Senator Wyden can’t say it plainly without losing his security clearance, but this raises the alarm that Kash & crew have decided they can illegally surveil Americans without a warrant.

Ratboys graduate but don’t move out - Chicago Reader With the new Singin’ to an Empty Chair, Ratboys have become a national act—but their commitment to Chicago remains as strong as ever.

I had a great convo with Ratboys about making their latest album and building connections. Go see them on the road or at their hometown show at the Vic on 4/18!

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Ratboys graduate but don’t move out - Chicago Reader With the new Singin’ to an Empty Chair, Ratboys have become a national act—but their commitment to Chicago remains as strong as ever.

Rad @jamieludwig.bsky.social profile of Ratboys for @chicagoreader.com

An Undying Love For A Burning World, by Neurosis 8 track album

Good morning. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and there is a new Neurosis album with Aaron Turner joining in on guitar/vocals. 🖤 neurosis.bandcamp.com/album/an-und...

The Hideout gets a new owner, testing the future of a Chicago institution The Hideout, a cornerstone of Chicago’s music and political scene, has been sold to a former insider with ties to a prominent trading family, as major redevelopment looms around the club.

Big news for Chicago music lovers. www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/...

In the kind of work local journalism can do. I really think the strib - obviously I am biased - reporters have been magnificent in this winter.

Netanyahu sucks, AIPAC sucks, but "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby" is just code for "blame Jews." Trump wasn't forced to do this. Trump's supporters—like Kent—weren't forced to elect him and embolden him. They're not absolved of any responsibility.

Apply now to join LPL as a 2026 summer fellow. Full link https://lucyparsonslabs.slack.com/archives/C0ALFSMBA3F/p1773445849626319

We @lucyparsonslabs.com are looking for a few good applicants to join us for some summer research.

Do you want to spend your time fighting big tech, the government and police surveillance? Here is your chance. US based, remote first.

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Strict rules to participate in the first-ever Sperm Racing World Cup where winner will take home $100,000 Applications are now open for the 2026 Sperm Racing World Cup, which will see the sperm of men from 128 different countries race round a tiny track.

But what would a sperm do with $100K? 🤔 www.ladbible.com/news/world-n...

Tweet from Aysha: "A man drove his car deliberately into the Temple Israel Synagogue in Michigan? Smells like a false flag to push “Jews aren’t safe” and antisemitism is rising narrative."

The fact that this stuff just instantly starts going around from accounts on social media with tens of thousands of followers is so disturbing.

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security.

A guy rammed his car through a door at Detroit’s largest synagogue and got out with a gun and was shot by security before he could massacre everyone inside.

And yes all synagogues that can afford it have security. And yes it’s exactly because of situations like this that they do.

Sending so much love to my Michigan friends and family rn. ❤️

Following @mulchy.bsky.social’s report on a local REIT’s plans to rent a CO property to an ICE contractor, we took a closer look at REITs and what to do if you discover your investments conflict w/ your values.

It's the middle of the night in Chicago. Reporters and electeds are trying to figure out why a US citizen was detained by CBP, why her phone was inside an ICE detention center tonight, and where she is now.

Also unclear what happened to the other five people she was detained with at O'Hare airport.

Godflesh call halt to live activity as Justin Broadrick undergoes surgery Godflesh frontman Justin Broadrick has undergone surgery for a "huge" inguinal hernia

What a band! So glad i was around to see them in their second act. Rest up, Justin! Looking forward to the new tunes. www.loudersound.com/music/godfle...

Yes in this particular moment the blame is 99.9% on Republicans. A dozen R’s in Congress could together end this presidency now

Hundreds packed into Chicago's Federal Plaza this evening in protest of the U.S.-Israeli massacre in Iran.

Good morning freaks & geeks! The Chicago Reader Union starts bargaining for our new contract today 🐀 🔥 Our members are united, dedicated, & strong. Follow along here & on Instagram (@chicagoreader.union) to learn how you can support us in the weeks to come.

See also: Man who couldn’t write a convincing woman character or storyline to save his life.

It reminds me of how I laughed out loud any time his female characters spoke on ‘Yellowstone.’ I’m sure he has spoken to women before, but apparently he never listened.

This seems to be a common reply to my thread, so I'll address it here. Basically, the argument is who cares if this is a misleading attack on Newsom, he's bad so if it hurts him it's fine.

And I think it's important to push back on misinformation so that when there are legitimate criticisms...

STOP THE SAVE ACT (Updated) All Eyes on the Senate

STOP THE SAVE ACT (Updated)
My new piece is up with lots of info about the SAVE America Act - the version of the SAVE Act that passed the House and is before the Senate this week. This is a MUST READ and then ACT.
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For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process

NEW — An obscure Navy contractor program is making Trump’s plans to quickly build out and supply immigrant concentration camps around the country a reality.

Here I explain WEXMAC TITUS, an acronym you need to understand:

A good friend was in their mid-30s when they were diagnosed. 6-7 years later they are still battling for their life. How much easier could their struggle have been if it were caught even a few months sooner?

Trump’s threat to block Gordie Howe bridge is pure oligarchy - Detroit Metro Times President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the publicly owned Gordie Howe International Bridge stands to benefit one politically connected billionaire family.The Morouns, who own the riva...

The billionaire Moroun family, which owns the rival Ambassador Bridge, has spent years and millions of dollars fighting the new U.S.-Canada crossing.

ICE Is Grabbing Data From Schools and Abortion Clinics An agency database WIRED obtained reveals widespread use of so-called 1509 summonses that experts say raises the specter of potential abuse.

Admin subpoenas are back in the spotlight. Worth remembering ICEs use of a similar tool: hundreds of thousands of warrantless “customs summonses,” often for non-customs cases sent for info about journalists, students, and abortion clinics, with no oversight.

wired.com/story/ice-1509-custom-summons/

North Dakota AG orders abortion fund to remove links to medication companies from its website • North Dakota Monitor The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office on Friday ordered a Fargo nonprofit to stop promoting certain abortion pill providers on its website.

Hoo boy, First Amendment watch: The North Dakota Attorney General sent a cease-and-desist letter to an abortion fund for simply linking to @plancpills.bsky.social. AG claims the link constitutes promoting and facilitating access to medicine without a prescription under the state’s consumer fraud law

Trump's USDA is hiding the data on food stamp cuts The agency's Food Insecurity Survey was pointless "liberal fodder," a spokesperson said.

SNAP now has work requirements for people 55 to 64. But because of the axing of a USDA food insecurity survey, we may not have comprehensive data of the effects of this barbaric change. My latest for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/food/2026/01...

Guild member detained by ICE in Minnesota | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.

On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.

He has been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus.

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Some Eyeliners Contain Potentially Harmful Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports Some traditional eyeliners such as kohl, kajal, and surma have high levels of lead, according to recent research. CR explains what you need to know.

As an aging subculture kid, if death by eyeliner is a thing, it’s been nice knowing you. www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...