Remember when we all thought it might be career-ending if there was proof some Russian prostitutes peed on him? Ah those halcyon days

3300 people. the federal government has disappeared over 20 people a day for almost half a year

Got turned down on a piece about ICE in Chicago for an international news org because they believed I couldn’t be objective about my neighbors getting kidnapped. And well, guilty as charged I guess.

Current* conditions near St Joseph, MI:

Durbin should never be able to eat in a restaurant in Chicago with getting harassed (and having ample spit in his food) again

Millions of Democratic voters on Tuesday: Fight these guys. Fight them. Senate Democrats: We heard you loud and clear and we will give in

I really hate that as a Durbin constituent my only recourse is to send a Strongly Worded Email, but that’s what I did

What bridge? What lake?

40 years ago we’d have congressional hearings falsely accusing metal bands of putting backwards messages in their songs that told kids to kill themselves & now we have a planet-killing chatbot that’s all like “bet you won’t commit suicide chickenshit bitch” & the government is like here’s $5 billion

the federal agents, at least three of them from what i can tell, are driving a silver ford explorer with mexican flag and “chinga la migra” stickers on the rear window.

Ellis: Federal agents described a number of protestors as "professional agitators" based on their use of whistles, in part. "Describing neighborhood moms and rapid response groups as professional agitators shows just how out of touch these agents are and how incredible their statements are."

I think a thing we'll learn tonight is that people fucking hate what is going on and they will straight ticket vote against anyone involved in starving people while pillaging the country and kidnapping their neighbors. I don't think it matters at all who that person is.

"[Chicago mom] Andrea Soria... overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: 'We have to be good or ICE will get us.'" apnews.com/article/chic...

Today was my third and final docent shift for the year at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. I think it’s at its prettiest in the fall, so today was a perfect day to be here. Chicagoans, the pool closes on November 8 for the season, so stop by sometime this week if you want to visit!

The only way this video could be more perfect is if he had called them jagoffs

Happy Spooky Day! 🎃

New: a class action suit filed in Chicago's federal court this morning alleges overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, as well detainees being denied legal counsel. The plaintiffs say this amounts to 1A and 5A violations.

I already hate leaf blowers, but now when I hear one I feel both annoyance and very real fear for the person using it, and I haaaate it

Pritzker addresses Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino. "No child in America should have to go trick or treating in fear that they might be confronted with armed federal agents and have to inhale tear gas." "I honestly can't even believe I have to make this plea."

Lawyers for the government tell Ellis it would be “frankly, dangerous” for her to ban agents from using tear gas. Lawyers for the plaintiffs scoff at the notion that it would be dangerous to prevent agents from tear gassing residents of Chicago.

I didn’t think I could love her more 😍

The vibes in Chicago right now are sort of like during the pandemic except if covid showed up in a random neighborhood every day and had to be driven off by everyone yelling at it

Current* conditions near Winthrop Harbor, IL:

it’s beyond comprehension that scenes like this have become routine in chicago. masked soldiers are carelessly lobbing chemical weapons—that are banned from use during warfare—on random residential streets. this is the third time feds have tear-gassed residents in chicago *this week!*

I saw it yesterday afternoon, when I heard whistles and went to the window to see at least a dozen people *sprinting* down the block. I later heard it was a single suspicious vehicle that had been circling the nearby school, which was chased off because of the commotion.

I will tell you that the folks working the ICIRR Hotline are the real deal and saved these kids. PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE AND CALL IF YOU SEE ICE IN ILLINOIS: (855) 435-7693

Just receieved this today from Florida Blue. This is for a Bronze plan. Our monthly premiums are going from $333 (2025) to $2300 in 2026.

It was a nice reprieve to be in Jordan for 10 days, even though travel right now is kind of an apology world tour for Americans. Anyway, here is a pic of the stunning Wadi Rum and another of the sunrise this morning over Lake Michigan (courtesy of jet lag).

As I sit in an airport bar prior to an overseas trip and watch the Cubs try to claw their way back into playoff contention, things feel…almost normal

Look at her go! #invertebrates 🌿

That red brick building is Funston Elementary. They are gassing kids in their classrooms

Today is my 2-year anniversary of getting laid off. I can’t believe it’s been TWO FUCKING YEARS of job searching, freelancing, working part-time, and generally hustling. And there’s still no end in sight. I’m so exhausted and demoralized.

Everything about this pep rally is an appalling travesty, but incorporating "you guys are fat and your ships are ugly" is a really strange choice. We can't stop reminding people this whole administration is full of misfit weirdos with inferiority complexes.

Me being asked in job interviews to share objective results of my accomplishments:

Little Free Anti-ICE Libraries: yesterday multiple people were abducted by ICE in my Chicago neighborhood (Avondale). This morning I added 40 ICE alert whistles to three different LFLs, including one box that is about a block from one of the kidnappings. I have ordered 700 whistles.

The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy. www.chosun.com/english/nati...

🚨 MSF FORCED TO SUSPEND ACTIVITIES IN GAZA CITY 🚨 Our clinics are now encircled by Israeli forces. There are continued airstrikes & tanks advancing closer & closer to our healthcare facilities. This is an intolerable level of risk for our @msf.ca staff. I am outraged, and you should be, too.

SIR MIX-O-LOTL

Earlier this morning around 10:15, ICE agents were spotted near Howard and Greenview in Rogers Park. It doesn't appear they arrested anyone, and they quickly left the area.

Take that, RFK

god just told me that he would’ve raptured you too but the prep u were doing gave him the ick…… he says, and this is a direct quote, “no thirsty bitches 😂😭😂😭”

Someone pulled off the ultimate heist and stole the Mackinac Bridge

Isn’t it annoying when the algorithm occasionally has you dead to rights? I log into Hulu and oh hey we think you would like this new documentary about Lilith Fair and I’m like “damn you, obviously yes, lets’s do it”

I lived in a country without fluoridated water for 2 years and got multiple cavities. My sister and BIL got a reverse osmosis filter to remove fluoride and almost ruined my niece’s teeth. Lots of people about to find out the FAFO curve on fluoride is quite short.

I never thought America's nosedive into fascism would be so damn embarrassing. This is all incredibly stupid as hell.

Speaking from experience via a freelance gig last year, trying to rewrite AI first drafts SUCKS. It takes forever and makes you a worse writer. 0/10 do not recommend for any writer who wants to keep their sanity or self respect

Current* conditions near Isle Royale NP, MI:

This is a contender for the best kept secret in Chicago: a free 15-minute film festival with free beer, popcorn, and some great 60-second films

Willian Gimenez was abducted by ICE yesterday in Chicago. He had been part of a lawsuit against off-duty police and Home Depot employees for abusing day laborers. Latino Union says he was targeted for advocating for his rights as a worker. @bloomekatz.bsky.social and I report.

Here’s one good thing: I trained this spring to be a docent at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, which just reopened after two years of rehabilitation, and this morning was my first docent shift. It was great to see Chicagoans once again enjoying this beautiful spot and to help them learn about it