscar for his brilliant debut Ordinary People), a meaningful storyteller and a fine man who cared about the health of our planet. RIP.

Today is the day of the special election to fill the seat of former MN State Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot by a right-wing extremist.

Well, yes stupid state accreditation standard. I did just send my child to school sick. Have a great day.

and student loan forgiveness

Those are some wild quotes for sitting COA judges from the bench.

I cannot recall seeing the County courts' flags flying at height since the it opened in Spring. Even if it has for a day or two, at what point is the reality that our flag is no longer there or the flag no longer proudly waves? 24 years from 9/11, I have not felt this anguish since those days/weeks.

One week update: turns out shingles is even less fun than I thought. Despite getting on good meds right away, it remains a rough go. Up the entire night, again. I’m not fishing for sympathy, I’m trying for something good from this. Everyone >50 or immunocompromised, go get your shingles vaccine.

It’s not clear to me why it’s useful for the Secretary of Energy to speak publicly if he’s gonna be dumber than a bag of hammers.

this is an important moment.

the thing I love about Zohran’s campaign is that instead of “this place fucking sucks and I alone can fix it” his message is “being a New Yorker rules, we live in the best city in the world, let’s make it even better together” show some damn pride in the places you want to govern

Noticed that my subscription to MS Word will go up $30 annually (to $99/yr) because of “upgrades.” I need no AI mess in my word suite. It is the most irritating BS and I cannot believe anyone considers this an upgrade.

"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.” —FDR, 1944

CCS parents you may have seen this petition related to SROs. If you have issues with the implementation and/or the return of CPD to our children’s schools please comment and sign here: chng.it/s4PMKLQfJ6

Following the squirrel during the BOS v NYC game is a delight

Today’s message for the world 💙

“Putin would eat you for lunch.” And today, that’s exactly what he did.

Yes to this please. My vision is summer in Chicago (for baseball and water and activities like these), then come to VA for winter. Make it so, Universe! Looking To Get The Most Out Of These Last Weeks Of Summer? Check Out Block Club’s Bucket List blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/12/l...

DC Statehood should be a non-negotiable for every Democratic federal candidate in ‘26 and ‘28. What this fascist and his minions are doing to our nation’s capital is gut-wrenching — and we can’t stand by while they trample democracy at its front door.

I will root for Shwarbs like he is on the Cubs still. That guy defines beast mode. 42 home runs! 97 RBIs! Just a stud and freaking so likable.

The man who attacked the CDC fired more than 180 shots into the campus

Yes, I was on the school board for 12 years. No, I have no idea which elementary school is which now that all the names have changed in the last 18 months since I ended my tenure. 😆

BC is open for business 🇨🇦

And as you surely point out- undermining national security/preparedness.

This is an absolute betrayal to people who faithfully served their country. There is not a single Republican on earth who gets to utter the lie that they “care about our troops” now

Please don’t ruin my baseball timeline with football yet. It’s still single digits in August.

I want to clarify for those who may be confused, likely not my followers, just because higher ups in this administration get away with illegal stuff, does not mean you ever will. Often, when I’m in court I hear wild behavior. The system doesn’t play. Walk away from pettiness when possible.

Love that the youngest can articulate her feelings even the toughest ones. Especially when we are driving in the car, less so when I’m literally falling asleep. Her questions help me figure things out. It’s remarkable.

The irony of being late because you’re buying a calendar.