Alex Keefe
@alkeefe.bsky.social
Engagement Editor at WBEZ Chicago. Editor of Prisoncast!
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Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story
New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.
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March 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."
WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.
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Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations — again
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.
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There are 43,759, people in ICE detention -- that's the highest it's been since 2019. Despite officials saying the target "criminals"-- over 50% of immigrants being held have no criminal record. tracreports.org/immigration/...
TRAC Immigration - Comprehensive, independent, and
nonpartisan information about immigration enforcement
TRAC Immigration - Comprehensive, independent, and nonpartisan information about immigration enforcement
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February 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
There are 43,759, people in ICE detention -- that's the highest it's been since 2019. Despite officials saying the target "criminals"-- over 50% of immigrants being held have no criminal record. tracreports.org/immigration/...
At what point will we stop saying “falsely claimed” and just call it a lie? I can’t believe we’re still hewing to this language.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
At what point will we stop saying “falsely claimed” and just call it a lie? I can’t believe we’re still hewing to this language.
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Reminder: The Prisoncast! holiday show on WBEZ and all Illinois Public Radio stations statewide on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 2-4 p.m. CT.
So grateful for the work of
@alkeefe.bsky.social and Lauren Frost on this!
www.wbez.org/2024/12/16/a...
So grateful for the work of
@alkeefe.bsky.social and Lauren Frost on this!
www.wbez.org/2024/12/16/a...
Prisoncast! FAQ and how you can get involved
WBEZ's Prisoncast! is all about providing news, information, music and audio to people currently and formerly incarcerated and their loved ones.
www.wbez.org
December 19, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Reminder: The Prisoncast! holiday show on WBEZ and all Illinois Public Radio stations statewide on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 2-4 p.m. CT.
So grateful for the work of
@alkeefe.bsky.social and Lauren Frost on this!
www.wbez.org/2024/12/16/a...
So grateful for the work of
@alkeefe.bsky.social and Lauren Frost on this!
www.wbez.org/2024/12/16/a...
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Johnson appoints director of reentry to lead office to help people leaving prison - https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2024/12/05/joseph-mapp-director-reentry-incarcerated-people
Johnson appoints director of reentry to lead office to help people leaving prison
Joseph Mapp has worked as director of reentry at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation for three years and has served on the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison since 2022.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Johnson appoints director of reentry to lead office to help people leaving prison - https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2024/12/05/joseph-mapp-director-reentry-incarcerated-people
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Our friends at the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are hosting a community forum on Chicago traffic stop reform. Join them this Sat., Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. RSVP to reserve your spot here: https://buff.ly/41m35Rw
December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Our friends at the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are hosting a community forum on Chicago traffic stop reform. Join them this Sat., Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. RSVP to reserve your spot here: https://buff.ly/41m35Rw
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okay pitch: would you buy a Chicago Sun-Times scented candle. that smells like newspaper.
December 5, 2024 at 7:36 PM
okay pitch: would you buy a Chicago Sun-Times scented candle. that smells like newspaper.
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As Illinois looks to close -- and rebuild -- two prisons, I looked back on the last prison to close in the state: Dwight Correctional Center. news.wttw.com/2024/11/19/w...
What Happens When a Prison Closes? Dwight’s Demise 10 Years Ago Highlights Current Issues in Illinois Facilities
To gain insight into the impact of prison closures, WTTW News looked back on the last prison the state shut down: Dwight Correctional Center. We spoke to both currently and formerly incarcerated women...
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November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
As Illinois looks to close -- and rebuild -- two prisons, I looked back on the last prison to close in the state: Dwight Correctional Center. news.wttw.com/2024/11/19/w...
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Mike Johnson says he supports defunding PBS and Planned Parenthood
December 4, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Mike Johnson says he supports defunding PBS and Planned Parenthood
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Christmas Tree Lots In Chicago🌲🎄
There are dozens of spots in the city where you can buy a real Christmas tree or wreath this holiday season. https://buff.ly/4f0sQcX
There are dozens of spots in the city where you can buy a real Christmas tree or wreath this holiday season. https://buff.ly/4f0sQcX
December 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lots In Chicago🌲🎄
There are dozens of spots in the city where you can buy a real Christmas tree or wreath this holiday season. https://buff.ly/4f0sQcX
There are dozens of spots in the city where you can buy a real Christmas tree or wreath this holiday season. https://buff.ly/4f0sQcX
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#Chicago is closing its biggest #tent city after coming up short on promised apartments. The people left out include Porfirio and Melissa, a couple recovering from #addiction. To survive winter, they say they’ll rely on each other. #homeless #opioids www.wbez.org/housing/2024...
Chicago is closing its biggest tent city but comes up short on promised apartments
The tent dwellers left out include Porfirio and Melissa, a couple recovering from addiction. To survive winter, they’re relying on each other.
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December 4, 2024 at 1:48 PM
#Chicago is closing its biggest #tent city after coming up short on promised apartments. The people left out include Porfirio and Melissa, a couple recovering from #addiction. To survive winter, they say they’ll rely on each other. #homeless #opioids www.wbez.org/housing/2024...
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Cook County is launching a free doula program for pregnant patients www.wbez.org/health-medic...
Cook County is launching a free doula program for pregnant patients
The county’s move comes as deaths among pregnant women — while rare — have increased across Illinois.
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December 3, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Cook County is launching a free doula program for pregnant patients www.wbez.org/health-medic...
I’m not sure this is much better than the other site.
December 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM
I’m not sure this is much better than the other site.
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Nation’s Mumblers March On Washington Demanding Something Or Other
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December 4, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Nation’s Mumblers March On Washington Demanding Something Or Other
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