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Intersex and genderqueer (they/them), public policy analyst. Banner by klobeans
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sage 🍄🌿
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anyone else obsessed with the baroque skin?
#art
#digitalart
#dbd
#deadbydaylight
#wraith
#gaming
#horror
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Katie
10 days ago
Don't appreciate the most prominent socialist mayor in the country's spokesperson using the phrase "achieving efficiencies and cutting waste" when it comes to THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES that his budget did not even fund sufficiently to keep up with inflation.
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Taking page from Adams, Mayor Mamdani proposes NYC library cuts
Library advocates called the mayor’s proposed budget “terrible.”
https://gothamist.com/news/taking-page-from-adams-mayor-mamdani-proposes-nyc-library-cuts
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Artie Vierkant
10 days ago
“Waste” is a hell of a frame to invoke at a time when the federal government is using this exact language to manufacture crises (MN daycares / CA hospice) to justify its border police to enact organized terror campaigns
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Prisonculture
10 days ago
Brandon did stuff like this early on too and it lost him good will he hasn't recovered. So... we look forward to the explanation for this decision.
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tamara nopper
11 days ago
In an interview with Joseph Beam, Bayard Rustin noted, “I do not look upon myself as one who supports this or that politician to get in office, but as a person who says if and when you get into office you must do these things.”
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Puff the Magic Hater
11 days ago
I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
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Mayor Mamdani Breaks His Promise to NYC Public Libraries
The Struggle Against Defunding Libraries Continues...
https://prisonculture.substack.com/p/mayor-mamdani-breaks-his-promise?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
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Matthew Gault
10 days ago
a man in Oklahoma was speaking out against a data center in his community. He went a few seconds over time and the city had him arrested for trespassing
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Man Opposing Data Center Arrested for Speaking Slightly Too Long
An Oklahoma man tried to talk about a data center coming to his community. Police arrested him when he went a few seconds over his time limit.
https://www.404media.co/man-opposing-data-center-arrested-for-speaking-slightly-too-long/
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Waiting for the extended version so I can ugly cry about the light filtered through his hair making it look like Elizabeth's
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Prisonculture
28 days ago
What is the signature of your effect? How do you change the environments you pass through? What magic, for good or ill, do you perform in the daily rhythm of your life?” - Rob Brezsny
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Prisonculture
28 days ago
“Everyone influences the world in some way. No matter how powerless we may feel, each of us is a creator who continually churns out energy that bends and shapes our world and the people in it.
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Prisonculture
29 days ago
The conspiracies were not conspiracies. - the Epstein file.
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mole lamont lore hours
29 days ago
When someone asks me how my genderqueerness manifests, I'm going to show them this photo
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mole lamont lore hours
29 days ago
No one touch me, I need to weep about how beautiful this artifact set is 🍁
#frankenstein2025
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
about 1 month ago
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
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Prisonculture
about 1 month ago
Street Medic Online Training Thursday, January 29th 6pm CT See the link for registration
spiritofthelion.carrd.co
A foundation training for community responders, movement protectors, and frontline caregivers who want to keep people safe during actions, crises and movements of collective uprising.
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Spirit of the lion bio link
Spirit of the lion bio link
https://spiritofthelion.carrd.co/
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Dave Byrnes
about 1 month ago
Good afternoon from downtown Chicago, where despite heavy snowfall, thousands have gathered for an anti-ICE/CBP demonstration in solidarity with the Twin Cities. More are still streaming in. Lt. Illinois Gov. Juliana Stratton just addressed the crowd, and called for ICE to be abolished.
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Clarkisha Kent
about 1 month ago
Hey y’all. So. We are in an urgent and difficult situation. We have a storage locker for our belongings, but we can no longer keep up with the payments and have fallen behind. If we’re unable to cover the full $750 balance, everything in it will be lost in 2 days.
cash.app/$ClarkishaKent
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I can't even begin to thank
@realgdt.bsky.social
enough for bringing
#Frankenstein2025
to life 💚 That story is such a part of my soul, and the souls of the people I love. To be able to see it made anew by artists whose DNA also hum with this tale in my lifetime leaves my heart aching in the best way
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Prisonculture
about 2 months ago
Respectfully Congresswoman, what's the plan for this? Once the Articles are drafted, how will the case for this be made? Are you all going to do shadow hearings? Will you host people's tribunals in your districts? Political Ed sessions about abolishing ICE? Please share the concrete plans.
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mole lamont lore hours
about 2 months ago
My in-person friend's mum is having a rough time from multiple strokes. Any help would be amazing and I appreciate every share and donation immensely 💕
ko-fi.com/vvirgo
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Support vvirgo
Support vvirgo
https://ko-fi.com/vvirgo
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michiums @ citruscon, eccc H6 💫
about 2 months ago
TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER mutual aid stickers now up - ALL proceeds are being split between orgs for Venezuela, G@za, and Sudan
michiums.bigcartel.com/product/take...
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The Tennessee Holler
2 months ago
Hey so this seems like something more people should be talking about 🤔 🗳️
www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...
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Illinois Justice Project
3 months ago
Rare survey done in IDOC shows at least 2/3 of incarcerated people experienced homelessness or housing instability in 3 years prior to entering prison. Illinois needs a statewide reentry housing strategy to ensure effective reentry into society, advocates say.
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Thousands leaving Illinois prisons face high risk of housing instability, new study finds
A first-of-its-kind statewide survey shows many reentering society may face difficulty finding housing. Advocates say the data underscores the need for major investment in reentry housing and services...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/public-safety/2025/12/04/thousands-leaving-illinois-prisons-face-high-risk-of-housing-instability-new-study
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Prisonculture
2 months ago
Some good news. Thank you Mayor-elect
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
for sticking to your campaign commitment. We need NYC residents to pressure the City Council to deliver. Help by sending a letter to your CM:
actionnetwork.org/letters/city...
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Clay McLeod Chapman
3 months ago
Look who’s the Chicagoan of the Year in Books:
bit.ly/48I0eFL
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Black Mutual Aid
3 months ago
A 52 yr-old Black Woman whose life got completely derailed after her mother died is homeless living in a shipping container she found. She's asking for help for a deposit towards an apartment she's been saving for. Let's each give $1 to reach her goal. We’ve helped 204 people so far let’s keep going
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Miiriya’s Mutuals
Help someone struggling in the community!
https://www.miiriya.com/all-donation-forms/
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If anyone has some margin to donate or can boost this, that would be fantastic! 💚
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Prisonculture
3 months ago
I really love this book we made. Hard to believe that it was actually released this year. It feels like it's been out for longer. You can also engage resources related to the book here:
www.interruptingcriminalization.com/resources-al...
- a friend sent me a short clip of him reading with his son ❤️
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Puff the Magic Hater
3 months ago
Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis is still on the Bookshop Bestseller List! ❤️
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Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis
Letters to Activists in Crisis
https://bookshop.org/p/books/read-this-when-things-fall-apart-letters-to-activists-in-crisis-kelly-hayes/d2dfc8d3252c7650?ean=9781849355841&listref=bookshop-org-best-sellers-of-the-week&next=t
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Clarkisha Kent
3 months ago
Hey y’all. My sister & I are facing an urgent housing crisis. Because of a major snowstorm, we haven’t been able to work, & now we can’t cover the full cost of our temporary housing for tomorrow. We’re doing everything we can to stay safe, warm, & stable, but we need help to get through this moment.
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Silk!! ♣️
3 months ago
gofund.me/c2d2fc974
Hello friends. Turns out my facial masc surgery ended up rejecting. I need some help with the deductible for getting the implant out. Even shares help- thank you for the support. ❤️🩹
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Donate to Support Andrew's Journey to Recovery, organized by Britty Snow
Hello! I'm Britty and I am putting together this fundraiser for my best friend Andy. … Britty Snow needs your support for Support Andrew's Journey to Recovery
https://gofund.me/c2d2fc974
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Imani Barbarin
3 months ago
She used to be my babysitter growing up, please boost:
www.gofundme.com/f/khamia-fig...
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Donate to Support Khamia's Journey- Cancer, Healing, & Motherhood, organized by Khamia Powell
The Hardest and Most Hopeful Season of My Life There are two… Khamia Powell needs your support for Support Khamia's Journey- Cancer, Healing, & Motherhood
https://www.gofundme.com/f/khamia-fight-cancer-hold-on-to-hope-healing-motherhood
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Prisonculture
3 months ago
lapublicpress.org/2025/11/ice-...
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Can't be on the ICE resistance frontlines? Here's how to help
Street vendor buyouts, grocery drives and other ways to sustain support for immigrants targeted by ICE.
https://lapublicpress.org/2025/11/ice-fundraiser-help-immigrants-la/
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They Them Ass B*tch
3 months ago
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMEupPAx/
Video of the costume in motion 🫶🏽
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The Cult of the Harvest ✨️ Heavily inspired by Yule, I made my mask and styled this costume for @brittanyjamiec The Ritual photoshoot over the weekend! #costumedesign #yule #darkfantasy #gothicaesthe...
TikTok video by Kaiser Alt Fashion Chameleon
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMEupPAx/
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They Them Ass B*tch
3 months ago
Outside of making the mask there wasn't much else for this...the pieces I'm wearing are styled from my wardrobe. Had fun with this one! Join the cult of the harvest ✨️
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Prisonculture
4 months ago
Alice Wong, Presente. Thank you for everything.
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sarah jeong
4 months ago
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2019/08/22/whats-wrong-how-schools-teach-reading
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Puff the Magic Hater
4 months ago
I realize that it's part of the governor's strategy to keep the National Guard at bay, but facilitating a violent, occupying force to keep another arm of the occupation at bay is not the only strategy, and it's one worthy of critique. Also, all state charges against protesters should be dropped NOW.
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Puff the Magic Hater
4 months ago
Alderman Sigcho-Lopez was right to call out Pritzker today about the state police arresting protesters. Pritzker responded that the state police are protecting protesters, and that just isn't true. State cops have arrested and brutalized protesters to facilitate ICE operations. That's reality.
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Gregory Pratt
4 months ago
Here’s video of federal agents doing a drive by pepper spraying that hit a father and his one-year old on Saturday when the Feds were hitting Little Village and Cicero
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Puff the Magic Hater
4 months ago
Read This When Things Fall Apart made Bookshop's Bestsellers of the Week list!
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Bookshop.org Best Sellers of the Week
Last Week's Bestselling Books: A Taste of the US We're leaning in on politics and history nowadays with a compilation of letters to activists and a new exploration of the US Justice Department.
https://bookshop.org/lists/bookshop-org-best-sellers-of-the-week
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Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
A Waukegan councilman was briefly detained by U.S. immigration agents on Friday, and he says the agents drew their guns on him while he was sitting in his car with his hands raised. “My life flashed before my eyes,” said Ald. Juan Martinez.
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Waukegan alderman says federal agents pulled guns on him: ‘There were four barrels pointed at me’
As soon as he felt he felt he was safe, Martinez said his first call was to Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham.
https://trib.al/e7xKpxG
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Gregory Pratt
4 months ago
Great read about Chicago’s growing resistance movement against Operation Midway Blitz. Story of community, solidarity, and empathy bringing the children of day laborers together with suburban moms. Gift link. By Andrew Carter
@chicagotribune.com
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...
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Inside Chicago’s growing resistance movement against Operation Midway Blitz: ‘Small acts have huge consequences’
In Chicago, the resistance to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation mission has taken many forms. A movement has grown through acts large and small.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/chicago-immigration-ice-resistance/?share=ewnceee0e5cptooeitci
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Puff the Magic Hater
4 months ago
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
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In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
https://organizingmythoughts.org/in-chicago-we-run-toward-danger-together/
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armando l sanchez
4 months ago
Members of the community yell towards Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and federal officers while they conduct an immigration enforcement action Friday in Waukegan.
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Heather Cherone
4 months ago
NEW:
@govpritzker.illinois.gov
's office says 3 masked ICE agents stopped & questioned an IL Department of Transportation employee working in Park Ridge about his immigration status & whether he had traveled to New York and his awareness of NYC Mayor-elect
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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Puff the Magic Hater
4 months ago
Just observed ICE agents transferring detainees between vehicles at Warren Park — city property. This is prohibited.
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Aaron Rupar
4 months ago
Mamdani: "We believe in standing up for those we love. Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many Black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job ... your struggle is ours too."
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Aaron Rupar
4 months ago
Trump: "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."
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