State troopers in riot gear just plowed into the crowd, started arresting protesters and clergy.

#BREAKING Federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocks the Trump administration from "ordering the federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois."

No Kings Rally - Wilmette, IL · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings Rally - Wilmette, IL” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

A dispatch from war-torn Portland...

WEDNESDAY!!!

60 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid became law-transforming healthcare.

On July 4, 2025, a new law was signed, cutting $1T from Medicaid, the largest reduction in its history.
The CBO says 17M Americans will lose coverage.

Healthcare is a right. We must do better. #ProtectMedicare

Yesterday I stood with Arizonans tired of being ignored. Too many families feel unheard and left behind. I’m running for Congress to change that—because Arizona deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and fights for real change. ✍🏽 Join us: www.amishforarizona.com/takeaction

out of all the things to say to a child when their father dies, “he’s gone because we have to pay for the blueberries you ate” is probably up there with the worst

LIVE NOW: Chicago LWV Pres Jane Ruby x Female Body Politic Lorissa Rinehart on Substack

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Conservative Man Proudly Frightened Of Everything FLOWER MOUND, TX—Condemning the “woke left” for what he called the “modern evisceration of masculinity,” local conservative man Hank Daniels confirmed Monday that he was never going to stop being prou...

Conservative Man Proudly Frightened Of Everything — theonion.com/conservative...

Texas Democrats Are Subverting Democracy by Preventing Us from Subverting Democracy “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the civil arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a vote on a Republican-backed congre...

Texas Democrats Are Subverting Democracy by Preventing Us from Subverting Democracy www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/tex...

How Community-Based Organizations Use Data to Advance Racial Equity Many communities want to use data to reduce poverty and expand economic mobility, but they’ll need more support to do so effectively.,When it comes to using data to effect change and ensure equitable ...

How Community-Based Organizations Use Data to Advance Racial Equity www.urban.org/urban-wire/h...

Chicago Performer's Terrible Portraits Have Become A Hit: 'I Have No Plan To Get Better' Logan Square farmers market attendees are flocking to a table in the boulevard to have their portrait drawn by Jacob Ryan Reno for $5 — and he's "bewildered" as to why.

Chicago Performer's Terrible Portraits Have Become A Hit: 'I Have No Plan To Get Better' blockclubchicago.org/2025/08/01/c...

Letter to the editor: How historical injustice continues to displace Black Evanstonians – and what we can do - Evanston RoundTable Evanston, a city often celebrated for its progressive ideals, is grappling with a silent, yet devastating, crisis: the accelerating decline of its Black

Letter to the editor: How historical injustice continues to displace Black Evanstonians – and what we can do evanstonroundtable.com/2025/07/30/l...

‘Welcome to hell’: Inside the megaprison where the U.S. deported migrants Interviews with 16 former detainees of El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center offer the most complete view yet of conditions inside the notorious prison.

One was beaten unconscious. Others were covered in bruises, struggling to walk or vomiting blood. Another said he’d been sexually assaulted.

These are the stories of 16 former detainees who were deported to El Salvador’s mega prison.

US appeals court overturns ruling that said Arkansas law violated voting rights | Arkansas Advocate A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a lower court ruling that had prevented enforcement of an Arkansas law limiting the number of voters someone can assist at the polls.

US appeals court overturns ruling that said Arkansas law violated voting rights arkansasadvocate.com/2025/07/29/u...

Great River Parade Brings Floating Musical Acts, Decorated Boats To Chicago River Saturday's first Great River Parade was held to celebrate the success of the Secret River Shows, concerts organized by musician Ben Kinsinger and staged from a concrete pylon in the Chicago River.

Great River Parade Brings Floating Musical Acts, Decorated Boats To Chicago River blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/20/g...

Show us your good trouble! 🔥🔥

Screenshot from 1992 video of Trump and Jeffrey at a party, smirking and pointing

Screenshot from Rolling Stone, with quote from Trump in 2002 New York Magazine. Trump said: "I've known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it -- Jeffrey enjoys his social life."

🕛 FINALLY people are opening their 👀 to everything that's been IN OUR FACE for years.

Hallelujah.

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#EpsteinTrump #EpsteinTrump #EpsteinTrump #EpsteinTrump

🔥 Activist and labor organizer *Bea Lumpkin* brings the fire. At 106, she's still fighting. So are we. Join the movement for democracy! #GoodTroubleLivesOn

At an outdoor rally, two women hold signs for the One Fair Wage organization

An activist poses with 7th District Councilor Dion McGill at an outdoor rally

At an outdoor rally, two people hold flags: a Ukrainian flag and a Palestinian flag

At an outdoor rally, six people hold a banner for the Transformative Justice Coalition. The banner has a large photo of John Lewis

To honor John Lewis's legacy, we joined
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social & other groups to defend democracy, justice & everyone's rights & freedoms on John Lewis Day of Action. Thanks to nat'l @indivisible.org & to the amazing speakers & sponsor orgs in Chicago. Thru all of us, #GoodTroubleLivesOn!

One hundred and five, smiling and dancing! WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

Nekima Levy Armstrong: Target still doesn’t get DEI — or why we’re not shopping there "Target has not only lost the trust of the Black community. They’ve also alienated a wide swath of progressive consumers — many of them women — who feel betrayed, disgusted and done." attorney Nekima ...

"What Target continues to sidestep...is the depth of disgust and disillusionment among Black communities and our allies who once believed in the brand’s commitment to racial equity. The truth is, Target’s wounds are self-inflicted."