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• Trump Floats Deporting U.S. Citizens — Again

  07-07-2025 14:00 via chicagodefender.com
  
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  President Donald Trump has again floated the idea of deporting U.S. citizens who commit crimes.
  On Tuesday (July 1), Trump was touring a migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades when he again claimed that there are many U.S. citizens who immigrated to this country and are committing serious crimes. The president suggested that his “next job” might be to deport these people.
  “They’re not new to our country. They’re old to our country. Many of the
  
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• Choosing a career? In a fast-changing job market, listen to your inner self – counselor

  04-01-2026 19:33 via chicagodefender.com
  Unsplashby Kobus Maree, University of PretoriaThe world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and digital disruption are the only constants. Many young people will one day do jobs that don’t yet exist or did not exist a few years ago. Change is the new normal.In this world, career counselling focuses on navigating repeated transitions and developing resilience. It is about emp
  
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• Harris and McDaniel: Democrats can’t win in 2026 on Trump resistance alone

  04-01-2026 18:00 via chicagodefender.com
  By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel
  (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Democrats ended 2025 with important victories that steadied a rattled party still reeling from Donald Trump’s return to power. Yet even after those wins, Democratic approval ratings remain stubbornly low. A recent Quinnipiac University poll found only 18 percent of voters approve of the way congressional Democrats are handling their jobs. A record low of 73 percent disapprove. In stark contrast, congressional Republicans have
  
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• John Warren: Remembering those we lost and planning ahead

  04-01-2026 17:52 via chicagodefender.com
  Each year’s end, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint publishes, with photos where possible, a list of those members of our community who transitioned during the year. For all of us, it serves as a reminder that our time on this earth is limited; that we should value how we use that time and that we know not when our time expires. For many of us, it answers the questions as to why we have not seen someone lately that we often run into in the course of our activities. But this is not a time
  
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• RENEE P. ALDRICH: End-of-year musings for us seniors

  04-01-2026 00:30 via chicagodefender.com
  We are about to close out the year 2025. If you are reading this, then you are one of the fortunate ones still standing and are therefore truly blessed. We’ve been truly bombarded with a few knockdown punches this year, yet we’ve made it thus far, because we were knocked down, but not out. We’ve been faced with an unprecedented ugly display of the worst racism since Jim Crow from this new administration, which I believe has been the “bane” of our existence.We&rsquo
  
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• How the tax code helps with child care

  03-01-2026 18:30 via chicagodefender.com
  by First Five Years FundBLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE—In the United States, two-thirds of young children live in households where all available parents are working. Meaning child care is essential for families’ ability to stay in the workforce. An effective but often overlooked tool in the federal tax code to help expand access to child care is the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit, known as 45F. This provision supports employers that want to help provide or arrange child care
  
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• David Marshall: White privilege is not for everyone 

  03-01-2026 18:10 via chicagodefender.com
  (TriceEdneyWire.com)—We can all learn a lot from James Troiano, the retired New Jersey Superior Court judge. In 2017, Judge James Troiano ruled in favor of giving leniency to a then-16-year-old boy accused of raping an intoxicated 16-year-old girl at a basement house party. “This young man comes from a good family who put him into an excellent school where he was doing extremely well,” Troiano said in his court decision. “He is clearly a candidate for not just college bu
  
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• Julianne Malveaux: Cost-of-living crisis, we’re told, is over

  03-01-2026 06:00 via chicagodefender.com
  Crowd of people protest against inflation and financial crisis. Getty Images(TriceEdneyWire.com)—We are repeatedly told that inflation is down, the economy is improving, and that relief is on the way. By the numbers, that is partly true. Inflation has cooled from its recent peak. Wages have risen modestly. The unemployment rate remains historically low, though the Black unemployment rate is twice the White rate.  The man who lives in the House that Enslaved People Built treated us to
  
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• Ever-evolving musician Macie Stewart plays a January residency at Color Club

  03-01-2026 00:14 via chicagoreader.com
  Macie Stewart Wed 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 at Color Club
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• Sam Prekop ties together ambient pulsations and traditional club rhythms on Open Close

  03-01-2026 00:11 via chicagoreader.com
  Sam Prekop Tue 1/13 at Empty Bottle
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• Indie rocker Joe Glass celebrates an early candidate for your list of the year’s best Chicago albums

  03-01-2026 00:09 via chicagoreader.com
  Joe Glass Sat 1/10 at Empty Bottle
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• The best American music is seared on Swamp Dogg’s grill

  03-01-2026 00:06 via chicagoreader.com
  Swamp Dogg Fri 1/9 at Metro
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• Englewood rapper Lil M.U. brings juke to new territories

  02-01-2026 23:56 via chicagoreader.com
  Lil M.U. Fri 1/9 at Reggies Rock Club
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• Chicago postmetal band Farseer invent their own world on Portals to Cosmic Womb

  02-01-2026 23:54 via chicagoreader.com
  Farseer Fri 1/9 at Reggies Music Joint
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• Veteran Chicago cornetist Josh Berman surveys his career and his future in a monthlong residency

  02-01-2026 23:52 via chicagoreader.com
  Josh Berman Thu 1/22 and 1/29 at Hungry Brain
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• Why Tracking Racial Disparities in Special Education Still Matters 

  02-01-2026 16:02 via chicagodefender.com
  This story originally appeared on WordInBlack.com. Classrooms should be places of opportunity, not obstacles. But for many students with disabilities, especially students of color and English learners, school often reinforces the inequities it’s supposed to erase.  Black students, for example, have been overrepresented in special education since 1968, when the U.S. Office for Civil Rights first began tracking school district data. The starkest disparities appear
  
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• With E, Noa Micaela Fields playfully disregards convention

  02-01-2026 14:00 via chicagoreader.com
  “Ears are an erogenous zone,” Chicago-based poet Noa Micaela Fields slyly declared during a performance for the reading series Transvengence at Podlasie Club in early December. A dance track produced by DJs Girly*** and Relaxxx thudded in the background while Fields read and danced. The track sampled a recording of 20th-century poet Louis Zukofsky reading […]
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• Best AI Sex Chat Sites of 2026

  02-01-2026 13:38 via chicagoreader.com
  Finding the best AI sex chat sites can feel like stepping into a whole new world, a customizable one, made for steamy conversations, intimate roleplay, or flirtatious escapism. AI companions have come a long way in recent years and they’re now capable of creating engaging and immersive experiences with humans just like us. With advanced […]
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• Best VR Porn Sites: Top Virtual Reality Porn and VR Sex Videos of 2026

  02-01-2026 11:47 via chicagoreader.com
  No longer just for horny nerds and techno-geeks, virtual reality (VR) pornography is a booming faction of the adult industry, and it’s changing the landscape of intimate entertainment. At first blush, pleasure via VR tech may sound cold or disconnected, but it’s only a small step beyond watching videos or interacting with an online sex […]
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• Best Adult Video Chat Sites for Sex Chat of 2026

  02-01-2026 08:53 via chicagoreader.com
  In the grand digital bazaar of human interaction, where algorithms play matchmaker and pixels replace pheromones, adult video chat sites stand as the wild frontier of virtual rendezvous. Whether you’re seeking a fleeting moment of visual chemistry, a playful exchange of wits, or something a little more risqué, these platforms offer an immediate, unfiltered gateway […]
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• 9 Best NSFW AI Image Generators of 2026

  02-01-2026 08:34 via chicagoreader.com
  Artificial intelligence, whether we like it or not, is reshaping how we interact with media, art, and even each other, and nowhere is this more complex, or more controversial, than in the world of adult content. As generative AI tools become more powerful and widely available, they raise urgent questions about creativity, consent, privacy, and […]
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• 13 Best Adult Chat Rooms for Sex Chat of 2026

  02-01-2026 08:32 via chicagoreader.com
  Once upon a time, just a few short decades ago, chat rooms were the wild frontier of the internet, digital watering holes where people gathered to discuss everything from niche fandoms to teenage angst, all while aggressively lying about their age. Fast forward to today, and while some corners of the internet have moved on […]
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• 10 Best Sugar Daddy Websites to Find a Sugar Daddy in 2026

  02-01-2026 08:25 via chicagoreader.com
  Whether you’re new to the world of sugar relationships, or you’ve been in the lifestyle for some time, finding like minded people looking for a consensual, transactional arrangement can be tricky. To help you in your search, we’ve researched and reviewed nine popular sugar daddy sites and we have all the info to help you […]
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• Best AI Hentai Chat of 2026

  02-01-2026 08:19 via chicagoreader.com
  There’s a new frontier in digital intimacy, and it isn’t happening on dating apps or in sex clubs, it’s happening in chat windows, with AI characters that never sleep, never judge, and are always ready to talk dirty. These AI hentai chat platforms promise a fantasy playground where you can freely customize not just your […]
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• Best VR Porn Games to Play in 2026

  02-01-2026 08:11 via chicagoreader.com
  VR porn games have taken adult entertainment to the next level, thanks to huge leaps in headset technology and production quality. Gone are the days of static screens, now, you can step inside the action with hyper-realistic 3D visuals, smooth animations, and responsive gameplay that puts you in control. Whether curious or a longtime fan, […]
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• Best Phone Chat Line Numbers with Free Trials of 2026

  02-01-2026 08:07 via chicagoreader.com
  In 2026, phone chat lines remain a fun, personal, and exciting way to connect with others, whether you’re single, looking for casual conversations, or seeking something more intimate. Unlike dating apps, chat lines offer real-time, voice-to-voice interactions that create a more immediate and engaging connection. Whether you’re after flirty banter, deep conversations, or spontaneous late-night […]
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• Best AI Porn Sites of 2026

  02-01-2026 07:10 via chicagoreader.com
  In the 21st Century, the Information Age, the intersection of artificial intelligence and adult content has become an ethical, psychological, and technological minefield. For so many, AI generated porn serves as a harmless, dare we say therapeutic, outlet. These digital constructs provide stimuli to the curious, the horny, and the lonely, to name a few, […]
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• Best Adult Cam Sites with Live Cam Girls of 2026

  02-01-2026 07:00 via chicagoreader.com
  The world of adult cam sites has evolved significantly in recent years, offering a diverse range of platforms catering to every imaginable desire and preference. Whether you’re exploring intimate one-on-one experiences with a cam girl, interactive group chats, or engaging live performances, the options are more plentiful and exciting than ever. In 2026, the best […]
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• Report: More couples keep finances apart in marriage

  02-01-2026 05:00 via chicagodefender.com
  FEWER COUPLES ARE COMBINING THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS. But that trend may not promote partners’ overall financial health, experts say. Credit: Unsplashby Laura OnyenehoHouston DefenderAccording to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, a growing number of married couples are saying “I do” to keeping their finances separate.In 2023, 23 percent of married couples reported having no joint bank account, a significant jump from 15 percent in 1996. Experts say the shift reflects broad
  
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• Best AI Futanari Generators of 2026

  01-01-2026 23:36 via chicagoreader.com
  It’s often said there’s no accounting for taste, and nowhere is that truer than in the wide, weird, and wonderful world of AI pornography. What’s irresistible to one person might be repulsive to another, and what seems harmlessly enjoyable to you could strike someone else as deviant or even reprehensible. The lines between what is […]
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