Chicago Progressive
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Expect some snark along with some history. Analysis is just my opinion, and I might be wrong… Also, I’m human without an edit button. There will be typos.
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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Temerarious [tem-uh-RAIR-ee-us]
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Temerarious [tem-uh-RAIR-ee-us]
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
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This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
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After serving as education secretary, Rod Paige returned to Jackson State University, serving as the interim president in 2016 at the age of 83.
Into his 90s, Paige still publicly expressed deep concern, and optimism, about the future of U.S. education.
Into his 90s, Paige still publicly expressed deep concern, and optimism, about the future of U.S. education.
Rod Paige, Mississippian and First African American Secretary of Education, Dies at 92
Rod Paige, a Mississippi native who was the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
After serving as education secretary, Rod Paige returned to Jackson State University, serving as the interim president in 2016 at the age of 83.
Into his 90s, Paige still publicly expressed deep concern, and optimism, about the future of U.S. education.
Into his 90s, Paige still publicly expressed deep concern, and optimism, about the future of U.S. education.
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We must lay down our swords and shields and study war no more
December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We must lay down our swords and shields and study war no more
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Watching a CNN interview and jarring to hear a reporter ask the Mayor of Providence if the doors to the building where the shooting occurred were locked, if the classrooms were locked. Always searching for something else to blame. Unlocked doors in this case, which is pretty normal at a college.
December 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Watching a CNN interview and jarring to hear a reporter ask the Mayor of Providence if the doors to the building where the shooting occurred were locked, if the classrooms were locked. Always searching for something else to blame. Unlocked doors in this case, which is pretty normal at a college.
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
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Handschuhschneeballwerfer [HAND-shoo-SHNAY-bahl-VER-fer]
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
December 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Handschuhschneeballwerfer [HAND-shoo-SHNAY-bahl-VER-fer]
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
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President Nixon last evening sent a message to Dick Van Dyke to welcome him as a fellow centenarian.
December 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
President Nixon last evening sent a message to Dick Van Dyke to welcome him as a fellow centenarian.
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“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
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i just heard this guy call the United States Senate a bunch of cowards and I sure hope that catches on
December 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
i just heard this guy call the United States Senate a bunch of cowards and I sure hope that catches on
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Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
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NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Trump-Vance White House Targets Beloved Nun in Texas, Retaliates Against Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley — praised by Pope Leo as an “agent of hope” — now faces a six-year federal funding ban. Church leaders say it’s a vendetta by the Trump-Vance White House.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
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Rekia Boyd's killer, Dante Sevin, was never prosecuted for her murder.
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A Long Walk Home is close to deciding the look of the Rekia Boyd Monument
Artists pitch their ideas for a monument to honor Rekia Boyd, who was shot and killed by an off-duty Chicago police officer in 2012.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Rekia Boyd's killer, Dante Sevin, was never prosecuted for her murder.
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Happy 100th birthday Dick Van Dyke!
a man in a hat is dancing in a crowd of people
ALT: a man in a hat is dancing in a crowd of people
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December 13, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Happy 100th birthday Dick Van Dyke!
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Every major city needs this.
NEW in Bolts: Local officials in Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton want civilian agencies that can investigate police and issue subpoenas. But they keep running into the state’s Democratic leaders.
New Jersey Cities Are Pressing Resistant State Officials for Civilian Police Oversight
Local officials in Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton want civilian agencies that can investigate police and issue subpoenas. But they keep running into the state’s Democratic leaders.
boltsmag.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Every major city needs this.
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I feel like Indiana abandoning Trump is a tipping point. And it’s not because they didn’t want a new map. It’s because he shook them down.
December 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I feel like Indiana abandoning Trump is a tipping point. And it’s not because they didn’t want a new map. It’s because he shook them down.
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You may have a point. We're seeing republican pols that are just damn tired of t*ump and feel small risk in saying "no", even if they don't have an agenda. Small acts of resistance are welcome.
December 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
You may have a point. We're seeing republican pols that are just damn tired of t*ump and feel small risk in saying "no", even if they don't have an agenda. Small acts of resistance are welcome.
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He forgot where a big source of republican political campaign money comes from. This will disappear into the void once he's reminded.
December 13, 2025 at 5:52 AM
He forgot where a big source of republican political campaign money comes from. This will disappear into the void once he's reminded.
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I'd run so fast you would think I was the Flash. Actually, I'd smoke the Flash on this.
December 13, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I'd run so fast you would think I was the Flash. Actually, I'd smoke the Flash on this.
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Smart and brave of Bruna to go on CNN. And not that it should matter, but her accent sounding fully American makes the White House look even stupider here for trying to revenge deport her on behalf of the Leavitt family
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Smart and brave of Bruna to go on CNN. And not that it should matter, but her accent sounding fully American makes the White House look even stupider here for trying to revenge deport her on behalf of the Leavitt family
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NEW! Our incredible legal team at @immcouncil.org just secured a victory in federal court, reinforcing a ruling blocking blocking ICE from taking unaccompanied children into ICE detention on their 18th birthday, and re-detaining previously-released teenagers. Proud to work with such awesome lawyers!
BREAKING: A federal court in D.C. has blocked ICE’s unlawful policy of automatically detaining unaccompanied immigrant teens once they turn 18 – and from re-detaining those teens for no reason.
This ruling means youth can stay in safe, supportive settings – not adult jails.
This ruling means youth can stay in safe, supportive settings – not adult jails.
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
NEW! Our incredible legal team at @immcouncil.org just secured a victory in federal court, reinforcing a ruling blocking blocking ICE from taking unaccompanied children into ICE detention on their 18th birthday, and re-detaining previously-released teenagers. Proud to work with such awesome lawyers!
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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
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A key part of the story of the 2000 election is that the Gore campaign chose a litigation only strategy while the Republican shipped a bunch of staffers down to disrupt recounts.
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A key part of the story of the 2000 election is that the Gore campaign chose a litigation only strategy while the Republican shipped a bunch of staffers down to disrupt recounts.