Alex Keefe

Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.

Great! www.npr.org/2025/06/03/n...

Social Security Workers Aren’t Allowed to Read This Story New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times.

NEW: WIRED got IP blocked by the Social Security Administration, among other outlets covering Musk's takeover.

Federal workers are now "prohibited" from accessing our reporting on "government-furnished equipment."

WaPo, NYT, and MSNBC are likewise banned, sources confirm.

Bezos' changes at 'Washington Post' lead to mass subscription cancellations — again Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos's changes to the opinion pages have led subscribers to cancel in droves. It's the third wave of mass cancellations at the Post in just a few months.

There are 43,759, people in ICE detention -- that's the highest it's been since 2019. Despite officials saying the target "criminals"-- over 50% of immigrants being held have no criminal record. tracreports.org/immigration/...

At what point will we stop saying “falsely claimed” and just call it a lie? I can’t believe we’re still hewing to this language.

Prisoncast! FAQ and how you can get involved WBEZ's Prisoncast! is all about providing news, information, music and audio to people currently and formerly incarcerated and their loved ones.

Reminder: The Prisoncast! holiday show on WBEZ and all Illinois Public Radio stations statewide on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 2-4 p.m. CT.
So grateful for the work of
@alkeefe.bsky.social and Lauren Frost on this!
www.wbez.org/2024/12/16/a...

It’s not about the sticks it’s about mental health.

Johnson appoints director of reentry to lead office to help people leaving prison Joseph Mapp has worked as director of reentry at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation for three years and has served on the Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison since 2022.

Johnson appoints director of reentry to lead office to help people leaving prison - https://www.wbez.org/city-hall/2024/12/05/joseph-mapp-director-reentry-incarcerated-people

A graphic reads: "Green light for change. A community forum on traffic stop reform. Saturday, December 7, 2024."

Our friends at the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are hosting a community forum on Chicago traffic stop reform. Join them this Sat., Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. RSVP to reserve your spot here: https://buff.ly/41m35Rw

okay pitch: would you buy a Chicago Sun-Times scented candle. that smells like newspaper.

What Happens When a Prison Closes? Dwight’s Demise 10 Years Ago Highlights Current Issues in Illinois Facilities To gain insight into the impact of prison closures, WTTW News looked back on the last prison the state shut down: Dwight Correctional Center. We spoke to both currently and formerly incarcerated women...

As Illinois looks to close -- and rebuild -- two prisons, I looked back on the last prison to close in the state: Dwight Correctional Center. news.wttw.com/2024/11/19/w...

Mike Johnson says he supports defunding PBS and Planned Parenthood

Christmas Tree Lots In Chicago🌲🎄

There are dozens of spots in the city where you can buy a real Christmas tree or wreath this holiday season. https://buff.ly/4f0sQcX

Chicago is closing its biggest tent city but comes up short on promised apartments The tent dwellers left out include Porfirio and Melissa, a couple recovering from addiction. To survive winter, they’re relying on each other.

#Chicago is closing its biggest #tent city after coming up short on promised apartments. The people left out include Porfirio and Melissa, a couple recovering from #addiction. To survive winter, they say they’ll rely on each other. #homeless #opioids www.wbez.org/housing/2024...

Cook County is launching a free doula program for pregnant patients The county’s move comes as deaths among pregnant women — while rare — have increased across Illinois.

Cook County is launching a free doula program for pregnant patients www.wbez.org/health-medic...

I’m not sure this is much better than the other site.

Nation’s Mumblers March On Washington Demanding Something Or Other -The Onion

Nation’s Mumblers March On Washington Demanding Something Or Other
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