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Hooper says Hi. It's amazing weather today.
A graphic reads, "Divest from big tech, and reinvest in community." Beneath this header, there are two photos of a bookshop—one of bookshelves, one of the outside of the shop—with a filter that slightly washes them out. Arrows point to the photos beside text that reads "Blue Willow Bookshop, est. 1996."
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Art quilt of Justice Sotomayor by Linda Diak. Black background, black hair with gold and silver highlights in the curls, brown glasses, gold earrings, tan suit, black collar.
Happy International Women's Day
My quilt of Justice Sotomayor will be raffled off in April to benefit the Chester (Vermont) Town Democratic Committee. Outside money has been pouring into Vermont the last couple election cycles in order to turn Vermont red. We need to keep VT blue! Watch this space.
I did that pattern as well, had some tartan fabric samples from a shop in Scotland. I also accidentally made one cow squinty. It needs quilting but you're correct, it's a long project.
I love that someone is sitting on the bench.
'Twas a Banner Day for Peoria 50501's Banner Brigade! The bridge over I-74 on Nebraska Ave between University & Sterling was a perfect staging area to promote No Kings 3.0 & our love of democracy. Streams of passers-by in cars & trucks got the message, many honking their support for our noble cause.
Bad Influence by CJ Wray
Thank you, National Writers Museum, for including MOTHER DAUGHTER TRAITOR SPY in your March picks!
americanwritersmuseum.org/awm-staff-pi...
@posaune76.bsky.social
The @uaw.org members at Conn-Selmer make the last USA-made brass instruments. But the company chose greed over this great American institution, and is planning to close the plant, threatening 150 good union jobs.
Sign the petition and save Conn-Selmer!
@posaune76.bsky.social
Illinois Democrats protested, exposed her for her crimes, and made sure she felt the pressure in Congress every step of the way.
But it’s far from over. The Trump Administration still needs to answer for the damage they caused and the lives lost.
We’re not backing down.
Branch manager branching out
Listening to #AGhastlyCatastrophe the last 2 days on my commute. Literally burst out laughing twice. "He's upset about the walrus" and "beekeeping or casual prostitution". Thank you @deannaraybourn.bsky.social for these moments of levity in our dark world. Also Angéle Masters is amazing.
Donated, you have kept us informed on the last several elections.
While we wait for more results (I promise a bunch of calls are sure to be around the corner), my usual Election Night note:
if you find the work we do at Bolts to elevate local politics to be important and valuable... consider becoming a monthly subscriber (or donor)! Easy: boltsmag.org/donate
We are also looking to flip #IL16 with @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social 💙💙💙🇺🇲
Community Word's March issue shines a light on the upcoming No Kings 3.0 event. Let's meet the challenge and make this the biggest rally/protest of all!
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
Snap protest in Peoria: NO WAR ON IRAN, Sunday 3/1/26, 3pm to 4pm, Main & University in Peoria IL
But, but...she has to get her steps in!
Who is up for a peaceful vigil tomorrow in Peoria? Sitting at home is feeling meaningless. Riverfront, near Bradley, War Memorial near Peoria Stadium? @indivisiblepia.bsky.social @peoriail50501.bsky.social
How to piss off every doctor. We all hate #epic.
Statement by President Connolly following strikes on Iran
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#IL16, we're paying for a representative in Congress, but we have Darin LaHood instead. Vote @nolleyforcongress.bsky.social now in the primary and again in November.
This war is illegal and does not serve any interests of the American people. We are sick of foreign engagements and how they bankrupt our nation and force working class and low income people to fight and die for causes that aren’t in our national interest.
This is amazing.
www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com
Little Miss Marple and Mr Poirot standing on our bench
We’ve got some new visitors to our bench!
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov Please don't vote for a surgeon general who hasn't even completed a residency and can't obtain a medical license!!! It never occurred to me that I would be 2000% more qualified for the job than his nominee.
