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Remember when Pope Leo XIV went to the World Series? Now it’s part of White Sox lore

Scandal recap: Stacy Davis Gates’ leadership of Chicago Teachers Union - Illinois Policy

What kinda low-life brings their Subway meal to Panera, takes up a whole booth, and gets a free water?

My neighbors love my personality so much! Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley lists Gold Coast condo for $1.1 million - Chicago Tribune

Dismantling the death penalty is a responsibility that belongs to all of us. Inspiring to see how a group of nuns are trying to save women on death row in Texas: www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

1. On Friday, protests erupted at Stonewall National Monument, the historic site of the Stonewall uprisings that ignited the modern gay rights movement, in response to the National Park Service removing transgender people from the Stonewall Website. Subscribe to support our journalism.

6 questions, 3 scotches.

the title, she's perfect

Looks like the Rosemary’s Baby coven

If Indians and Pakistanis Can Relocate, Why Can’t Gazans? by @dhume

Just finished "The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War" by David Halberstam

As is customary

I love PECOTA Day!

Arab leaders oppose providing safe haven to millions of displaced Gazans in part because Palestinian refugees have been a headache for the region’s governments since the dawn of the state of Israel in 1948

"Ron Shandler's 2025 Baseball Forecaster: And Encyclopedia of Fanalytics" by Ron Shandler, Brent Hershey, Ray Murphy, Brandon Kruse, Ryan Bloomfield

Chicago couple first to sue ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts in line for $7.5M settlement

Editorial: Elon Musk creates a political earthquake over UK sexual abuse scandal. Good.

A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias. This Is What He Found. - ProPublica

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Now we begin the usual ritual in the immediate aftermath of these incidents of right-wingers deleting their posts loaded with false information about it since they are so desperate to blame everything on migrants and Biden, and Fox retracting all of their initial reporting.

Here’s the deal: Make reading your hobby this year. It’ll expand your mind, grow your perspective, and if you grab a library card, you’ll be supporting authors too (yes, in places like the UK, AU, NZ, and Canada, libraries pay authors!). Reading isn’t just fun—it’s a win for everyone.

2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but it was not without its victories. I list over 60 victories for transgender people this year. There is a case for hope, and the fight for transgender rights is not without wins. Subscribe to support my journalism.

Massive celebrations sweep across Syria as the nation ushers in 2025, marking the start of a new era free from the former Assad regime. This footage captures the jubilant atmosphere in Damascus.

Americans tend to grossly overestimate the effect presidents have on the economy. But the Volcker appointment mattered. It was the most consequential economic-policy decision made by a president in our lifetimes.

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President Carter outlived one of his obit writers.

When The Carter Center began leading the international campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases in at least 21 countries in Africa and Asia. Today, that number has been reduced by more than 99.99%. In 2024 so far there have been 7 cases. #legacy

Arguably one of Jimmy Carter's greatest achievement is bringing the world to the brink of eradicating the Guinea Worm. From 3.5m cases a year in the 80s to less than 15 the last few years. It's an astounding public health achievement.

I would love to see a bunch of musical artists and celebrities put on a nationally televised tribute concert for Pres. Jimmy Carter on inauguration day with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.

The alleviation of women's abuse "is made less likely by the mandated subservience of women by Christian fundamentalists. What is especially disappointing...is the docile acceptance by so many strong Christian women of their subjugation & restricted role." - Jimmy Carter (RIP)

Can we just admit that we NEED immigrants for our economy to run, from agriculture to high tech? We’re a goddamn nation of immigrants, aren’t we? Let’s be proud of our immigrant heritage!

RIP Jimmy Carter.

This data shows where on CTA you’re most likely to be a crime victim - Illinois Policy

Rickey Henderson finished his career in indy ball. There, a legend showed a different side

Author discusses Oak Park's Nazi at Holocaust Museum in Skokie

RIP Rickey. Greatest leadoff hitter

Israel is hoping to persuade Druze across the border in Syria that it is a friendly force, as part of a broader effort to help secure its border after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad