Even tho my field (originally journalism, now UX content strategy) has changed greatly since I graduated, I continue to grow by supporting my college newspaper and learning from the advisors and students now working at the Northern Star. Enjoyed meeting many of them this weekend at the J-banquet.

This evening I dropped off 100 care kits at GroceryLand this evening. Seeing food pantry cofounder Lori Cannon’s megawatt smile reminded me of my fav Margaret Mead quote: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Proud 2 be part of @usdigitalresponse.org as we celebrate 5 years! As tech becomes more critical 2 public services, USDR remains committed to helping governments deliver for all. Happy 2 have worked on a service resource hub 4 a large metro area last year + now on election admin platform #CivicTech

Huge crowd in Chicago for #InternationalWomensDay!

Today four League of Women Voters of Chicago volunteers registered 162 new citizens, from 41 countries, to vote after their naturalization ceremonies. Loved that as the judge named each country represented, the new citizens stood up when their homeland was called out. #LWV #GOTV #anationofimmigrants

Tonight’s special screening @ Chicago Irish Film Festival was Mrs. Robinson, which covered Mary Robinson’s life, numerous accomplishments, and controversies. Afterward, the former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Chair of The Elders, graciously answered audience ?s 💚

Wonderful news for GroceryLand and other impacted pantries + clinics in Chicago. So thankful for the helpers who made this happen. #grateful #beahelper “The grant was given after Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore learned about the closures in the news and reached out to see how he could help.”

This is devastating: Among the Chicago food pantries to be shut down by April 7 is GroceryLand, which opened in 1988 to serve people living with HIV or AIDS. It's grown to become a resource for anyone who needs it and distributes nutritious food + basic goods that can’t be bought w/food stamps. 1/2

Got my 1st pay-us-2-interview-you request via LinkedIn.🙄 The pitch: Would you like 2 be interviewed by 1 of our journalists and talk about your work+product?…We offer a comprehensive package for £99, which includes an interview w/our journalist 2 be posted on our site, Spotify + Amazon Music. 1/2

Another reason to love #JimmyCarter! 💚 “He had no Irish roots and never visited Ireland before … his intervention in Irish matters in 1977 was hugely significant and opened the door for the constructive involvement of subsequent presidents in working for peace + stability on the island of Ireland.”

Mourning the passing of the late great Jimmy Carter, my forever favorite president. Honored I met him in Oct 1998 @ Borders in Chicago during his Virtues of Aging booktour. Our interaction was brief, but knew I was in the presence of a kind + generous man of character. Grateful for all he did for us

Went to GroceryLand yesterday for the first time and had the pleasure of meeting cofounder Lori Cannon, along w/several volunteers. GroceryLand is a food pantry for people living w/HIV. In addition to food, clients can also pick up personal care items at GroceryLand, 5543 N Broadway; Chicago. 1/4

* Register * Educate * Activate * Back at it: The League of Women Voters of Chicago registered 172 new U.S. citizens to vote after today’s naturalization ceremonies at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The LWV was founded in Chicago in 1920, just 6 months b4 the 19th amendment was ratified.

"Funny fact about a cage, they're never built for just one group So when that cage is done with them and you're still poor, it come for you The newest lowest on the totem, well golly gee, you have been used You helped to fuel the death machine that down the line will kill you too" —El-P

One week later. Back at it. Registering new citizens to vote after their naturalization ceremonies in Chicago. Today the League of Women Voters of Chicago registered 163 new citizens. We aren't going back.

6️⃣ days left 2 vote in Illinois 1️⃣ way left to register 2 vote: Same-day registration at your early-voting polling location Check out IllinoisVoterGuide.org to get started. You'll find early voting sites near you, learn which judges have been recommended by bar assoc and save your sample ballot #vote

Saw Usher in Chicago last night while volunteering w/HeadCount. With online voter reg now closed for this election cycle, we used this as an opportunity to walk Usher fans through the process to confirm their registration is up to date and find their polling place. Great evening of music + #GOTV!

🗳️ What's your voting plan? 🗒️ Here's mine, (I'm in Illinois but some of these resources, such as Vote 411, apply nationwide) 1. Check to make sure my voter registration is current > www.vote411.org/check-regist... 2. Learn about early voting options > www.vote411.org/illinois 1/2 #votingplan

Honored 2 attend a naturalization ceremony on Friday for 136 new U.S. citizens from 41 different countries. The event was held in Nichols Hall at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Judge Amy St. Eve of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit administered the oath. #anationofimmigrants #vote #gotv