NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones! My guide:

Never underestimate the prevalence of misogyny

Yay!!!! If you live in the Ninth District and also want your very own free yard or window sign delivered to your door, fill out this form: katforillinois.com/sign

Just read “Capitalists Must Starve” by Park Seolyeon & @antonhur.com The title & blurb led me to expect a book about a factory strike... It is an absorbing portrait of Juryong’s whole life - its hardships, how she was treated as a woman, her resilience, determination & passion. A fascinating read!

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Goddamnit this should have starred @dovesplants.bsky.social variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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"Chicago Loves Local" campaign is encouraging neighbors to shop local this holiday season. blockclubchi.co/3LrDpNr

igchicago.org/2026-annual-... "The Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published two draft documents outlining details of proposed projects under consideration for 2026. We invite you to read the plans and take the Community Feedback Survey to inform OIG’s project priorities in 2026.

New episode of CANNED in which Zach uses the mass layoff conference call to tell everyone they don't have to sign those papers right away.

Recently discovered the wonderful @zipcaptions.app app and how brilliantly easy it was to incorporate it into our @chicagoknockouts.bsky.social live stream. We use OBS/application capture, and there are many options.

new canned this week, loved this conversation about how looking for a job is like dating (in all the bad ways), how some of us try to turn bad experiences into good material (i feel called out), and so much more about work and identity. hit play, share with your pals, send me your fired friends.

Looking for Halloween plans? We’ve rounded up more than 70 events for all ages happening across the city through this month. Whether you’re into parades, festivals and bar crawls, craft markets and family fests or want to take a haunted tour, we’ve got you covered. blockclubchi.co/47cRS8a

“The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a question from Block Club noting the discrepancies between the agency’s statement and video of the incident.”

So Darren Bailey and his wife sexually abused, groomed, and falsely imprisoned a minor. News of this was leaked in a document over the weekend. Despite none of the accused denying the allegations, the Illinois media refuses to cover. Do better. Here is the ink. s3.amazonaws.com/jnswire/jns-...

In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally

Retroactive abortion could be the strongest tool we have in fighting institutional violence, like ICE. Until then, please encourage more people to think ahead about who they’re putting out into the world.

intermittent reminder that i REALLY want to hear your story about that time you got canned. i'm on your side.

Hi @developers.google.com could someone please remove the extraordinarily annoying pop-up that asks whether I want to “stay in browser” or “use the app” almost every time I open my mobile browser to do a search? How many times do I have to answer this question? It’s extremely disruptive.

Many Steam reviews articulate these criticisms far better, with all the little reply guys telling folks (paraphrasing) “stop being a pussy”. I wonder if that’s Team Cherry’s intended audience? Even deposit reviews beg the questions. steamcommunity.com/app/1030300/...?

producer @amyguth.bsky.social and i hopped on to talk about the jobs situation (BAD, y'all it's BAD) and to answer a listener inquiry:

Look I think valuing human life is a phenomenal, wonderful, fantastic idea and also that’s why everyone opposes the genocide in Palestine and the colonial violence in Haiti and Sudan and Congo right? Oh oh you didn’t mean those lives I see

Ah yes, Silksong. This is on me, I chose to partake, despite some of the most asinine, time wasting, useless game design decisions carried over from Hollow Knight that more or less ruin an otherwise perfect game. It’s so bizarre, having so much talent and care put into the art.

We always knew exactly who the shooter would be. The only detail we didn't know was his name.

The space of political ideology is a projective plane

Entitled men have no place in a functional society

How do I get Apple to stop auto correcting my own name and passwords?

RT if u agree

Honk if 2025 ran over your last nerve

The #NoMouse Challenge is a global effort to raise awareness about accessible web design. Try using your website without a mouse. Use the keyboard instead. Is it possible to access all features and operate all buttons, sliders, and other controls? nomouse.org

at some point this will be an artifact of our very strange era, but you should get one while that's not the case.

watch or listen to this

I enjoy using my phone 1000x more with a keyboard

Chicago folks, please share and fill out this survey on speed cameras: bit.ly/ASE-survey The survey is open until end of day August 25th. The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety is currently accepting feedback on current speed enforcement practices. More info in comments.

There's a high risk of contracting West Nile Virus after 3 cases were reported in Chicago, health department officials said. blockclubchi.co/3JkopQ9

CANNED is often funny, but the humor is a bleak capitialist survivor vibe. The latest episode, tho, brings some real positive energy. I talked with career coach Kyle Elliott about how to navigate the job market after you've been canned. Good tactical advice here, y'all.

i still have canned stickers for sale, everything goes to pay for the subscription services we use to make the show. stickers look like this but the sheild is a QR code that goes to the site. go to cannedpodcast.com to see where the $ goes and throw in a few bucks.

“When am I ever gonna need to learn about a humanities course?” - says a nation of illiterate, impoverished sociopaths

With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.

My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.

a good way to make all those DOGE layoffs seem even more vindictive and chaotic is to talk to someone who was on the receiving end of that nonsense. new episode of CANNED is up.

had to remake my Instagram bc i got mass reported help a dumb bitch out and boost 😭🥺

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👉 This is a podcast featuring conversations about getting fired. I produce the audio but Pam keeps bringing in conversations that have me sitting there going WAIT, WTF?!? Here’s the most recent 👇 And holy moley do we have some whoppers in the cue in the weeks ahead.

Looking for a digital accessibility job? Or looking to hire someone for an accessibility role? A11yjobs is a digital accessibility job board. www.a11yjobs.com

Am so v grateful for the work and existence of inimitable, MacArthur Genius @sfdirewolf.bsky.social. #DisabilityJustice Touched by her blurb for ANNAH, INFINITE. Pre-orders mean a lot, pls do so from @tiltedaxispress.bsky.social site to get 10% off www.tiltedaxispress.com/annah-infini...

Stop feeding and housing Nazi fan boys and their sympathizers. You have the right to refuse service. Stop feeding and housing people who support terrible people. They won’t starve. It will just level the playing field.