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Jacki @ftd1969.bsky.social · 1d

I heard the initial story, but the story is advancing and getting quite interesting!

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 8h

NEW: A huge ice sculpture of the word “DEMOCRACY” is currently melting away in front of the US Capitol.

Organized by artists and activists, it was commissioned by the Up In Arms campaign, an effort led by Ben Cohen, the cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11h

JD Vance said today on the TPUSA podcast that these guys were “just a bunch of kids in a chat room.” bsky.app/profile/blue...

Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 13h

These are some of the leaked messages Young Republicans were sending in group chats.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Anne @annemod.bsky.social · 13h

#NoKings

www.youtube.com/live/R5052W9...

Politics Chat, October 14, 2025

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 14h

Just a feckless, feeble, snot flap of a man

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Anne @annemod.bsky.social · 15h

Gift article
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/14/w...

What to do if ICE stops you

U.S. citizens are not required to carry identification with them, but legal experts say some might consider carrying their passport or a copy of it for faster proof of identity.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.

ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.

The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.

An ICE agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester during a skirmish at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points a crowd control weapon at a protester Tuesday at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Chicago Police Department officer washes his face after being exposed to tear gas during a protest at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1d

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump thinks he’s all powerful. It’s up to us to remind him on October 18th that he’s not.

We will show him who really has the power in this country — and we will do it peacefully. nokings.org

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Based on the video shared by Univision (they've paired it with overhead from ABC), today's attack might be the most chemical gas we've seen feds launch into a neighborhood so far. The clouds are enormous/that's a lot of canisters. Completely engulfing cars and homes.

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unichicago on Instagram: "Operativo federal termina con gases lacrimógenos en Chicago. Esto es parte de lo que se vivió en la escena. Tienes más información …"

Operativo federal termina con gases lacrimógenos en Chicago. Esto es parte de lo que se vivió en la escena. Tienes más información en nuestra biografía.

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: The People’s Law Office is representing Debbie Brockman, the WGN producer who was detained by feds.

“Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work.”

Statement on Behalf of Debbie Brockman, WGN
Employee Assaulted by Federal Agents

Debbie Brockman, the WGN employee who was physically attacked and arrested in Chicago, Illinois by federal agents on October 10, 2025, would like to provide the following information to clarify any misunderstandings or misrepresentations that have been previously reported.

First off, Ms. Brockman wishes to clarify that at the time of this incident she was not acting in any professional capacity as an employee of WGN. During the morning hours this past Friday, Ms. Brockman was walking to the bus stop as part of her morning commute when she was attacked by Border Patrol agents.
Ms. Brockman, who is a U.S. citizen born in this country, was violently detained on Foster Avenue, on the north side of Chicago. As this occurred, individuals on the street began recording the incident and asked Ms. Brockman her name. In addition to providing her name, Ms. Brockman stated that she worked for WGN. She added this information because she hoped someone would notify her employer so her coworkers would know that she would not be arriving at work that day.
Ms. Brockman was detained and held in federal custody for approximately 7 hours before being released. She has not been charged with any crimes and she intends to pursue all legal avenues available to her to vindicate her rights and hold the federal authorities accountable for their actions.
Ms. Brockman is being represented by attorneys from the People’s Law Office in Chicago. Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work. Ms. Brockman feared for her life multiple times throughout this terrifying experience.
“This incident should be alarming and horrifying to every single person in this country,” said Brad Thomson, one of Ms. Brockman’s attorneys at People’s Law Office. “If armed, masked, federal agents are sn…

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Anne @annemod.bsky.social · 1d

It’s the bad hair bros

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

Last Sunday, @demiforillinois.bsky.social, @raygunsite.com and I hosted a No Kings protest sign-making party with the best problem:

So many people showed up, we ran out of table space.

This is what community care looks like.

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Wade @wadewarrens.bsky.social · 1d

Every time I see "I'm not surprised" or "What did you expect", I insta-block.

Things are difficult enough these days without us having to wade through lame attempts at world-weary cynicism while we're all trying to keep the Constitution alive for a few more years.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

As another Jewish woman in the industry, I can clear this up: It's due to her being an asshole.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 1d

Fox News host Emily Compagno claims that the backlash to Bari Weiss being named CBS News editor-in-chief is due to her being Jewish:

"This kind of thing would make me laugh if there was not an antisemitic thread in there."

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michnutrish.bsky.social @michnutrish.bsky.social · 1d

@visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @rosaliewong.bsky.social @karenb4good.bsky.social @emmatk.bsky.social October 18th! Time to Rally against the Regime! #nokings #fdt #indivisible #resistance #riseup

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Anne @annemod.bsky.social · 1d

The pipsqueak needs better glasses

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Not Sure @ahoy-polloi.bsky.social · 1d

We can live with it, Janet. We’re good.

www.grahamforsenate.com

Graham Platner | Democrat for U.S. Senate

Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is a Marine and U.S. Army veteran and oyster farmer running to defeat Susan Collins and win back the seat for working Mainers.

www.grahamforsenate.com

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SILVER LINING UNITED @silverliningunited.bsky.social · 2d

The wannabe dictator and his cabal think they’re a tidal wave, crashing to wash everything away. But they’re just rough waves on the shore — noise and foam. The real tide is us steady and rising.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

I'm not afraid. Come and get me, Donald.

I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 1d

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Randi Weingarten and Karen Attiah -- the former longtime WaPo opinion writer fired for posting a quote by Charlie Kirk on social media -- are among those scheduled to speak at D.C.'s massive No Kings rally.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

Sen. Chris Murphy, Progressive Leaders To Speak At DC’s Massive ‘No Kings’ Rally

www.huffpost.com

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David Kaib @davidkaib.bsky.social · 2d

The biggest challenge is convincing people that things could be different and that their actions matter.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 6d

Trump has sent troops + ICE to Chicagoland to terrorize immigrant families & Black citizens, attack protesters & journalists, assault elected leaders & clergy.

✋🏼✋🏾 We say #HandsOffChicago!
❌👑 We say #NoKings!
📅📍 Rally/march Sat Oct 18, noon, Grant Park
See Info here (registration not required) ⤵️

Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago

Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...

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