Happy patriots at Chicago’s NO KINGS march on Oct 18, 2025. We were leaving the park for the streets after a defiant and unifying speech by Governor Pritzker. The crowd ROARED in response to him. 250,000 strong according to BlockClub Chicago (pls consider donating for their pro-democracy reporting).

I made my signs today for the NO KINGS march in Chicago!

Poster board was completely sold out at Target in my Chicago neighborhood as of 2 pm Thursday, 2 days before No Kings march. Hope that's a good sign!

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS in Chicago” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

I signed this petition of the National Immigration Law Center on behalf of a mother and her young children that ICE and Customs Border Patrol disappeared. It's the least I can do. act.nilc.org/page/88106/p...

I signed up--something different to do next Tuesday night instead of watching HBO MAX, which I watch every night. mobilize.us/s/4UFCQr

The Contrarian lifts up the intelligent and inspiring voices of public leaders who remain true to American values & beliefs (e.g., as defined by our Constitution). It keeps me grounded as crazier & crazier stuff happens, and for that, I am grateful. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

I canceled my subscription to @chicagotribune.com effective 9/22. I wrote in a ltr to the editor (not published), "You seem to think the bullies make sense." I cannot support a news outlet that sides with bullies. I will increase my contribution to the Chicago Suntimes for this kind of reporting.

Thank you for your voice, @govpritzker.illinois.gov. I will attend the "rapid response" meeting in northwest Chicago on Sunday and No Kings Day II on Oct. 18. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

The @chicagotribune.com writes in a 9/18 editorial disapproving of commentary by Kimmel & supporters, "This unwillingness to see both sides is, well, getting worse on both sides." As it admonishes us to respect the bullies, I direct its interest in both sides to this excellent local reporting.

Hmmm. The @chicagotribune.com comes to the defense of the dictator whose dictates it disagrees with. It thinks Kimmel didn't show proper respect for whom? Oh, our grieving president. Kimmel's material speaks for itself. My subscription ends on 9/22. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/18/e...

Pop Quiz: Which bothers you more: 1) public officials cozying up to Russia & selling out Ukrainian & democratic interests to secure corrupt ends; OR 2) Delia Ramirez who expresses good feelings for Guatemala? Send answers to @chicagotribune.com to stop fascist attacks on Latino leaders in Congress.

I asked @ramirez.house.gov at her town hall about MAGA attacks. Hear what she says about how dissent is being persecuted and criminalized. I am cancelling @chicagotribune.com subscription. CT is too willing to go along with MAGA’s racist games. Start at 1:10:12. www.facebook.com/repdeliarami...

I wish @chicagotribune.com supported Congresswoman @ramirez.house.gov like it supports Chicago. It says that Trump targets "didn't vote for him and continue to oppose his priorities." The Trib needs to protect public officials so they can protect constituents. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/e...

I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Chicago, IL” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

June 14, 2025 No Kings March in Chicago. “God Forbid A Girl Wants Justice and Liberty for All”

Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022. That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations. So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?

Side one of my sign for No Kings march tomorrow in Chicago. So excited!!

Side two of my sign for the No Kings rally in Chicago tomorrow. Looking forward to it!

I just signed up for the June 14th rally in Chicago! No Kings! mobilize.us/s/y2mxHD

SPEAKING OUT: Do you know about Jerce Reyes Barrios? A youth soccer coach who Trump agents disappeared in March because he has sports tattoos. You can help him by hearing this story & sharing. A great interview, even for people who don’t follow sports, like me. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

A friend told me that the unrelenting bad news is depressing. I shared this Contrarian article as a remedy & reminded her that the goal of the authoritarians is to break our spirit. Tune in to news sources that fight authoritarians with both the truth & the heart. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

This is the second side of my sign for tomorrow. I'm ready for International Workers Day! In Chicago, program starts at 10 a.m. in Union Park. 4 mile march to Butler Field begins around noon with 2 pm arrival. Rally wraps up by 4 pm. Woo-Hoo!!

I'm getting ready for International Workers' Day march and rally tomorrow. First side of sign. Now to do the other side.

I'm now watching The Contrarian's 100 Days Conference. Goes until 2 p.m. central time. Also on YouTube www.youtube.com/@ContrarianN... open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Investing in America's youngest citizens is an investment in America's future. Prompted by Indivisible Chicago Daily Action 4/28, I signed the NHSA petition to save Head Start & sent messages to my elected representatives in Congress to vote NO on cuts to early learning. nhsa.org/advocacy/act...

I've got the back of state Democratic lawmakers in my 4/23 letter to the editor. I suggest GOP lawmakers who claim IL is too liberal read the conservative-leaning Chicago Tribune rather than defend Trump's ill-informed policies. "Reading for lawmakers" w/links www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/23/l...

Making sure our federal tax dollars fund PUBLIC SCHOOLS. I just sent ltrs to my elected representatives in Congress to vote "NO" on initiatives to divert taxpayer money to pay for private school for wealthy families and home & online schooling. Good info here: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-v...

Need good news? Jen Rubin & Norm Eisen of The Contrarian lift my spirits. They are gleeful about Trump’s losses in the courts—almost 100 & counting. They bring the news—direct & personal—to subscribers. $7 a month also contributes to the lawsuits against Trump. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Invictus Theatre Company recently produced a Shakespeare play about the tragedies that follow in the wake of tyrants. And the joy. We look forward to the rest of its season to bring light to our humanity during these distressing times. Excellent theater. www.invictustheatreco.com#2025-season-...

In a letter to the editor today 4/24, I observe, "The GOP is far too busy defending Trump from well-informed perspectives, such as those published by the Tribune." I suggest lawmakers read the conservative-leaning Tribune & include several links to articles. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/23/l...

Thank you! I will be sure to walk to my library today to check out what's going on.

At the 33rd Ward's Neighbor Night (4/22), I learned about the inspiring work of the Latino Union of Chicago. It fights for social and economic justice for domestic workers and day laborers. Thank you to the Latino Union and @ward33chicago.bsky.social. I'm happy to know more about my community.

With so much that we value now under attack, "...we are all the Peace Corps now." What a contrast between President John F. Kennedy and the tyrannical man who currently occupies the White House. thehill.com/opinion/whit...

I'm happy people showed up to protest the Trump regime in Chicago. Next time, I will check that @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social supports @50501chicago.bsky.social event. The crowd was led to chant "from the river to the sea” and told “they” hate it. I was shocked & felt poorly used.

Daley Plaza in Chicago on April 19, 2025

I am reassured by letters to the editor that correct the record and call out MAGA nonsense, so I wrote one to the Chicago Sun-Times: "Don’t let Trump administration get the last word." I'm pleased it was published. "Joy in resistance"😊 (no paywall) chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...

Today on 4/19, the Editorial Board of the conservative Chicago Tribune wrote, albeit indirectly, that President Trump "lacks credibility in his own role." Assuming that's more than an insult for the insulter extraordinaire, I look forward to seeing where @chicagotribune.com takes this. Thank you!

About the Trump regime’s contemptuous response to the courts, Joyce Vance & team write: “…we believe we are firmly in a constitutional crisis.” Thank you for the inspiration. I’m ready for today’s protests. April 19th reminds us that history is on our side.

Good reminder for me to make a donation to the ACLU beyond the modest $25 membership. Just took care of that!

Mary, I didn't know about this website. I visited and saw some events I'm interested in. I usually check out Indivisible Chicago Alliance. I'll check out Mobilize.us, too. Thank you for informing me.

I took action today by using a script provided by Indivisible to contact my elected representatives in Congress to vocally oppose cuts to HHS & demand Secretary Kennedy attend congressional hearings. I included two links to related articles in The Contrarian. indivisiblechicago.com/daily-action...

Love the poster! I’ll be there—Daley Plaza at noon in Chicago.

In contrast, the Chicago Tribune reported it this way: “US, El Salvador officials stay united.” @chicagotribune.com, you must do better.

I'll be attending the April 19 protests in Chicago, Daley Plaza at noon. Local theme is "Joy as Resistance." Date marks the start of the American Revolutionary War when the first shots were fired. www.fiftyfifty.one events.pol-rev.com/events/8a109... www.axios.com/local/chicag...

Starter packs for patriots! I'm following them all. #1 on my list for "practicing democracy" is to "lean into connection." It's magic. Love to community! Thanks, Doofy.

I made a donation to NAACP today. With DEI under attack, Blacks are under attack. I signed their Black Consumer Pledge. See naacp.org/campaigns/bl... for good & bad DEI companies. NAACP supports issues I care about and conducts outreach to Black voters to increase participation (volunteer, maybe).

I donated to Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social today. They are filing lawsuits against the Trump regime, incl. to protect taxpayer data, & demanding that Congress stand up for due process in response to the regime's lawless treatment of Abrego Garcia. I like their informative emails too.