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Interests include writing, sci-fi (especially Stargate), bookbinding, concerts, and general assorted nerdiness
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Oak Park resident Scott Sakiyama reports feds pointed weapons at him across from an elementary school today. They then arrested him and took him to Broadview. While in custody, he saw agents texting in a group chat called "Chiraq Team 2."

Full testimony: www.facebook.com/share/p/1GqB...
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Remember, Oct 19th is a state of mind.
For those who aren’t familiar with Chicago’s grid system (8 blocks = 1 mile), that means the protest stretched 2.75 miles.
the times is reporting that the protest stretched 22 blocks in chicago
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Happening Now: Thousands out for a “No Kings” protest in Chicago
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The No Kings March in Chicago is one of the largest gatherings I’ve seen here. Looking down from by the river, the crowd stretches for blocks down Michigan Ave and wraps around Wacker Dr. This video is from a few minutes ago and the end of the protest is nowhere in sight.
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Some additional photos of the Chicago #NoKings march, including appearances by Ted Lasso and the Blues Brothers:
Protesters also paused at this intersection to flip off Trump Tower. #NoKings
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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d
7 million people took to the streets across the nation to protest in defense of our democracy.

This country belongs to the people. We will fight for it with everything we've got.
When we turned the corner onto Wacker and saw Trump Tower, the crowd started shouting “Shame!” #NoKings #Chicago
The crowd chanted “ICE go home!” as we walked down Michigan Avenue.
A selection of crowd photos from the march. The turnout was huge! #NoKings
The sense of Chicago solidarity was so strong at the #NoKings protest today.
“Tyranny also fails when ordinary people refuse to cooperate. When they say, ‘No Kings,’ and they mean it. So, Donald Trump, stay the hell out of Chicago!”

- Governor JB Pritzker #NoKings
“History will judge us by where we choose to stand today. Future generations will ask, ‘What did we do when fellow humans faced persecution? When our rights were being abridged?’…They’ll want to know whether we stood up or stayed silent.”

- Governor JB Pritzker #NoKings
“They’re threatening still to bring military troops into Chicago, claiming there’s an insurrection here. Is this an insurrection? (Crowd: No!)…We in Chicago are not afraid to stand up for fundamental American values.”

- Governor JB Pritzker #NoKings
"You will not break the City of Chicago...ever!!!"
- U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez #NoKings
"There are those in this country who have decided, at the behest of this President, to declare war on Chicago and American cities across this country. They have clearly decided that they want a rematch of the Civil War, but we will stand firm.”
- Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago sang along to Billy Branch's new song "Begging for Change" in Grant Park.
#NoKings
The #NoKings protest in Chicago was wonderful today! Great speakers, music, chants, posters, and overall a positive energy.
Block Club Chicago, The TRiiBE, and Unraveled Press deserved this shout-out. They’ve been doing great local reporting!
TODAY — At the No Kings rally in Chicago, organizers recognized the work of independent news outlets including The TRiiBE and Unraveled Press, and nonprofit newsroom Block Club Chicago.

Video: CBS Chicago
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Didn’t ya hear, Harry? It’s No Kings Day today…

#DailyDistraction #StargateSG1
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No Kings march in full swing in downtown Chicago. Large crowds headed east toward Grant Park and the lakefront.
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Lake Reflection. Chicago on this day in 2019.
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State police led Broadview protesters into the street, then attacked them, demonstrators said. blockclubchi.co/4qfbgsJ