Halle Quezada @HalleQuezada
CPS mom & teacher | CTU Member | Community organizer | Water safety advocate| she/her | West Ridge Community Response Team, https://t.co/InM3MpCfHG donorschoose.org/quezada Chicago, IL Joined August 2018-
Tweets6K
-
Followers2K
-
Following1K
-
Likes30K
There are children sleeping in tents in snowy weather and City Council is debating on whether or not to regulate little free libraries. We are living in hell.
6yo: What happens if you turn that knob on the stove? Me: the house could fill with gas & explode w/any spark or electricity. It’s important you don’t touch those unless Mommy helps. 6yo: or if I do it by myself I just prepare, like put my favorite toys in a bag by the door.
Same private for-profit billion dollar company hired to “manage” covid response also in all top city positions for this “crisis”. It’s almost as if they *want* endless costly stop gap measures more than they want enduring social safety nets…
Same private for-profit billion dollar company hired to “manage” covid response also in all top city positions for this “crisis”. It’s almost as if they *want* endless costly stop gap measures more than they want enduring social safety nets…
Chicago dumped millions into COVID & CDPH is not prepared to host mass vaccination events for new arrivals as they are forced to live in close quarters with hundreds for months… There will always be a crisis, but will there ever be political will to invest in infrastructure?
My remarks from yesterday’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights Hearing:
If we don't get better at moving people from shelters into the community, buying a bigger container to hold them will just keep more people stuck in the system. We can't control how many people are sent to Chicago. But we can get better at welcoming them!
If we don't get better at moving people from shelters into the community, buying a bigger container to hold them will just keep more people stuck in the system. We can't control how many people are sent to Chicago. But we can get better at welcoming them!
Forest Gregg with a critically important point: "Accelerating exits that are under the control of local actors is the major local lever for decreasing the population in the system while promoting integration of new Chicagoans into our city." observablehq.com/@fgregg/asylum…
❌$30 million more to the endless $ pit of temp solutions by companies w/a record of human rights violations ✅invest in enduring infrastructure & creative solutions while pressuring feds for work permits Mark your opposition to these tents in one click! actionnetwork.org/letters/cancel…
“There are more Ukrainians that have come to Chicago in the last year than Venezuelans. But somehow we see the Venezuelans in the police precincts, we see them in the shelters, we see the government claiming it has no ability to deal with them.“
“There are more Ukrainians that have come to Chicago in the last year than Venezuelans. But somehow we see the Venezuelans in the police precincts, we see them in the shelters, we see the government claiming it has no ability to deal with them.“
We put presharpened ticonderoga pencils on the list for a reason…
We put presharpened ticonderoga pencils on the list for a reason…
🧵1. People who work around prisons know what it means when gov't contracts with private security firms like #GardaWorld. These firms bust unions, lack public accountability, and train staff in lethal tactics designed for warfare. blockclubchicago.org/2023/09/20/chi…"
"Funds mobilized to meet the needs of asylum seekers should be directed towards solutions for long term municipal infrastructure." This is so important. The need of asylum seekers for housing is no different than the need of long time residents for housing. HOUSING FOR ALL
This is a statement from Rogers Park Food Not Bombs, and I agree completely: "We demand solutions that affirm the agency and dignity of all people seeking refuge in Chicago." bit.ly/NoCampsNoGarda bit.ly/NoCampsNoGarda
It’s my birthday, and I want to give 3 educators classroom sets of my MG debut, Nic Blake and the Remarkables. I’ll zoom with your classes too. US and Canada only. To enter, follow me, reply to this, and RT by 9/26. For a bonus entry, follow Nic Blake on IG (see below)
Who knows some mutual aid folks from Los Ángeles in the 80s. Looking to ask some “lessons learned” type questions if they are open to chat 👀
Thank you to everyone calling. Please keep up the pressure. This is horrible.
Thank you to everyone calling. Please keep up the pressure. This is horrible.
For the first time, a randomized controlled trial has been published regarding gender affirming care. The treatment group receiving care saw a 55% reduction in suicidality, compared to 5% of control. I detail the results in my latest article. Subscribe to support my work.
With some anti-immigrant rhetoric circulating, if you’d like to make your welcoming city values visible, please consider a purchase! The image was made together w/a new Venezuelan neighbor. All funds raised go to help those sheltering at police stations welcoming-all.company.site
Any reporter wants to run a story on Chicago’s Muslim community SHOWING UP in force for extended time to support new neighbors seeking asylum, please let me know and I can put you in touch with at least three orgs who have made a life altering difference for thousands.
Chicago Teachers Unio.. @CTULocal1
72K Followers 6K Following AFT-IFT Local 1. 25,000+ educators dedicated to the schools Chicago students deserve. Living rent-free in education reform minds since 2010. RT ≠ endorsement.
Bebo, Chicago Rat Cza.. @BebopOtt
5K Followers 3K Following sheep in wolf’s clothes || socialist, rabble-rouser || devout Chicagoan || Personal Account: @asasillylilguy
Puff the Magic Hater @MsKellyMHayes
70K Followers 4K Following Organizer | Co-author of Let This Radicalize You | Hosts Movement Memos podcast | Newsletter: https://t.co/reEPh5xqgd | More: https://t.co/mS8uBZRaHR
Delia Ramirez @DeliaRamirezIL
32K Followers 1K Following Community leader, lifelong Chicagoan, and Congresswoman for IL-03. Rooted & Ready to fight for working families in Congress!
⭐️ SDG ⭐️AKA .. @stacydavisgates
12K Followers 2K Following 🎶 Y'all been played by the plagiaristic, ain't gonna give no clout addiction my attention 🎶
Rossana Rodriguez �.. @RossanaFor33
18K Followers 3K Following THIS IS MY POLITICAL ACCOUNT: It doesn’t represent the views of the city & city resources not used to maintain it. #TreatmentNotTrauma
Wendy Katten @wjk1971
5K Followers 4K Following Founder Raise Your Hand for IL Public Ed. Co-founder IL Fams for Public Scls. MFA, creative writing. T1D 1974. mom, 🐕 lover. former case mgr w/ older adults.
Heather Cherone @HeatherCherone
26K Followers 5K Following Chicago politics reporter for @WTTW News. Dynamo, political junkie, pop culture aficionado, Chicago native, mom. Winter/Spring 2023 fellow @UChiPolitics.
Jackson Potter @jacksonpCTU
6K Followers 4K Following Teacher and Union enthusiast, attended Chicago Public Schools.
Nora Flanagan @noraflanagan
4K Followers 1K Following Union organizer, English teacher, horror dork, derby enforcer, book glutton, rabid Chicagoan, coffee junkie, metaphorical nazi-puncher
Sarah Karp @SSKedreporter
16K Followers 4K Following Reporter focused on education, children and families in Chicago. Wife. Mom of three beautiful young men.
Chicago Bars @chicagobars
70K Followers 11K Following Working on behalf of Chicago bars, restaurants, and music joints morning, noon, and night.
The People’s Fabric @peoplesfabric
6K Followers 371 Following Muckraker. Cynical idealists. Accountability. NW Side, usually. DMs open. Anonymity protected. [email protected] / @[email protected]
Dave Stieber @D_Stieber
5K Followers 4K Following Chicago Public Schools Social Studies/Poetry Teacher, CPS Parent, & Spouse of a CPS Teacher. Nationally Board Certified (NBCT) and Masters in Ed. Policy.
Robert Loerzel @robertloerzel
31K Followers 16K Following Chicagoan, journalist, photographer, author, copy editor, flâneur.
kyle says no to evict.. @itskylelucas
4K Followers 2K Following Love people, drink good coffee, and bike everywhere. I care a lot about cities (and 🎢s) | Fighting for better streets | 🏳️🌈 & HIV+ | My tweets are mine
Illinois School Watch @ILschoolwatch
3K Followers 2K Following This account follows extremist activity at Illinois schools + public institutions. We expose dark money. We also trigger Corey DeAngelis.
Rep. Kelly Cassidy @RepKellyCassidy
11K Followers 4K Following Illinois’ lesbian lawmaker, arch nemesis of the good, the true, & the beautiful. Beloved by IFI. Under-educated, over-loved, cat (and dog) lady. She/her. #twill
Anthony Moser @mosermusic
2K Followers 4K Following (He/Him) Folk Technologist • [email protected] • @N4EJchicago • https://t.co/8bxxvpRXpE • https://t.co/HfkhNLmBlf • baker in The FOIA Bakery
Heidi Stevens @HeidiStevens13
32K Followers 5K Following —Writer —Director of External Affairs @TMWCenter —Fellowship coach @TheOpEdProject —@FamilyActionNet board member —Chicago stan —The one with the hair
Barbara @losh17barbara
2K Followers 4K Following
Seteshoo @seteshoo11991
32 Followers 2K Following
Aman_Vernekar746 @vernekar7425829
4 Followers 1K Following
Julie Harris @JulieHa36421946
28 Followers 2K Following
Mark Harmon @HarmonMark1231
83 Followers 1K Following
Shewheesl @shewheesl689
35 Followers 2K Following
Dave Stieber. the wor.. @NotDaveStieber
60 Followers 44 Following Chicago Public Schools Social Studies/Poetry Teacher, real passions are Hamas and poetry. PARODY!
Edouard Spencer @spencer_e001
111 Followers 576 Following #SportsLover #OrthopaedicSurgeon #Healthlivingpromoter glow like diamonds 💎 for audience
James Wyatt @jameswyatt1122
469 Followers 2K Following
STOP GARDAWORLD CHICA.. @stopgardachi
180 Followers 239 Following Experimenting on refugees to build new forms of imprisonment, policing & surveillance is a direct attack on all our communities. [email protected]
Oliver @JaphethOliver85
579 Followers 2K Following Success Seems To Be Connected 💯 Exdus 44:6 Palms 23:3
letskatalyze @LetsKatalyze
349 Followers 3K Following A boutique executive search and project resources firm specializing in the representation of corporate finance, accounting, and HR professionals.
Liam Neeson @liamneeson_6537
53 Followers 1K Following Irish American Actor/ Director & movie producer🎬 Father of 2 | UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mill_brook New York🇺🇸🗽 Lets Save America and stop Communism.
Chloe Blanchette @Blanc38950Chloe
588 Followers 5K Following
Chicago Coalition Aga.. @Chi_CAG
152 Followers 246 Following Exiled Anarchists, Chicago New Neighbors Aid Email us to talk organizing and join up [email protected]
Free Palestine @BillWalker14
656 Followers 2K Following Bike commuter Pro Worker Pro New Arrivals Anti-Capitalist @48thNeighbors
Lindsay @lindsay_mulvane
218 Followers 3K Following
Cecile Marie @CecileMarie_606
87 Followers 242 Following
Rachel Lessem @RNLessem24
22 Followers 150 Following
Teachers for Social J.. @TSJChicago
38 Followers 85 Following TSJ is an organization of teachers, academics, administrators, pre-service teachers, and other educators working for social justice. formerly @TeachForJustice
Jim Sorfleet @JimSorfleet
68 Followers 146 Following
Adriana Sarama @AdrianaSarama
5 Followers 65 Following
robin potter @robinpotterFPB
21 Followers 61 Following
Aidan M Hughes @Hu1Hughes
150 Followers 791 Following CHSAS Class of 2019, CPFTA Cadet Class of 2019, SOA Class of 2023, he/him/his, Lifelong FDR/Kennedy Democrat, Cubs Fan, Views are my own.
PAKISTAN NEWS @fawadhassan982
41 Followers 288 Following "Pakistan, located in South Asia, is a diverse and culturally rich nation. With a population of over 220 million, it boasts a vibrant history, stunning landscap
Something Ancient @ancientsomethi1
301 Followers 1K Following they killed cheezyblasters, those bastards. so now i'm ancient
H Kapp-Klote @hkappklote
6K Followers 6K Following "Kapp-Klote didn't know any of this.” -Tribune (he/him) @ctulocal1
SlavaUkraini @37tankie37
402 Followers 1K Following Socialist, he/him, off of dope (for now),anti-fash, #ACAB #SLAVAUKRAINI #FREEPALESTINE
Chi Refugee Mutual Ai.. @chi_refugee_aid
561 Followers 1K Following Housing 4 All @[email protected] @chimigrantaid.bsky.social DM & send info to [email protected] Map updates Fridays & info as it comes in
Oscar Sanchez @oscarfor10
762 Followers 249 Following Running for 10th Ward Alderperson in Chicago’s Southeast Side | Community Organizer | #StopGeneralIron Hunger Striker | Dog Daddy
Maria A. Gandara @all4kidsteacher
93 Followers 521 Following SuperMom2GForce(my4kids), SPED Teacher & Advocate, Wife to awesome husband, lucky2B daughter of MamaMimi, Music Love
Corrina Demma @CorrinaDemma
53 Followers 174 Following Woman, Teacher, Mom, Activist, Organizer, Liberal, Left, Left, Even further Left.
TodoParaTodos @TodoParaTodos35
82 Followers 119 Following A #MutualAid collective co-creating shelter for asylum seekers. Un colectivo de ayuda mutua creando refugio para solicitantes de asilo.
Kat Murphy Toms @kat_murphytoms
1K Followers 792 Following hypewoman for radical generosity. the arc is bent toward justice but it doesn’t bend on its own. #TodoParaTodos
Chad Davis @Cdav43
3 Followers 38 Following
Tonia Hill @_ToniaHill
2K Followers 1K Following Girl of the South side ✨ Multimedia Reporter @TheTRiiBE | [email protected] | Poynter fellow | Past: @wttw @city_bureau @HydeParkHerald *views are my own*
Tom Budziszewski @Budzitom87
170 Followers 912 Following
P.O. House Mouse @PO_House_Mouse
40 Followers 111 Following
Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI
222K Followers 1K Following Reader-supported nonprofit newsroom delivering essential coverage of Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Gregory Royal Pratt @royalpratt
37K Followers 790 Following Investigative reporter. Little Village raised. Proud @ctguild. I'm just trying to make my city a better place. Buy my book: "The City is Up for Grabs."
Shermann Dilla Thomas @6figga_dilla
42K Followers 1K Following *Husband *Father *Chicago Historian *UnionStrong*. *ΩΨΦ* Learn w/me*. email: [email protected]
Chicago Teachers Unio.. @CTULocal1
72K Followers 6K Following AFT-IFT Local 1. 25,000+ educators dedicated to the schools Chicago students deserve. Living rent-free in education reform minds since 2010. RT ≠ endorsement.
Bebo, Chicago Rat Cza.. @BebopOtt
5K Followers 3K Following sheep in wolf’s clothes || socialist, rabble-rouser || devout Chicagoan || Personal Account: @asasillylilguy
Puff the Magic Hater @MsKellyMHayes
70K Followers 4K Following Organizer | Co-author of Let This Radicalize You | Hosts Movement Memos podcast | Newsletter: https://t.co/reEPh5xqgd | More: https://t.co/mS8uBZRaHR
Delia Ramirez @DeliaRamirezIL
32K Followers 1K Following Community leader, lifelong Chicagoan, and Congresswoman for IL-03. Rooted & Ready to fight for working families in Congress!
⭐️ SDG ⭐️AKA .. @stacydavisgates
12K Followers 2K Following 🎶 Y'all been played by the plagiaristic, ain't gonna give no clout addiction my attention 🎶
Rossana Rodriguez �.. @RossanaFor33
18K Followers 3K Following THIS IS MY POLITICAL ACCOUNT: It doesn’t represent the views of the city & city resources not used to maintain it. #TreatmentNotTrauma
Wendy Katten @wjk1971
5K Followers 4K Following Founder Raise Your Hand for IL Public Ed. Co-founder IL Fams for Public Scls. MFA, creative writing. T1D 1974. mom, 🐕 lover. former case mgr w/ older adults.
Heather Cherone @HeatherCherone
26K Followers 5K Following Chicago politics reporter for @WTTW News. Dynamo, political junkie, pop culture aficionado, Chicago native, mom. Winter/Spring 2023 fellow @UChiPolitics.
Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker
270K Followers 243 Following Husband and father. Proudly serving as Illinois’ 43rd governor.
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa �.. @CDRosa
31K Followers 2K Following Chicago's @35th_Ward Alderperson. I work to bring neighbors together to transform our city for the better. This is my personal and political account.
Jackson Potter @jacksonpCTU
6K Followers 4K Following Teacher and Union enthusiast, attended Chicago Public Schools.
Nora Flanagan @noraflanagan
4K Followers 1K Following Union organizer, English teacher, horror dork, derby enforcer, book glutton, rabid Chicagoan, coffee junkie, metaphorical nazi-puncher
Sarah Karp @SSKedreporter
16K Followers 4K Following Reporter focused on education, children and families in Chicago. Wife. Mom of three beautiful young men.
Chicago Bars @chicagobars
70K Followers 11K Following Working on behalf of Chicago bars, restaurants, and music joints morning, noon, and night.
The People’s Fabric @peoplesfabric
6K Followers 371 Following Muckraker. Cynical idealists. Accountability. NW Side, usually. DMs open. Anonymity protected. [email protected] / @[email protected]
Dave Stieber @D_Stieber
5K Followers 4K Following Chicago Public Schools Social Studies/Poetry Teacher, CPS Parent, & Spouse of a CPS Teacher. Nationally Board Certified (NBCT) and Masters in Ed. Policy.
Teachers for Social J.. @TSJChicago
38 Followers 85 Following TSJ is an organization of teachers, academics, administrators, pre-service teachers, and other educators working for social justice. formerly @TeachForJustice
robin potter @robinpotterFPB
21 Followers 61 Following
PAKISTAN NEWS @fawadhassan982
41 Followers 288 Following "Pakistan, located in South Asia, is a diverse and culturally rich nation. With a population of over 220 million, it boasts a vibrant history, stunning landscap
H Kapp-Klote @hkappklote
6K Followers 6K Following "Kapp-Klote didn't know any of this.” -Tribune (he/him) @ctulocal1
Oscar Sanchez @oscarfor10
762 Followers 249 Following Running for 10th Ward Alderperson in Chicago’s Southeast Side | Community Organizer | #StopGeneralIron Hunger Striker | Dog Daddy
Prism @prismreports
13K Followers 950 Following An award-winning independent & nonprofit newsroom led by journalists of color. Accurate, fearless, ground-up reporting—because justice requires the full story.
Corrina Demma @CorrinaDemma
53 Followers 174 Following Woman, Teacher, Mom, Activist, Organizer, Liberal, Left, Left, Even further Left.
TodoParaTodos @TodoParaTodos35
82 Followers 119 Following A #MutualAid collective co-creating shelter for asylum seekers. Un colectivo de ayuda mutua creando refugio para solicitantes de asilo.
Kat Murphy Toms @kat_murphytoms
1K Followers 792 Following hypewoman for radical generosity. the arc is bent toward justice but it doesn’t bend on its own. #TodoParaTodos
Tonia Hill @_ToniaHill
2K Followers 1K Following Girl of the South side ✨ Multimedia Reporter @TheTRiiBE | [email protected] | Poynter fellow | Past: @wttw @city_bureau @HydeParkHerald *views are my own*
Angie Thomas @angiecthomas
148K Followers 4K Following #1 NYT Bestselling author - The Hate U Give, Concrete Rose, etc. On the Come Up streaming on Paramount+ . Nic Blake and The Remarkables out now!
Chicago Community Bon.. @ChiBondFund
18K Followers 550 Following Community bail fund practicing mutual aid. #EndMoneyBail happened in IL! Proud member of @BailFundNetwork & the Coalition to @endmoneybond
Jodi Cohen @Jodiscohen
10K Followers 3K Following Reporter @Propublica. Alum @chicagotribune @detroitnews @michigandaily. Mom x 3. The education beat is the best beat. [email protected]
blair paddock @blairpaddock
360 Followers 1K Following currently @wttw other words: @WBEZ, @AustinTalks, @Suntimes, @HydeParkHerald, @SouthSideWeekly
Jesú Estrada, Ph.D. .. @drmariajestrada
550 Followers 1K Following Writer, Educator, Unionist, Activist, Mother, Wife. Liberation Theologist. Big Chingona Book Nerd: Owner Barrio Blue Press. #CeaseFire 🍉
Rampant Magazine @rampantmag
3K Followers 968 Following magazine of revolutionary politics and analysis based in Chicago. Support us if you can: https://t.co/pG51kU9H2O
The Logical Thinker @elehia
222 Followers 1K Following I’m always right! Don’t believe me...ask my therapist.🤷🏾♀️
Chicago Torture Justi.. @ChicagoTorture
2K Followers 424 Following Co-fought & won reparations for Burge torture survivors. Still trying to get a promise made, fulfilled. #builditnow #itsbeen8yrs #reparationspromised
Chicago Police Commun.. @CPD_Media
12K Followers 242 Following Official account for @Chicago_Police Office of Communications & News Affairs for news planning purposes & official statements.
@zct.bsky @zucccaroline
255 Followers 3K Following he/him. 33. Chicago. cartoons marxism unionizing urbanism
Abortion is healthcar.. @jessicadroeger
756 Followers 1K Following Grassroots advocate, policy wonk. Recovering corporate lawyer. Mother. #KHive 47th Ward Warrior. Local politics are important. #indivisible #relentless
Katrina Pham ✨ @KatrinaPham_
831 Followers 1K Following 📝 fellow @Borderless_Mag | AAPI politics @TheYappie | prev: @inthesetimesmag #NPRNextGenRadio @ABC7Chicago @MedillSchool | email me! [email protected]
Borderless Magazine @Borderless_Mag
3K Followers 2K Following We're a nonprofit news outlet reporting on and with immigrants in English, Spanish and Dari. Sign up for our newsletters to get our stories in your inbox!
erica sagrans @ericas
3K Followers 3K Following Organizing, movements, media, migrants’ rights. Alum of @swingleft @ewarren @domesticworkers @willguzzardi + more.
Imanni Wilkes Burg �.. @iwburg
715 Followers 5K Following Armchair public health professional, but not the jerkface kind. Interested in politics, inclusive hiring, libraries, bikes, and cities, esp. my beloved Philly.
Daniella @DaniellaMazzio
922 Followers 1K Following Was Lydia Tár on Twitter, now I do different things on different places. Culture writer, performer, and advocate. Disability Justice now. Opinions are own.
Alma Campos ✍🏼 @alma_campos
1K Followers 1K Following Periodista. Contributing reporter to the @guardian. Senior editor @southsideweekly | past: unichicago | bilingual | inmigrante de 🇲🇽
OCAD @OCAD_CHI
7K Followers 480 Following Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) seeks to stop deportations in our communities through mobilization, advocacy and education.
nicolas Hernandez @nherna7
154 Followers 475 Following
Allison Jack @CAllisonJk
95 Followers 705 Following Suburban soccer mom and advocate for educational equity and outlier
Chicago OEMC @ChicagoOEMC
27K Followers 665 Following Official Account of the City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Clint ⓥ (he/him) @ConejoClint
521 Followers 2K Following Housing is a Human Right • Housing Policy is Climate Policy • #CeasefireNow
Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor
29K Followers 228 Following Father. Husband. Mayor. Fighting for the soul of @Chicago.
Chris White @OrganizerCmw
2K Followers 5K Following Community organizer Chris White. Community supporter not formally tied to any union or committee right now #TweetsOwn #RTnotendorse EWOC volunteer
➥ rie 🇩🇰🐾 @single_spacer
4K Followers 5K Following ➥ street art ➥ #TaxTheChurch ➥ #StandForWolves ➥ Pretend it's a City ➥ #ChiCity ➥ @ https://t.co/JlHC8Q6tBR ✦
sasha @SashaSpark
210 Followers 922 Following living & thriving in the 'saudi arabia of fresh water' trashy soviet time thief
Krystal Languell @clangswell
1K Followers 1K Following new poetry book: SYSTEMS THINKING WITH FLOWERS @fonograf_ed. Baseball & Nonprofits & Mutual Aid
Graciela Guzman @graciela4senate
1K Followers 873 Following Healthcare + Immigration Advocate. Mutual Aid Organizer. Democratic Nominee for IL State Senate District 20. For my community, with my community.
Rebecca Coven (she/he.. @rcovs1201
554 Followers 1K Following On a journey to help students become active & engaged citizens.| @CTUlocal1 | 2018 Learning for Justice award winner | #BLM #PoliceFreeSchools #TeachTruth
Renee Jones - Nebrask.. @ReneeJonesTeach
14K Followers 3K Following Award-winning teacher, author, & speaker. To inquire about keynote speeches and impactful workshops 👉email: [email protected]
Jim Daley ✶ @jimdaleywrites
4K Followers 2K Following ✶ Investigations @SouthSideWeekly ✶ Formerly news @TheTriibe & @Chicago_Reader ✶ tips: [email protected] ✶ header by @paulmgoyette
First Book Marketplac.. @FirstBookMarket
5K Followers 180 Following A nonprofit eCommerce site, delivers a wide range of curated diverse, culturally relevant books & resources - offered at the lowest costs possible or for free.the moment I've been dreading since the GardaWorld contract was announced in September has arrived: Snow & Ice on the ground while we still have hundreds of migrants sleeping outside if it wasn't an emergency and an all hands on deck moment before, it damn sure needs to be now
There are children sleeping in tents in snowy weather and City Council is debating on whether or not to regulate little free libraries. We are living in hell.
There are children sleeping in tents in snowy weather and City Council is debating on whether or not to regulate little free libraries. We are living in hell.
It's really crazy to me that the Democratic party destroyed 20-years of worth of good will with Muslims and Arabs in just 2 weeks, losing an entire generation that was raised in the progressive coalition, possibly forever. The rapidity of it, the finality--it's astonishing.
From Chicago to Palestine 🇵🇸
Chants of "free, free Palestine!" ringing out on Michigan Avenue in Chicago as a cold rain keeps coming down. Easily a thousand people, with more streaming in, have gathered downtown to protest the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
CVS announcing that they are closing NINE HUNDRED stores is so insane to me But I guess that’s what happens when you add so much friction by locking everything in cases and everyone decides it’s just easier to order everything on Amazon
CVS opened so many goddamn stores too. Like, I agree locking stuff up is very shitty, but companies need to be taken to task for this strategy of insane expansion. They come in, they take over, they undercut, they kill competition, then they can’t sustain.
CVS announcing that they are closing NINE HUNDRED stores is so insane to me But I guess that’s what happens when you add so much friction by locking everything in cases and everyone decides it’s just easier to order everything on Amazon
Isn’t this the truth? Maybe they could sneak it into a bill somewhere?
Chicago dumped millions into COVID & CDPH is not prepared to host mass vaccination events for new arrivals as they are forced to live in close quarters with hundreds for months… There will always be a crisis, but will there ever be political will to invest in infrastructure?
Perhaps @ChiPublicHealth is still just not very good at their job? Sincerely, Guy who had to help a couple thousand businesses negotiate the Lightfoot/Arwady vaccine mandates because they couldn’t get people to get vaccinated.
Chicago dumped millions into COVID & CDPH is not prepared to host mass vaccination events for new arrivals as they are forced to live in close quarters with hundreds for months… There will always be a crisis, but will there ever be political will to invest in infrastructure?
@HalleQuezada Was just thinking—I was so disappointed that the city didn’t mobilize places like wrigley for outdoor school during the pandemic—so here we are again not mobilizing.
"Everybody deserves housing. If we accept that migrants can be shuffled around and moved into essentially a massive camp, then that means we start to accept that for every single person." - @HarshaWalia
I talked with @HarshaWalia about GardaWorld, "winterized" migrant camps, and Chicago. open.substack.com/pub/mskellymha…
When the actors’ strike is over, get this kid an agent. 🏆
Mayor Johnson's GardaWorld camp is a bad idea. The city of Chicago can cancel the contract at any time. They should do it now.
If we don't get better at moving people from shelters into the community, buying a bigger container to hold them will just keep more people stuck in the system. We can't control how many people are sent to Chicago. But we can get better at welcoming them!
Forest Gregg with a critically important point: "Accelerating exits that are under the control of local actors is the major local lever for decreasing the population in the system while promoting integration of new Chicagoans into our city." observablehq.com/@fgregg/asylum…
@mosermusic “The Asylum Seeker Emergency Assistance) is a $21m state-funded program to provide rental vouchers for asylum seekers. As of August 5, 2023, only 425 households have secured independent housing and exited shelters through this program. This program should be accelerated.” 1/2
Forest Gregg with a critically important point: "Accelerating exits that are under the control of local actors is the major local lever for decreasing the population in the system while promoting integration of new Chicagoans into our city." observablehq.com/@fgregg/asylum…
This really hit home. I've had so many conversations with people who genuinely consider themselves trans allies but have relied on the NYT and Atlantic for basic information about this "debate" and have ended up odiously misinformed.
On a recent episod of Dax Shephard's podcast, Shephard demonstrated the ways that anti-trans propaganda confuses people in the mainstream left who think of themselves as allies. He also made Jonathan Van Ness cry. assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/…
🧵1/2: The Steering Committee of 33rd Ward Working Families has put together a statement regarding the "base camps" and GardaWorld contract. We are in a new political period and we are trying to be nuanced... bit.ly/33wfCancelGarda
Some of us “white etniks” here lately are bragging on immigrant/refugee ancestors who were somehow supposedly different and better than the newbies. Others of us - like the guy who sent this letter to @Suntimes - really get where we come from chicago.suntimes.com/2023/9/24/2388…
Americans scream about immigrants til they’re blue in the face and don’t have the faintest fucking clue how their immigration system even works. No idea, just xenophobia and vibes.
Trends for United States
You might like
