“One of the chants that has become ubiquitous at these protests at Broadview is, ‘Love your neighbor, love your God, save your soul and quit your job,’” said Black, who pastors at the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago. “Everybody chants that.”

the post office is a public service. it doesn’t need to make money. public transit doesn’t need to make money. the library doesn’t need to make money. some things exist for the public good and we desperately need lawmakers to stop thinking about them in terms of capitalism. these are not businesses.

The rules have changed. Mike Johnson wants to wait until the official results come in October 14th to swear in Grijalva.

The President says pregnant women should stay away from Tylenol due to possible autism link. World health authorities strongly disagree, say the drug is safe in pregnancy.

Newsom: "I fear that we will not have an election in 2028 -- I really mean that in the core of my soul -- unless we wake up to the code red, what's happening in this country, and we wake up soberly to how serious this moment is."

Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect. As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

As Trump moves to turn corporate media into regime propaganda, please support independent journalism that won't bend the knee. I'm really proud of the work we do at PN. If you appreciate my coverage here on social media, it would mean a lot for you to sign up. Thanks.

Love #science and #history? THIS is the book for you! Enjoy an exciting and intriguing exploration of the world’s most interesting technologies, inventions, and scientific discoveries in this illustrated STEM-oriented book. GREAT for curious kids PRE-ORDER NOW with the @barnesandnoble.com code!!

Re-reading Frederick Douglass's words following the Dred Scott decision: "You will readily ask me how I am affected by this devilish decision-this judicial incarnation of wolfishness? My answer is, and no thanks to the slaveholding wing of the Supreme Court, my hopes were never brighter than now.

7/2 shifts: - 11AM-12:30PM ET with @indivisible.org - 4PM-9PM ET with People’s Action - 5PM ET with Medicaid Defenders/SEIU - 5:30PM-10:30PM ET with Together for CA Health - 6PM-7:30PM ET with @activateamerica.bsky.social - 6PM-8PM ET with @moveon.org Links in replies.

The budget bill contains tens of billions to fund an army of 10,000 more ICE agents. This is a red alert moment for our democracy.

L.A. Taco has confirmed with the family of 20yr old Adrian Andrew Martinez, who was taken by ICE while working at Walmart in Pico Rivera, is a US citizen who was speaking up for his coworker that was detained. ~ @eltragon.bsky.social

Friday spotlight on our Reviews of the Week. Read the reviews here: hbook.com/section/book... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social #hbreviewoftheweek #fridayreads #kidlit #yalit

THRILLED that my book, UP Periscope!, illus by @veronicajamisonart.bsky.social is the Arkansas' 2025 Great Reads Selection for the The Library of Congress National Book Festival! AND, I get to go there to sign it in the Arkansas booth #sciencerocks #stembooksforkids #WomenInSTEM #KidsLoveNonfiction

PETE HEGSETH IS THREATENING TO SEND MARINES INTO LOS ANGELES. This is in direct violation of the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act. It is an illegal order! You can reach the Marine Inspector General Hotline at 1-866-243-3887. www-irishstar-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.iris...

Two LA photojournalists have been shot with tear gas canisters by DHS HSI, including @acatwithnews.bsky.social who was directly targeted by HSI and struck in the head. Sean is en route to the ER with obvious facial injuries. He was conscious and talking when he left the scene.

NPR has identified nearly 40 small, independent entities – both inside and outside the federal government's control – that a team of young DOGE staffers has tried to access in recent weeks.

Ready for the next day? Here is #9: I Want 100 Dogs! A hilarious wonderful book about a little girl and her plans to get a dog. Or maybe 100? This one made me laugh so many times and I loved how inventive the girl was! Also cute art! Review: twirlingbookprincess.com/2024/04/revi...

Don't forget, you can pre-order Fantastic Four: A Family (Anti)Matter here: amzn.to/4czE3Se Written by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by me. #FantasticFour #Marvel #kidlitart #ChildrensBook

11 Picture Books about Taiwan and Taiwanese Americans or from Taiwanese American Creators buff.ly/DNwkaBD via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #Taiwan #KidLit #AAPI #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth

We've got Bill Kristol saying abolish ICE and standing up for trans people, David Brooks quoting the communist manifesto, and Sen. Van Hollen forcing a dictator to give proof of life of a hostage in a death camp. Meanwhile, Dems like Newsom are doing podcasts with fascists. Make it make sense.

So sick of people lazily insulting him by calling him some variation of overweight. You don't even have to get creative to insult him in a million ways that don't further the body shaming (mostly) women have been victim to for decades. It's not about him, it's about US.

I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.

Yet he died believing the novel was a failure. Imagine. Anyway, when you're wondering if you're good enough to write something, just write the damn thing for your own pleasure. Get it out there. If the world is ready for it, great. If they aren't, who gives a shit? Just write it.

I am so overjoyed that Anonymoose was chosen as a 2025 Children’s Book Council Favorites Winner! 🎉😄 @naomijkrueger.bsky.social @lkliterary.bsky.social

So Sticker Mule scrubbed all their pro-trump posts from their insta and they’re deleting comments that bring it up fast af. This is ur reminder they had a 100+ foot pro-trump sign installed on their building just 6 months ago. NO TAKE BACKS, ANTHONY. WE MEMBA.

Senator Cory Booker concludes his record-breaking Senate Floor speech after 25 hours Massive applause for Booker

NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives

I'm in Bologna at the Fair and it's possible I'm getting scurvy. Please send fruits and vegetables; I'm currently made out of tortellini en brodo.

Bluesky newcomers: I *strongly* recommend learning how to use this platform's moderation tools - it can have a huge impact on user experience. Do NOT feed the trolls (just BLOCK). Many more #BlueSkyTips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... #BlueSkyTips

Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard ! I’m Cale, an author/ illustrator who loves playing with shapes and colours. I created the GN series 'Simon and Chester'👻, and am now excited to dip my feet back into the world of picture books! cale.ca 📚 Rep'd by Lori at @lkliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.

If you were in Congress, what would you do for the State of the Union? What do you think Dems should do?

Watch the way Trump and Vance acted towards Zelenskyy and then tell me if women are the ones that are "too emotional" to be leaders

ZELENSKYY: Putin broke the ceasefire. What kind of diplomacy, JD, are you speaking about? VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media

Happy Friday! (Can we even call it Friyay anymore?) NYT bestselling author @sherriduskeyrinker.bsky.social just joined us here in the safe place -- pls give her a warm welcome! I've added her to the LK'ers in our starter pack: go.bsky.app/GjUYX2i if you want to give some fellow creatives a follow. 💛

Hi friends! It's my first day here & I'm finding my way around. If you're talking about #picturebooks, #kidlit, #kidlitart, #literacy, and awesome trucks, let's connect! And a big #hello to @lkliterary.bsky.social & @chroniclebooks.bsky.social, who encouraged me to join the party here on @bsky.app.

T O D A Y #nationwideblackout

Heads up: next Thursday, March 6th is #KidLitArtPostcard day. You can learn more about the monthly #kidlitart promo event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath. I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

I called the GA attorney general and immediately got a "we're busy, please call later" automated message with no ability to leave a voicemail. GA, are we flooding the lines or is the office trying to ignore us? anyway here's the contact info from the brief (alt text)

And if you can, please amplify Tim Kaine's speech: www.facebook.com/100044239578... He's still going.

no matter which team you were pulling for I think we can all unite in joy that Butker didn't get another ring

Holy cow. I just tried out the beta @flashes.blue and WOWOWOWOWOW. Looks/feels so much like Instagram except better (because it's Bluesky 💙🦋). Wowza. techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/b...

Ooh! And now EBG is in the 🏡 @ebgoodale.bsky.social

Why are no Democrat senators placing a blanket hold on any DOE or EPA nominees until the agencies confirm that payments of contractually obligated grants and loans are resuming under regular process? Why would Democrats let any of these people be confirmed under current circumstances?