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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
ALT Black and white portrait of Ursula Le Guin
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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.
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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 #WeKeepUsSafe
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Marching down Michigan Ave from Wacker #NoWarWithIran
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Here's our official statement censuring DSA Member @Andrefor40th.
There 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.
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Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was shot and killed by the FBI & Chicago Police on December 4, 1969 during an early morning raid.
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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
propublica.org/article/chica…
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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.
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AP has the right headline. Zero accountability for the murder of #BreonnaTaylor
BREAKING: No officers charged directly in Breonna Taylor's death; 1 faces 3 counts over shooting into neighboring apartments. apne.ws/MPSU7AC
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Shutting down Lake Shore Drive demanding #NoWarWithIran
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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
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What we saw yesterday in Chicago (and all over the country) was police rioting on a massive scale.
The Chicago Police Department has shown they cannot control themselves, and the Mayor supports their actions.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot directly put people in danger yesterday.
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Let’s talk a little about the call to #DefundThePolice. The Chicago Police Department makes up 37 PERCENT of Chicago’s 2020 Corporate Fund #DefundCPD
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We want Trump to lose. We also want an end to the genocide in Gaza.
So do a majority of Democratic voters, especially in Michigan.
@KamalaHarris:
Now is the time to call for an end to US military aid to Israel.
Pro-Palestine protesters just disrupted Kamala's speech in Michigan.
Her response: "If you want Donald Trump to win say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.”
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All the votes have been counted and @RossanaFor33 has been elected alderman of the 33rd Ward! There will now be 6 Chicago DSA members on the Chicago City Council!!!!
🎉🌹🎉🌹🎉🌹🎉🌹🎉🌹🎉
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Imagine thinking the US is the greatest country in the world
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ALT screenshot of news article highlighting that 1 in 5 children in Cook County, Chicago, IL are food insecure
ALT screenshot of news article with the headline “There are 63,000 homeless youth in LA County. These are the children of skid row”
ALT screenshot of a tweet by Tim Faust which reads: starting to sunset the CHIP program. nine million children, dependent on discretionary spending, exploited by our insane rhetoric of determining who is and is not “worthy” or receiving federal assistance
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Today's blatant display of fascism truly has us reeling. We all knew the seeds for this were deeply rooted in our society already, but to see it in practice is... well, it's hard to put into words. Comrades, we will stand together and keep fighting. Our movement is growing.
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Chicago will spend $1.7 BILLION on the CPD this year, around 40% of the city’s budget.
What would you spend that $1.7 Billion on for the city of Chicago instead of policing?
chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11…
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There were 13 arrests today. 13.
We MUST defund the police. We will not stop. Join us TOMORROW as we keep fighting against the injustices that our police inflict on our community every day. #DefundCPD
Details: bit.ly/3np69V4
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No contract, no snacks!
Support striking Nabisco workers by boycotting all Nabisco products. #NabiscoStrike
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Good morning! There is a direct correlation between the decline in union membership and the increase in wealth and power hoarded by the capitalist class.
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Abortion is healthcare.
Love this image by @ashlukadraws
ALT Image of woman hugging herself with heart and heart line and the text "Abortion is Healthcare."
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Mayor Lightfoot doesn't trust Chicagoans to purchase liquor past 10pm but wants us to trust her to have unchecked control over the Chicago Police Dept.
City stores would be permanently banned from selling liquor past 10 p.m. under a proposed change from Mayor Lori Lightfoot. buff.ly/34nhNsu
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It’s abhorrent and unacceptable that in the richest country in the world people can’t call an ambulance when they need it because they simply can’t afford it.
Medicare for all now.
Awful scene on the orange line. A woman’s leg got stuck in the gap between the train and the platform. It was twisted and bloody. Skin came off. She’s in agony and weeping. Just as upsetting she begged no one call an ambulance. “It’s $3000,” she wailed. “I can’t afford that.”
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According to mayor Lori Lightfoot, Juneteenth is too expensive to make a holiday but a holiday for genocidal rapist Christopher Columbus is unifying???
Should the city take down Columbus statues? Mayor Lori Lightfoot says no, Columbus Day parade organizers invite many people of different backgrounds to participate and we need to spur that kind of unifying and healing dialogue “and not separate and divide people.”
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Here is Chicago DSA’s statement denouncing Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department's handling of yesterday's protests which put more than a thousand lives at risk. We demand that those held in custody for involvement in protests be immediately released.
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As long as those in power refuse to acknowledge the devastating effects of capitalism on our planet, we all lose. Ecosocialism or bust.
ALT Graphic: one side is a dying planet, surrounded by oil rigs and pollution the other is a living planet surrounded by roses
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Remember yesterday when @chicagosmayor said people weren't at risk for COVID because it "takes about 5 minutes to vote"?
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Lori Lightfoot rejected calls to #DefundCPD today saying “I think there are people in our neighborhoods who want and have been begging for more police support”
She’s not listening. We need YOU to show up tomorrow at Union Park to demand she #DefundCPD and fund black lives ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼
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In New York in 2017, the cops took a break from "active policing" for seven weeks in response to the protests surrounding Eric Garner's murder. Over those 7 weeks, crime went down. So if all of Chicago PD wants to all call out sick... we'd love that.
latimes.com/science/sciencen…
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.@DemSocialists votes to officially endorse BDS #DSACon17
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Chicago DSA stands in solidarity with the workers of Starbucks Store 2492 (Logan & California) and Store 63483 (Randolph & Wabash) as they file to launch a union campaign and negotiate a contract that will secure the wages and working conditions they deserve.🧵(1/5)
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*taps mike*
Socialism is good.
Socialism can win.
A better world is possible.
*exits stage left*
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We would like to congratulate Delé Balogun & R.L. Stephens on their election to the @DemSocialists NPC! #DSACon17
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A cowardly move by @danielbiss, we stand with @CDRosa #ChicagoDSA #BDS
nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-ro…
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Last night the mayor shut down the CTA which is operated by unionized workers and promoted Uber as an alternate transportation source, operated by some of the most vulnerable workers out there who she knows aren’t eligible for hazard pay or overtime. Absolutely disgusting.
UPDATE: If you are in need of a ride, use code CHICAGO2020 to receive $5 off your @Uber. Valid until 6AM Monday.
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Lori Lightfoot tolerated plenty of police misconduct when she was on the Chicago Police Board.
She let Detective Dante Servin retire with a pension after he shot and killed Rekia Boyd.
Lightfoot says again, "We don't tolerate police misconduct--ever. I've been very clear about that through the course of my career." Vows to vigorously investigate complaints.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said "about 99 percent" of the criticism she receives for how she treats others is motivated by racism and sexism. She also said some of her critics don't want to see a woman assume power.
news.wttw.com/2021/06/29/ald…
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At DSA's national convention in 2017 we overwhelmingly voted to endorse the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free. #SaveSheikhJarrah
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It's not enough to end family separation. We have to #AbolishICE & #AbolishCBP.
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Downtown Chicago is the heart of capital in this city; your Mag Mile, Gold Coast, and tourism dollars. Communities have gone underfunded and over-policed too damn long and "business as usual" is no longer an option. #defundcpd
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They’re now trying to raise all the bridges. All el stops in the loop are closed off with gates as well. Stay safe and look out for one another #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
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CPD’s budget INCREASE from 2019 to 2020 is 1.5x larger than the Chicago Public Library’s entire 2020 budget #DefundCPD
You’ll also notice that CPD’s budget went up from last year. By $121,504,351. Just in one year #DefundCPD
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The Democratic National Convention is in seven weeks. Workers need to take action. 🧵
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The verdict today was a small inadequate step towards justice for Laquan. There will not be justice until the oppressive American legal system, which coddles white men while leaving people of color dead in the street, is torn down.
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Congratulations to Chicago DSA endorsed candidate @anthonyvclark20 for receiving the endorsement of the Chicago Sun-Times!
Illinois is ready to send a democratic socialist to Congress!
chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/…
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Ths is what solidarity looks like! Operating Engineers Local 150 refuses to cross the BCTGM Local 1 picket line. All power to the workers as they enter negotiations! #NoContractsNoSnacks
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Starbucks workers are ON STRIKE at 5964 N Ridge Ave in Chicago! They're requesting supporters join their picket on Friday and Saturday, and sign their pledge to support:
tinyurl.com/SBWUPledge
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This is @chicagosmayor's favorite brand of hypocrisy. Wagging her finger and puffing her chest about the injustices done elsewhere while not lifting a finger at home. The demand still stands #DefundCPD
Yesterday in Wisconsin, a police officer shot Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, a father, 7 times in the back. I am deeply disturbed by the video capturing part of the incident. I urge civil & criminal authorities to pursue an immediate & thorough investigation of the shooting.
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RAHM "16 SHOTS AND A COVER-UP" EMANUEL SHOULDN'T WORK HERE, HE SHOULDN'T WORK THERE, RAHM EMANUEL SHOULDN'T WORK ANYWHERE!
Following progressive backlash against reports that Rahm Emanuel was being considered for transportation secretary, Joe Biden may now be considering the former Chicago mayor for the somewhat less visible position of U.S. trade representative. chicagobusiness.com/greg-hin…
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NO JUSTICE NO PEACE
U.S. OUT OF THE MIDDLE EAST
#NoWarWithIran
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They cancelled the deportation flights today!!! Let’s continue to fight and end them permanently 🌹✊ #StopGaryDeportations #AbolishICE
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Lori Lightfoot is keeping this strike going, denying students instructional days, because she thinks she can defeat the working class. She’s wrong. See everyone tomorrow morning at 10 at City Hall.
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A message from our SocFem Working Group...
You can't have socialism without feminism & you can't have feminism without socialism!
ALT The Socialist Feminism Working Group poses for a group photo after their meeting
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🚨🚨🚨 ALERT 🚨🚨🚨 We have a new logo 🚨🚨🚨ALERT 🚨🚨🚨
ALT Chicago DSA Logo. It has the El train and the Willis tower and the DSA rose.
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OUR DEMANDS FOR THIS PROTEST:
- Defund and demilitarize the police
- CPD and National Guard stand down IMMEDIATELY
- End the Curfew
- Release all protesters
- Redirect CPD funds schools, PPE equipment, COVID testing, and rent relief
Join us!
Tomorrow (Friday) we're gathering at Union Park at 6 PM to call for the Chicago Police to be defunded. Join us!
facebook.com/events/30352815…
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Chicago DSA showed up to the Gary/Chicago International Airport to help #StopGaryDeportations and they cancelled the flights. Solidarity forever! 🌹✊
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Things Chicagoans want:
A CTA that’s reliable, accesible and free across the whole city
Things Chicagoans don’t want:
A privatized fast train from downtown to O’Hare for international businessmen & rich people
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There 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.
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.@DemSocialists member Alderman @CDRosa has consistently stood against Rahm’s neoliberal agenda. For example, he was the only 1 to support the #NoCopAcademy movement & 1 of only 3 to vote against Rahm’s new budget. We need people like Carlos in Congress.
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Corporate Media: actively helping Rahm Emanuel rehab his image
Chicagoans:
ALT People celebrating the cubs World Series win and someone is holding a Rahm Emanuel is garbage sign
ALT Black woman at a train stop not shaking Rahm’s hand
ALT Rad being heckled by a woman on the street
ALT Woman holding a sign at a press conference that says 16 shots and a cover up #LaquanMcDonald #ResignRahm
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👀👀👀👀👀
Here is a database of Chicago Police misconduct settlements, which is searchable by officer name projects.chicagoreporter.com…
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Every day is a good day to fight for housing justice.
ALT Empty building with graffiti that read: Houses stand empty while homeless grows. Who makes the profit? Somebody knows!
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This was Trump's tactic for states that didn't vote for him. It's just as petty, divisive, and destructive here as it was when he did it.
NEWS: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned aldermen who might vote against her budget, “Don’t come to me for s--- for the next three years” if they don’t support her spending plan, sources said. Their wards won’t be prioritized either, she said. chicagotribune.com/politics/…
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Today. Union Park. Let’s show up to demand that Chicago:
-Defund and demilitarize the police
-CPD and National Guard stand down IMMEDIATELY
-End the Curfew
-Release all protesters
-Redirect CPD funds to schools, PPE equipment, COVID testing, and rent relief
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Chicago already spends 5 million dollars A DAY on policing.
But the Mayor said "nah, that's too little".
So she gave nearly 70% of YOUR COVID RELIEF MONEY to fund CPD even more. #DefundCPD
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We may not be able to get Biden to change course, but with enough angry people outside the convention center we can make the DNC a complete political disaster for his campaign.
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Hi @SenDuckworth, as your constituents we’d just like to say that we really like @Ocasio2018’s platform. We suggest you take a closer look at it, because it looks really good to us here in the Midwest.
ocasio2018.com/issues
Dem senator warns: Ocasio-Cortez's politics can win in the Bronx, but they can't win in the Midwest hill.cm/JS5c8ZS
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There’s over 100 new @DemSocialists members at our New Member Orientation tonight 🌹
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When a city or state rolls out a "plan" that costs them nothing to execute and provides residents with ZERO dollars, ZERO resources, and shifts all of the blame on people forced to work or die they're not really helping us. Thanks for nothing @chicagosmayor.
EFFECTIVE MONDAY: I'm issuing a Stay-at-Home Advisory asking all Chicagoans to only leave their homes for essential needs, including work and school. More info ➡️ chi.gov/protect. #ProtectChicago
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Do you agree that this is a huge fucking waste of money? Then join our campaign to #DefundCPD, Fund Our Communities! bit.ly/JoinDefundCPD
#ChicagoPolice officers, including the Mounted Unit, are out across the city ensuring the safety of everyone on Election night.
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We reject a resolution passed today by the City Council which unequivocally supports the actions of the Israeli state without any recognition of the humanity and oppression of the Palestinian people.
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John Cusack out here for #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
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Solidarity with @uncommittedmvmt delegates. It is reprehensible that the DNC will not allow a single Palestinian to adddress the convention.
Arms Embargo Now. #NotAnotherBomb
Denied a speaking slot at the DNC, uncommitted delegates are staging a sit in in front of the United Center.
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Today, we must remember Heather Heyer, who was murdered one year ago while defying fascists and white supremacists. Solidarity with those out in the streets in Charlottesville right now who continue Heather's fight against fascism.
Rest in Power.
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Chicago is all out today at Federal Plaza to demand #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd and all victims of police violence #BlackLivesMatter
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This is how the system is intended to work. It can't be reformed. Cities big and small, it's the same story. Every👏🏾 damn 👏🏾 day 👏🏾 #DefundThePolice
A Black man was arrested at gunpoint in his own home in Wisconsin after neighbors didn’t recognize him.
Keonte Furdge recently moved and was sitting on the porch when a neighbor called the police. Furdge is suing the city and two officers, who entered the home without knocking.
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CDSA stands in solidarity with the demands of @CTULocal1 and rank-and-file CPS staff to return to safe, remote work. This fight is part and parcel with the larger struggle to end the pandemic, keep our communities safe, healthy, and protected from exploitation and degradation.
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