Just finished The News by @sceneonradio.bsky.social, an exploration of the US media system and call to action to repair journalism in order to support a functioning democracy. Illinois gets a shoutout in Ep8 for the Strengthening Community Media Act. Thank you @willguzzardi.com for voting yes!

Correction. Fossil fueled billionaires shatter air quality record in Cook County. No one says, “Wrigley Field breaks homerun record as balls fly into the stands.” www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/16/w...

On a day when Michigan was suffocated by smoke from fossil fuel charged wildfires, Governor Whitmer approved construction of a new oil pipeline project under the Great Lakes. www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...

This episode of deadly air quality is brought to you in part by ExxonMobil.

Shoutout to all the fossil fueled billionaires for breaking another record.

🛢️ Fossil fuels are fuelling chaos, threatening our communities, nature, health, and peace. We need a bold global response to end the madness. ⏳ The time for empty promises is over. 💚 Join us in calling for a Fossil Fuel Treaty to protect what we love. fossilfueltreaty.org

Even billionaires are right sometimes. But only when we force them to be. Let’s hold Pritzker accountable to this.

Hell yes! Clear and unapologetic, as always.

Hegseth, nope. Just no. Not one more dollar. Not one more bomb. Not one more excuse. Congress needs to make it clear we won't fund unauthorized forever wars. It’s time we pass the Block the Bombs Act and hold warmongers accountable.

all will rise is handing back Microsoft money & pledging @nogamesforgenocide.com — it’s a difficult thing to do when funding and attention are scarce commodities for indies like us, but we hope more of our fellow devs and indie studios will join us in taking a stand 🔥 www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

For those in the US, the correct position is to be anti-war and anti-imperialist. The US does not have the right to conduct regime change to either destroy the country or install a puppet. If US sanctions / war are constantly on the neck of the Iranian people, how can they ever achieve freedom.

Fascists and despots start wars to remain in power and enrich themselves. Today, in the Middle East, we are seeing what two unaccountable warmongers will do with unchecked power and a lack of oversight. Read my full statement!

@duckworth.senate.gov your DC voicemail is full, so I'll say it here - I oppose funding for DHS and their systemic violence, and I urge you to vote HELL NO on any senate bill that allocates our tax dollars to DHS. @ramirez.house.gov has the right idea - MELT ICE and dismantle DHS.

I love bikes in games. These environments look amazing!

It can be hard to stand up to a bully, but it is a hell of a lot easier to today than it will be tomorrow. There are a lot of us in the US refusing to be bullied, and some international solidarity from the EU would be great.

A rejection of international law is a rejection of human rights that puts our collective safety, humanity, dignity and sovereignty at risk. Congress must intervene, reclaim Congress' war powers, and impeach Trump.

Feeling well represented by my elected officials in this moment. I stand with them to oppose US imperialism.

The Trump administration can keep seeking to do what it’s doing, from funding kidnappers to trying to rip our healthcare away. But, Chicago is going to keep doing what it does at its finest, which is to organize, to resist, and to come together.

Our solidarity, resistance, and mutual care and concern for one another is making an impact. Let's keep fighting and showing up for one another!

Most of the power authoritarians have is freely given. We should not comply with them in advance. Trump is far weaker than he looks. So is the GOP. We should draw them out, drain them at every opportunity, and fight for people’s wellbeing at every turn. We have been sent here to fight for people.

A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say. This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand. All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.

Today, our communities in Franklin Park witnessed the inevitable violence resulting from the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional, unlawful, unaccountable actions.

People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC

One week until Protospiel Chicago! Working towards having People Live Here ready for a first unguided playtest.

Chicago: your Jewel just got the new COVID vaccines in stock, my immunocompromised partner got one this afternoon, it took no time at all, it was very easy

Trump's illegal action to reinstate cash bail continues his efforts to criminalize poverty, while cutting the funding for programs and initiatives that actually keep our communities safe. It's another move from Trump's dictator playbook, and we must resist. (2/2)

Chicago is a city of freedom fighters and organizers. We know our rights. We take care of each other. And we will protect our neighbors and our communities. Courage is contagious, and we have plenty. (2/2)

Today’s 152 - Unhealthy AQI in Chicago brought to you in part by Chevron.

Too hot in Chicago for this squirrel. Sign the @fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social so that future generations (human and squirrel) can live in a cooler world than we do today.

Secretary Noem, you and your DHS and ICE agents are not welcome in #IL03, Chicago, or Illinois! Keep your unlawful, unconstitutional fascist agenda away from our communities.

I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

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US involvement in the conflict must end, Congress must assert its authority, and we must de-escalate in the interest of our collective peace and safety. (2/2)

We have a madman in the White House who is actively trying to trigger total war. If Jeffries, Schumer, or any other Democratic leaders try to justify this, shrug indifferently, or write a strongly-worded letter and call it a day, they need to step down or be aggressively primaried.

Trust me folks I'd much rather be tweeting about games & movies & tech & a little bit of politics every now and then but it's a little difficult when Europe and the US are actively killing International Law and the Non-Proliferation Treaty along with more children than a large school class per day.

Take Us North could not be more timely with the horrific fascism overtaking the US. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

A U.S. Senator was shoved to the ground and handcuffed for asking a question. Imagine how this Administration is treating families and kids. @ramirez.house.gov played the shocking footage in the hearing room for the American public.

My feelings covering Summer Game Fest, in LA, as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant. pentopixels.com/article/summ...

All Will Rise has been my most anticipated game since I knew you all were working on it. Happy to hear you’ve found its joyous warrior spirit!

Today’s smoky Chicago skies and unhealthy AQI of 156 is brought to you in part by @exxonmobiloil.bsky.social

There’s a lot of talk about the Senate’s current plan to address the Chicago transit crisis. To put it simply, I believe that the cost of losing access to public transit would be catastrophic. Many in my district only commute through our transit systems.

Data centers are expanding globally; destroying the climate, exploiting labor, and creating toxic conditions for those nearby In this webinar we'll unpack what they are, why they're expanding, how we can organize against them. 📆 April 18, 2025 ⏰ 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT Register at bit.ly/datacenters101

AI has no soul. If you're a human, go make something beautiful today. The world needs you.

I'm vibe coding without AI 🎶🎧🎶. System of a Down has the vibes I need right now.

The people are awake. The people are angry. And the people are organized. 📍 Chicago, Illinois #HANDSOFF

Spilled! is overflowing with charm, and imagines a world of renewable energy, green roofs, lush terrestrial and undersea life and a value-aligned economy. At first I was averse to the casino-like money effects for cleaning up oil, but it rewards good stewardship rather than extractive behavior.

Trying out a new #GreenGame tonight - Spilled! from @lente.me store.steampowered.com/app/2240080/...

During the morning commute, I saw a woman wearing a tomato soup sweater. Maybe it was just a Warhol shirt, or maybe it's her favorite food. In my heart, she is a climate activist. Symbols are powerful.

Just stopped by my local bookstore to pick up a copy of Cardboard Ghosts, @amabel.bsky.social's new book about using board games to critique systems that 'haunt our world.' I've been looking forward to this one!