Charlie Meyerson

@NYTGames, what’s up with the Mini? A number of us have noticed a problem: Definitely a delay in the rendering of a final score when one completes the puzzle—enough that I was tempted to go in and change my answers, even though I was certain that I had it right. Which I did.

As people marvel at Trump's backtracking and contradicting his subordinates' lies about Minneapolis and "news" that he is somehow shocked, shocked by Noem et al's brazenness and incompetence, has everyone forgotten who erected the permission structure for them to behave this way?

@enterprisecares: We’re still awaiting resolution of a complaint we filed in October about a disturbing and dangerous maintenance failure by your team in Asheville, NC. “Request” No.: 1357294. “Reference” Nos. 1792806797/1792805101. Does Enterprise *REALLY* care?

@streetsblogchi @ChiPublicSquare @Chicago_Reader @activetrans @istudenkov @EllenSteinke @BlockClubCHI @BeInTheLoopChi @Metroplanners

@ChiPublicSquare @Chicago_Reader @activetrans @istudenkov @EllenSteinke @BlockClubCHI @BeInTheLoopChi @Metroplanners You as well! Didn't our two publications break bread together at Ceres Cafe diner at the Chicago Board of Trade building or something many years ago? If so, you were definitely a better person to hang out at Ceres with than former CPD chief Eddie Johnson. chicagomag.com/dining-drinkin…

A nice surprise! Someone (not us) nominated SBC for "Best independent website or blog" in the Reader's Best of Chicago 2025 competition. We're in good company! Vote here: chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicag… John's old Reader columns, dating back to 1999! chicagoreader.com/author/john-gr…

My statement on Northwestern's settlement with the Trump Administration.

Also: DC Comics and MAD Magazine!

What a photograph. “Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…” Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. reuters.com/legal/governme…

Testing, 1, 2, 3 … chicagopublicsquare.com/2025/10/trump-…

BREAKING: Donald Trump announces that the First Amendment of the US Constitution no longer matters.

This is what it looks like when ICE violates our First Amendment rights.

Hey, I’m over here! bsky.app/profile/charli…

@Meyer_HM H/t back to you for the tip!

H/t to @meyerson and his Public Square newsletter:

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Hey, @FifthThird: A good friend of mine reports thousands of dollars in theft from his account with you and so far has gotten no quick support. This is a bad look for your bank. Hope you can fix it soon. DM me if you want his name so you can help.

@n3benson @EricZorn In @ChiPublicSquare yesterday. chicagopublicsquare.com/2024/12/an-eve…

@EricZorn @Meyerson

Today, I have good news to report from the Middle East. I have spoken to the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel. And I am pleased to announce: They have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

This Twitter account endures only so no one coopts this handle. bsky.app/profile/cmeyer…

Donald Trump and his transition team are already breaking the law. I would know because I wrote the law. Incoming presidents are required to prevent conflicts of interest and sign an ethics agreement. This is what illegal corruption looks like. cnn.com/2024/11/09/pol…