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Emily Barney

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Emily Barney @sundaesmilemily.bsky.social · Sep 24

Hey, that’s me! I really enjoyed talking about Romance pro křídlovku (ROMANCE FOR BUGLE). Give the episode a listen!

Projection Booth Podcast @projectionbooth.bsky.social · Sep 24

Czechtember charges ahead as Mike, Spencer Parsons, and Emily Barney dive into Otakar Vávra’s Romance for Bugle (1967). Vávra adapts František Hrubín’s celebrated poem into a lyrical love story set in the Czech countryside. www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2025/09/epis...

Emily Barney @sundaesmilemily.bsky.social · 2d

As a driver, I prefer having protected bike lanes! I don’t understand why anyone wouldn’t.

Emily Barney @sundaesmilemily.bsky.social · 2d

Oh what a wonderful way to see ENTER THE DRAGON for the first time! Enjoy!

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 3d

Ok really. I mean I bought more whistles, so THANK YOU. But donate to ICIRR now thanks: illinoiscoalitionforimmigrantandrefugeerights-bloom.kindful.com?campaign=124...

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Kindful

illinoiscoalitionforimmigrantandrefugeerights-bloom.kindful.com

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 5d

I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.

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Hyde Park Trish @pmorse.bsky.social · 9d

At the food pantry I volunteer at we were absolutely swamped today and by many first timers. We ran out of whole categories of food. Please donate cash to your local organization if you at all can.

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Emily Barney @sundaesmilemily.bsky.social · 9d

A PSA for dog owners in areas where ICE is active. It’s fucked up this even needs to be considered.

From the chicago community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the chicago community

www.reddit.com

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 9d

One of Trump's billionaire buddies just bought Paramount. Now, he wants to buy Warner Bros.

That means one giant company could control almost everything you watch on TV.

Graphic that reads: TRUMP'S BILLIONAIRE BUDDY JUST BOUGHT PARAMOUNT. NOW, HE WANTS TO BUY WARNER BROS. THAT MEANS ONE GIANT COMPANY COULD CONTROL ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU WATCH ON TV: HBO CNN CBS NEWS SHOWTIME TBS COMEDY CENTRAL TNT PARAMOUNT+ TLC HGTV NICKELODEON CARTOON NETWORK ANIMAL PLANET CBS SPORTS ADULT SWIM TEENNICK BOOMERANG COOKING CHANNEL DISCOVERY CHANNEL FOOD NETWORK SCIENCE CHANNEL THE CW NETWORK TRAVEL CHANNEL BET MTV VH1

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Stephanie Kollmann @slkollmann.bsky.social · 9d

I haven't seen people here mention this letter from the mayor of Illinois' 2nd-largest city (Aurora, 40+% Latino)

to the Aurora Police

following egregious attacks by immigration in Aurora and related protests

So here it is!

Hello Chief and APD Leadership,

I just wanted to jot a quick thank you note for those who participated in this meeting with the Latino community about ICE in our neighborhoods.

Sadly, this problem is not going away anytime soon. Historically, the police have been on the wrong side of history during the civil rights movement and the labor movement - defending capital. The pivotal points in American history are when police realized that their solidarity should be with labor; not capital.

Labor vs. police: Learning from working-class history Workers World

In this current struggle, I believe that we are 2-3 years away from a moment where we see the shift in solidarity.

I would like to see Aurora lead, and show something different. It will create discomfort during the transformation. I noticed during the march towards Blue Kangaroo, when the police escort disappeared, that activists I didn't know used their vehicles to block the intersections and protect the marchers.

All living things have the capacity to evolve and grow. Government is about to go through a huge evolutionary period and shed that which is not necessary, and re-focus on what is important.

As government continues to disintegrate from the top down, we have an opportunity to re-invent the ways we find food, water, shelter and protection.

We would like the Aurora Police Department to play a historic role in defending the United States of America, and our city against fascism. We have a unique opportunity to do something different, leave our mark in the history books, and make a difference. I'm excited about the opportunity and look forward to discussing it further.

Respectfully, John Laesch Mayor, City of Aurora laesch@aurora.il.us

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 10d

They just gassed Wrigleyville. Yes, Wrigleyville

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 11d

Ald. Timmy Knudsen reports immigration activity throughout his ward, which is a lot of Lincoln Park, one of wealthiest neighborhoods in city and home to DePaul University

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Michael McLean @mclean.bsky.social · 10d

Federal agents just gassed my neighborhood

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HBO MaXXXinoparsnip @dekkoparsnip2.bsky.social · 13d

Saturday! Join me for a Halloween Hootenanny of an evening with 6 hours of musical spooky goodness! With two (short) features, and tons of music to treat all of your tricks to! Starting at 7pm Central on 10/25 at app.kosmi.io/room/@dekkop...!

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Laura Rodríguez Presa @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social · 14d

The Loyola Phoenix, the student newspaper of Loyola University Chicago, launched an ICE tracker where students/community members can report ICE sightings in the area.

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https://loyolaphoenix.com/2025/10/staff-editorial-track-ice-using-the-phoenixs-map/

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13d

WATCH — @abbydphillip: “Today an ICE officer’s weapon discharged and shot a U.S. marshal and a suspect because they were using the weapon to bang on the window.” 🤦🏻‍♂️

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Felipe De La Hoz @felipedlh.bsky.social · 13d

Federal agents are staging a massive operation downtown near Canal street. Show of force with reportedly dozens of agents from agencies including ICE, FBI, IRS, DEA, etx

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 13d

As most are aware by now, ICE is slamming the north side today. They've been seen in Andersonville, Rogers Park, West Ridge, Edgewater + Evanston. Several people abducted, agents still active.

Shared with permission—rapid response whistle team at Bryn Mawr & Broadway this morning.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 14d

This is Jesse Mack Butler from Oklahoma. Butler r*ped two teen girls over a period of 9 months, nearly killed them by strangulation, which was recorded on video. Butler was convicted of 11 counts of r*pe and sexual assault and was sentenced to 78 years in prison.

But he will serve 0 jail time

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capitolhunters @capitolhunters.bsky.social · 14d

Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 14d

President began demolishing the East Wing of the WH to build there his $200M+ ballroom.

East Wing was built in 1942 during the presidency of FDR. It was constructed to cover the bunker that he used during WWII and the President's Emergency Operations Center.

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 16d

Portland ICE facility now.

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 16d

If my job led me to being one of the three armed police officers that it took to hold down an inflatable penis protesting fascism, I’d start questioning my life choices.

thekoolaidmom.bsky.social @thekoolaidmom.bsky.social · 16d

#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.

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Bumblejack @bumblejack.bsky.social · 16d

We won't make the national news bc our crowds were smaller & the photos aren't as impressive to ppl who aren't from here, but I rly hope that ppl in big cities understand that small cities and towns all over showed out today, too.

Some had their largest protests in living memory. Ppl are pissed.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 16d

If you were out in the streets today, thanks. If you left feeling inspired, please seek out local ways that you can keep organizing with others.

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Jeremy Zoss @jzossmpls.bsky.social · 16d

The most Minnesotan protest sign. #NoKings

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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 16d

John Cusack says message from Chicago to Trump is: ‘Go to hell!’

#NoKings 👑

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