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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2h

@nlgchicago.bsky.social is trying to raise $10k to fund ongoing legal support for protesters. They've had to cover long shifts at Broadview, and their volunteers have been repeatedly assaulted by police in the process. More info with ways to donate here: instagram.com/p/DP36ITJja-W/

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making art @marigoldmimsy.bsky.social · 3h

the budget address i'm interested in hearing today is the one where chicago police department doesn't exist anymore

since that's not the budget address that will be given, i will busy myself with anything else, please enjoy this picture from october 16, 2019, one of our signs from the picket line

a protest sign for the chicago teachers union strike in 2019

why is there always money for police but not for education

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 2h

Body cameras are a waste of time (see every other police force with them), but it's disingenuous (obviously) for DHS to argue they don't have film -- their PR guys are all over the streets with them.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 2h

Ellis says she doesn't expect agents to turn on a body cam "that they don't have," but adds this is more reason to have immigration brass like Hott in court.

She wants info on how many agents have been given body cameras, what agencies have them, etc.

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Elizabeth Lopatto @lopatto.bsky.social · 3h

hey friends — if you haven't seen, The Verge is running a series on the future of being trans on the internet. it's got a bunch of very cool stories from talented writers! you should check it out www.theverge.com/cs/features/...

The future of being trans on the internet

The internet has long been a source of information and support for transgender people. Now, trans rights and the internet itself are in a moment of crisis. What happens next?

www.theverge.com

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Phineasferatu @phineas.bsky.social · May 30

A digital illustration of a ribbon with a pronounced thickness curling back around on itself in space. On its outward facing areas are very three dimensional sans-serif letters extending off of it. The ribbon is colored in a gradient from a magenta-leaning pink at top to a bright teal at bottom. The faces of the letters are gradated pinks and their depths shift from another teal shade at top, through light greens, to yellow at the bottom. The lettering reads ‘Maybe it will happen today’.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 4h

Good morning Chicago

Chicago river front sky scrapers with a blue fading to pink sky behind them

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 17h

Mike Johnson called us back from July 4 recess on 7/3 so he could gut Americans’ healthcare in the Big Ugly bill. Since then, he has only had the House in session for 19 of the subsequent 104 days. That’s how we ended up here.

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Mel Buer @melbuer.bsky.social · 14h

I see protest discourse is hitting the feed again ahead of No Kings—idk man, go, don’t go,

…but if you do go make sure to link up with an org that’ll help you get into longterm organizing and if you don’t go, make sure to link up with an org that’ll help you get into longterm organizing

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Robyn Swirling @rswirling.bsky.social · 1d

More efficient, but I also think the visibility was the point at first. Now it’s just supposed to be normal to have all these feds around and soldiers, and for people to just very quietly disappear.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 22h

The roads are so wide and there's nobody using them, and the bus system seems useless for local transportation.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

My companies parking benefits are too high because coworkers who live in Lincoln Park and Fulton Market drive in.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

I won't be flying an American flag, I'll be flying this Illinois flag by @harebrained.bsky.social to show my loyalties and my seriousness.

What looks like the Illinois state flag at first glance waving in the wind, but at second glance, the standard bald eagle is replaced with Eagle Man, and the ribbon says "I got something for you! "

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

I'm pro protests in general, but it's definitely worth thinking about what affects you want to see achieved from it. Sometimes standing with a bunch of like minded folks and shouting can be enough -- I know it boosts my morale.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe I don't understand the terminology, but all along the Chicago river are former multistory warehouses? My condo was a warehouse when it was originally built?

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

What a pleasure to see someone act to prevent the appearance of impropriety in doing their job in the federal government.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

Bottom line: Perry says that clerk will no longer be working on this case, going forward.

Neither side made a motion based on this disclosure, but I didn't hear anyone rule it out, either.

Either way, hearing adjourned.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

LARV!

DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

This is nicer than some Wisconsin bike lanes I've used, which are sometimes just a sign pointing to a foot of shoulder ending in gravel.

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Phineasferatu @phineas.bsky.social · May 29

A black and white marker-style digital drawing of the two gentlemen who comprise the horror clown rap group Insane Clown Posse. In the left is the thinner, bald one Shaggy 2 Dope and on the right the huskier bearded one Violent J. They are standing sort of back to back and extending open palm hand gestures toward the viewer. They both have faces painted in black and white clown makeup. Violent J has the makeup covering his facial hair ‘66 Joker-style and I respect it. They are both wearing long black tees and long gold chains with pendants. Above and below them, partially obscured by their heads and hands, is graffiti-style lettering reading ‘Maybe it’ll happen today’.

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DLS @forensicgarlic.bsky.social · 1d

Also, if you watch any documentaries about the actual Chicago Nazis, they were weirdo freaks, basically equivalent of nick Fuentes fans. Their leader, Frank Collin, was eventually convicted of child molestation.