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“Every blue moon I might buy a bag of chips or a soda. I can’t afford much anymore because inflation has decreased the amount of food and supplies I can buy. I spend more to get less,” says Colell Steele, who is incarcerated in a North Carolina prison.
North Carolina Prison Officials Raise Prices for Those Who Can Least Afford It
An increased markup on canteen goods adds to the financial burden on incarcerated people and their families, highlighting how prison systems squeeze them for revenue.
boltsmag.org
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Every blue moon I might buy a bag of chips or a soda. I can’t afford much anymore because inflation has decreased the amount of food and supplies I can buy. I spend more to get less,” says Colell Steele, who is incarcerated in a North Carolina prison.
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"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
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“Wherever life can grow, it will. It will sprout out, and do the best it can.”
Remembering Gwendolyn Brooks, who left us 25 years ago today, with her wisdom on vulnerability as strength and her advice to writers www.themarginalian.org/2017/04/19/g...
Remembering Gwendolyn Brooks, who left us 25 years ago today, with her wisdom on vulnerability as strength and her advice to writers www.themarginalian.org/2017/04/19/g...
Gwendolyn Brooks on Vulnerability as Strength and Her Advice to Writers
“Wherever life can grow, it will. It will sprout out, and do the best it can.”
www.themarginalian.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“Wherever life can grow, it will. It will sprout out, and do the best it can.”
Remembering Gwendolyn Brooks, who left us 25 years ago today, with her wisdom on vulnerability as strength and her advice to writers www.themarginalian.org/2017/04/19/g...
Remembering Gwendolyn Brooks, who left us 25 years ago today, with her wisdom on vulnerability as strength and her advice to writers www.themarginalian.org/2017/04/19/g...
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What's happening with the Chicago Public Libraries right now is terrible. The proposed budget of the city would CUT 89 CPL positions. Importantly, 78 positions were lost LAST year. That would be 167 positions in 2 YEARS while COPS KEEP GETTING MORE MONEY. ENOUGH. SAY NO.
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
What's happening with the Chicago Public Libraries right now is terrible. The proposed budget of the city would CUT 89 CPL positions. Importantly, 78 positions were lost LAST year. That would be 167 positions in 2 YEARS while COPS KEEP GETTING MORE MONEY. ENOUGH. SAY NO.
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As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
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"Last year saw a doubling of Americans who were hospitalized or killed by contaminated food outbreaks ... Despite that, the new funding bill blocks federal rules designed to trace sources of outbreaks, and to prevent contamination of produce."
Congress’s shutdown deal eliminated key food safety rules, blocking agencies from enforcing measures to prevent contamination and trace outbreaks. This rollback has coincided with a surge in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
truthout.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"Last year saw a doubling of Americans who were hospitalized or killed by contaminated food outbreaks ... Despite that, the new funding bill blocks federal rules designed to trace sources of outbreaks, and to prevent contamination of produce."
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It really is a skill that anyone can acquire and improve.
I attended a meeting yesterday and it reminded me that every single organizer needs to get training on how to facilitate meetings. Truly. You lose more people through terrible meeting facilitation than I can express.
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It really is a skill that anyone can acquire and improve.
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Some screenshots from itp_chicago IG. You can see how federal agents stake their presence around some of these communities in intersections in the middle of traffic and sidewalks in front of businesses. This feels very particular to the SW Side with Little Village being a prime target for this.
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Some screenshots from itp_chicago IG. You can see how federal agents stake their presence around some of these communities in intersections in the middle of traffic and sidewalks in front of businesses. This feels very particular to the SW Side with Little Village being a prime target for this.
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Alabama has just executed Anthony Boyd tonight.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
Alabama plans to execute Anthony Boyd next week with nitrogen gas for a 1993 murder.
No physical evidence linked Boyd to the crime.
He was convicted solely on the testimony of a co-defendant who avoided the death penalty by testifying against him.
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
No physical evidence linked Boyd to the crime.
He was convicted solely on the testimony of a co-defendant who avoided the death penalty by testifying against him.
boltsmag.org/anthony-boyd...
He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week. - Bolts
No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.
boltsmag.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Alabama has just executed Anthony Boyd tonight.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
Lauren Gill explained so much that went wrong in his case and trial. Important to not look away.
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It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.
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Assata Shakur
September 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Assata Shakur
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You may have noticed that folks who are from Chicago love this city. There's a reason for that. I walked to the lake with friends yesterday, and when I saw the waves rolling in, I felt something shift back into place inside of me. So many parts of this city are part of me. We will defend this place.
October 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
You may have noticed that folks who are from Chicago love this city. There's a reason for that. I walked to the lake with friends yesterday, and when I saw the waves rolling in, I felt something shift back into place inside of me. So many parts of this city are part of me. We will defend this place.
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Was just at a neighborhood school at dismissal. Hundreds of people with whistles surrounding the school and stationed down every block making sure ICE doesn’t snatch anyone. The same is happening at all the schools around here. I love my neighborhood and I love Chicago.
October 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Was just at a neighborhood school at dismissal. Hundreds of people with whistles surrounding the school and stationed down every block making sure ICE doesn’t snatch anyone. The same is happening at all the schools around here. I love my neighborhood and I love Chicago.
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I can’t get over how beyond despicable it is to detain street vendors, people that keep our streets vibrant and safer because of their presence. Street vendors are some of the most vulnerable and visible yet we are being told their detainment is to keep us safe. Ridiculous.
October 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I can’t get over how beyond despicable it is to detain street vendors, people that keep our streets vibrant and safer because of their presence. Street vendors are some of the most vulnerable and visible yet we are being told their detainment is to keep us safe. Ridiculous.
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More street vendors taken by ICE today, according to rapid response team & neighborhood reports.
Masked men arrested one of Pilsen’s longtime tamal vendors near Damen and 21st Pl, by Chase.
Those ladies are very loved by the community. I bought tamales from her many times.
Masked men arrested one of Pilsen’s longtime tamal vendors near Damen and 21st Pl, by Chase.
Those ladies are very loved by the community. I bought tamales from her many times.
October 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
More street vendors taken by ICE today, according to rapid response team & neighborhood reports.
Masked men arrested one of Pilsen’s longtime tamal vendors near Damen and 21st Pl, by Chase.
Those ladies are very loved by the community. I bought tamales from her many times.
Masked men arrested one of Pilsen’s longtime tamal vendors near Damen and 21st Pl, by Chase.
Those ladies are very loved by the community. I bought tamales from her many times.
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To date, 34 people have been executed in the U.S. this year alone, with 10 more executions scheduled before the end of 2025.
Indiana Killed Their Partners Under Cover Of Darkness. They Want Answers.
On the eve of another midnight execution, questions are mounting over recent lethal injections that witnesses fear were botched.
interc.pt
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
To date, 34 people have been executed in the U.S. this year alone, with 10 more executions scheduled before the end of 2025.
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Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
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As ICE continues to terrorize Chicagoland, protesters gathered this morning outside the Broadview detention center—throwing stuffed animals at DHS agents, playing music through tear gas assaults, and putting their bodies on the line to stop ICE vehicles. My latest.
Fighting for Our Stolen Neighbors: ICE, Tear Gas and a Guitar Blown Open
"Being out here to demand what is right is the only way to stay human," says Jessica Darrow.
organizingmythoughts.org
September 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
As ICE continues to terrorize Chicagoland, protesters gathered this morning outside the Broadview detention center—throwing stuffed animals at DHS agents, playing music through tear gas assaults, and putting their bodies on the line to stop ICE vehicles. My latest.
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The brain tricks us constantly. It mistakes scrolling and "seeking information" for DOING THINGS. That is not doing. You have to act.
September 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The brain tricks us constantly. It mistakes scrolling and "seeking information" for DOING THINGS. That is not doing. You have to act.
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Protesters were tear gassed, shot with pepper spray bullets and some detained by ICE officers outside of a facility in suburban Broadview Friday morning. blockclubchi.co/3VslkAr
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Protesters were tear gassed, shot with pepper spray bullets and some detained by ICE officers outside of a facility in suburban Broadview Friday morning. blockclubchi.co/3VslkAr
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If you are in chicago and you have thought - I just don’t know what to do - I have somewhere you need to be on Saturday!
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-chica...
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-chica...
Free Chicago Citywide Training - Sat. September 20th
Practical resistance training by and for community organizers to bolster local responses to ICE and possible Nat'l Guard incursions.
www.eventbrite.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you are in chicago and you have thought - I just don’t know what to do - I have somewhere you need to be on Saturday!
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-chica...
www.eventbrite.com/e/free-chica...