Afro chic3000
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let's be so serious. juneteenth wouldn't even exist without Haití.

TAXPAYER RISK: Obama Presidential Center's $470M endowment sits at just $1M as subcontractors claim they're owed millions days before grand opening. The fund was promised as an insurance policy so Chicago taxpayers wouldn't get stuck covering future costs on the 99-year deal. Construction costs have ballooned from $330M to at least $850M. The Obama Foundation says the center is 'fully funded' and plans to make 'significant investments' in the endowment in coming years — but critics say a promise to raise money later is not the same as having a funded backstop in place.




Tomorrow, June 14th, is Flag Day and Trump’s 80th Birthday 🇺🇸🙏🏼


Saving LA - Phase III

On Friday, Illinois Republicans will feature far right influencer Nick Shirley as a keynote speaker at their “Red Gala” fundraiser in Elk Grove Village. Shirley has filmed himself interviewing Alex Jones outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/…


Donald Trump put his face on the Department of Justice for a reason. The DOJ is supposed to defend the rule of law. Under Trump, it’s being turned into a shield for MAGA allies and a weapon against anyone who challenges him.



It can be hard to keep up with the onslaught of election deniers and anti-voting activists who are currently on ballots across the country. That’s why we made a guide to some of the most worrying, from those who question the legitimacy of the 2020 election to others who want to cut mail-in voting: bit.ly/4cg6wgb





Illinois Democrats just passed a bill to allow minor girls access to birth control WITHOUT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OR APPROVAL. This further erodes parental rights in Illinois.


















