Rachel Abrams

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Rachel Abrams

@rachelmabrams

she/her • all thoughts & opinions are my own Global Cities Officer @ChicagoCouncil, catch me tweeting about cities on @_GlobalCities 🌎🏙

Chicago, IL Katılım Aralık 2020

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Center on Global Cities@_GlobalCities·3 Haz

On June 10, join @ChicagoCouncil and @FT at the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities: The Post-COVID City. Together, we'll examine how the pandemic has changed the ways we live, work, and play in our cities🏙️Register now: bit.ly/3dzuO7H

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Ivo Daalder@IvoHDaalder·10 Haz

The pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and play in cities. What policies and programs will reinvigorate urban life and build just, resilient cities? Learn more at the #PritzkerForum, hosted by @ChicagoCouncil and @FT. Today at 4pm CT ⤵️bit.ly/3tBZAlY

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Tyler Evans@tylerevansokay·21 Nis

I'm begging literally any editor for any paper anywhere in the country to learn how old millennials actually are

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Alison@therealalisonw·21 Nis

Value Black people while we’re alive. Celebrate Black people while we’re alive. Give Black people our flowers while we’re alive. Protect Black people so we can STAY ALIVE.

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Abby D. Phillip@abbydphillip·21 Nis

So much attention has been paid to Derek Chauvin’s lack of humanity toward George Floyd, but I can’t stop thinking about the powerful humanity of all the bystanders who tried to intervene to save his life. This verdict would not have been possible without them.

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·20 Nis

They were playing Doja Cat while I got my second dose of the vaccine. Wild times that my vaccination was to the tune of Say So.

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·7 Nis

Aaron Rodgers on Jeopardy is complete chaos

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This is so funny to me. All three contestants heard the question as "who does America owe money to for its crimes?" And they all gave correct answers, but actually it was supposed to be about an official "bad guy" country for something absurdly tame in comparison.

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LeVar Burton@levarburton·6 Nis

Leaving this here in the event the powers that be are listening... change.org/p/sony-picture…

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Sam Kling@SamKling2·6 Nis

How many US metro residents are willing to NOT drive to work? We asked, with @HarrisPoll. 54% of city residents say they'd consider biking; 63% would consider transit. 77% want new bike lanes. Sustainable mobility has big interest & support. Paper: thechicagocouncil.org/research/worki…

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·19 Mar

Me for the next 24 hours....

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·19 Mar

My favorite quote of the night. To create truly equitable public space, communities need to be involved and be given the tools and resources they need.

Center on Global Cities@_GlobalCities

Reflecting on his experiences growing up in #Chicago and working in #LosAngeles, Phillip Washington of @metrolosangeles speaks to the importance of representation in communities and leadership. #PritzkerForum

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·19 Mar

“We can’t talk about infrastructure investment without equity,” @SecretaryPete at the #PritzkerForum

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Center on Global Cities@_GlobalCities·19 Mar

Highlighting the role of #citydiplomacy in the #COVID19 response, @MayorofLA and @mayorcantrell reflect on the value of city networks like @c40 and @usmayors. #PritzkerForum

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Daniel Pejic@danpejic·19 Mar

"Equity is not just a nice to have but central to building resilience" - @MarvinJRees #PritzkerForum @_GlobalCities

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·19 Mar

Powerful words from @MayorofLondon at the #PritzkerForum

Center on Global Cities@_GlobalCities

"The difference between life and death should never again be determined by your social class or skin color." - Mayor of London @SadiqKhan on the lessons we must learn from the #COVID19 crisis. #PritzkerForum

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Rachel Abrams@rachelmabrams·19 Mar

Me rn

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Chicago Council on Global Affairs@ChicagoCouncil·19 Mar

Access and acceptance — priorities for the #BidenAdministration — are key to building equity in the #COVID19 vaccine uptake, says @DrNunezSmith in conversation with @EdwardGLuce. #PritzkerForum

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Center on Global Cities@_GlobalCities·19 Mar

Marginalized communities have disproportionately struggled due to #COVID19, police brutality, and the economic downturn, @SpiegelPeter of @FT highlights in his opening remarks. #PritzkerForum

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@ChicagoCouncil @FT @HarrisPoll @SecretaryPete @MayorofLA @mayorcantrell @c40 @usmayors