Tom A Gross
@tomagross.bsky.social
Music lover; Song player; Intrepid worrier; He/him; 🐒🏳️🌈ॐ🌹✊♫❤️☮🗝
A Tribute to the Poet John Starrs
Thurs., Dec. 18th 8:30PM
Constellation
3111 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
Thurs., Dec. 18th 8:30PM
Constellation
3111 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A Tribute to the Poet John Starrs
Thurs., Dec. 18th 8:30PM
Constellation
3111 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
Thurs., Dec. 18th 8:30PM
Constellation
3111 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
Daniel Biss talks with detained ICE protestor Jennifer Moriarty
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Daniel Biss talks with detained ICE protestor Jennifer Moriarty
In this recording from our live conversation, I spoke with Evanston resident Jennifer Moriarty, who was "grabbed by the neck" and then detained while peacefully protesting against ICE.
substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Daniel Biss talks with detained ICE protestor Jennifer Moriarty
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Surrendering our economic priorities to billionaire oligarchs has intensified the rapid enshittification of our society.
Twitter used to represent the best of the internet. Under Elon Musk, it has become the home of AI-generated p*rnography and pay-to-play engagement farming, Cory Doctorow writes.
How Elon Musk Ruined Twitter
Twitter used to represent the best of the internet. Under Elon Musk, it has become the home of AI-generated pornography and pay-to-play engagement farming, Cory Doctorow writes.
jacobin.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Surrendering our economic priorities to billionaire oligarchs has intensified the rapid enshittification of our society.
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A new immigrant detention center will be opening in Indiana called the “Speedway Slammer,” modeled after Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz.”
On #playbookpod, Megan Messerly explains why the rhetoric used by the administration to describe these centers is significant.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/yY5B50WAzH8
On #playbookpod, Megan Messerly explains why the rhetoric used by the administration to describe these centers is significant.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/yY5B50WAzH8
August 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A new immigrant detention center will be opening in Indiana called the “Speedway Slammer,” modeled after Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz.”
On #playbookpod, Megan Messerly explains why the rhetoric used by the administration to describe these centers is significant.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/yY5B50WAzH8
On #playbookpod, Megan Messerly explains why the rhetoric used by the administration to describe these centers is significant.
🎧 Listen here: ow.ly/yY5B50WAzH8
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Instead of the daily stock market - we could have an indicator for the number of homeless people?
August 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Instead of the daily stock market - we could have an indicator for the number of homeless people?
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Homelessness is often thought of either as an issue of individual moral failings or merely of bad policy. It should instead be seen as a moral crisis for our democracy, one that demands transformative economic reforms.
The Homelessness Crisis Is a Crisis of Democracy
Homelessness is often thought of either as an issue of individual moral failings or merely of bad policy. It should instead be seen as a moral crisis for our democracy, one that demands transformative economic reforms.
jacobin.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Homelessness is often thought of either as an issue of individual moral failings or merely of bad policy. It should instead be seen as a moral crisis for our democracy, one that demands transformative economic reforms.
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I spoke to Amol Rajan's Radical podcast this week about municipal socialism, the meaning of liberty, the power of music and the popularity of Y-fronts.
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radical with Amol Rajan - From Trump to Corbyn: How Social Media Shapes Politics - BBC Sounds
Billy Bragg on the 'Twitterisation of debate', the new working class and protest songs.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I spoke to Amol Rajan's Radical podcast this week about municipal socialism, the meaning of liberty, the power of music and the popularity of Y-fronts.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Nominate 'Broadway' by Ramesh w/ Invoke for #Pride2025 Anthem! ✊🏳️🌈
(at the 8:18 minute mark) :
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(at the 8:18 minute mark) :
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June 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Nominate 'Broadway' by Ramesh w/ Invoke for #Pride2025 Anthem! ✊🏳️🌈
(at the 8:18 minute mark) :
youtu.be/8etv0SKq7_c&...
(at the 8:18 minute mark) :
youtu.be/8etv0SKq7_c&...
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NEW VIDEO: The US housing crisis isn’t natural — it’s the result of decades of policy decisions made to benefit landlords and the wealthy.
But socialists like @ZohranKMamdani and @AOC have the solutions to fix it.
Here's how: youtu.be/BDckElhljIc
But socialists like @ZohranKMamdani and @AOC have the solutions to fix it.
Here's how: youtu.be/BDckElhljIc
June 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW VIDEO: The US housing crisis isn’t natural — it’s the result of decades of policy decisions made to benefit landlords and the wealthy.
But socialists like @ZohranKMamdani and @AOC have the solutions to fix it.
Here's how: youtu.be/BDckElhljIc
But socialists like @ZohranKMamdani and @AOC have the solutions to fix it.
Here's how: youtu.be/BDckElhljIc
First they came for the transgender community and I spoke out immediately because I'd read the rest of that famous poem.
IT'S A FREE FOR ALL!
Today, @paisleycurrah.com on his @newyorker.com story, “Donald Trump’s War on Gender Is Also a War on Government."
Keep thisishell.com free and the show completely listener-supported by becoming a subscriber.... but this is free!
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Today, @paisleycurrah.com on his @newyorker.com story, “Donald Trump’s War on Gender Is Also a War on Government."
Keep thisishell.com free and the show completely listener-supported by becoming a subscriber.... but this is free!
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This Is Hell!
Long-form interviews with writers, thinkers and workers from around the world and across the spectrum of experience.
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June 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
First they came for the transgender community and I spoke out immediately because I'd read the rest of that famous poem.
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Minneapolis… San Diego… Folks are pushing back.
This is only going to get worse.
This is only going to get worse.
June 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Minneapolis… San Diego… Folks are pushing back.
This is only going to get worse.
This is only going to get worse.
Yet another band of musicians--the wonderful #LordBuffalo --forced to cancel a tour due to the thuggish behavior of Trump's immigration thugs. The U.S. will become culturally impoverished as Trump's Police State tactics make touring here too onerous for international artists and musicians.
May 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Yet another band of musicians--the wonderful #LordBuffalo --forced to cancel a tour due to the thuggish behavior of Trump's immigration thugs. The U.S. will become culturally impoverished as Trump's Police State tactics make touring here too onerous for international artists and musicians.
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Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
This priest has advocated for LGBTQ Catholics. Here's what he thinks of the conclave
Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
www.npr.org
May 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church.
FREE @Sooper Records Secret Sampler 3!
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May 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
FREE @Sooper Records Secret Sampler 3!
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May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on T...
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May 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
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Carole Cadwalladr does not mince words, and does not shy away from speaking uncomfortable truths.
Data rights are human rights.
Do not obey in advance.
OpenAI has used her work without consent, credit nor compensation, & facebook has vigorously attacked her.
Solidarity✊🏻
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
Data rights are human rights.
Do not obey in advance.
OpenAI has used her work without consent, credit nor compensation, & facebook has vigorously attacked her.
Solidarity✊🏻
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
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April 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Carole Cadwalladr does not mince words, and does not shy away from speaking uncomfortable truths.
Data rights are human rights.
Do not obey in advance.
OpenAI has used her work without consent, credit nor compensation, & facebook has vigorously attacked her.
Solidarity✊🏻
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
Data rights are human rights.
Do not obey in advance.
OpenAI has used her work without consent, credit nor compensation, & facebook has vigorously attacked her.
Solidarity✊🏻
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
Worst first one hundred days.
Presidential Historian: Trump Has Tried to Introduce Fear in First 100 Days | Amanpour and Company
youtu.be/8RePenzQH80
Presidential Historian: Trump Has Tried to Introduce Fear in First 100 Days | Amanpour and Company
youtu.be/8RePenzQH80
Presidential Historian: Trump Has Tried to Introduce Fear in First 100 Days | Amanpour and Company
YouTube video by Amanpour and Company
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Worst first one hundred days.
Presidential Historian: Trump Has Tried to Introduce Fear in First 100 Days | Amanpour and Company
youtu.be/8RePenzQH80
Presidential Historian: Trump Has Tried to Introduce Fear in First 100 Days | Amanpour and Company
youtu.be/8RePenzQH80
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Hey Paul Weiss associates—meet your new pro bono clients. It’s ok, the Skadden associates are getting the coal companies.
April 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Hey Paul Weiss associates—meet your new pro bono clients. It’s ok, the Skadden associates are getting the coal companies.
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ILLINOIS… Gov. Pritzker…
April 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
ILLINOIS… Gov. Pritzker…
PhD Timeline
xkcd.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
April 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
No one has heard from you in 43 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
🚨 We are not in a theoretical crisis—our American democracy is on its last breath.
But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.
Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝
#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
But from coast to coast, city to city—the people are uniting.
Join our nonviolent resistance at www.FiftyFifty.one 🤝
#FiftyFiftyOne #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #MayDay #May1 #ImpeachTrump
April 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Our interview today with @chrishedges.bsky.social on his new book, "A Genocide Foretold," from @sevensixfive.bsky.social has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 17th.
Listen live at 10AM CDT and podcast shortly after at thisishell.com.
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This Is Hell!
Long-form interviews with writers, thinkers and workers from around the world and across the spectrum of experience.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Our interview today with @chrishedges.bsky.social on his new book, "A Genocide Foretold," from @sevensixfive.bsky.social has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 17th.
Listen live at 10AM CDT and podcast shortly after at thisishell.com.
Keep our site free! Support us at patreon.com/thisishell
Listen live at 10AM CDT and podcast shortly after at thisishell.com.
Keep our site free! Support us at patreon.com/thisishell
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“They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness…and let other people clean up the mess they had made…” -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).
April 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“They were careless people…they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness…and let other people clean up the mess they had made…” -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).