I struggle with words even though I knew this was coming. It’s only been 216 days. I’m scared for my family and friends. I wonder which ones I’ll ever even see again. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/23/trump-chicago-military-national-guard/.
Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago as Trump eyes crackdown

President Donald Trump said Chicago is his next likely target to crack down on urban crime. Military planning has been ongoing for weeks, officials say.

The Washington Post
Not hyperbole. Friends with loads of activists, immigrants, people with disabilities, queer and trans people. Then there’s the question of who can risk visiting whom
A couple of my trans friends made it out to Uruguay this morning and I almost sobbed in relief.
@hacks4pancakes i have a couple going next week 😭