Lesson Plans & Labor

Roughly 1 in 2 U.S. adults reads at or above a 6th grade level, and 30% can do only basic arithmetic. The map below is of current U.S. literacy rates. This is a nationwide problem, but people will have you believe it's a Chicago Public Schools or a public sector union problem.

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Conservatives: Maybe if you didn't pay for that coffee, you'd have money left over to afford life. Non-Weirdos: Actually, I would have to cut back on food, healthcare, housing, and education to escape inflation.

If you think that’s bad wait til you see what’s hanging in US Congress

RIKUU NISHIDA WITH A CANNON ARM. BANG.

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The draft is poverty. The military is a healthcare, housing, and work program for the nations young, poor, and idealistic. Every young man and woman who joined so that they could get ahead for once, I am thinking of you today and wish for your safety despite the wealthy's wishes.

On this Memorial Day, I not only recognize the sacrifice service people have made for this country, but I remember one of the last reasons people still join is because this country will not provide healthcare, education, affordable housing, or a living wage to its working poor.

you were investigated by the feds for doing medicare fraud. if i got investigated, it would be for delivering medical supplies you demon.

EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water protections. chicagotribune.com/2026/05/24/epa…

@PapaPius12 Republican mayor and Republican governor.

Conservatives talk about Chicago like its a hellscape unfriendly to business. Meanwhile, in Dallas...

White women have been calling Black women "Shenaenae", "La'Quisha", and "ShaNiqua" in a demeaning manner since the 80's. Latinas were called "Consuela", "Guadalupe", or "Maria" and Asian women were called "Ling-Ling", but the moment ‘Karen’ became a meme criticizing entitled behavior, suddenly people wanted to talk about respect and stereotyping.

@Gregster56 Yep. Republican mayor and Republican governor in a state that is bringing in a lot of people. Not good for Dallas.

@ChalkandChange 35%? That’s worse than San Francisco.

@nicolesantini07 @GunLovinLefty45 You win the prize for the dumbest tweet of the day. Economic output is literally what generates wealth.

@GunLovinLefty45 @ChalkandChange economic output is not the same as wealth.

@Lanceholt9137 Illinois Policy Institute is funded by the Koch, Mercer and Rauner families, along with other dark money billionaires, and seeks to spread a right-wing narrative against the public good in favor of corporate interests. Every other sources shows business continuing to grow overall

@ChalkandChange Yawn….,

@lacherbauer 14 fortune 500 & 24 fortune 1000 companies are located in Chicago city proper. They generate $414B in annual revenues. Dallas pales in comparison. Similarly, Chicago's downtown vacancy rate is 28% compared to Dallas' 35%. Compare downtowns or metros, either way my point is made.

@ChalkandChange Same as before, scroll a little further, before you share a take. Both of these refer to the Chicago Metro not just the city. Are you now talking about Chicago or Chicagoland? I’m not sure you know what your own point is beyond petty factionalism.

@balconyman76344 It's like you do not read and have no clue what you're talking about, which for someone with your viewpoints is incredibly unsurprising. Start being original.

@ChalkandChange Chicago is a failed city and Illinois is a failed state. Saying " I know, but look over there." Doesn't change the facts.

@nicolesantini07 Democratic* run cities.

@ChalkandChange Democrat run cities

@ALEXPKEATONNWI I am also a defender of reading. You're allowed to read. I recommend you start with these articles, which show Chicago is an incredibly competitive and friendly city for business.

@ChalkandChange "Defender of Brains?" Sure Sure👍😂😂😂😂 Another Stupid Drone from Chicago Lecture Others and Enjoy Your Filthy Murder Riddled Hellscape You Fraud

@wtfwhoraisedyou The lack of reading comprehension is on your end. My tweet did not have to do with 5/3rd. It was about Dallas' vacancy rate and lack of corporate interest relative to Chicago. Unsurprising that you didn't grasp the original tweet's point.

@ChalkandChange They’re moving from one tower to another other in Dallas. Way to display your reading comprehension.

@ChalkandChange Leaving Dallas for Dallas. Large businesses are leaving Chicago but other Chicago business are expanding. Stop being one sided.