Addressing thousands of protesters in Grant Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson made a pledge not to “bend, bow or cower” to authoritarianism.

“Donald Trump is using ICE as his private, militarized occupying force,” Johnson said. “But we are saying emphatically clear: we do not want troops in our city."

Now that summer is over, Chicago is still on track to have fewer homicides in 2025 than almost any other year since 2001. This is especially impressive considering that the five most violent years of the 21st century have all been in the past decade.

Solidarity is spreading: The Teamsters extended picket lines to LA & Minnesota. Workers nationwide refuse to cross in support of Chicago strikers. Even @chicagosmayor.bsky.social Brandon Johnson joined the line.

What the fuck is up blue sky

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