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I want to take the United States from car required to car optional. Living car free shouldn't be an impediment to obtaining and keeping a job, having access to fresh food or simply enjoying time with loved ones.
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I'm once again covering today's 10am Zoning Committee meeting for @blockclubchi. I'll share updates on big projects/stuff I think is interesting
First up: the historical sign ordinance from @ChicagosMayor and @CDRosa
More from @mina_bloom_:
blockclubchicago.org/2023/06…
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ALT GRAPHIC ID: Today, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the Pretrial Fairness Act, ensuring that a person's ability to pay cash bail does not unfairly dictate their presumption of innocence in the court system. Cash bail does not make communities safer, and it never has; it has simply exacerbated existing inequities and disparities in the criminal legal system. Pretrial detention, as a result of the inability to pay bail, further decimates communities that have long been most impacted by mass incarceration, and the destabilization of households and families. I am grateful that we can move forward to implement this legislation to uphold justice and equity.
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There Can’t Be Reparations Without Climate Justice wordinblack.com/2023/06/cant… #ClimateJustice
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Today, on the 11th Anniversary of DACA, I celebrate the Dreamers who enrich our nation every day, and who deserve lasting stability in the only home they have ever known.
Dreamers are Americans — and I want them to know they have an advocate and ally with me in the White House.
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Applications are open for the second cohort of LAF Ignite! Apply today to become part of this multi-year scholarship-internship-mentorship program for BIPOC landscape architecture students. lafoundation.org/what-we-do/…
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"When a woman in leadership opens a door...shove your foot in that door and pull as many women as you can through it." - The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern at #A23Con
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.@Amtrak doing a test run of high-speed rail (110 mph service) between Springfield IL and Chicago. Look forward to passenger operations starting very soon.
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Quick traffic study on Broadway in Lakeview East because it was so nice out this afternoon.
Broadway is prime for pedestrianization! 70% of the people moving on Broadway are restricted to just 43% of the street!
@lawsonfor44
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Good morning! We’re retiring the “Chicago is the most violent city” narrative. Spread the word! We’re not even in the top 15, as reported by Forbes. Violence is an American reality. Stop making Chicago the face of it. Cc: the business community. forbes.com/sites/laurabegley…
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Tonight, we have shown the world the power of hope, the strength of organizing, and the might of our collective voice.
Tomorrow, the real work begins. We will build a safer, stronger Chicago that reflects the hopes and dreams of every one of us — together.
ALT Brandon stands on a stage in front of a huge crowd as confetti falls.
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Today marks the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We stand on the cusp of a new era in our city's history. Let's show the world that our city stands for justice & the values that Dr. King gave his life for.
Let's make history, Chicago. ✊🏿
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One thing that people of ALL political spectrums from Chicago can agree on. No one from outside of Chicago understands Chicago lol.
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If you didn't know - now you know. Vote for Chicago's next mayor by Tuesday. #BrandonIsBetter @Brandon4Chicago
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Women are more likely to take transit than men.
Women are more likely to walk to work than men.
Women drive less than men.
Men cause more fatal car crashes than women, but women are more likely to be injured or killed in a crash.
Safe streets advocacy is feminist advocacy.
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Analyzing data from 342 police service case calls, @SociologistRay finds that the ARRIVE Together program led to the reduction of the use of force and arrests, reduced racial disparities in outcomes, and an increased utilization of social services. brookings.edu/research/new-j…
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.@Brandon4Chicago knows the struggles of working families and the need to stand up for strong unions, make the rich pay their fair share, to invest in affordable housing, quality health care, better schools, and good jobs. That's why I'm proud to endorse him for mayor of Chicago.
