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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
That peace prize is just foil-wrapped chocolate, right?
December 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
That peace prize is just foil-wrapped chocolate, right?
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RIP George Knue, legendary Tribune editor who retired after 43 years at the paper as a well-respected leader who ably mentored newsroom journalists and shaped their copy.
www.hjfunerals.com/obituaries/2...
www.hjfunerals.com/obituaries/2...
George “Mike” Knue
George “Mike” Knue passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 74 after a hard-fought battle with isolated cardiac sarcoidosis. A man of few words who loved the power of th…
www.hjfunerals.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
RIP George Knue, legendary Tribune editor who retired after 43 years at the paper as a well-respected leader who ably mentored newsroom journalists and shaped their copy.
www.hjfunerals.com/obituaries/2...
www.hjfunerals.com/obituaries/2...
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Huge turnout for ICE protest
"No one is illegal" and "immigrants should not be dehumanized," speakers say.
"No one is illegal" and "immigrants should not be dehumanized," speakers say.
Huge turnout for ICE protest
"No one is illegal" and "immigrants should not be dehumanized," speakers say.
evanstonnow.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Huge turnout for ICE protest
"No one is illegal" and "immigrants should not be dehumanized," speakers say.
"No one is illegal" and "immigrants should not be dehumanized," speakers say.
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On Halloween, “state-sponsored terror” in Chicago and the north suburbs. A @chicagotribune.com team effort on the feds’ actions on what’s supposed to be a special day for families and children www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/c...
On Halloween, ‘state-sponsored terror’ in Chicago and the north suburbs
Despite pleas from Gov. JB Pritzker to pause federal immigration enforcement operations while children celebrate Halloween, Border Patrol agents tore through Chicago and the suburbs.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
On Halloween, “state-sponsored terror” in Chicago and the north suburbs. A @chicagotribune.com team effort on the feds’ actions on what’s supposed to be a special day for families and children www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/c...
Any update on the rapture? I’m thinking about lunch but will hold off if heaven has a nice buffet
September 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Any update on the rapture? I’m thinking about lunch but will hold off if heaven has a nice buffet
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The #Bears are down to 53 and analysis of their roster starts in the trenches.
That's where GM Ryan Poles made the bulk of investments this offseason.
For this team to take a leap forward in Year 1 with Ben Johnson, revamped lines must lead the way.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/26/c...
That's where GM Ryan Poles made the bulk of investments this offseason.
For this team to take a leap forward in Year 1 with Ben Johnson, revamped lines must lead the way.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/26/c...
Column: Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ roster starts in the trenches, where GM Ryan Poles did his heavy lifting
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles invested in the offensive and defensive lines, and that’s where the key to a franchise turnaround will be rooted.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The #Bears are down to 53 and analysis of their roster starts in the trenches.
That's where GM Ryan Poles made the bulk of investments this offseason.
For this team to take a leap forward in Year 1 with Ben Johnson, revamped lines must lead the way.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/26/c...
That's where GM Ryan Poles made the bulk of investments this offseason.
For this team to take a leap forward in Year 1 with Ben Johnson, revamped lines must lead the way.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/26/c...
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2-time Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson will be removed from the NFI list.
His status for the season opener?
'That’s been the target date. But we’ll see.'
More in the updated #Bears roster tracker with comments from Ben Johnson.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/24/c...
His status for the season opener?
'That’s been the target date. But we’ll see.'
More in the updated #Bears roster tracker with comments from Ben Johnson.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/24/c...
Chicago Bears’ 53-man roster tracker: Jaylon Johnson to be removed from NFI list — but status for opener undetermined
The Chicago Bears must submit their initial 53-man roster to the NFL office before the league’s 3 p.m. deadline on Tuesday. Here are all of the latest roster developments.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
2-time Pro Bowl CB Jaylon Johnson will be removed from the NFI list.
His status for the season opener?
'That’s been the target date. But we’ll see.'
More in the updated #Bears roster tracker with comments from Ben Johnson.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/24/c...
His status for the season opener?
'That’s been the target date. But we’ll see.'
More in the updated #Bears roster tracker with comments from Ben Johnson.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/24/c...
No cheating. Your last saved celebrity photo is your therapist. Who is it?
August 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
No cheating. Your last saved celebrity photo is your therapist. Who is it?
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Accountability?
Involving the tight end in the passing game?
Both showed up in a short span of #Bears practice.
We'll see how the Ben Johnson offense incorporates Cole Kmet & Colston Loveland this season because the TE was completely overlooked in '24.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/24/c...
Involving the tight end in the passing game?
Both showed up in a short span of #Bears practice.
We'll see how the Ben Johnson offense incorporates Cole Kmet & Colston Loveland this season because the TE was completely overlooked in '24.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/24/c...
Column: Will the tight end return to Chicago Bears passing game? Cole Kmet offers a glimpse on Day 1 of camp.
We don’t know yet how much the tight ends will be involved in the Chicago Bears passing game. Cole Kmet went from 90 targets in 2023 to barely seeing the ball.
www.chicagotribune.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Accountability?
Involving the tight end in the passing game?
Both showed up in a short span of #Bears practice.
We'll see how the Ben Johnson offense incorporates Cole Kmet & Colston Loveland this season because the TE was completely overlooked in '24.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/24/c...
Involving the tight end in the passing game?
Both showed up in a short span of #Bears practice.
We'll see how the Ben Johnson offense incorporates Cole Kmet & Colston Loveland this season because the TE was completely overlooked in '24.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/24/c...
Sprouts of new football that will soon be in bloom: Hearing Chris Fowler's voice for the first time in months at Wimbledon.
July 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sprouts of new football that will soon be in bloom: Hearing Chris Fowler's voice for the first time in months at Wimbledon.
Now do Schriffen
Hey Mike Clevinger! #DFA
White Sox Chant Hey Hey Na Na
YouTube video by thomas meverden
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April 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now do Schriffen
Here's the thing. If you can't spot the Nazi in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the Nazi.
March 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Here's the thing. If you can't spot the Nazi in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the Nazi.
Democracy also dies in deference and duplicitousness, @washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Democracy also dies in deference and duplicitousness, @washingtonpost.com
How has SNL not hired Billy Eichner to play this guy?
Stephen Miller went on CNN and was so transparently full of shit that he ended up lashing out at the host
February 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
How has SNL not hired Billy Eichner to play this guy?
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📬 Will top candidates be turned off if a GM move isn't made?
📬 Are Pete Carroll and Kliff Kingsbury legit candidates?
📬 Why is Caleb Williams off when it comes to the deep ball?
📬 And much more in a New Year's Day edition of #Bears Mailbag.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/01/c...
📬 Are Pete Carroll and Kliff Kingsbury legit candidates?
📬 Why is Caleb Williams off when it comes to the deep ball?
📬 And much more in a New Year's Day edition of #Bears Mailbag.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/01/c...
Chicago Bears Q&A: Would retaining GM Ryan Poles deter a top coaching candidate? Are Pete Carroll and Kliff Kingsbury legitimate options?
One game remains before the Chicago Bears officially enter a critical offseason that will include hiring a new coach. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
www.chicagotribune.com
January 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📬 Will top candidates be turned off if a GM move isn't made?
📬 Are Pete Carroll and Kliff Kingsbury legit candidates?
📬 Why is Caleb Williams off when it comes to the deep ball?
📬 And much more in a New Year's Day edition of #Bears Mailbag.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/01/c...
📬 Are Pete Carroll and Kliff Kingsbury legit candidates?
📬 Why is Caleb Williams off when it comes to the deep ball?
📬 And much more in a New Year's Day edition of #Bears Mailbag.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/01/c...
Mayor Brandon Injunction
They ought to just call him Mayor Setback at this point.
JUST IN: Judge sides with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez saying he has a legally protected interest to continue negotiating the teachers union contract.
It's a setback for Mayor Johnson who replaced the school board after Martinez failed to meet the union's demands.
It's a setback for Mayor Johnson who replaced the school board after Martinez failed to meet the union's demands.
December 24, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Mayor Brandon Injunction
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They ought to just call him Mayor Setback at this point.
JUST IN: Judge sides with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez saying he has a legally protected interest to continue negotiating the teachers union contract.
It's a setback for Mayor Johnson who replaced the school board after Martinez failed to meet the union's demands.
It's a setback for Mayor Johnson who replaced the school board after Martinez failed to meet the union's demands.
As ousted Chicago Publics Schools CEO Pedro Martinez goes to court today to stay on the job, this passage from a 2022 amendment to his contract will be key.
Updates here: wgntv.com/news/chicago... @wgntv.com
Updates here: wgntv.com/news/chicago... @wgntv.com
December 24, 2024 at 6:47 PM
They ought to just call him Mayor Setback at this point.
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#RIP Jim Abrahams of Zucker Abrahams Zucker, the trio of UW-Madison guys who gave us “Kentucky Fried Movie,” Airplane,” “Police Squad,” “The Naked Gun,” “Top Secret” and “Ruthless People.” www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
'Airplane!' filmmaker Jim Abrahams, a Shorewood High School alum, has died
Abrahams and his Shorewood buddies Jerry and David Zucker created "Airplane!" and the "Naked Gun" films.
www.jsonline.com
November 26, 2024 at 5:24 PM
#RIP Jim Abrahams of Zucker Abrahams Zucker, the trio of UW-Madison guys who gave us “Kentucky Fried Movie,” Airplane,” “Police Squad,” “The Naked Gun,” “Top Secret” and “Ruthless People.” www.jsonline.com/story/entert...
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The Sun-Times doesn't have a book section anymore. I remember when we had a book editor AND an assistant book editor. So I try, now and then, to write about a new book, just for the heck of it.
www.everygoddamnday.com/2024/11/is-t...
www.everygoddamnday.com/2024/11/is-t...
Is this the Thanksgiving to 'Consider the Turkey'?
Notorious philosopher and animal rights activist Peter Singer zeroes in on the bird at the center of your holiday table.
www.everygoddamnday.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM
The Sun-Times doesn't have a book section anymore. I remember when we had a book editor AND an assistant book editor. So I try, now and then, to write about a new book, just for the heck of it.
www.everygoddamnday.com/2024/11/is-t...
www.everygoddamnday.com/2024/11/is-t...
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Two top journalists on what Trump’s anti-media vendetta will look like.
Veteran news editor expects Trump 'to go after the press in every conceivable way'
Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron says he thinks Trump is "salivating for the opportunity to prosecute and imprison journalists." New Yorker editor David Remnick agrees.
www.kawc.org
November 20, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Two top journalists on what Trump’s anti-media vendetta will look like.