Tom Needham
@needham-chicago.bsky.social
Love the Cubs and Notre Dame, drinker of Guinness, plays golf but poorly, 40+ years as a lawyer in Chicago and loved every minute of it (well ... most of the minutes), voracious reader of history.
"I am still learning," Michelangelo, at 87.
"I am still learning," Michelangelo, at 87.
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As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
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Maybe it’s just me, but I will say that I find the normal, Washington D.C. reportorial voice and attitude—worldly, knowing, ironic—off-putting when writing about a child rapist.
July 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Maybe it’s just me, but I will say that I find the normal, Washington D.C. reportorial voice and attitude—worldly, knowing, ironic—off-putting when writing about a child rapist.
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I think a lot about how when Casablanca was filmed, nobody knew who would win WW2.
July 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I think a lot about how when Casablanca was filmed, nobody knew who would win WW2.
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It's Pride Night at Nationals Park tonight and, conversely, I find it interesting the Cubs have not acknowledged Pride Month on any of their social media platforms like they have in past years, let alone promoted on social their own Pride Night at Wrigley next Thursday.
June 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It's Pride Night at Nationals Park tonight and, conversely, I find it interesting the Cubs have not acknowledged Pride Month on any of their social media platforms like they have in past years, let alone promoted on social their own Pride Night at Wrigley next Thursday.
Pardoned by Trump today
January 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Pardoned by Trump today
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Anyone know which wine pairs well with societal collapse?
January 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Anyone know which wine pairs well with societal collapse?
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Then no one should expect fast food.
December 30, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Then no one should expect fast food.
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So basically the Trump Admin’s immigration policy is to increase the number of people from other countries who come in and take high-skilled, high paying American jobs, while deporting everyone else doing physically grueling jobs for shit wages?
December 29, 2024 at 1:56 AM
So basically the Trump Admin’s immigration policy is to increase the number of people from other countries who come in and take high-skilled, high paying American jobs, while deporting everyone else doing physically grueling jobs for shit wages?
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You can’t compete in a chess tournament while wearing jeans, but you can get elected president after attempting a coup. Chess has higher standards than American politics.
December 28, 2024 at 2:28 PM
You can’t compete in a chess tournament while wearing jeans, but you can get elected president after attempting a coup. Chess has higher standards than American politics.
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Christmas Tree Lot Guy So Ready For Annual 46-Week Vacation
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December 25, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Christmas Tree Lot Guy So Ready For Annual 46-Week Vacation
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Pope Pius XII said this when the mass was still in Latin.
All you Radtrad Catholics who want to argue, take it up with St. Plus, not me.
All you Radtrad Catholics who want to argue, take it up with St. Plus, not me.
December 24, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Pope Pius XII said this when the mass was still in Latin.
All you Radtrad Catholics who want to argue, take it up with St. Plus, not me.
All you Radtrad Catholics who want to argue, take it up with St. Plus, not me.
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Happy Solstice!
December 21, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Happy Solstice!
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They cut pediatric cancer research out of the bill after President Musk got involved.
Pediatric cancer research.
Merry Christmas.
Pediatric cancer research.
Merry Christmas.
December 20, 2024 at 3:25 AM
They cut pediatric cancer research out of the bill after President Musk got involved.
Pediatric cancer research.
Merry Christmas.
Pediatric cancer research.
Merry Christmas.
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Will the Kennedy's express lanes reopen soon?
The lanes closed in March and were slated to reopen this fall, but IDOT won’t say if that timeline will be met.
The lanes closed in March and were slated to reopen this fall, but IDOT won’t say if that timeline will be met.
Will Kennedy Express Lanes Reopen Soon? State Won't Say As Deadline Looms
The Kennedy's reversible express lanes closed in March and were slated to reopen this fall, but IDOT won't say if that timeline will be met.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Will the Kennedy's express lanes reopen soon?
The lanes closed in March and were slated to reopen this fall, but IDOT won’t say if that timeline will be met.
The lanes closed in March and were slated to reopen this fall, but IDOT won’t say if that timeline will be met.
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Revisiting Saturday's Skyline-wide Spectacular Sunset over Chicago's Lincoln Park
December 9, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Revisiting Saturday's Skyline-wide Spectacular Sunset over Chicago's Lincoln Park
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Satisfaction over the murder of Brian Thompson. Glee over the near-murder of Paul Pelosi. There is widespread sickness in our country. Some kind of moral revival -- a reawakening -- is imperative.
December 8, 2024 at 4:11 AM
Satisfaction over the murder of Brian Thompson. Glee over the near-murder of Paul Pelosi. There is widespread sickness in our country. Some kind of moral revival -- a reawakening -- is imperative.
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Bashar al-Assad’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
December 7, 2024 at 8:13 PM
Bashar al-Assad’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
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December 3, 2024 at 10:30 PM
🎁CHICAGO'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL🎁
Block Club highlighted 100+ shops across Chicago where you can get a perfect gift for everyone on your list — while supporting small businesses. Check out our neighborhood gift guides: https://buff.ly/3CFKe9C
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This map will change how you look at Australia
December 2, 2024 at 1:33 AM
This map will change how you look at Australia
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The best news. I love Hunter, my brother in recovery.
December 2, 2024 at 1:45 AM
The best news. I love Hunter, my brother in recovery.
My first ever statement here on this app: Morning Joe, seriously? Craven hypocrisy, hard to take you two serious any more. Goodbye.
November 19, 2024 at 1:19 PM
My first ever statement here on this app: Morning Joe, seriously? Craven hypocrisy, hard to take you two serious any more. Goodbye.