The new generation can’t afford risks; it graduates with obscene loans, can’t find a career, yet endures. And on Thursday night, it vibes.
Protests In Pilsen After A Week of Escalating ICE Raids
“We actually had this protest planned before everything that went down in L.A…National Guard should never, ever, ever be called on people that are just protesting for a just and sane society,” said Flores.
“Even Though Derek Chauvin Is Locked Up, There Is Still A System” Chicago’s Left Calls For People Power Five Years After George Floyd’s Murder
“Where is justice? We were promised justice, but we have not received what we were promised.” Clements finished his remarks with a call to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, which passed the US House, but died in the Senate.
“It’s Coming Here, As Blue As This State Is” Naperville’s Local Hate Group Calls For Trump Intervention On 7th Grade Sports At School Board Meeting
“Our great and esteemed president,” he paused and sighed, looking to the ceiling, “I can’t even say his name, it's so wonderful,” he admitted, to an outburst of laughter from both sides of the room.
Kevin and The Quicksavers @Midlane Esports, Or, VGM (Video Game Malört)
As for Kevin and The Quicksavers, I can’t wait to see what summer brings. Some of them are still working on getting, or shaking, off the graduation gowns, so the skybox is the limit. And like any good speedrunner, they can break that easily.
Arman Sangalang @The Whistler, Or, The Many Musings of A Jazz Disciple
Sangalang is an up-and-comer that's been up-and-going in Chicago for a few years now.
Romeoville, Bolingbrook Locals Outnumber Out-Of-Town Hate Group At School Board Meeting
“These parents who are scared and worried, they should know that no matter what, we’re going to stand up with them and show up...When trans kids are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back. Or we stand in the back and watch a school board meeting.”
Torrential Rain Energizes Trans Rights Marchers On Day Of Visibility
"Ignorance is longer an excuse. Fear is no longer an excuse. 'I didn't know' is no longer an option."
Janelle Finton/Kellin Hanas’ Trumpetpalooza @Fulton Street Collective, Or, What Is This Feeling? (It’s Two Trumpets)
"I want you to look to your left," Hanas told the crowd in a sassy-yet-serious voice as she wore a tiara, pianist Nicholas Olynciw vamping behind her, "Do it. Look to your left. Now you look to your right. What do you see? A person? No, you see a friend...I think the spirit of friendship is here with us tonight."
Kat Abughazaleh Kicks Off Her Campaign: “We Don’t Need To Be Less ‘Woke,’ We Don’t Need To Abandon Trans People”
According to one woman: “I like Jan Schakowsky, and I like the work that she’s done, particularly the work of her staff…but, I would also like her to be able to retire and have younger, more representative voices.”