Iβve been out of office for a few weeks, but this event lineup is π₯π₯ regardless
Iβve been out of office for a few weeks, but this event lineup is π₯π₯ regardless
Workers of the Midwest unite against ICE!
Most packed PCB event yet.
A handwritten card that says βDEATH TO U.S. EMPIRE IN VENEZUELA AND ALL OVER THE WORLDβ in front of the book IN THE RED CORNER: THE MARXISM OF JOSΓ CARLOS MARIΓTEGUI on top of the glass top table containing buttons from across the left
A flyer for a protest on Saturday January 3rd at 5 pm at Federal Plaza in Chicago
Here until 6 pm today, and then weβll see you downtown!
Itβs truly an honor to have a community that gives us a bestseller list that looks like this one.
Jenna Bush Hager and Reese Witherspoon, who?
Wow, twice in one year, itβs a Christmas miracle
Recommendations for radio stations that stream online that play cool, interesting, bookstore-appropriate music?
Help us fund the big bookstore move!
My best friend Nora reminded me that the second issue of our zine βThe Lightbulbβ for our high school anti war group βAmerican Students Questionβ was called DICK CHENEY SUCKS.
Should PCB print a special memorial edition? π
Exhibit A:
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Hear me out: Hot Priests/Reverends of the Left calendar to raise money for Midwest Immigration Bond Fund
An events calendar with a list of events that can be found at https://www.pilsencommunitybooks.com/events.
We've been spending most of our time in the streets and organizing meetings this month, but we still have a few amazing upcoming events on the books. Check them out: pilsencommunitybooks.com/events
Instead of wasting years of my life arguing about Robertβs Rules, I shouldβve done medic trainings
The only thing that gives me hope are the communities of resistance that are showing up in the streets and at the Broadview ICE detention center in defense of their neighbors, despite the threat of violence.
inthesetimes.com/article/ice-...
Happening now: at Kedzie and 40th, where Border Patrol agents just opened fire on rapid response this afternoon. A woman CFD says they found after the incident is reported in fair condition.
A growing number of outraged neighbors have gathered across from ICE/CBP agents who have closed Kedzie.
Iconic SocFem rose crown era π₯
We have know your rights and Migra Watch literature in English and Spanish at the store 7 days a week. Weβre open M-F 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm and have water, a public restroom, and climate control.
how many KYR pamphlets can spicy Snoopy fund?? let's find out.
Really looking forward to this one.
Absolutely
You should!! Iβm obsessed with itβ went straight to my staff picks. Would love to read your thoughts on it.
Was it Crocosmia?
What does a gal have to do to get a galley of the new Pynchon book these days
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The rarest Mando of them all!!
As my high school gym teacher can attest, I am NOT a fan of exercise, but it has been a fun (and sweaty, very sweaty!!) challenge to train in the streets of Pilsen this summer.
There will be a CAF cheering section on race day, so hmu if you want to give sweaty high fives!
On 9/28, I'm running a half marathon to raise money for Chicago Abortion Fund (& to fend off my midlife crisis, ha). My goal is $500β the average cost of a grant for one of CAF's callers. If you'd like to help me reach the finish line, you can here: www.givegab.com/p2p/cafhalf25/mandy-medley
putting Gelderloos and Kropotkin books on hold for signal contacts with names like "tinderbox" and "nadertot", just a normal Tuesday