My best friend Nora reminded me that the second issue of our zine “The Lightbulb” for our high school anti war group “American Students Question” was called DICK CHENEY SUCKS. Should PCB print a special memorial edition? 😎

Hear me out: Hot Priests/Reverends of the Left calendar to raise money for Midwest Immigration Bond Fund

ICE credits the presence of Illinois State Police with their ability to work on the weekend of October 4, during which they handcuffed an alder, shot a rapid responder, unleashed CS gas in two residential neighborhoods, & kidnapped dozens of community members. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

We've been spending most of our time in the streets and organizing meetings this month, but we still have a few amazing upcoming events on the books. Check them out: pilsencommunitybooks.com/events

Instead of wasting years of my life arguing about Robert’s Rules, I should’ve done medic trainings

The only thing that gives me hope are the communities of resistance that are showing up in the streets and at the Broadview ICE detention center in defense of their neighbors, despite the threat of violence. inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...

Happening now: at Kedzie and 40th, where Border Patrol agents just opened fire on rapid response this afternoon. A woman CFD says they found after the incident is reported in fair condition. A growing number of outraged neighbors have gathered across from ICE/CBP agents who have closed Kedzie.

We have know your rights and Migra Watch literature in English and Spanish at the store 7 days a week. We’re open M-F 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm and have water, a public restroom, and climate control.

how many KYR pamphlets can spicy Snoopy fund?? let's find out.

Really looking forward to this one.

What does a gal have to do to get a galley of the new Pynchon book these days

On 9/28, I'm running a half marathon to raise money for Chicago Abortion Fund (& to fend off my midlife crisis, ha). My goal is $500— the average cost of a grant for one of CAF's callers. If you'd like to help me reach the finish line, you can here: www.givegab.com/p2p/cafhalf25/mandy-medley

I truly never expected how much bookselling I would do with anarchists via signal

TCDSA comrades, I’ll be at the actual bookstore all day on Sunday! Come give me a Minnesotan hug 🥰

#blessed to receive the coveted thumbs up from Uncle Kenny in the farm family group chat

Do I know anyone in Chicago who could help me rig up a good record player and speaker setup in PCB?

Early August events, coming right up! Can you tell how we feel about the state these days? As always, check out our event calendar at www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/events

Totally amazed by the amount of free, year-round political education we’re able to host thanks to my fellow worker-owners and our amazing community.

Highly recommend this training!

Waffle House Pride collection slaps

I saw a bunch of liberals get really mad at someone trying to burn a tiny American flag today. I’m glad people are finally in the streets, but I do wonder how after everything this country has done to the world, folks still think it’s more acceptable to proudly carry a U.S. flag than burn one.

We are trying to use every tool at our disposal here!!!!!!! Donate to Midwest Immigration Bond Fund to help free folks from ICE custody!!!! www.mibfc.org/helpusgrow

Hey FBI, it's you and us 🥰

Now is not the time to engage in sectarianism ffs!

A rule of thumb that will rarely lead you astray in this country is to assume that a riot was started by the people who showed up armed and dressed for a riot.

Everyone’s gotta say “FUCK ICE” at least three times a day. Those are the rules, Chicago. See you out there!

Waffle House Pride collection slaps

If you're looking for a tangible way to get involved in Palestine solidarity work, check out the Illinois Divest campaign at the teach-in tomorrow!

Garden report

You could say we’re Mafalda fans 😍 @archipelagobooks.bsky.social

Let us radicalize your fur babies ✨

Everyone should read WIZARD OF THE CROW.

Throwing keg parties to organizing baby showers: middle age happened to me

Working in the neighborhood bookshop on a federal holiday fit check courtesy of the great Recluse Books. If you ask me for a beach read, I *will* hand you THE PASSION ACCORDING TO G.H.

5 years.

For our first event in our "Radial Chicago and the Struggles for a Livable City" political education series, we'll host Jeanne Theoharis for a discussion of the chapter "Warrior Without a Gun: The Kings Move to Chicago" from her new book KING OF THE NORTH. pilsencommunitybooks.com/events/46801

It’s my birthday week, and all I want is to help people access the healthcare they need. Last day to donate to Chicago Abortion Fund & have your donation doubled! Help an almost 39-year-old get to $4500 for CAF: fund.nnaf.org/swankyswig

Your money can go towards the same thing that our banner did 6 years ago: blocking the Christofascist agenda!

It’s match week, which means your money goes twice as far towards helping folks get the reproductive healthcare they need! Donate here to Chicago Abortion Fund and help me get to $3k to fund abortion!: fund.nnaf.org/swankyswig

Who will we see out at the May Day March next week? Meet up with the book worker contingent— all are welcome!

a healthy reminder for us all

This is industry networking I can get behind. Who will I see out there this May Day? 📚✊

I hope to see everyone out at this important fundraiser. Resistance is more than buying and reading books. Resistance is supporting people on the ground doing the work, or better yet, helping to do the work yourself.

spring uniform

I love this little bookstore so much.

Out like a lion with our upcoming events! Find all these events and more info at pilsencommunitybooks.com/events

Front groups really know how to poison a good coalition!