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On 1/6 here is a much happier visit to the Capitol #Jan6 #CapitolWedding

Meanwhile the chairperson of the committee with oversight on this has held ZERO hearing to look at these struggles. Make it make sense.....

Love to see school board candidates like @jesusayalajr engaged! 💪

Imagine watching this and thinking the assholes screaming hatred at a kind and decent public servant are the heroes.

Senator Wiener’s Statement on Physical Intimidation and Harassment of Political Leaders SAN FRANCISCO – In two separate incidents this week, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) was harassed, threatened, and physically intimidated while attending public events to engage with the San Francisco community. Both incidents were sparked by people who had previously targeted Senator Wiener with aggressive behavior in the past. Senator Wiener issued the following statement on the incidents: ”Last night I attended the trans march, as I’ve done each year for the past 22 years since the first march in 2004. I attend each year in solidarity with our trans siblings, who are facing existential threats from right wing extremists, including the President. It has been a deep honor to partner for many years with trans people to advance legislation and budget requests to support the community. ”As I walked through Dolores Park to participate in a trans-led Pride Shabbat service in connection with the trans march, a group of people began screaming at me, ran up to me, surrounded me, and began harassing me, both verbally and physically, including physical contact. They made statements about my ‘Israeli handlers,’ among many other inaccurate, extreme, and vile statements. They were so physically and verbally aggressive that it was impossible for me to safely remain in the park. As a result, I left the park and, for the very first time, did not participate in the trans march. “This follows an incident Wednesday night at a bar in the Mission where I’d gone to watch a World Cup game. During the game, a man accosted me in a corner of the bar, effectively cornering me and the young women staffers who were with me. He screamed abuse at me and our staff before being ejected by the bar’s employees. After being ejected, the man remained outside the bar, shouting my name and pounding on the side of the bar near where I was sitting for several minutes. The same individual, in December 2023, stalked me on a plane and in an airport, shouting at me about my ‘tainted bloodline.’ ”I have no objection whatsoever to anyone disagreeing with me, opposing me, or protesting me. All of that is core to democracy. I also have no issue when people talk to me on the street and ask questions or express opposition. That’s democracy, even when the people engaging in this conduct misrepresent my views. “But when opposition and disagreement transition to harassment, including cornering me, touching me, or trying to physically bully me out of a public event, that crosses a line.  We’re living in a time when violence is all too often threatened or used against people in public life. In San Francisco, we’re better than that.”

🙌 @rosadelauro!!! 💪

NEW POLL: A new One Future Illinois survey of likely Chicago voters finds growing dissatisfaction with the direction of City Hall and declining confidence in Mayor Brandon Johnson's leadership. Swipe through for key findings from Chicago voters.

What he said 👇

Marcus King Band "China Cat Sunflower > "I Know You Rider" 6/19/2026 Salt Shed Chicago. Featuring Marcus King playing Jerry Garcia's 1979 Doug Irwin Tiger and Drew Smithers playing Jerry Garcia's 1976 Travis Bean TB500 11 courtesy of Family Guitars 🌹🐅🫘

Last month, CGC joined families at Telpochcalli Elementary’s Día De Los Niños celebration to talk about why staying engaged in Chicago’s upcoming school board elections matters. It’s simple: Chicago families deserve an independent school board that is focused on students.

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Chicago needs more leaders like Carlos Rivas on the Board of Education that are independent and student centered. chicagotribune.com/2026/06/11/sch…

Glad we're all pro-democracy and pro-ballot access now. . Where can candidates send their invoices for expenses incurred fighting petition challenges two years ago?

@Suntimes Good article. But "Some speculated that the CTU was behind many of those objections in 2024, but it's often difficult to tell exactly who is behind an objection" isn't accurate. Here's the proof that Dave Stieber of CTU was a 2024 petition challenger. x.com/ParentCps/stat…

Graham: so something is about to come out about me… Ro: more Nazi stuff? Graham: no it’s- Ro: because I already told you I’m good with that Graham: it’s an affair thing Ro: … Graham: I cheated on my wife Ro: with a Nazi? Graham: no it’s not all nazi stuff Ro: shame Graham: so anyway, can you tweet a vague statement of support Ro: yeah I guess Graham: thanks a lot Ro: I really would have preferred if it was more Nazi stuff. Graham: next time

Shame on every single Democrat who made excuses for this guy.

@chicagobars Tbf if CTU really wants something done in Springfield sending Stacy and Brandon halfway across the world is really the best strategy

Thank you Jameis! Well said.

Last night, 11 board members let down 8300 students and their families. There was no valid reason put forth by the 11 members-led by @kjzaccor-that could justify this action. This was a dereliction of their duty.

Prominent democratic donor and CTU foil Michael Sacks claps back at letter from Stacy Davis Gates - sending one back calling it "the most transparently disingenuous outreach I've ever seen." Context: CTU and a Sacks-funded group are going toe to toe on $$ in school board races.

Leading tonight’s comedy routine is this letter from Stacy Davis Gates to the CTU House of Delegates. She raised teachers’ dues to spend $10 million on school board and mayoral elections, then asked any opposing funders to walk away. The jokes write themselves 😂