🧵: Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.

New, from me: I break down all that is happening with the shutdown. Shutdowns are bad. But only Trump and Russ Vought are brave enough to ask: what if shutdowns aren’t painful enough? How can we use this as an opportunity to target our political enemies? 🧵 donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-shutdo...

President Pritzker is going to get record ratings when he takes a wrecking ball to that ballroom on prime time TV.

Modelos Never Tasted So Good: ‘One Battle After Another’ is a Perfect Movie open.substack.com/pub/vinceman...

This is a good counter balance to the hype all around us regarding LLMs. Worth a read. www.wheresyoured.at/the-case-aga...

For those who missed it earlier, @juddlegum.bsky.social notes that it's NOT just that Bessent wants Milei's coalition to survive the elections next month. He's got a rich buddy he needs to bail out. popular.info/p/trumps-arg...

do not fear these people // i will see you motherfuckers in court are dual messages we really need to hear from more of the elites who have been targeted by this admin

Google is finally tearing down that eyesore, the James R. Thompson building in Chicago.

Good for Prime/Kaylee Hartung for both mentioning the investigation into Hill and actually saying what it’s about

This is a THREAD of people NOT FIRED. bsky.app/profile/atru...

J.B. Pritzker (D) on why he just doesn't call Donald Trump: "If I pick up the phone and call Donald Trump, that will become part of a case in court that I was somehow was calling him for help. And therefore, it will become predicate to him sending military troops into the state of Illinois."

I respect Anil so I want to talk seriously about harm reduction and public health messaging. First let me acknowledge that yes, many regular, not-super-online people are trying out AI tools. Of course they are! It's been aggressively pushed into everything and given heavy institutional support.

A man on the streets of the UK is asked about the “problem of immigration” and dismantles talking points with ease.

In the coming days, we expect to see what's playing out in LA and DC happen in Chicago. These efforts are not about fighting crime or making communities safer. This is about Donald Trump testing his power and producing political drama to cover up his own corruption.

This is the least I’ve ever cared if something was staged. So cool.

This is fantastic writing. Virginia does a great job describing the allure of conservatives to young people in the 80s.

Just take a look at this wall of Bordier butter:

Had a fantastic lunch at Le George. The vegetarian tasting included this take on arancini. Tomato "tartar" over square rice cakes-- just awesome:

"I feel joy right now, enough joy to make me realize that THIS is why I’ve stayed in shape throughout my adulthood. Not to look good, or to get a gold star on a medical chart, but to do this. To do everything." www.sfgate.com/california-p...

Watermelon Margaritas! 3 parts watermelon juice 1 part each: tequila, cointreau, and lime juice

Early morning lightning on Friday over Chicago.

Nice IG post featuring pre-Top Chef Tom Colicchio: @vincemancini.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DL90tC5...

This is so wonderful. Seeing the PM and Chancellor chatting with the French President about Larry the Cat and his social media posts!

Hakeem Jeffries is still speaking but eventually Republicans are going to pass their megabill. And it hasn't been discussed much, but that is going to force $500 billion in cuts to Medicare. Not just Medicaid. Medicare. Here's why: prospect.org/politics/202...

Bessent: "The president is the most economically sophisticated president certainly for 100 years, perhaps in history."

The officer who authorities say accidentally shot + killed his partner had accrued more than a dozen misconduct allegations against him during his 3.5 years as a PO. Five were during his probation period, when CPD could have summarily fired him. Unclear how he ended up on a tac team. #chicago

The Bear, like its head chef, spends much of its new season apologizing for past mistakes and trying to be better. My spoiler-free review:

They say the crowd is 50,000 people strong on their way to downtown Chicago for the May Day march protest. #protest #mayday #march

Today's Chicagohenge. Friday's sunrise in Chicago. Happy Spring...without the snow!

That fourth connections was a little lame today:

If you haven't seen this masterful work by Questlove, it's worth the 7+ minutes of your time: m.youtube.com/watch?v=vDxY...

Lasagna verde. Inspired by the Carbone dish with pesto and Parmesan besciamella. #cook #dinner #homemade #homecook #scratch

content warning for those who want to read. this is really ugly.

We made some rotolo from scratch yesterday. And although its appearance leaves much to be desired, it tasted great. Not too bad for our third time making homemade pasta:

The Onion has purchased InfoWars. theonion.com/heres-why-i-...

I sure a worldly red panda such as yourself Darth knows this, but true Chicago Pizza is Tavern Style, with a very thin crust. That Deep dish shit is for the tourists.

the contrast between *this* crowd overwhelming biden with WE GOT YOUR BACK at the 9 minute mark compared with the last 2 weeks of coverage is something to contemplate for a moment.

wrote about driving a minivan with a joystick and old ladies at Wegmans and a little bit about Britney Spears briancgrubb.substack.com/p/a-brief-ch...

ten years and running, @jonbois.bsky.social

Good Morning:

Beautiful day for a run. App says it's only 2.5 miles.

Planes landing from the opposite direction in Paradise today.