Chicago Progressive
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Expect some snark along with some history. Analysis is just my opinion, and I might be wrong… Also, I’m human without an edit button. There will be typos.
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We must lay down our swords and shields and study war no more
December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We must lay down our swords and shields and study war no more
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Watching a CNN interview and jarring to hear a reporter ask the Mayor of Providence if the doors to the building where the shooting occurred were locked, if the classrooms were locked. Always searching for something else to blame. Unlocked doors in this case, which is pretty normal at a college.
December 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Watching a CNN interview and jarring to hear a reporter ask the Mayor of Providence if the doors to the building where the shooting occurred were locked, if the classrooms were locked. Always searching for something else to blame. Unlocked doors in this case, which is pretty normal at a college.
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
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Handschuhschneeballwerfer [HAND-shoo-SHNAY-bahl-VER-fer]
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
December 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Handschuhschneeballwerfer [HAND-shoo-SHNAY-bahl-VER-fer]
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
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President Nixon last evening sent a message to Dick Van Dyke to welcome him as a fellow centenarian.
December 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
President Nixon last evening sent a message to Dick Van Dyke to welcome him as a fellow centenarian.
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“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
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i just heard this guy call the United States Senate a bunch of cowards and I sure hope that catches on
December 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
i just heard this guy call the United States Senate a bunch of cowards and I sure hope that catches on
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Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
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NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Trump-Vance White House Targets Beloved Nun in Texas, Retaliates Against Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley — praised by Pope Leo as an “agent of hope” — now faces a six-year federal funding ban. Church leaders say it’s a vendetta by the Trump-Vance White House.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
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Rekia Boyd's killer, Dante Sevin, was never prosecuted for her murder.
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A Long Walk Home is close to deciding the look of the Rekia Boyd Monument
Artists pitch their ideas for a monument to honor Rekia Boyd, who was shot and killed by an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2012.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Rekia Boyd's killer, Dante Sevin, was never prosecuted for her murder.
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Happy 100th birthday Dick Van Dyke!
a man in a hat is dancing in a crowd of people
ALT: a man in a hat is dancing in a crowd of people
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December 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Happy 100th birthday Dick Van Dyke!
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Every major city needs this.
NEW in Bolts: Local officials in Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton want civilian agencies that can investigate police and issue subpoenas. But they keep running into the state’s Democratic leaders.
New Jersey Cities Are Pressing Resistant State Officials for Civilian Police Oversight
Local officials in Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton want civilian agencies that can investigate police and issue subpoenas. But they keep running into the state’s Democratic leaders.
boltsmag.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Every major city needs this.
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I feel like Indiana abandoning Trump is a tipping point. And it’s not because they didn’t want a new map. It’s because he shook them down.
December 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I feel like Indiana abandoning Trump is a tipping point. And it’s not because they didn’t want a new map. It’s because he shook them down.
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You may have a point. We're seeing republican pols that are just damn tired of t*ump and feel small risk in saying "no", even if they don't have an agenda. Small acts of resistance are welcome.
December 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
You may have a point. We're seeing republican pols that are just damn tired of t*ump and feel small risk in saying "no", even if they don't have an agenda. Small acts of resistance are welcome.
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He forgot where a big source of republican political campaign money comes from. This will disappear into the void once he's reminded.
December 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
He forgot where a big source of republican political campaign money comes from. This will disappear into the void once he's reminded.
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I'd run so fast you would think I was the Flash. Actually, I'd smoke the Flash on this.
December 13, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I'd run so fast you would think I was the Flash. Actually, I'd smoke the Flash on this.
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Smart and brave of Bruna to go on CNN. And not that it should matter, but her accent sounding fully American makes the White House look even stupider here for trying to revenge deport her on behalf of the Leavitt family
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Smart and brave of Bruna to go on CNN. And not that it should matter, but her accent sounding fully American makes the White House look even stupider here for trying to revenge deport her on behalf of the Leavitt family
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NEW! Our incredible legal team at @immcouncil.org just secured a victory in federal court, reinforcing a ruling blocking blocking ICE from taking unaccompanied children into ICE detention on their 18th birthday, and re-detaining previously-released teenagers. Proud to work with such awesome lawyers!
BREAKING: A federal court in D.C. has blocked ICE’s unlawful policy of automatically detaining unaccompanied immigrant teens once they turn 18 – and from re-detaining those teens for no reason.
This ruling means youth can stay in safe, supportive settings – not adult jails.
This ruling means youth can stay in safe, supportive settings – not adult jails.
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
NEW! Our incredible legal team at @immcouncil.org just secured a victory in federal court, reinforcing a ruling blocking blocking ICE from taking unaccompanied children into ICE detention on their 18th birthday, and re-detaining previously-released teenagers. Proud to work with such awesome lawyers!
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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
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A key part of the story of the 2000 election is that the Gore campaign chose a litigation only strategy while the Republican shipped a bunch of staffers down to disrupt recounts.
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A key part of the story of the 2000 election is that the Gore campaign chose a litigation only strategy while the Republican shipped a bunch of staffers down to disrupt recounts.
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Really a devastating blow to the #scicomm community that @robinince.bsky.social has felt pressured to resign from the BBC simply because he is passionate about his political principles, including a firm belief that trans lives are precious. 🧪 #scicomm
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Really a devastating blow to the #scicomm community that @robinince.bsky.social has felt pressured to resign from the BBC simply because he is passionate about his political principles, including a firm belief that trans lives are precious. 🧪 #scicomm
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The full complaint can be read here.
Strong warning for graphic descriptions of intimate partner abuse:
Strong warning for graphic descriptions of intimate partner abuse:
25cv15022 - Doe v Chicago Complaint
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December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The full complaint can be read here.
Strong warning for graphic descriptions of intimate partner abuse:
Strong warning for graphic descriptions of intimate partner abuse:
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Wednesday's suit names the city, Superintendent Snelling and then-internal affairs Chief Talley among other defendants in the department.
It was filed just hours before the family of Krystal Rivera *also* filed a separate suit alleging the department failed to protect her from an abusive partner:
It was filed just hours before the family of Krystal Rivera *also* filed a separate suit alleging the department failed to protect her from an abusive partner:
‘Where is justice for Krystal?’ Mom of cop asks after suing Chicago Police Department, partner who shot her
The lawsuit filed by Officer Krystal Rivera's family says Officer Carlos Baker failed to call for an ambulance after he shot her in the back during a chase and then engaged in a “cover-up.”
chicago.suntimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wednesday's suit names the city, Superintendent Snelling and then-internal affairs Chief Talley among other defendants in the department.
It was filed just hours before the family of Krystal Rivera *also* filed a separate suit alleging the department failed to protect her from an abusive partner:
It was filed just hours before the family of Krystal Rivera *also* filed a separate suit alleging the department failed to protect her from an abusive partner:
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