Mary Dixon
@maryldixon.bsky.social
Host of Say More w/Mary Dixon & Patrick Smith on WBEZ.
Former Morning Edition host, former 93XRT
Irish memory ☘️
Former Morning Edition host, former 93XRT
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Mary Dixon
@maryldixon.bsky.social
· Sep 16
You can find Say More here: www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...
And on the @wbez.org app — will let you know if/when the pod drops —
And on the @wbez.org app — will let you know if/when the pod drops —
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Judge plans March trial over feds' use of force in Chicago deportation push
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Judge plans March trial over feds' use of force in Chicago deportation push
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis is aiming to begin the trial ahead of a possible surge of immigration agents in the spring.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Judge plans March trial over feds' use of force in Chicago deportation push
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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NEW: Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
For the first time, the Venezuelans arrested in a Chicago raid are telling their stories.
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As Affordable Care Act premiums are expected to rise, a single mom expects to become uninsured. Meanwhile, a couple plans to keep their insurance but say they can only afford 10 more years of coverage.
Two families, two responses to spiking Obamacare costs: ‘We can live only maximum 10 more years’
www.wbez.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As Affordable Care Act premiums are expected to rise, a single mom expects to become uninsured. Meanwhile, a couple plans to keep their insurance but say they can only afford 10 more years of coverage.
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Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) in her introductory floor speech said she’s ready to sign the Jeffrey Epstein discharge petition right now
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) in her introductory floor speech said she’s ready to sign the Jeffrey Epstein discharge petition right now
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"In a shocking trove of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein alleged that President Trump 'spent hours' at his home with a victim and 'knew about the girls.'"
November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"In a shocking trove of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein alleged that President Trump 'spent hours' at his home with a victim and 'knew about the girls.'"
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The Trump administration’s deportation campaign in Chicago is expected to soon ramp down as U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and many of his fellow agents prepare to move on to another city.
U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to leave Chicago soon
www.wbez.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Trump administration’s deportation campaign in Chicago is expected to soon ramp down as U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and many of his fellow agents prepare to move on to another city.
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One person said they received only about 40% of the SNAP benefits they typically get each month. “The unpredictability really hurts people,” said Holly Yacoumakis, lead community food source specialist at Marillac St. Vincent Harvest Hub food pantry.
Some Illinois residents receive partial SNAP benefits due to them this month
www.wbez.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
One person said they received only about 40% of the SNAP benefits they typically get each month. “The unpredictability really hurts people,” said Holly Yacoumakis, lead community food source specialist at Marillac St. Vincent Harvest Hub food pantry.
G’morning. This raises a LOT of questions starting with, “have you read the First Amendment?”
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
G’morning. This raises a LOT of questions starting with, “have you read the First Amendment?”
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Good afternoon. U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is presiding over a remote status hearing that just began over conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview.
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Kade Heather reports: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order governing conditions at Broadview ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is requiring officials at the de facto detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to provide detainees with a clean bedding mat, a sufficient amou...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good afternoon. U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman is presiding over a remote status hearing that just began over conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview.
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#BREAKING U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago is entering a preliminary injunction governing the use of force against protesters and journalists.
Ellis, apparently wrapping up, is quoting George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and others.
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#BREAKING U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis in Chicago is entering a preliminary injunction governing the use of force against protesters and journalists.
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Tyler and I are out here at the rally where the crowd has about doubled since this first post. Easily 400+ people.
Group is chanting “no hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here.”
Group is chanting “no hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here.”
Here at Northcenter Town Square where 100-200 community members including families and young children are rallying after a teacher was taken by federal law enforcement from a local daycare this morning.
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tyler and I are out here at the rally where the crowd has about doubled since this first post. Easily 400+ people.
Group is chanting “no hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here.”
Group is chanting “no hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here.”
Reposted by Mary Dixon
#BREAKING U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman's temporary restraining order governing conditions in Broadview's ICE facility is in.
Follow @KadeHeather on Twitter for details from the courtroom and read the full order here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/4f/4a/384ff4...
Follow @KadeHeather on Twitter for details from the courtroom and read the full order here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/4f/4a/384ff4...
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
#BREAKING U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman's temporary restraining order governing conditions in Broadview's ICE facility is in.
Follow @KadeHeather on Twitter for details from the courtroom and read the full order here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/4f/4a/384ff4...
Follow @KadeHeather on Twitter for details from the courtroom and read the full order here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/4f/4a/384ff4...
And the AP has called the NJ race for Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who’s leading the Trump-endorsed Ciattarelli by 15 points at last look.
Follow live results from the New Jersey governor election.
New Jersey Governor Election Results 2025: Jack Ciattarelli, Mikie Sherrill
Get live results and maps from the 2025 New Jersey Governor election.
nyti.ms
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
And the AP has called the NJ race for Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who’s leading the Trump-endorsed Ciattarelli by 15 points at last look.
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Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
Reposted by Mary Dixon
BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and becoming the state's first female governor.
Virginia governor’s race will test Trump and Democrats nationally — and make history
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia race for governor.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and becoming the state's first female governor.
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if there was a rich person with the will, you could build the most incredible news organization that has ever existed just from the wreckage of this year alone.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
if there was a rich person with the will, you could build the most incredible news organization that has ever existed just from the wreckage of this year alone.
I can see I’ll be getting a lot of chores done during the Bears game.
November 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I can see I’ll be getting a lot of chores done during the Bears game.
Evanston showing up in droves at ETHS today for a food drive to help neighbors affected by immigration actions and SNAP disruption.
November 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Evanston showing up in droves at ETHS today for a food drive to help neighbors affected by immigration actions and SNAP disruption.
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ICE/CBP is rampaging through the burbs again this morning. Sightings and kidnappings reported across Bolingbrook, Summit, Addison, Bensenville, Melrose Park, Brookfield.
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ICE/CBP is rampaging through the burbs again this morning. Sightings and kidnappings reported across Bolingbrook, Summit, Addison, Bensenville, Melrose Park, Brookfield.
Good morning, something about turning our clocks back etc
There has been a jarring shift in tactics and an escalation in force since Greg Bovino’s Border Patrol “Green Machine” started roving Chicago in made-for-TV patrols and raids.
Now, they’re primed to take on a much larger role in the deportation campaign.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/b...
Now, they’re primed to take on a much larger role in the deportation campaign.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/b...
Border Patrol’s strong-arm tactics are the new norm in Chicago as Trump moves to sideline ICE leadership
Instead of carefully targeted arrests long practiced by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, President Donald Trump’s administration has deployed roving groups of masked Border Patro…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Good morning, something about turning our clocks back etc
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
Per Danny Kemp via press pool
Trump is at the Halloween party at MAL
“Official theme is Gatsby and ‘a little party never killed nobody’, we’re told.”
Trump is at the Halloween party at MAL
“Official theme is Gatsby and ‘a little party never killed nobody’, we’re told.”
November 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”
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Fresh off the boat (yeah, she came on a ship, then train to Chicago), my mom went to this high school in the 60s.
Another group of immigrants is still striving — and striding — to make a mark in this country
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/31/l...
Another group of immigrants is still striving — and striding — to make a mark in this country
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/31/l...
Lake View High Cross Country Team Fights For State Title As ICE Targets Their Community: 'We're Not Hiding'
The boys team, made up largely of Mexican Americans, is chasing a rare state championship while their community faces fear and uncertainty.
blockclubchicago.org
November 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Fresh off the boat (yeah, she came on a ship, then train to Chicago), my mom went to this high school in the 60s.
Another group of immigrants is still striving — and striding — to make a mark in this country
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/31/l...
Another group of immigrants is still striving — and striding — to make a mark in this country
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/31/l...
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.