TomTom
@tomtomchi.bsky.social
Urban planner, friend to animals, bike/transit rider, Chicago fag against fascism
@tombellino on ig
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did a twitch politics streamer meet one of the highest profile political prisoners of the trump regime before schumer and hakeem could be bothered
July 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
did a twitch politics streamer meet one of the highest profile political prisoners of the trump regime before schumer and hakeem could be bothered
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Mike Simmons is my current top pick for the 9th District race
There are lots of good progressive options that I greatly respect and won't be mad if they won
But he both deeply understands this community and has a proven track record of getting stuff done for trans Chicagoans
There are lots of good progressive options that I greatly respect and won't be mad if they won
But he both deeply understands this community and has a proven track record of getting stuff done for trans Chicagoans
Less photo ops, more fighters!
The 9th District deserves more than just someone who will vote the right way and say the right things. We need a Representative who will be an active champion for our rights, especially when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable.
The 9th District deserves more than just someone who will vote the right way and say the right things. We need a Representative who will be an active champion for our rights, especially when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable.
December 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Mike Simmons is my current top pick for the 9th District race
There are lots of good progressive options that I greatly respect and won't be mad if they won
But he both deeply understands this community and has a proven track record of getting stuff done for trans Chicagoans
There are lots of good progressive options that I greatly respect and won't be mad if they won
But he both deeply understands this community and has a proven track record of getting stuff done for trans Chicagoans
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Today, I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer. In April, when I met with him in El Salvador, Trump said he would never set foot in the U.S. again.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
December 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today, I spoke with Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife, Jennifer. In April, when I met with him in El Salvador, Trump said he would never set foot in the U.S. again.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
This case has never been about one man alone; if the govt can violate the constitutional rights of one, all our rights are threatened.
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Local reports of many victims in a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Shooter is now believed to be in custody.
December 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Local reports of many victims in a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Shooter is now believed to be in custody.
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So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
At least 60,000 murdered in Sudanese city, which resembles ‘a slaughterhouse’
Satellite evidence shows extent of paramilitary massacre in El Fasher
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
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SCOOP: The Trump administration is providing the names of all travelers passing through U.S. airports to immigration officials in search of people with deportation orders, a substantial expansion of government efforts to draw on data to hunt down immigrants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration is providing the names of all travelers passing through U.S. airports to immigration officials in search of people with deportation orders, a substantial expansion of government efforts to draw on data to hunt down immigrants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
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The Discourse is about speed cameras and ignition interlocks. Neither of these are carceral, because they are alternatives to police and prisons. Speed cameras remove racist and violent cops from enforcement of speeding, and interlocks prevent multiple offenses - or crashes - that lead to jail time.
December 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Discourse is about speed cameras and ignition interlocks. Neither of these are carceral, because they are alternatives to police and prisons. Speed cameras remove racist and violent cops from enforcement of speeding, and interlocks prevent multiple offenses - or crashes - that lead to jail time.
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Number of Electoral Votes Per State If they were Proportional to Population (in brackets: actual no. of votes)
Fair?
brilliantmaps.com/electoral...
Fair?
brilliantmaps.com/electoral...
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Number of Electoral Votes Per State If they were Proportional to Population (in brackets: actual no. of votes)
Fair?
brilliantmaps.com/electoral...
Fair?
brilliantmaps.com/electoral...
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25 years ago today, SCOTUS elected George W Bush president of the United States by blocking completion of a voting canvass in Florida. A subsequent canvass by the Associated Press showed that Bush's rival, Al Gore, had won the race in Florida—and thus the contest for the presidency—by 700 votes.
December 12, 2025 at 5:36 AM
25 years ago today, SCOTUS elected George W Bush president of the United States by blocking completion of a voting canvass in Florida. A subsequent canvass by the Associated Press showed that Bush's rival, Al Gore, had won the race in Florida—and thus the contest for the presidency—by 700 votes.
Hong Kong drag name: Cathy Pacific
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Hong Kong drag name: Cathy Pacific
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Me trying to support the Heated Rivalry divas and their good news about getting a season two
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Me trying to support the Heated Rivalry divas and their good news about getting a season two
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My hottest take is that letting cops park in red zones for mundane errands and coffee breaks; I think “you can break the law at your discretion as a job perk” is the small domino that ends in the large domino of “shooting protesters in the face with rubber bullets”
It must be wild to get to abuse the public then pay for it with the public's money
December 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
My hottest take is that letting cops park in red zones for mundane errands and coffee breaks; I think “you can break the law at your discretion as a job perk” is the small domino that ends in the large domino of “shooting protesters in the face with rubber bullets”
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This year, because of the impact ICE raids, our holiday gift guide is focused on La Villita/Little Village.
We urge you to shop at the Discount Mall and other businesses on 26th, ride the holiday trolley, have dinner and be in community with our beloved neighbors who help make Chicago strong. 🎄❤️🎄
We urge you to shop at the Discount Mall and other businesses on 26th, ride the holiday trolley, have dinner and be in community with our beloved neighbors who help make Chicago strong. 🎄❤️🎄
La Villita Holiday Gift Guide
igh profile border patrol and immigration agents may have largely moved on since “Operation Midway Blitz” wrapped up its campaign of terror in mid-November, but that doesn’t mean life for Chicago’s 60...
southsideweekly.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This year, because of the impact ICE raids, our holiday gift guide is focused on La Villita/Little Village.
We urge you to shop at the Discount Mall and other businesses on 26th, ride the holiday trolley, have dinner and be in community with our beloved neighbors who help make Chicago strong. 🎄❤️🎄
We urge you to shop at the Discount Mall and other businesses on 26th, ride the holiday trolley, have dinner and be in community with our beloved neighbors who help make Chicago strong. 🎄❤️🎄
On a day with a lot of good political news, this is the best. This man has been to hell and back all for the entertainment of racists. I hope he is treated like royalty the rest of his life.
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
On a day with a lot of good political news, this is the best. This man has been to hell and back all for the entertainment of racists. I hope he is treated like royalty the rest of his life.
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Yes, I'm taking the first step towards Noem's impeachment.
I demand a full investigation into Secretary Noem's unlawful actions and unethical behavior. The people will have accountability.
I demand a full investigation into Secretary Noem's unlawful actions and unethical behavior. The people will have accountability.
December 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Yes, I'm taking the first step towards Noem's impeachment.
I demand a full investigation into Secretary Noem's unlawful actions and unethical behavior. The people will have accountability.
I demand a full investigation into Secretary Noem's unlawful actions and unethical behavior. The people will have accountability.
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Making this threat was an incredibly stupid thing to do. If he follows through now, he risks a revolt inside his own party over the fact that he's attacking a red state. If he doesn't follow through, he's announcing to the world that he's a paper tiger.
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Making this threat was an incredibly stupid thing to do. If he follows through now, he risks a revolt inside his own party over the fact that he's attacking a red state. If he doesn't follow through, he's announcing to the world that he's a paper tiger.
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Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
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Minneapolis residents chase ICE out of Cedar-Riverside. @engy5150.bsky.social took the video, @wentrogue.bsky.social identified the neighborhood
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Minneapolis residents chase ICE out of Cedar-Riverside. @engy5150.bsky.social took the video, @wentrogue.bsky.social identified the neighborhood
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Iceland is refusing to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest — becoming the 5th country to boycott the singing competition over Israel's participation in the event.
Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Iceland joins Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain in boycotting the contest over Israel's participation.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Iceland is refusing to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest — becoming the 5th country to boycott the singing competition over Israel's participation in the event.
Chicago-area Dems voting yes: Casten, Underwood, Quigley, Schneider, Mrvan
@seancasten.bsky.social @underwood.house.gov @quigley.house.gov @repschneider.bsky.social @repmrvan.bsky.social
@seancasten.bsky.social @underwood.house.gov @quigley.house.gov @repschneider.bsky.social @repmrvan.bsky.social
As Trump drags us into an Iraq-style war in Venezuela, 312 members of the House — including 115 Democrats — just voted to authorize over $900 billion in military spending.
December 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Chicago-area Dems voting yes: Casten, Underwood, Quigley, Schneider, Mrvan
@seancasten.bsky.social @underwood.house.gov @quigley.house.gov @repschneider.bsky.social @repmrvan.bsky.social
@seancasten.bsky.social @underwood.house.gov @quigley.house.gov @repschneider.bsky.social @repmrvan.bsky.social
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As Trump drags us into an Iraq-style war in Venezuela, 312 members of the House — including 115 Democrats — just voted to authorize over $900 billion in military spending.
December 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
As Trump drags us into an Iraq-style war in Venezuela, 312 members of the House — including 115 Democrats — just voted to authorize over $900 billion in military spending.
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A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
A huge night for Democrats:
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
—They flip Miami's mayorship.
—They flip a state House district in Georgia that had voted Trump by 13%.
—They keep Albuquerque's mayorship, while the liberal faction flips city council.
—And they get big overperformances (+18 & +22) in 2 Florida specials.
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We hope this makes you happy, Carol.
RESULTS: Democrat Tim Keller has won reelection as mayor of Albuquerque.
He defeats a former Republican sheriff, who took issue with Keller's executive order that limited collaboration with ICE.
And that's not all: Liberal faction seizes majority a city council.
He defeats a former Republican sheriff, who took issue with Keller's executive order that limited collaboration with ICE.
And that's not all: Liberal faction seizes majority a city council.
December 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
We hope this makes you happy, Carol.