I AM JUST SHOCKED

Finally got some of those farmers market flowers, thanks to a wonderful friend.

Now explaining postmodern: it’s weird to the third. Also Rolling Stones “Homer it’s only rock n roll” Homer, sad: “but I like it”

It’s so purdy. 🤩📚 #BookHistory

Dasha Ramirez, 8, and her little brother were playing with the water at the Crown Fountain in Chicago’s Millennium Park when federal agents approached their parents. She ran toward her father, Jaime Ramirez, who was suddenly surrounded by a group of heavily armed agents in full camouflage.

I mean, this Chicago common brick mortar is a crime but otherwise…

*seeing this graphic in my email before looking at words* OMG did they steal Jen’s aesthetic?!! *pausing for 2 seconds to read and remember @starshapedpress.bsky.social mentioned this* Oh hell yeah, excellent way to support the local arts, Reader!

Me, judging the uncool white people at a hip hop show. Me, white, realizing I’m wearing a cardigan.

Digging into these 150 year old beauties this week. #letterpress

I’m begging young people to pick up their feet when they walk before evolution removes ankles.

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network. n.pr/3Kdrsdy

For the People Leftist Library project funds our work solely from Tshirt sales: www.librariesforthepeople.org/gear - So your purchase is what makes it possible for us to provide ASL at our virtual events, to make resources to share, etc...

For years I’ve had this brilliant print by my dad (in 2007!) and every time I look at it I’m like, hoo boy yeah. And now I’m like fuckityfuckfuck.

Near headlock and she flashes the peace sign! And wearing a skirt which is awkward when getting thrown on the ground.

Join the Print Club! And also marvel at how hard it is to cut out a square in binder’s board.

I did it! I don't feel great though because I realized another email will come now.

Monarez & Houry vs Patel - yeah, it's women who are too emotional to lead omfg

Why do these parsnips feel vaguely sexual

If a Democratic governor talks about punching people in the mouth, he is obviously filled with insatiable bloodlust. If a Republican president talks about punching people in the mouth, you’re the violent one for thinking he was being serious.

👀 I feel like we check these boxes? (From a 1936 publication)

This week has been a long year. But you know what to do. 😍

Sometimes I remember Henry Kissinger is dead and it slightly brightens my day.

Police and salt trucks aren't actually fighting ICE in Chicago. The community that's been organizing is. There just aren't cool videos to misunderstand and repost depicting the real work.

NU’s Herskovits library has decades of Drum magazine and they are great - come see them in person!

thank youuuuuuuu salt trucks are kinda The Man.

Thousands of protesters marched in Chicago on Saturday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city.

Chicago being very Chicago

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The crowd has swelled considerably; much bigger group than we've seen on Friday mornings out here. A number of clergy of many denominations arriving for rosaries, prayer in front of the boarded up facility. Just started chanting, "say it loud, say it clear! Immigrants are welcome here!"

Oh man, it's going to feel so great when I finally spend 5 minutes writing that email I've let haunt me for 3 months. I'll find out in a month or 2.

The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program. We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful. The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs. www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...

Does Graham know the Presbyterian Church USA divested from Caterpillar (and HP, Motorola) in 2014? And last year divested from Israeli bonds? Let's not tell him, lest he tariffs God.

There’s not much left to tell people about what is going on. This is it.

"Twenty-three Democratic attorneys general now gather on near-daily Zoom calls at 8 AM Pacific, which means the East Coast officials are already on their third coffee. They divide responsibilities and share templates for lawsuits they’ve been drafting since last spring."

On the security envelope and art inspired by it :)

Because of the thugs’ excessive violence, one of them falls down pretty hard here. You know that poor delivery driver is going to suffer for that in the unmarked car.

Hi yes I’d like to report a crime. 🚨 Painting over all that brick and terra cotta details is an historic preservation felony.

Just thinking about these books that came my way at work a few weeks ago. For no reason. At all.

Due to 2 men hawking loogies near me this morning, I really wanted to make public spitting illegal again but then remembered I'm against the increasing criminalization of existing but hoo boy I wanted a shower.

Oof, here's a conservation ethics challenge

Some Northwestern University faculty members are calling on campus leaders to stand up to President Donald Trump’s administration, which has frozen $790 million in federal research funding.

I only make fun of someone's looks when the inside matches the outside.

This discussion topic on the conservation listserv is making me laugh every time it pops up. Stop kissing art.

UGH. Luckily library staff are ok because the dean eliminated open positions to save money. dailynorthwestern.com/2025/07/29/l...

NEW: Our reporter @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social watched as Albert Jesús Rodríguez Parra was asked about his tattoos and a TikTok video in a Chicago immigration court. Five days later, he was sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador.

You know what will make you feel better? Not this schedule.wttw.com/episodes/754...

Your periodic reminder that the estimated cost to end hunger in the U.S. is $25 billion.

I didn’t win anything but a good time with friends tonight. Pretty sure there were bingo balls missing.

“I don’t talk about dog cancer or politics” - guy at a bar setting boundaries