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Our local grocery stores are the backbone of communities across the state.
This latest round of funding from the Illinois Grocery Initiative keeps quality, affordable groceries close to home for Illinoisans while supporting small businesses across the state.
This latest round of funding from the Illinois Grocery Initiative keeps quality, affordable groceries close to home for Illinoisans while supporting small businesses across the state.
Eligible entities can now apply for over $26M in grant funding through the Illinois Grocery Initiative. Learn more about the various programs and apply today! 🍓🥑 www.illinois.gov/news/release...
September 10, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Our local grocery stores are the backbone of communities across the state.
This latest round of funding from the Illinois Grocery Initiative keeps quality, affordable groceries close to home for Illinoisans while supporting small businesses across the state.
This latest round of funding from the Illinois Grocery Initiative keeps quality, affordable groceries close to home for Illinoisans while supporting small businesses across the state.
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hey welcome to America you can get arrested for giving water to people waiting in line to vote but the president is offering you $5k to vote for his party
September 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
hey welcome to America you can get arrested for giving water to people waiting in line to vote but the president is offering you $5k to vote for his party
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Trump and Hegseth are bumbling incompetents costing us a fortune daily while depleting our weapons and strategic oil reserves and making everything you buy more expensive because of $6 diesel.
September 10, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Trump and Hegseth are bumbling incompetents costing us a fortune daily while depleting our weapons and strategic oil reserves and making everything you buy more expensive because of $6 diesel.
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He doesn’t care if he loses the election because he plans to steal it if he can. He can’t! We won’t let him.
September 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
He doesn’t care if he loses the election because he plans to steal it if he can. He can’t! We won’t let him.
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You know who really did show up?
Canadian police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel came to NYC, on and off duty, traveling independently or in groups to stand with Americans and help shoulder the enormous burden of recovery and cleanup at Ground Zero.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel came to NYC, on and off duty, traveling independently or in groups to stand with Americans and help shoulder the enormous burden of recovery and cleanup at Ground Zero.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
September 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
You know who really did show up?
Canadian police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel came to NYC, on and off duty, traveling independently or in groups to stand with Americans and help shoulder the enormous burden of recovery and cleanup at Ground Zero.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel came to NYC, on and off duty, traveling independently or in groups to stand with Americans and help shoulder the enormous burden of recovery and cleanup at Ground Zero.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Once they open that forest, you don’t get a do-over.
45 million acres. Public land. Make them stop.
45 million acres. Public land. Make them stop.
Tell Congress: Stop Trump from destroying 45 million acres of our National forests
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
September 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Once they open that forest, you don’t get a do-over.
45 million acres. Public land. Make them stop.
45 million acres. Public land. Make them stop.
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18 dead? Small potatoes like the ones we serve on the Lincoln
Get rid of this son of a bitch for everyones sake (and sanity!)
Get rid of this son of a bitch for everyones sake (and sanity!)
September 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM
18 dead? Small potatoes like the ones we serve on the Lincoln
Get rid of this son of a bitch for everyones sake (and sanity!)
Get rid of this son of a bitch for everyones sake (and sanity!)
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When 3M scientist Kris Hansen discovered that a chemical the company produced was in the blood of the general public, her bosses questioned her work.
Yet all along, some people inside the company had known the same thing.
Listen to this excerpt:
Yet all along, some people inside the company had known the same thing.
Listen to this excerpt:
September 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM
When 3M scientist Kris Hansen discovered that a chemical the company produced was in the blood of the general public, her bosses questioned her work.
Yet all along, some people inside the company had known the same thing.
Listen to this excerpt:
Yet all along, some people inside the company had known the same thing.
Listen to this excerpt:
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I'm going to KEEP talking about how Senator Rick Scott, the RICHEST man in all of Congress, DEFRAUDED Medicare & is trying to CUT Social Security.
Will you join me?🤚
Will you join me?🤚
September 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I'm going to KEEP talking about how Senator Rick Scott, the RICHEST man in all of Congress, DEFRAUDED Medicare & is trying to CUT Social Security.
Will you join me?🤚
Will you join me?🤚
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As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude.
Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍
Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2026 at 12:56 PM
As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude.
Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍
Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍
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The GOP has always cheated...and harmed Americans in order to gain and hold power.
September 4, 2026 at 1:16 AM
The GOP has always cheated...and harmed Americans in order to gain and hold power.
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Impeach Fetterman
September 4, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Impeach Fetterman
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British editorial cartoonist David Parkins illustrates the bottom line.
September 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM
British editorial cartoonist David Parkins illustrates the bottom line.
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The first sentence of this piece says it all:
"After Indiana’s near-total abortion ban, a new study shows emergency room doctors are less likely to treat pregnant women who are bleeding." www.jconline.com/story/news/l...
"After Indiana’s near-total abortion ban, a new study shows emergency room doctors are less likely to treat pregnant women who are bleeding." www.jconline.com/story/news/l...
Indiana’s abortion ban has a ‘chilling effect’ on ER pregnancy care
A study found ER doctors are more hesitant to care for pregnant patients who are bleeding.
www.jconline.com
September 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The first sentence of this piece says it all:
"After Indiana’s near-total abortion ban, a new study shows emergency room doctors are less likely to treat pregnant women who are bleeding." www.jconline.com/story/news/l...
"After Indiana’s near-total abortion ban, a new study shows emergency room doctors are less likely to treat pregnant women who are bleeding." www.jconline.com/story/news/l...
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George Orwell is rolling in his grave right now.
Representative Jim
Himes
Representative Jim
Himes
September 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
George Orwell is rolling in his grave right now.
Representative Jim
Himes
Representative Jim
Himes
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Any sweeping systemic change you want to make in the United States has to begin with adding seats to the Supreme Court in 2029. No major reform bill will survive the current court. No civil rights law, no anti-corruption law, no wealth tax, nothing.
September 3, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Any sweeping systemic change you want to make in the United States has to begin with adding seats to the Supreme Court in 2029. No major reform bill will survive the current court. No civil rights law, no anti-corruption law, no wealth tax, nothing.
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Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died.
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died
www.sun-sentinel.com
September 3, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died.
