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The risks facing our anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs are chilling. If Republicans go through with SNAP cuts, a truly vicious cycle of hunger will be set off, devastating the poorest states and economies. Link in the qt:

“I think there’s a really big fear that SNAP will go where TANF went. It was a robust program that helped lots and lots and lots of people, and it’s now a ghost of itself," Arise's Carol Gundlach tells The American Prospect. #alpolitics prospect.org/health/2025-04…

No, I didn't challenge Jan Schakowsky because of age. I jumped into this race because I don't think Democrats are fighting hard enough and I know that I can. Thank you to The American Prospect for talking to me about the far-right and how we can actually fight back:

BREAKING: The World Food Program says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel’s nearly 8-week-old blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the territory. apnews.com/article/israel…

New House Dem primary alert: State Rep. Donavan McKinney is going to challenge multi-millionaire Shri Thanedar in Detroit. It's the first endorsement for Justice Democrats in four years. @emmarjanssen has the story (link below):

Advisory from IL Dem Gov JB Pritzker’s office on planned Wednesday visit of Homeland Security Secy Kristi Noem to Springfield: “We would urge all pet owners in the region to make sure all of your beloved animals are under watchful protection while the Secretary is in the region.”

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SNAP benefits have been 100% federally funded for decades. But the U.S. House plan would increase hunger by walking away from this nationwide commitment to help ensure all families can afford to keep food on the table, whichever state they may call home. (1/8) #SaveSNAP

Chicago in the fog: it truly is a pretty city!

The G.O.P’s big beautiful bill may be the end of SNAP benefits in Southern and rural states. From Emma Janssen: trib.al/Q3Nupeh

The correct way to connect ICE in LA and the Big Beautiful Bill Dems want to talk about is that the bill gives the government the resources to do this in dozens of cities at once. So if you see what's happening in LA, it's coming to your town if the bill passes.

Thousands took to the streets of Chicago yesterday, protesting the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. The demonstrators marched across the city, occasionally clashing with police officers.

Brad Lander IS having a great day (Also: don’t I always look like an off-duty rock star? ;-) thecut.com/article/brad-l…

My latest: Chicago-area children get deportation letters: Leave or ‘the federal government will find you’ Immigration advocates warn that a growing number of unaccompanied minors are now receiving letters from DHS ending their humanitarian parole. chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/tru…

I was laid off today by the Chicago Tribune as were several talented colleagues. I was able to report several dream stories during my year or so there, but partially, I had that freedom because “leadership” is completely absentee unless it affects their bottom line.