Barbara Dufford

Observations & appreciations of good design, urban life, and steps toward a more sustainable society.

[Barbara Dufford @ideate]

https://t.co/UVl58uTv54 File a witness slip today in support of Illinois Senate Bill 337, to curb illegal gun purchases.

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I signed the petition urging Illinois lawmakers to override Gov. Rauner's veto of SB 1657! Will you join me? Sign the petition here --> https://t.co/5Z4S9dVBw9

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make that: Highly recommended!

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I'm going to have to follow Gil Schwartz: Stanley Bing’s Real Identity Was a Closely Guarded Secret. Until It Wasn’t. https://t.co/fvKzSKJpBE

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Please call the governor's office today in support of this bill that both the Illinois senate and house have passed! https://t.co/iDW3QuE1r2 https://t.co/qC8qphLDIY

[Strengthening Chicago's Youth (SCY) @SCY_Chicago]

The Gun Dealer Licensing Act is on its way to Governor Rauner's desk! Let's take a moment to celebrate this accomplishment. Then call his office to tell him to sign it! @NoGunViolence @ilgvpcoalition #OurOneJob #VoteYesSB1657 #NeverAgain #EndGunViolence

[Barbara Dufford @ideate]

Please join me in giving to @theIRC. Your support can help them save more children in East
Ghouta, Syria and in crisis areas worldwide. https://t.co/ikhFtgbE4l

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https://t.co/v0VmHCMSuE Essay by Christian Wiman on poet Richard Wilbur contains a moving observation about the correspondence between the ubiquity of misery in much current tv drama and recent events.

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Tears of joy, thank you, Alabama! Welcome to the Senate, Doug Jones!

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https://t.co/35n7wHE3ZS Check out Eileen Ryan's beautiful photos

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Saving lives and preventing future tragedies will only happen when Members of Congress find the courage to stand up to the gun industry and reject dangerous proposals like Concealed Carry Reciprocity that put our public safety at risk. Call Congress now https://t.co/UPNsqPmiX7

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👍 This Friday, October 20! https://t.co/jHox0II7k0

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Remembering Sir Georg Solti https://t.co/P1jaLWdYMR Program book this post links to is one of my favorite design projects for the CSO

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@brianmontanaweb Hi, should we look for Chris Coyier at the event on the 28th, with Event Apart happening nearby Aug 28-30? Looking forward…

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See you at El Hogar del Niño Summer Fundraiser https://t.co/m9NDQIlxt5? Great organization working hard 40+ years to help kids and families

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More employees and employers like these two, please! https://t.co/FNfJPVVAc8

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Job training, mentoring, jobs—all needed by Chicago youth. Thank you, Dahleen Glanton! https://t.co/hmn5tOBo7n

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Vote for Union Handmade, quality goods from a Chicago design collaborative. Give a small biz a big opp. #FedExGrant https://t.co/HsS3HXZSp1

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Tell your senators to vote "NO" on SB 446, which would standardize the weakest state gun laws in the U.S. to all states. https://t.co/IkbsvaXQ6F

[Moms Demand Action @MomsDemand]

Moms Demand Action criticizes NRA-backed bill forcing states to allow concealed carry by dangerous people https://t.co/2Fl2hs7pgt

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https://t.co/YWGo7k39tw IIT/DCFS Hackathon, 2/24-25, to design & build tech solutions to improve lives of IL foster children & families

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Street scene, Chicago