Brent
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“Life is going to give us surprises, twists and turns. The unexpected is around the corner, and we are [all] improvising through the unknown, barrelling through the universe at all times… "
A Representation of Life: #MakayaMcCraven Interviewed
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A Representation of Life: #MakayaMcCraven Interviewed
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Life is going to give us surprises, twists and turns. The unexpected is around the corner, and we are [all] improvising through the unknown, barrelling through the universe at all times… "
A Representation of Life: #MakayaMcCraven Interviewed
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A Representation of Life: #MakayaMcCraven Interviewed
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Remembering dear Sleazy on this day of his passing in 2010. ❤️
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Remembering dear Sleazy on this day of his passing in 2010. ❤️
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'The language of Aerial is rapture at the beauty of nature, the extraordinary in the everyday - its musical language as broad, diverse, and beautiful as its subjects would suggest.'
Happy Birthday to #KateBush's Aerial, which turns 20 today!
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Happy Birthday to #KateBush's Aerial, which turns 20 today!
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'The language of Aerial is rapture at the beauty of nature, the extraordinary in the everyday - its musical language as broad, diverse, and beautiful as its subjects would suggest.'
Happy Birthday to #KateBush's Aerial, which turns 20 today!
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Happy Birthday to #KateBush's Aerial, which turns 20 today!
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“I spent most of last weekend cleaning up blood at my property,” Leo Feler said. “Every now and then, I’ll still be walking around and there will be a spot of blood I failed to clean up, and I will clean that up.”
Lakeview resident calls on CPD to arrest federal agents for immigration raid on his property
Leo Feler said federal agents violated the Fourth Amendment by bursting into his property last week while trying to arrest construction workers.
trib.al
October 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“I spent most of last weekend cleaning up blood at my property,” Leo Feler said. “Every now and then, I’ll still be walking around and there will be a spot of blood I failed to clean up, and I will clean that up.”
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Pilsen’s massive ofrenda has returned for Día de los Muertos. blockclubchi.co/47OoOEa
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Pilsen’s massive ofrenda has returned for Día de los Muertos. blockclubchi.co/47OoOEa
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The Soft Pink Truth, otherwise known as #Matmos’ Drew Daniel, has shared details of a new album, titled Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?
You can watch a video for lead cut ‘Time Inside The Violet’ here:
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You can watch a video for lead cut ‘Time Inside The Violet’ here:
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October 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Soft Pink Truth, otherwise known as #Matmos’ Drew Daniel, has shared details of a new album, titled Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?
You can watch a video for lead cut ‘Time Inside The Violet’ here:
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You can watch a video for lead cut ‘Time Inside The Violet’ here:
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the crowd of a hundred or so community members has taken 26th street underneath the little village arch.
a person speaking from the back of a pickup truck decries the violence from feds in the neighborhood this week, including abducting two high school students and causing multiple car crashes.
a person speaking from the back of a pickup truck decries the violence from feds in the neighborhood this week, including abducting two high school students and causing multiple car crashes.
October 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
the crowd of a hundred or so community members has taken 26th street underneath the little village arch.
a person speaking from the back of a pickup truck decries the violence from feds in the neighborhood this week, including abducting two high school students and causing multiple car crashes.
a person speaking from the back of a pickup truck decries the violence from feds in the neighborhood this week, including abducting two high school students and causing multiple car crashes.
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I did not know it was possible for this many people to exist in one place in Evanston
#NoKings rally & protest in Fountain Square, Evanston, IL. October 18, 2025. Was it amazing, beautiful, inspiring? Yes. Indivisible Illinois!
October 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I did not know it was possible for this many people to exist in one place in Evanston
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It’s a small, but mighty sign: “Everyone is welcome here, except I.CE.” Katherine Duncan, owner of Katherine Anne Confections, fastened it proudly on her shop’s front door.
“It was a no-brainer for me,” Duncan said on a recent afternoon.
“It was a no-brainer for me,” Duncan said on a recent afternoon.
Cafes, restaurants across Chicago put up signs barring immigration agents
For restaurant and cafe workers, many of whom are immigrants, the looming threat of unannounced visits by ICE has created anxiety and uncertainty about their future.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
It’s a small, but mighty sign: “Everyone is welcome here, except I.CE.” Katherine Duncan, owner of Katherine Anne Confections, fastened it proudly on her shop’s front door.
“It was a no-brainer for me,” Duncan said on a recent afternoon.
“It was a no-brainer for me,” Duncan said on a recent afternoon.
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O’Hare and Midway international airports are refusing to play a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that accuses Democrats of causing the ongoing government shutdown.and its impacts on flight operations.
O'Hare, Midway refuse to play video of Kristi Noem accusing Democrats of government shutdown
They join a growing list of airports refusing to play a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary due to its partisan messaging.
trib.al
October 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
O’Hare and Midway international airports are refusing to play a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that accuses Democrats of causing the ongoing government shutdown.and its impacts on flight operations.
Chicago's on the list
The 20 happiest cities in the world in 2025, according to locals
More than 18,000 urbanites told us how happy their city makes them
www.timeout.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Chicago's on the list
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“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.
I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.
Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
October 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.
As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.
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On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
October 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.
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BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row
Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.
www.choosechicago.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
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Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
October 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Earlier this year, Dr. Jane Goodall sat down for an interview for Brad Falchuk’s new Netflix series, Famous Last Words.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
The premise of the series is to interview people on the condition that the interview not air until the subject has passed away.
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Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
September 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
VICTIM OF A NEW AGE, by Simon Frank
9 track album
nocturnaltechnology.bandcamp.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Last night, Gov. Pritzker announced a legal hot line/resource hub to help LGBTQ+ folks access health care, ID documents, housing, government benefits (like Medicaid/SNAP) or address safety concerns.
When it launches Monday, Illinois Pride Connect can be reached at (855) 805-9200 from 9am-4pm M-Thu.
When it launches Monday, Illinois Pride Connect can be reached at (855) 805-9200 from 9am-4pm M-Thu.
Pritzker announces 'first of its kind' legal help line for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans
Illinois Pride Connect will come online Monday, offering advice on health care access, identifying documents, housing, government benefits and safety concerns.
chicago.suntimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Last night, Gov. Pritzker announced a legal hot line/resource hub to help LGBTQ+ folks access health care, ID documents, housing, government benefits (like Medicaid/SNAP) or address safety concerns.
When it launches Monday, Illinois Pride Connect can be reached at (855) 805-9200 from 9am-4pm M-Thu.
When it launches Monday, Illinois Pride Connect can be reached at (855) 805-9200 from 9am-4pm M-Thu.
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The founders of the first major treatment center for AIDS witnessed how the disease ravaged Chicago’s gay community. Now their hopes for eradicating the disease is threatened by the Trump administration.
Founders of Chicago's premier AIDS unit gleam over decades of progress, as Trump cripples research
Unit 371 at Illinois Masonic Hospital was a major treatment center for AIDS and inspired similar wards in Chicago and across the country.
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August 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The founders of the first major treatment center for AIDS witnessed how the disease ravaged Chicago’s gay community. Now their hopes for eradicating the disease is threatened by the Trump administration.
Now listening
Yowzers, by Ben LaMar Gay
12 track album
intlanthem.bandcamp.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Now listening
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Happening now: protesters in Chicago are interrupting a hiring fair at the Congress Hotel, where U.S. Customs and Border protection is recruiting today.
Banner reads, "stop kidnapping our neighbors!"
It's quite the scene in here, and the DHS table has been blocked for several minutes already.
Banner reads, "stop kidnapping our neighbors!"
It's quite the scene in here, and the DHS table has been blocked for several minutes already.
August 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Happening now: protesters in Chicago are interrupting a hiring fair at the Congress Hotel, where U.S. Customs and Border protection is recruiting today.
Banner reads, "stop kidnapping our neighbors!"
It's quite the scene in here, and the DHS table has been blocked for several minutes already.
Banner reads, "stop kidnapping our neighbors!"
It's quite the scene in here, and the DHS table has been blocked for several minutes already.