AJ
@ajetchicago.bsky.social
Actor, Activist and Cinephile. Chicago has the best pizza in the world 🍕
Reposted by AJ
NEWS: U.S. companies have announced over 1.1 million layoffs in 2025, the highest total since the pandemic-hit year of 2020, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
NEWS: U.S. companies have announced over 1.1 million layoffs in 2025, the highest total since the pandemic-hit year of 2020, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas
This one is so sad - a great musician and of course part of The Blues Brothers band!
Steve Cropper — who played with Booker T. & the MG’s, the Blues Brothers, and Otis Redding — has died at the age of 84. Cropper was the Steve that John Belushi says ‘Play it, Steve’ to on ‘Soul Man.’
Booker T. & the MG’s Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84
Steve Cropper — who played with Booker T. & the MG’s, the Blues Brothers, and Otis Redding — has died at the age of 84. Cropper was the Steve that John Belushi says ‘Play it, Steve’ to on ‘Soul Man.’
www.vulture.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This one is so sad - a great musician and of course part of The Blues Brothers band!
RIP to one of the greats. Was fortunate to be in 2 of his plays (Indian Ink and The Invention of Love).
November 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
RIP to one of the greats. Was fortunate to be in 2 of his plays (Indian Ink and The Invention of Love).
The Chicago Bears are 9-3. Incredible.
a group of football players are singing into microphones in front of a sign that says " the super bowl shuffle "
ALT: a group of football players are singing into microphones in front of a sign that says " the super bowl shuffle "
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Chicago Bears are 9-3. Incredible.
RIP to a Bollywood Legend. If you haven’t seen the movie SHOLAY, you definitely should.
Dharmendra, one of Indian cinema’s most popular stars whose versatile performances made him a defining screen presence of 1970s and 1980s Bollywood films, died Monday. He was 89.
Dharmendra, iconic Bollywood actor and Indian cinema’s ‘He-Man,’ dies at 89
Dharmendra, a beloved star of Indian cinema, has died at 89. Known for his versatile roles in the 1970s and 1980s, he became a defining presence in Bollywood.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
RIP to a Bollywood Legend. If you haven’t seen the movie SHOLAY, you definitely should.
An Icon - RIP Jimmy.
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
An Icon - RIP Jimmy.
Reposted by AJ
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
Reposted by AJ
KC and the Sunshine Band’s hits #1 with “That’s the Way (I Like It)” — 50 years ago today.
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
KC and the Sunshine Band’s hits #1 with “That’s the Way (I Like It)” — 50 years ago today.
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
“People always thought [the track] was some kind of crazy accident, like we just stumbled onto a hook,” said Harry Wayne Casey. “But we worked that groove over and over until it felt like a living thing.”
Reposted by AJ
1. Dick Cheney’s legacy is not complicated.
He did extraordinary damage to the Middle East and the reputation of the United States.
He has the blood of Americans on his hands.
He did extraordinary damage to the Middle East and the reputation of the United States.
He has the blood of Americans on his hands.
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
1. Dick Cheney’s legacy is not complicated.
He did extraordinary damage to the Middle East and the reputation of the United States.
He has the blood of Americans on his hands.
He did extraordinary damage to the Middle East and the reputation of the United States.
He has the blood of Americans on his hands.
Reposted by AJ
This has to be one of of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century from March 1907. Sixteen years old suffragette Dora Thewlis. A poor mill worker from Honley in Huddersfield she was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union At a demonstration in London she is
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This has to be one of of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century from March 1907. Sixteen years old suffragette Dora Thewlis. A poor mill worker from Honley in Huddersfield she was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union At a demonstration in London she is
Reposted by AJ
“I really don’t need to be remembered,” said Jeff Buckley. “I hope the music’s remembered.”
He would have turned 59 today.
#RIP
“Last Goodbye” (1994)
He would have turned 59 today.
#RIP
“Last Goodbye” (1994)
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“I really don’t need to be remembered,” said Jeff Buckley. “I hope the music’s remembered.”
He would have turned 59 today.
#RIP
“Last Goodbye” (1994)
He would have turned 59 today.
#RIP
“Last Goodbye” (1994)
Reposted by AJ
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
Reposted by AJ
This is possibly the most fucked thing I've ever seen but also the bit at the end where the grandmother is straight up being tricked into providing training content for the app feels particularly revealing.
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This is possibly the most fucked thing I've ever seen but also the bit at the end where the grandmother is straight up being tricked into providing training content for the app feels particularly revealing.
Reposted by AJ
Durbin is trash. Yes, lots of great stuff in the past. Sure he’s a decent guy. But he’s pure trash now. Important to see that the bulk of Team Cave is made up of people who are retiring.
Durbin is a YES on this deal: “At Democrats’ urging, today’s bill is not the same one we’ve voted down 14 times. Republicans finally woke up and realized their Groundhog Day needed to end. This bill is not perfect, but it takes important steps to reduce their shutdown’s hurt.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Durbin is trash. Yes, lots of great stuff in the past. Sure he’s a decent guy. But he’s pure trash now. Important to see that the bulk of Team Cave is made up of people who are retiring.
Reposted by AJ
This is BRUTAL.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This is BRUTAL.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Trump LOUDLY BOOED at the Commanders game.
America lets him know exactly how they feel — to his face.
Reposted by AJ
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
Reposted by AJ
Mamdani’s win marks a rejection of the consistently Islamophobic weaponization of antisemitism. Diehard support for the Zionist project is, finally, not a sine qua non of New York City leadership... @theintercept.com theintercept.com/2025/11/04/z...
They Tried to Smear Zohran Mamdani as an Antisemite. Voters Saw Right Through It.
Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City means so much — including the repudiation of Islamophobic attacks and weaponization of antisemitism.
theintercept.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Mamdani’s win marks a rejection of the consistently Islamophobic weaponization of antisemitism. Diehard support for the Zionist project is, finally, not a sine qua non of New York City leadership... @theintercept.com theintercept.com/2025/11/04/z...
Reposted by AJ
Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism
Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism
Former US vice-president seen as a key figure in expanding White House’s power and ‘corrupting the intelligence-policy relationship’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism
Reposted by AJ
Anyway, Dick Cheney is a fossil fuel now. It's what he loved most. Besides killing.
I'll be skipping any obits that begin "Whatever you think of what he did as Vice President..." It's what you do when you think nobody can stop you that counts.
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Anyway, Dick Cheney is a fossil fuel now. It's what he loved most. Besides killing.
Reposted by AJ
Not sure how many Cheney obits will mention this murderous legacy of his.
Post-9/11 wars have contributed to some 4.5 million deaths, report suggests
Researchers attempt to calculate the number of deaths attributable to the war on terrorism, across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Not sure how many Cheney obits will mention this murderous legacy of his.
Reposted by AJ
He should have died in The Hague.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died, his family said in a statement. He was 84 abcnews.go.com/Politics/for...
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
He should have died in The Hague.
Reposted by AJ
Reports of Border Patrol being met with whistles and protesters on the NW side, Evanston, Skokie and Niles; some by schools, some in pretty quiet neighborhoods. By all accounts the feds were staying just long enough to rile up the neighbors.
Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Reports of Border Patrol being met with whistles and protesters on the NW side, Evanston, Skokie and Niles; some by schools, some in pretty quiet neighborhoods. By all accounts the feds were staying just long enough to rile up the neighbors.
Reposted by AJ
Nirvana releases its legendary "MTV Unplugged" concert album 31 years ago today — seven months after Cobain’s passing.
“In the moment, you weren’t aware you were taping what was Nirvana's last album," producer Alex Coletti said. "It was only in hindsight that it became what it became."
#RIP
“In the moment, you weren’t aware you were taping what was Nirvana's last album," producer Alex Coletti said. "It was only in hindsight that it became what it became."
#RIP
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Nirvana releases its legendary "MTV Unplugged" concert album 31 years ago today — seven months after Cobain’s passing.
“In the moment, you weren’t aware you were taping what was Nirvana's last album," producer Alex Coletti said. "It was only in hindsight that it became what it became."
#RIP
“In the moment, you weren’t aware you were taping what was Nirvana's last album," producer Alex Coletti said. "It was only in hindsight that it became what it became."
#RIP
Reposted by AJ
Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained." - .
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained. We focus on those who are here illegally. And anything you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting."
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained." - .
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
FACTS: "Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents. They’ve had their necks kneeled on. They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear."
www.propublica.org/article/immi...