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10/12/2026

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Happy National Farmer's Day, October 12, 2026

09/21/2026

This week is Post Separation Abuse Awareness Week, and this conversation matters because we're still far too comfortable treating leaving as the finish line.

For many survivors, separation is when the abuse changes rather than ends.

Control can continue through finances, communication, child arrangements, repeated allegations, litigation, withholding information, threats, harassment and the use of children or professional systems as another route into somebody's life. And when children are involved, “just cut contact” often isn't an option.

So this week, when somebody asks “Why doesn't she just move on?”, maybe ask whether she's actually been allowed to.

Leaving an abusive relationship is one thing.
Being free from it can be something entirely different.

09/13/2026

For the “I don’t want to get involved “ crowd.

Federal Statute-

Under federal jurisdiction, this is prosecuted as Federal Stalking under 18 U.S. Code § 2261A. [1] (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2261A)The Rule: It is a federal felony to use any interactive computer service, electronic communication system (like the internet or apps), or cross state lines to engage in a "course of conduct" that places someone in reasonable fear of death, serious injury, or causes substantial emotional distress. [1] (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2261A), [2] (https://www.combswaterkotte.com/federal-criminal-statutes/cybercrimes-and-hacking/2261a-stalking-and-cyberstalking/)Proxy Stalking: Federal law treats a "course of conduct" as a pattern of behavior. It explicitly covers scenarios where the instigator uses tools, networks, or digital recruitment to have other people surveil or harass the victim.

🌲 Illinois State LawUnder the Illinois Criminal Code, this behavior falls under two specific statutes:Stalking (720 ILCS 5/12-7.3): Illinois law defines a "course of conduct" as a pattern of two or more acts where a perpetrator follows, monitors, observes, or surveils a person "directly, indirectly, or through third parties". [1] (https://www.isba.org/committees/women/newsletter/2011/11/stalkingnocontactorderact)Cyberstalking (720 ILCS 5/12-7.5): If the instigator uses online forums, social media, or electronic channels to solicit, coordinate, or get third parties to harass you, it is classified as cyberstalking.

[1] (https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-720-criminal-offenses/il-st-sect-720-5-12-7-5/), [2] (https://www.srhunterlaw.com/Criminal-Code-of-1961-Article-12-Stalking-Crimes)⚖️ Accountability and PenaltiesThe

"Accountability" Rule: Illinois law explicitly states that a defendant who directs the actions of a third party to stalk someone is guilty of stalking as if they had personally done it themselves. [1] (https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-720-criminal-offenses/il-st-sect-720-5-12-7-3/)Criminal Charges: In Illinois, both stalking and cyberstalking are classified as Class 4 Felonies for a first offense (carrying 1 to 3 years in prison). If there is bodily harm or a violation of a protection order, it becomes Aggravated Stalking (Class 3 Felony). [1] (https://www.smcculloughlaw.com/kane-county-criminal-defense/when-can-you-be-charged-with-cyberstalking-in-illinois), [2] (https://hrkfamilylaw.com/illinois-stalking-laws-explained/), [3] (https://www.findlaw.com/state/illinois-law/illinois-stalking-laws.html)

[1] (https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-720-criminal-offenses/il-st-sect-720-5-12-7-5/), [2] (https://www.srhunterlaw.com/Criminal-Code-of-1961-Article-12-Stalking-Crimes)⚖️ Accountability and PenaltiesThe "Accountability" Rule: Illinois law explicitly states that a defendant who directs the actions of a third party to stalk someone is guilty of stalking as if they had personally done it themselves. [1] (https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-720-criminal-offenses/il-st-sect-720-5-12-7-3/)Criminal Charges: In Illinois, both stalking and cyberstalking are classified as Class 4 Felonies for a first offense (carrying 1 to 3 years in prison). If there is bodily harm or a violation of a protection order, it becomes Aggravated Stalking (Class 3 Felony). [1] (https://www.smcculloughlaw.com/kane-county-criminal-defense/when-can-you-be-charged-with-cyberstalking-in-illinois), [2] (https://hrkfamilylaw.com/illinois-stalking-laws-explained/), [3] (https://www.findlaw.com/state/illinois-law/illinois-stalking-laws.html)

09/11/2026

With respect, may we Never Forget.

09/07/2026

Fund libraries, not data centers. Our communities need places to learn, gather, and grow, not another massive facility draining our water and resources.

Artwork by: Porygun 📚

07/31/2026

07/26/2026

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