I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's birthed from this president and his admin's reign of terror."

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Pritzker: This is not about fighting crime. This is about the President and his complicit lackey, Stephen Miller, searching for ways to lay the groundwork to circumvent our democracy, militarize our cities, and end elections.

Today, I'm proud to sign into law legislation that provides universal mental health screenings for children in Illinois public schools.
 
If kids are struggling with anxiety or depression — it’s our duty to ensure they have the support they need to get the help they deserve.

Sickening.

Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in the United States, with comments preceding his songs Land of Hope and Dreams, House of a Thousand Guitars and My City of Ruins.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, “The Great Gatsby” examines the American Dream through its use of lyrical writing & symbolism. 100yrs after publication, Gatsby’s legacy endures through its many reimaginings. Playwright Martyna Majok & Author Claire Anderson Wheeler join me on #Velshi="/hashtag/VelshiBannedBookClub" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi

'We are all afraid': Republican US Senator Lisa Murkowski disclosed that the threat of political retaliation from President Donald Trump is real enough to make her anxious about speaking out about his tariffs, executive orders and cuts to federal agencies reut.rs/4j7FbPw