Ed McDevitt
@artguychicago.bsky.social
Ancient Democrat, choral singer, architecture docent, keeper of deep information on Chicago’s public art, advocate for strong gun legislation, generally appalled observer of our politics, frequent op-ed writer and always happy when baseball season starts.
If you have a smart tv, it's very likely that the tv is exporting information constantly about your viewing. Same with devices like the Roku Streaming Stick.
Go to your TV or Roku settings, then to "Privacy." Find "Viewing Information Services" and uncheck the boxes that permit sharing your view.
Go to your TV or Roku settings, then to "Privacy." Find "Viewing Information Services" and uncheck the boxes that permit sharing your view.
December 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
If you have a smart tv, it's very likely that the tv is exporting information constantly about your viewing. Same with devices like the Roku Streaming Stick.
Go to your TV or Roku settings, then to "Privacy." Find "Viewing Information Services" and uncheck the boxes that permit sharing your view.
Go to your TV or Roku settings, then to "Privacy." Find "Viewing Information Services" and uncheck the boxes that permit sharing your view.
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According to Science News, "In the 1890s, deeply religious American physician John H. Kellogg introduced cornflakes as a breakfast food. He believed eating bland food would improve health by curbing the urge to masturbate, which he considered sinful." I'm trying to remember if cornflakes . . .
November 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
According to Science News, "In the 1890s, deeply religious American physician John H. Kellogg introduced cornflakes as a breakfast food. He believed eating bland food would improve health by curbing the urge to masturbate, which he considered sinful." I'm trying to remember if cornflakes . . .
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Just published - my latest blog entry. It's sort of hyperlocal, but then again it's not.
www.edmcdevitt.org/the-brooks-b...
www.edmcdevitt.org/the-brooks-b...
The Brooks Brothers - No, Not The Suit Guys - Art Can Save Us and Life's Ideas
In 2010 I trained as a docent at the then Chicago Architecture Foundation, now the Chicago Architecture Center. During the training we learned of the importance of East Coast money, influence and peop...
www.edmcdevitt.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Just published - my latest blog entry. It's sort of hyperlocal, but then again it's not.
www.edmcdevitt.org/the-brooks-b...
www.edmcdevitt.org/the-brooks-b...
West Side history disappearing. The Fulton Market district has seen massive change in the last 10 years. Not much of what it was remains. The form Hindman Auction House site and the Peoria Packing building, both on Lake, visible from the L, will soon be gone.
chicagoyimby.com/2025/11/demo...
chicagoyimby.com/2025/11/demo...
Demolition Ordered For Former Hindman Auction Buildings - Chicago YIMBY
Three demolition permits issued for West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District signal the beginnings of a new residential tower from developer CedarSt Companies.
chicagoyimby.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
West Side history disappearing. The Fulton Market district has seen massive change in the last 10 years. Not much of what it was remains. The form Hindman Auction House site and the Peoria Packing building, both on Lake, visible from the L, will soon be gone.
chicagoyimby.com/2025/11/demo...
chicagoyimby.com/2025/11/demo...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Thanks to @rbreich.bsky.social for bringing this to our attention. It's the way to close the door the most terrible effect of the egregious Citizens United SCOTUS decision: the proliferation of all sorts of corporate dark money in elections.
transparentelection.org?utm_source=s...
transparentelection.org?utm_source=s...
Transparent Election Initiative - Our Fight Against Corporate Money in Politics
Join our fight for transparent elections. The Montana Plan uses state constitutional authority to keep corporate money out of politics and restore democracy to the people.
transparentelection.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Thanks to @rbreich.bsky.social for bringing this to our attention. It's the way to close the door the most terrible effect of the egregious Citizens United SCOTUS decision: the proliferation of all sorts of corporate dark money in elections.
transparentelection.org?utm_source=s...
transparentelection.org?utm_source=s...
The list of laws and constitutional provisions the current "administration" does not understand or chooses to ignore grows daily. Both military and civilian law concerning the responsibility not to obey illegal orders has been clear for decades - except to these people.
apnews.com/article/pent...
apnews.com/article/pent...
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called...
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The list of laws and constitutional provisions the current "administration" does not understand or chooses to ignore grows daily. Both military and civilian law concerning the responsibility not to obey illegal orders has been clear for decades - except to these people.
apnews.com/article/pent...
apnews.com/article/pent...
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Even if you think you understand what “false equivalence” is, read this.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Opinion | The Outrageous False Equivalences That Prop Up President Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Even if you think you understand what “false equivalence” is, read this.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
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This article speaks to a reality that’s been obvious for at least 3 decades: long-term corporate employment is highly improbable. And Gen-Zers see this with clear eyes. Their older, disdainful colleagues are fooling themselves.
www.inc.com/bruce-crumle...
www.inc.com/bruce-crumle...
Most Gen-Z Employees See Traditional Career Paths Coming to an End
New survey data finds many Gen-Zers pursuing multiple gigs as an alternative to long careers and working for a single employer.
www.inc.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This article speaks to a reality that’s been obvious for at least 3 decades: long-term corporate employment is highly improbable. And Gen-Zers see this with clear eyes. Their older, disdainful colleagues are fooling themselves.
www.inc.com/bruce-crumle...
www.inc.com/bruce-crumle...
If the imbecilic RFK Jr’s BS about vaccines causes you doubt, get the fuck over it. His “opinions” are not just meaningless. They’re dangerous. Oh, and if you feel vaccine mandates are impositions on your freedom, just stop it. The science doesn’t give a rat’s ass about your “freedoms.”
November 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If the imbecilic RFK Jr’s BS about vaccines causes you doubt, get the fuck over it. His “opinions” are not just meaningless. They’re dangerous. Oh, and if you feel vaccine mandates are impositions on your freedom, just stop it. The science doesn’t give a rat’s ass about your “freedoms.”
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November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Little Donnie Hitler’s storm troopers in Chicago. Sometimes they need this gear to protect themselves against lawn care people wielding deadly leaf blowers. Thanks to Block Club Chicago for the image.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Little Donnie Hitler’s storm troopers in Chicago. Sometimes they need this gear to protect themselves against lawn care people wielding deadly leaf blowers. Thanks to Block Club Chicago for the image.