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Steve Bannon · United States

Bannon: Musk should be ‘deported from the country immediately’

41% Left coverage: 64 sources

MAGA insider and former White House adviser Steve Bannon called on President Trump to investigate Elon Musk’s immigration status and deport the South African tech billionaire after the bitter implosion of the president’s relationship with Musk on Thursday. See the Story

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Get Involved, Help Save Democracy

47% Center coverage: 53 sources

Did you participate in the June 14 "No Kings" rally?If so, thank you. If not, why not? June 14, was Flag Day, the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and President Trump's 79th birthday. To celebrate the day, the President…See the Story

Brandon Johnson · Chicago

Mayor Johnson warns Trump against deploying federal troops for immigration crackdown in Chicago

67% Right coverage: 12 sources

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson voiced concerns Monday about potential federal troop deployment to his city as part of former President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, warning the move could be unconstitutional and legally challenged. See the Story

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Mayor Johnson warns Trump against deploying federal troops for immigration crackdown in Chicago

The Grammys Country Category Change Was Long Overdue. It's Bigger than Beyoncé.

64% Left coverage: 11 sources

Beyonce won the 2025 Best Country Album Grammy. Going forward, the country album category will be split into traditional and contemporary awards.Beyoncé See the Story

Juneteenth 2025: Where to Celebrate in Chicago

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Here's your guide to Juneteenth 2025 celebrations around Chicago.Juneteenth · Chicago See the Story

‘Hairspray’ at Beverly Arts Center Champions Youth, Inclusion and Joy as Resistance

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Amid Black Music Month, Pride, and Juneteenth, Beverly Arts Center presents Hairspray—a vibrant musical blending youth leadership, racial justice, queer visibility and community celebration (Photo Provided). During a month when Chicago celebrates Black Music Month alongside Juneteenth and Pride events, Beverly Arts Center moves beyond acknowledgment to amplify these moments through performances and events that captivate audiences. The South Side…Juneteenth · Chicago Read Article

ProtestNoir: A Bold New Blueprint for Peaceful Resistance in a Divided America

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Photo Credit: Tacuma Roeback The year is 2025, and something has shifted in the air, something dense and dizzying. The stars and stripes still flutter from porches and flagpoles, but beneath them, a different nation is rising—one that’s beginning to feel unrecognizable. Rights are being stripped like wallpaper from the walls of democracy. Higher education, long a bastion of opportunity and freedom, is under siege. Women and people of color are…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Father, Leader, Changemaker: Daniel Ash’s Father’s Day Reflections on Equity and Community

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

For Daniel Ash, the work of social justice is more than a profession; it’s a calling rooted in personal experience and shaped by the transformative power of human connection. What began as a simple urge to help his hometown community in Ohio has evolved into a decades-long mission to build equity, amplify the voices of underrepresented individuals and uplift communities across Chicago. Today, Ash serves as president of the Field Foundation, wher…Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

Black Voices Explain ‘Why Black People Should Care’ About ICE Raids

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Photo: Getty Images North America Black voices across the internet are shutting down the dangerous notion that immigration raids are only a “Latino issue.” Anti-ICE protests have spread nationwide in response to raids and demonstrations in Los Angeles, along with President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines. Though the fight against ICE can appear to be solely a “Latino issue,” the truth is Black people are immigrants to…Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles See the Story

Giannoulias and Sims Hosts Minority and Women-Owned Vendor Workshop

Coverage: 2 sources

CHICAGO - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is partnering with State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (17th District—Chicago) and other community and business development organizations to host a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WMBE) Workshop on Tuesday. “My administration is committed to helping minority and women-owned businesses, which are critical to the growth of our economy and the stability of communities, not only grow b…Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Illinois Attorney General Raoul Releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Guide for Peaceful Protests

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

As protests grow nationwide, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issues guidance to help residents safely exercise their First Amendment rights and understand local protections under the TRUST Act.Chicago, IL · Chicago Read Article

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Bannon: Musk should be ‘deported from the country immediately’

Get Involved, Help Save Democracy

Mayor Johnson warns Trump against deploying federal troops for immigration crackdown in Chicago

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Mayor Johnson warns Trump against deploying federal troops for immigration crackdown in Chicago

The Grammys Country Category Change Was Long Overdue. It's Bigger than Beyoncé.

Juneteenth 2025: Where to Celebrate in Chicago

‘Hairspray’ at Beverly Arts Center Champions Youth, Inclusion and Joy as Resistance

ProtestNoir: A Bold New Blueprint for Peaceful Resistance in a Divided America

Father, Leader, Changemaker: Daniel Ash’s Father’s Day Reflections on Equity and Community

Black Voices Explain ‘Why Black People Should Care’ About ICE Raids

Giannoulias and Sims Hosts Minority and Women-Owned Vendor Workshop

Illinois Attorney General Raoul Releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Guide for Peaceful Protests

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