Matt Lindner
@mattlindner.bsky.social
Wrigleyville Dad. Ex-pro mascot and sportswriter. Big fan of good folks, bourbon, dive bars, and my kid. Running the 2025 Chicago Marathon to raise $$ for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. http://bit.ly/3DJy8MY
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One notable thing that Pritzker and Newsom have been doing is making the case that immigrants and native-born Americans share in one another's social and economic fates. They've been elevating the visibility of immigrants as a positive national good. This is a model Dems could use more widely:
My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
February 16, 2026 at 1:34 PM
One notable thing that Pritzker and Newsom have been doing is making the case that immigrants and native-born Americans share in one another's social and economic fates. They've been elevating the visibility of immigrants as a positive national good. This is a model Dems could use more widely:
Twitter has been wonky all morning and honestly, that might be better for society as a whole.
February 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Twitter has been wonky all morning and honestly, that might be better for society as a whole.
It might hit 60 in Chicago today and the endorphins will be FLOWING.
February 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
It might hit 60 in Chicago today and the endorphins will be FLOWING.
Tonight I learned “women’s monobob” is an Olympic event not a hairstyle
February 16, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Tonight I learned “women’s monobob” is an Olympic event not a hairstyle
This is a cocktail with mezcal, gin, lemon, and roasted beet foam. It shouldn’t work, but it does. Chicago tonight.
February 15, 2026 at 1:43 AM
This is a cocktail with mezcal, gin, lemon, and roasted beet foam. It shouldn’t work, but it does. Chicago tonight.
Why is my kid having a meltdown, you ask?
“I wanna go to Happy Camper!!!” she sobs.
This is what it’s like raising a kid in Wrigleyville…
“I wanna go to Happy Camper!!!” she sobs.
This is what it’s like raising a kid in Wrigleyville…
February 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Why is my kid having a meltdown, you ask?
“I wanna go to Happy Camper!!!” she sobs.
This is what it’s like raising a kid in Wrigleyville…
“I wanna go to Happy Camper!!!” she sobs.
This is what it’s like raising a kid in Wrigleyville…
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone, even the haters.
February 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone, even the haters.
My kid rode the bus to the zoo with her nanny today and this is yet another reason why I really want to raise my family in the city because it is super easy to do stuff like that.
February 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
My kid rode the bus to the zoo with her nanny today and this is yet another reason why I really want to raise my family in the city because it is super easy to do stuff like that.
Wife is having a girls’ night, which means I’m getting a large pizza all to myself. Helllllllll yes.
February 13, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Wife is having a girls’ night, which means I’m getting a large pizza all to myself. Helllllllll yes.
Naturally, my second kid is due in the middle of a Cubs homestand. Of course.
February 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Naturally, my second kid is due in the middle of a Cubs homestand. Of course.
That Norwegian skier admitting to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal is some absolute crazy work. That’s not a declaration of love or contrition, that’s just incredibly narcissistic.
February 11, 2026 at 1:58 PM
That Norwegian skier admitting to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal is some absolute crazy work. That’s not a declaration of love or contrition, that’s just incredibly narcissistic.
My two year old is currently crying because we will not let her have pizza for breakfast, and are instead waiting for lunch. This is my child.
February 10, 2026 at 1:54 PM
My two year old is currently crying because we will not let her have pizza for breakfast, and are instead waiting for lunch. This is my child.
The first bar for the Lakeview Dive Bar Classic opened up about 30 minutes ago. Bless.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The first bar for the Lakeview Dive Bar Classic opened up about 30 minutes ago. Bless.
America’s greatness has always been rooted in our diversity, not our sameness.
February 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM
America’s greatness has always been rooted in our diversity, not our sameness.
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was so good it made me want to learn Spanish
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was so good it made me want to learn Spanish
The Patriots’ offensive line has been as good at stopping the rush as clam chowder that’s been left in the summer sun for a week is at preventing diarrhea
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The Patriots’ offensive line has been as good at stopping the rush as clam chowder that’s been left in the summer sun for a week is at preventing diarrhea
How much money was bet on the total number of gambling advertisements during the Super Bowl?
February 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
How much money was bet on the total number of gambling advertisements during the Super Bowl?
Joe Montana dressed for the Super Bowl coin toss like he just rushed there from his day job as a mime
February 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Joe Montana dressed for the Super Bowl coin toss like he just rushed there from his day job as a mime
Next year’s Super Bowl headliner will be the winner of a Tuscaloosa karaoke contest so as not to hurt anyone’s big feelings.
February 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Next year’s Super Bowl headliner will be the winner of a Tuscaloosa karaoke contest so as not to hurt anyone’s big feelings.
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Who else is rootin' for dat Rizzo ice skater from Italy. he's gotta be Antney's cousin, amirite?
February 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Who else is rootin' for dat Rizzo ice skater from Italy. he's gotta be Antney's cousin, amirite?
Just saw this on the menu at Bad Apple in Lincoln Park and my god I need this in my life www.badapplebar.com/popmenu-orde...
February 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Just saw this on the menu at Bad Apple in Lincoln Park and my god I need this in my life www.badapplebar.com/popmenu-orde...
Today is the Super Bowl for wing joints all across the country.
February 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Today is the Super Bowl for wing joints all across the country.
The Nature Museum has a Chicago River cleanup video game featuring Divvy bikes in the river. The realness is off the charts.
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Nature Museum has a Chicago River cleanup video game featuring Divvy bikes in the river. The realness is off the charts.
Love you forever at Cubs
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Love you forever at Cubs