The same people who were condemning political violence last week are now celebrating ICE brutality against Democrats. I don't care if @katmabu.bsky.social is my political opponent — no one should cheer the violent response she and the other peaceful protestors encountered yesterday.

They are trying to send a message of public violence and oppression. Our job is to resist it as visibly, vocally and aggressively as we can while staying nonviolent. - - - Protesters and Federal Agents Clash Outside an ICE Detention Facility Near Chicago www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...

Right wing crazies want me arrested because they know I won't back down. Too bad.

we. will. not. be. intimidated.

Afterwards, organizers went into immediate care mode. People passed out water and other products to wash out eyes. Others passed out paper towels and consoled those who were visibly impacted or upset. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss was among those recovering from the tear gas. 🎥: The TRiiBE

Federal forces just tear gassed myself and the other peaceful protestors here at the Broadview ICE facility. This is a terrifying escalation, but we will not back down.

Last week, I went on a walk with Alderman Vasquez. I am grateful not only for his endorsement, but for the conversations we had on how to be a strong, resilient leader in the face of adversity. @andrefor40th.bsky.social

This isn't just about Jimmy Kimmel, this is about Donald Trump controlling what any of us can say — or think. It's extremely dangerous, and a direct threat to free speech and press freedom. It's on all of us to speak out and push back right now.

Prices Trump has cut: Groceries? ❌ Housing? ❌ Healthcare? ❌ Cocaine? ✅

Inflation has driven up the cost of essentials and with food prices already at historic highs, adding an additional tax on groceries would not only deepen the economic pain for local families, it would be fundamentally unfair.

Honored to speak at the Keep ICE Out of Evanston rally where so many neighbors came out. If you see federal agents, call ICIRR (1‑855‑435‑7693), refuse entry without a judge‑signed warrant, and gather an A‑Number if someone is detained. Solidarity is action. Spread the word.

The smirking armed agents hiding behind masks are smug precisely because they don't think the American people will rise up in big enough numbers to end this. Let's prove them wrong. Today at Fountain Square in Evanston at 4:30pm we protest ICE's shameful actions. open.substack.com/pub/danielbi...

Hate has no place in Chicago. The threats left at Ald. Vasquez’s office are vile and unacceptable. We stand with Andre, with our immigrant neighbors, and with everyone working toward a city rooted in safety and respect. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/0...

Here’s a look into what we have been experiencing this morning at the Broadview ICE detention center. At 8:45 a.m. they began announcing dispersal orders, which have continued regularly since then. We are not budging. We are committed to protecting our communities.

Today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor their memory, our first responders and the strength of our country that persists in the face of tragedy.

Horrific news out of Utah today. Political violence of any kind is completely unacceptable and must be rejected unequivocally. I'm keeping Charlie Kirk and his family in my thoughts.

Donald Trump and ICE are threatening our community, but we're taking action. We've strengthened local protections, safeguarded residents' data, and will continue to share timely alerts. Now, more than ever, we must stand in solidarity.

I’m standing up for my residents and I will NEVER back down.

We aren’t on our way to authoritarianism — it’s here. And we all have to show up for each other in ways big and small. History will remember how Chicago stood in solidarity in this moment. Stay strong, stay safe.

I was proud to join neighbors in Rogers Park this morning protesting Donald Trump's authoritarian plan to deploy masked federal agents into our streets. Silence is compliance, we must be LOUD. #HandsOffChicago

Kennedy’s Senate testimony today made one thing clear: he is utterly unfit to serve. Gutting the CDC, undermining vaccines, cutting hospital funding, and slashing life-saving research won’t make America healthier — it will put lives in danger. RFK must go.

We're less than an hour away from my live conversation with my friend and bestselling author @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social. Join us at danielbiss.substack.com!

Congressman Bill Foster knows better than anyone the existential threat of climate change and the very real damage Donald Trump is doing to our healthcare system and economy. I am thankful to have his support in this race.

It is absolutely unacceptable for masked federal agents to snatch people off the street without any identification. I'm glad to see this resolution move forward in Evanston, but it's clear we need Congress to take action.

LIVE NOW | Join Daniel and Prof. Carolyn Shapiro in discussion of Trump's threats of a military occupation in Chicago ➡️ danielbiss.substack.com

TODAY 3:15pm | If we want to stop Trump’s unwanted and unneeded threat to send the military into Chicago, we must understand what he can – and cannot – do under the law. Join me and Prof. Carolyn Shapiro in discussing the legality of Trump's threats ➡️ danielbiss.substack.com

Billionaires and big corporations have been undercutting workers’ rights and unions for decades, and Trump has supercharged the attacks. I was proud to stand with workers in Des Plaines and Chicago today on Labor Day, a true Chicago holiday. United, we will fight back—and win.

Trump keeps threatening to send troops into Chicago. What can a president actually do, and how can we resist? Join me and Prof. Carolyn Shapiro for a discussion on the legality of Trump’s threats and how everyday people can stay safe and fight back. Subscribe & watch ➡️ danielbiss.substack.com

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The members of @bacweb.org ADC 1 build our communities, and I’m grateful to have their support as we build this campaign. I'm honored to be the only candidate in this race to have earned any labor endorsements to date, and we're just getting started!

🎂🎉🎁 Today is Daniel's birthday! Team Biss is putting together a birthday card for him — add your name ➡️ secure.ngpvan.com/Gf5CKJGT9kit...

As a parent, nothing is more terrifying than the thought of our kids in danger from gun violence in their own schools. Every day we fail to act on America's gun crisis, we put them at risk. My heart is with the Minneapolis community as they grieve this horrific tragedy.

Alds. Vasquez, Martin, and Knudsen are all unafraid to fight for what they believe in, leading with their values while serving their constituents on the nuts-and-bolts issues that impact everyday life. I am honored to have their support in this campaign!

Few leaders have spoken out against the billionaire takeover of our country like Bernie Sanders. His courage and clarity are an inspiration, and I was proud to attend his Fighting Oligarchy event last night in Chicago.

Chicago has work to do on public safety, but we’re making real progress. The last thing we need is Donald Trump trying to send in the military—illegally—to stir chaos and distract from his sinking approval ratings. This is authoritarian bluster and we won’t stand for it.

As someone who yearns for a thriving Palestinian state and a secure Israel, I cannot stay silent about the atrocities committed by Netanyahu's government. But words alone aren't enough. The U.S. must halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Of course Chicago is one of the best cities on the planet for Gen Z, but we have to make sure it stays that way. That means growing more good jobs and making rent and home ownership actually affordable.

The @texasdemocrats.bsky.social are showing everyone what it looks like to actually stand up and fight back against Trump's power grab. I was proud to join them today in Chicago.

Billionaires get tax cuts and we get stuck with higher prices. Trump's economy in a nutshell.

These mega-mergers often just drive up prices, slash jobs, and hurt independent retailers at a time when consumers are already getting squeezed. I'm with @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social — we need more competition in the marketplace, not less.

Thank you, @danielbiss.bsky.social!

I am in awe of the strength and solidarity of federal unions like @704afge.bsky.social that are standing united in the face of relentless illegal attacks by Donald Trump.

We're kicking off the conversation in about 10 minutes — join us ➡️ substack.com/@danielbiss

I can’t wait to join my friend Robin Rue Simmons for a live conversation on Tuesday at 2pm about her work in the reparations movement, our progress in Evanston, and the long road ahead for justice in our country. Subscribe for a reminder at substack.com/@danielbiss

Weiss Hospital is vital to the North Side and we won’t stand by while it’s shut down. Ownership must fix the problems now, and Congress must do more to protect safety-net hospitals. Healthcare is a human right, and hospitals are lifelines–not profit centers.

Petition season is in full swing! This weekend we hit the 47th Ward, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Evanston, and Glenview—meeting voters, talking issues, and collecting those all-important signatures. See you on the doors!

Proud to stand in solidarity with @afscme31.bsky.social members from across the Midwest as Chicago History Museum employees fight against their management’s union-busting. Thankful for the AFL-CIO for joining us as part of their It’s Better in a Union Tour and bringing added attention to this fight.

Toxic social media, climate dread + school shootings are fueling a youth mental health crisis—driven by corporations putting profit over people. Thank you @jbpritzker.bsky.social for making IL the first state to provide universal youth mental health screenings. We must fight for our kids.