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ILDJ99 @ildj99.bsky.social Mid-Illinois native. Male/he/him/gay
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Salem Addison King @salemaddisonking.bsky.social Environmental scientist/nemesis of God/Co-chair of Land of Lincoln DSA/evil twink/ future dictator of Central Illinois/doer of mutual aid/Machiavellian altruist/(they/them)
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Allison Raine Chapman @alli.gay 🏳️⚧️ the sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
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Christine Hatfield @christine.21st.show producer of Illinois Public Media's @21st.show, journalist, trans nerd. 🏳️🌈📻🏳️⚧️ she/her. based in Champaign-Urbana. past: UIS PAR '21, WPR.
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Corvin Dallas Multipass @crvndlsmultipass.bsky.social My views are mine and probably opinionated.
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Janetta Rightnowar @jjanetta.bsky.social Native to southern Illinois, I'm passionate about supporting local businesses, charities and community events. I champion truth, combat misinformation, and advocate for the LGBTQIA community. I enjoy cats, music, superhero movies and Texas Hold'em poker.
Zoey Carter @tothatzoey.net She/Her • Illinois • Small Town Girl™
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Carole @ccaarroollee.bsky.social She/her/hers. Former Texan living in Chicago. Pro choice AF. Intolerant of intolerance. Reader. Hiker. Dogs, cats, birds, books. Ally. 🏳️🌈 Protect trans lives. 🏳️⚧️ I’m with Ukraine. 🇺🇦 Call your representatives: 202 224 3121
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social Editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, Premier League and tennis fan, dog and art lover, democracy defender, and pro-Oxford comma. Book and travel recommendations welcomed.
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