Lynda Lopez
@lyndab08.bsky.social
Chicagoan, sociologist of race and immigration in training, former writer on transportation equity issues, currently always curious.
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Lio Cundiff was nearby and on the phone with his aunt, wishing her a happy birthday when he noticed the wind picked. That's when he realized what had happened, causing him to take heroic action.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Lio Cundiff was nearby and on the phone with his aunt, wishing her a happy birthday when he noticed the wind picked. That's when he realized what had happened, causing him to take heroic action.
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Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdfkw83z
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BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
February 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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As gentrification pushes longtime residents out of the neighborhoods where the tradition was born, chiefs and tribes use the art of masking to hold fast to the community, history, and joy that built Black New Orleans.
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The Mardi Gras Indian Tradition Carrying Generations of Black History
Black Masking Indians transform New Orleans with hand-sewn suits and street rituals that challenge who has the power to move freely and be seen.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
As gentrification pushes longtime residents out of the neighborhoods where the tradition was born, chiefs and tribes use the art of masking to hold fast to the community, history, and joy that built Black New Orleans.
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Happening now: a delegation with the faith group Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership has gathered outside the Broadview, IL ICE facility.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
February 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Happening now: a delegation with the faith group Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership has gathered outside the Broadview, IL ICE facility.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
Those waiting to offer Ash Wednesday ashes and communion to those inside the facility have been joined by others for a small prayer service.
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The CSPL delegation, consisting of 2 Catholic priests and a Sister, has just entered the Broadview facility; escorted by police from the designated protest zone to the facility proper.
Outside, the rest of the group continues singing and praying.
Outside, the rest of the group continues singing and praying.
February 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
The CSPL delegation, consisting of 2 Catholic priests and a Sister, has just entered the Broadview facility; escorted by police from the designated protest zone to the facility proper.
Outside, the rest of the group continues singing and praying.
Outside, the rest of the group continues singing and praying.
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REJECTED: A measure to let Chicagoans snap a photo to provide the city with recorded evidence of bus, bicycle lanes and crosswalk violations FAILS, on a vote of 16-31.
February 18, 2026 at 7:32 PM
REJECTED: A measure to let Chicagoans snap a photo to provide the city with recorded evidence of bus, bicycle lanes and crosswalk violations FAILS, on a vote of 16-31.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce on Wednesday that he has directed New York City agencies to restart the process of sweeping homeless encampments in after a pause earlier in his tenure, replacing the Police Department with the Department of Homeless Services as lead of the effort. nyti.ms/4rSPxGT
February 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce on Wednesday that he has directed New York City agencies to restart the process of sweeping homeless encampments in after a pause earlier in his tenure, replacing the Police Department with the Department of Homeless Services as lead of the effort. nyti.ms/4rSPxGT
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🚨 ICE is hiring people to work on a "watchlisting team," contracting records show:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-expand...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-expand...
ICE Expands Watchlist Effort
Meanwhile, homeland's spokesperson is resigning
www.kenklippenstein.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM
🚨 ICE is hiring people to work on a "watchlisting team," contracting records show:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-expand...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ice-expand...
"But Zuno said the “destruction” of these avenues is what “broke the camel’s back” and propelled her to run."
I cannot imagine being this nostalgic for the most recent iteration of Archer Avenue. Bustling business corridor but unsafe and inadequate for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
I cannot imagine being this nostalgic for the most recent iteration of Archer Avenue. Bustling business corridor but unsafe and inadequate for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Fight Over Bike Lanes In Brighton Park Propels Claudia Zuno To Run For 12th Ward Alderperson
The local business owner is running to replace Ald. Julia Ramirez. Zuno has been a fierce critic of the city's street improvement projects on Archer and Kedzie avenues and vowed to remove concrete bik...
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February 18, 2026 at 6:26 PM
"But Zuno said the “destruction” of these avenues is what “broke the camel’s back” and propelled her to run."
I cannot imagine being this nostalgic for the most recent iteration of Archer Avenue. Bustling business corridor but unsafe and inadequate for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
I cannot imagine being this nostalgic for the most recent iteration of Archer Avenue. Bustling business corridor but unsafe and inadequate for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
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I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
Mayor Mamdani Breaks His Promise to NYC Public Libraries
The Struggle Against Defunding Libraries Continues...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
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Lakeview, Chicago
February 18, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Lakeview, Chicago
"The more time passes, the more difficult it is for Roxana to imagine continuing her life without Joel."
"When she goes to bed each night, she has a hard time falling asleep without him. “I am always in fear. But if we let fear take us over, we are giving victory to the president,” she said."
"When she goes to bed each night, she has a hard time falling asleep without him. “I am always in fear. But if we let fear take us over, we are giving victory to the president,” she said."
Her partner deported, S.F. mother of four copes with fear and loss in a sanctuary city
Her husband was deported after years in the U.S. She's now turned the deportation into fuel for community organizing.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:08 AM
"The more time passes, the more difficult it is for Roxana to imagine continuing her life without Joel."
"When she goes to bed each night, she has a hard time falling asleep without him. “I am always in fear. But if we let fear take us over, we are giving victory to the president,” she said."
"When she goes to bed each night, she has a hard time falling asleep without him. “I am always in fear. But if we let fear take us over, we are giving victory to the president,” she said."
Telemundo Chicago story about the fear immigrants have about going to routine check-ins at Broadview. One man shares that his friend went to to a check-in at Broadview week ago and was detained.
Surge preocupación tras detenciones en centro de procesamiento en Broadview
YouTube video by Telemundo Chicago
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February 18, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Telemundo Chicago story about the fear immigrants have about going to routine check-ins at Broadview. One man shares that his friend went to to a check-in at Broadview week ago and was detained.
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services is an agency most Americans rarely hear about. It administers the *legal* immigration system. Under Trump, the agency has turned into an enforcement tool in service of the broader crackdown. My latest @newyorker.com: www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
How Legal Immigration Became a Deportation Trap
Under Trump, the Homeland Security agency responsible for processing visas and green cards has become a site for easy arrests.
www.newyorker.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 PM
US Citizenship & Immigration Services is an agency most Americans rarely hear about. It administers the *legal* immigration system. Under Trump, the agency has turned into an enforcement tool in service of the broader crackdown. My latest @newyorker.com: www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
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The Chicago area is under a fire watch Wednesday due to unseasonably warm weather, low air moisture and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are cautioned against burning yard waste and should take extra care when disposing of burning materials.
Mix of warm temperatures, dry conditions raise risk of wind-driven fires
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February 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
The Chicago area is under a fire watch Wednesday due to unseasonably warm weather, low air moisture and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. Residents are cautioned against burning yard waste and should take extra care when disposing of burning materials.
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@nycplan.org will respond to @mayor.nyc.gov's broken promise re: NYC Public Libraries in the morning.
Speaking for myself only (not NYC PLAN), I am profoundly disappointed in the preliminary budget. It will not stand.
Speaking for myself only (not NYC PLAN), I am profoundly disappointed in the preliminary budget. It will not stand.
February 18, 2026 at 2:41 AM
@nycplan.org will respond to @mayor.nyc.gov's broken promise re: NYC Public Libraries in the morning.
Speaking for myself only (not NYC PLAN), I am profoundly disappointed in the preliminary budget. It will not stand.
Speaking for myself only (not NYC PLAN), I am profoundly disappointed in the preliminary budget. It will not stand.
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From mental health services to Know‑Your‑Rights training, New York City schools and other local partners offer safety and solace for immigrant students and families.
As Deportations Rise, NYC Schools Step Up to Support Immigrant Students - Documented
From mental health services to Know‑Your‑Rights training, New York City schools and other local partners offer safety and solace for immigrant students and families.
documentedny.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 AM
From mental health services to Know‑Your‑Rights training, New York City schools and other local partners offer safety and solace for immigrant students and families.
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Trump's immigration approval hits new low, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll
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February 18, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Trump's immigration approval hits new low, according to Reuters/Ipsos poll
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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Ramadan Mubarak
February 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Ramadan Mubarak
Sad circumstances but glad this dog and his owner are back together in Guanajuato, Mexico after being separated when his owner was detained by federal agents late last year in Chicago.
Back together now 💗
Back together now 💗
Emotivo reencuentro entre Peluchín y su dueño en México
YouTube video by Telemundo Chicago
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February 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Sad circumstances but glad this dog and his owner are back together in Guanajuato, Mexico after being separated when his owner was detained by federal agents late last year in Chicago.
Back together now 💗
Back together now 💗
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Today @lataco.bsky.social launched a fundraiser to help me start their investigative news desk. We're hoping to raise $25k to help pay for lab tests, analyze ICE data that the Daily Memo's been compiling + work with more freelancers. Been dreaming of this for years!
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L.A. TACO Investigative Journalism Fund
By L.A. TACO
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February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Today @lataco.bsky.social launched a fundraiser to help me start their investigative news desk. We're hoping to raise $25k to help pay for lab tests, analyze ICE data that the Daily Memo's been compiling + work with more freelancers. Been dreaming of this for years!
givebutter.com/la-taco-inve...
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So many stories coming to light about the treatment of Latinos and other immigrants in the last few months. I am always horrified to hear of new details of detainees at Broadview processing center in Chicago, especially during the months of Operation Midway Blitz.
The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 10:18 PM
So many stories coming to light about the treatment of Latinos and other immigrants in the last few months. I am always horrified to hear of new details of detainees at Broadview processing center in Chicago, especially during the months of Operation Midway Blitz.