I understand why we shut down American airspace for a few days after 9-11 to avoid a repeat attack but imagine shutting down American airspace to avoid releasing the Epstein files.

"They want everyone to know these thugs they’ve deployed to terrorize cities are battle-hardened and impervious to pain. But in court, they're such delicate flowers that if they are, say, lightly grazed by a sandwich, they are entitled to justice because of the horrific assault they have suffered."

New in PN: The softest Nazis you ever did see "Call it tough guy in the streets and widdle guy in the sheets (of paper for court filings). Truly, nothing revealed this better than the DC Sandwich Guy, Sean Dunn, who a jury found not guilty yesterday."

Of course they did, and as someone who's been in front of many juries as an attorney I'll tell you why: jurors hate government overreach more than anything, and this case was such a blindingly obvious instance of serious government overreach that everyone associated with it should probably be fired.

it’s worth repeating… You ignored all of the warnings over the last 10 years You continue to vote FOR Trumps nominees You continue to legitimize the the fascists on the right rather than call them out You focused on demonizing Dems by whining about the Lefts’s rhetoric This is on You, Dick

Trump Threatens Nation With Good Time

Feel good about yesterday’s results but recognize that Leah is right: The MAGA fascists are going to try even harder to steal elections. When we fight, we win.

BREAKING: Mississippi Democrats have now flipped two state Senate seats—putting them on the verge of breaking the Mississippi GOP's supermajority. Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.

California voters just said F*CK NO to Trump’s authoritarian power grab! Prop 50 is more than a ballot measure, it’s a blueprint for how we defend democracy. It proves that when voters are given the chance to stand up and fight back, they do — by huge margins and despite relentless intimidation.

Prop 50 passes! Thank you, California!!

Speaker Jeffries found his voice.

Jeffries: "The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program. That's the reason they refuse to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva."

Alright I'll give him some credit for this one

Tomorrow, millions of Americans have a chance to elect important local leaders — judges, council members, school boards, and more — crucial to defending and rebuilding democracy. If you haven’t already, make a plan to cast your vote. 👇

Election Day is tomorrow! There’s still time for you to help GOTV for Democratic candidates in key elections: Virginia: indivisi.org/va-calls New Jersey: www.indivisibleonenj.org/gotv-2025?fb... New York: volunteer.zohranfornyc.com/phonebanking... California: neighbor2neighbor.io/campaign/fb6...

We’re rolling out billboards in key GOP districts that call House Republicans out by name for backing Trump’s shutdown. Please pitch in if you can to help us make sure constituents in these districts know their GOP representatives are siding with Trump over working families.

Over 100 people rallied in Brighton Park Saturday to support tamalero Fausto Valladares Alvarez, who was taken by federal agents. “My dad is not a criminal,” his daughter said. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/01/b...

Why would you hate to say it @durbin.senate.gov? You don’t want to upset Republicans? Decorum above Democracy… ? You should use your TWO leadership positions & 40 YEARS in Congress to launch a fierce resistance & SHOUT it from the halls of Congress. @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

Newsom: "He is not screwing around. He's changing the rules. He's rigging the game because he knows he'll lose if all things are equal. He did not expect California to fight fire with fire."

THERE WAS NO "CLASH." Federal immigration agents attacked protesters and community members.

The Lake View High cross country team is fighting for a state title as ICE targets their community: "We’re not hiding." blockclubchi.co/4ojCjBO

The Trump administration hates children. The Department of Homeland Security refuses to protect Illinois children from teargas, pepper balls, dangerous driving, or attacks on their families.

The first internet message was sent from UCLA fifty-six years ago 🌐 Watch PBS SoCal's "Lost L.A." host Nathan Masters visit UCLA Library Special Collections with internet pioneer, Prof. Leonard Kleinrock to see the logbook firsthand: www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-l... @uclasamueli.bsky.social

The president had a MRI but won't say why. He had bruises on his hands but wouldn't say why. He just had an 'annual medical' even though he already had his annual medical. He got shot in the ear but has never released the medical records relating to it. How is any of this ok?

❌🤡 Don't take medical advice from a person who: - is neither a doctor nor a research scientist - thinks medical decisions should be based on a random article posted in The Daily Caller - can't spell the word hepatitis THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER

No energy. No righteous anger. No action. @durbin.senate.gov is once again proving his inability to meet this moment. 4 decades in Congress… we need term limits. @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social

If you‘re wondering why the U.S. is in an attack posture in Latin America, note that Venezuela has the world’s largest known oil reserves. Trump likes to grab things, whether it’s women’s private parts on airplanes, classified records at the White House or other countries’ natural resources.

@durbin.senate.gov is the Ranking Senate Democratic on Defense Appropriations. I trust he will step in and stop this blatantly illegal act. @democrats.org @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

I didn't see anything in there about you taking responsibility for voting on cloture months ago to enable this, nor do I see anything about you taking responsibility for continuing to vote for his nominees to further his power grabs. Also Republicans - like you - won't read or care about this.

Pritzker on Fox: "He's challenging the integrity of the next election by sending troops into our cities. It isn't about fighting crime. He said he's going after the worst of the worst. That's not what they're doing. They are literally after black and brown people because of the color of their skin."

Let them eat ballroom

The intern who made this post, the staff member who approved it, and the 40 year congressman @durbin.senate.gov pining for Republican approval all need to go.

Governor JB Pritzker is creating the Illinois Accountability Commission to document what he says are examples of harassment, intimidation and abuse by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz. trib.al/HHxYJP2

I am completely awestruck by the ease with which Mike Johnson lies on a daily basis. I'll never understand how such a transparently fraudulent "man of faith" can live with themselves. Life is too short to be that phony.

Evening walk with Bobbie, we found this sign in the park. That’s good parenting. #NoKings

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Powerful. Peaceful. Well done Chicago. Well done America. #NoKings @indivisible.org @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

This fucking guy has lost his goddamn mind.

Best sign so far. #NoKingsDay

Powerful sign at No Kings in Cleveland

Amazing sign being held by a small child

My kid made my sign.

Stopped at Office Depot. Had to wait in line behind five other middle-aged people buying poster board and markers.

Showed up for #NoKings in Chicago. So did @jbpritzker.bsky.social

A Chicago chocolatier is standing up to pro-ICE online trolls who have bombarded her business with bad reviews — and her sales are up. blockclubchi.co/4hiYGED

Donald Trump will keep trying to invade Illinois with troops — and we will keep defending the sovereignty of our state. Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy. What will come next?

I'm not afraid of Donald Trump — and I won't back down when it comes to protecting my people.

The article below was linked from the article shared above. This 2nd article includes more of the quotes from Republican *adults* in a group chat. www.newsweek.com/full-list-yo...

🗣️ "Don’t focus on what kids say in group chats." ~JD Vance ✔️ OK, we won't. We'll focus instead on what Republican ADULTS say, namely: "I love Hitler" "watermelon people" "fa**ots" "n–ga" "1488"