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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 1h

CTA’s base fare should be a mode-agnostic flat $3, with discounts for paying with something other than cash (since those transactions are way faster, reducing bus dwell time). Then, multi-ride passes should be locked in and based on multipliers of the base fare, rather than just what feels right

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Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 2h

"Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a second Trump administration, it was rarely enforced."

One of the things that needs to be done in the future, is not allow Dem electeds to allow crap like this to sit on the books

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 4h

NEWS: ICE gave a Rogers Park man a $130 ticket for not having his papers on him. They rounded him up last week and eventually let him go, but not without a fine that some critics say is un-American. Trump admin enforcing little-used law
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/13/i...

ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement fined Rueben Antonio Cruz $130 for not having his papers with him.

www.chicagotribune.com

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👁🌻🦊⚙️⚓ Bob, Engineer, Pusher of Paper @navmecheng.bsky.social · 2d

> It is 2025 BC. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis

> It is 2025 AD. I am a soldier from one of the outlying provinces called to defend the pyramid in Memphis

Soldiers at the Bass Pro Shops pyramid in Memphis, TN.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 9h

“Living car-free is the most impactful behavior by far in terms of reducing emissions.”

WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · 10h

🚲🥗🚗 Small choices matter, but big change happens when systems support them.

WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.

See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC

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Brianinja @brianinja.bsky.social · 4h

I have only just now put together they are a *bear* and an *otter*.

I am a dense-as-hell queer.

FieldExplores (Gator Days) @fieldexplores.bsky.social · 4h

Daddy - Gator Days

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Lar deSouza @lartist.bsky.social · 4h

Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June21 but my USA neighbours celebrate it today. But any day is a good day to acknowledge and appreciate our country's indigenous origins, the people and their accomplishments and the tragedy of the colonial powers invading. Let's do better.

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Brianinja @brianinja.bsky.social · 5h

"The Vatican in 1950 named her as the patron saint of immigrants."

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 7h

This isn’t Chicago, but reminded me of that time early this year when Tom Homan went on TV to complain about how difficult Chicago is for them, because there has long been an effort to inform people of their rights.

So now they’ve sent in the secret police, who simply ignore people’s rights.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 17h

Border Patrol “attempted to arrest a plumber working inside a Logan Heights home but left empty-handed after the homeowner refused them entry.

The homeowner told agents she would not allow them inside because the warrant they presented did not include her address and lacked a judge's signature.”

Federal immigration operations target San Diego neighborhoods, sparking community resistance

Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Logan Heights and Southeast San Diego on Friday, with community members capturing footage of the enforcement actions.

www.10news.com

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Eeeric Booran @deveric.net · 7h

In 1511 my Taíno ancestors were taught that you rise 3 days after death as Jesus did, & while occupied by Spanish colonizers they caught and drowned one. They watched his body for 3 days and when he did not rise they rebelled knowing they were lied to.

Happy Indigenous People's day.

A statue of Taino solidiers drowning a Spaniard.

B/W art of people in the water drowning a spaniard.

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Star:Line Chicago @starlinechicago.bsky.social · 8h

Good editorial in Crain’s today from CMAP’s executive director about not only the importance of #RevenuesAndReform but also the logistical ramp-up required for any new revenue streams to actually start flowing www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what...

Opinion: This fall is Illinois' chance to ensure transit not only survives — but thrives

We must go beyond survival and work toward building a strong, truly regional transit system, writes Erin Aleman of CMAP.

www.chicagobusiness.com

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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 8h

Happy Indigenous People's Day

BOOOOlioraptor, PhD (spooky version) @biblioraptorphd.bsky.social · 9h

Janet saying: Fun fact: Columbus is in the Bad Place
because of all the raping, slave trade, and genocide.

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Brianinja @brianinja.bsky.social · 1d

You can help even if your license is retired or inactive, like me.

Daniel Biss @danielbiss.bsky.social · 1d

If you're a lawyer, sign up to provide pro bono legal support to Illinois immigrants under attack by the Trump administration: www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/volunteer#lpv

Volunteer — IL IMMIGRATION INFO

Volunteer with The Resurrection Project to help your immigrant neighbors and protect our communities against deportation and other injustices.

www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 1d

I've written pretty critical stuff about Brandon Johnson in Chicago but cops said this exact same thing before his election and afaik it has not transpired at all

Mark Misoshnik 🏴 @misoshnik.bsky.social · 1d

Lmao is this supposed to be a bad thing?

A tweet from Bari Weiss that says “"It's shaken me to my core," a lieutenant said of Mamdani's unexpected victory in June. "The absolute dread I feel is palpable.
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Today in @TheFP our @Olivia_Reingold talks to the cops who say they will walk if Zohran Mamdani is elected in November:”

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Brianinja @brianinja.bsky.social · 1d

Basically what happened in Rolling Meadows this week where they got to the city hall/department parking lot and ICE busted out the car window and kidnapped them.

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Brianinja @brianinja.bsky.social · 1d

That my keeping a young professional safe this week robbed them of enjoying a super awesome professional outing is smoldering in my soul.

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 1d

This is good news.

A few vehicles with Intelligent Speed Assist can have an outsized impact on safety bc they’ll also prevent vehicles behind them from speeding.

www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/ne...

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Microplastics Spookmelier @leastactionhero.bsky.social · 1d

today in "predicted by 30 Rock"

Edie Falco on 30 Rock:
I MISSED THE VOTE ON A BILL TO LEGALIZE RECREATIONAL WHALE TORTURE.

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Kate Lowe (she/hers) @kateontransport.bsky.social · 1d

Delightful design (with impressive message) from my partner @ryanlindburg.bsky.social!

ryanlindburg.bsky.social @ryanlindburg.bsky.social · 1d

Spread the word! Carry your whistles! BE LOUD!!!

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Brianinja @brianinja.bsky.social · 1d

Oh fun, went on a roller coaster of emotions from the joyful serendipity of my kiddo seeing a friend also riding bikes in the same direction, to witnessing a driver nearly erase that other kid from existence with a right turn.

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Mike Fragassi @refrag.bsky.social · 2d

Thread. This feels pretty damn accurate.

Toby Buckle @polphilpod.bsky.social · 2d

i made a model to assign scores for how robustly US politicians oppose fascism & graded 13 leading dems

criteria & method QTed, individual results in 🧵 below:

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 2d

This whole series is amazing, but this one hits particularly hard in this moment.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2d

While this is going on here, ICE has been spotted on foot + in vehicles across SW + NW sides of Chicago. Can't verify reports rn, but also presuming suburbs. Yesterday was brutal. It's not lost on us they have more agents free for weekend kidnappings now with their facility secured by state police.

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 2d

"The man with the most power has expended enormous energy targeting those with the least"

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Capt. Jack Sharrow @sharrows.bsky.social · 2d

When we created this ride, it was supposed to be a joyous celebration of community. Since then kidnappings have increased substantially and vendors are terrified. We will not back down and our ride will continue in a way that keeps vendors safe. We take care of us. ✊🏽

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 2d

As we anxiously await next week’s fall veto session, Rep. Mary Beth Canty offers a pep talk. She thinks a transit reform/funding bill will pass.

@chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org @betterstreetschicago.org

As we anxiously await next week's fall veto session, Rep. Mary Beth Canty offers a pep talk. She thinks a transit reform/funding bill will pass. - Streetsblog Chicago

“I am a patient boyI wait, I wait, I wait, I wait” – “Waiting Room” by Fugazi, 1988 It goes without saying that these are tense times in Chicagoland, in general, and specifically with regards to publi...

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