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- “We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.” -Ursula Le Guin
- 1000 arrests in Chicago. Donate now. chicagobond.org/donate/We are being told that more than 1,000 people were arrested today in Chicago while demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and all communities harmed by police. Chicago, we stand with you and we are doing everything we can to support you.
- They're sending in the National Guard because they fear what might happen to The Disney Store, not what might happen to you. Remember, throughout the days ahead #WeKeepUsSafeSpotted the National Guard coming into Chicago and pulling into McCormick Place.
00:00 - Here's our official statement censuring DSA Member @Andrefor40th.
Replying to @ChicagoDSAThere is no excuse for a 'socialist' to vote yes on an austerity budget. It is a supreme disappointment. But it also fits into a pattern of behavior from him since his election. We will be issuing a statement on Vasquez shortly. - Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was shot and killed by the FBI & Chicago Police on December 4, 1969 during an early morning raid.
- Public transportation should be free.
- This is the Chicago Police Department’s new union president -46 complaints and 7 suspensions, totalling 101 days -Loves posting racist memes on FB -Threatened an "uprising" if an ordinance that would establish civilian oversight of the police was adopted
- An incredible victory! Cash bail is over!!“Pretrial Fairness Act,” which ends cash bail among other things, passes the House on a vote of 60 to 50 Win for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, though it seemed dicey there for a minute as 59 votes held. Members and staff embrace after passage.
- AP has the right headline. Zero accountability for the murder of #BreonnaTaylorReplying to @APBREAKING: No officers charged directly in Breonna Taylor's death; 1 faces 3 counts over shooting into neighboring apartments. apne.ws/MPSU7AC
- Capitalism 👏 is 👏 a 👏 death 👏 cult 👏 Throughout the entire pandemic, capitalists have shown us that NOTHING is more important than protecting profits.Bill Gates says no to sharing vaccine formulas with global poor to end pandemic ift.tt/3dQa7EB
- Boss makes a dollar I make a dime That's why I do DSA organizing On company time
