February 2011
STFU, Conservatives: Illinois Signs Civil Unions... →
liberal-lad:
Get ready for an influx of save-the-dates from Illinois! The state’s governor, Pat Quinn, signed “historic” legislation on Wednesday allowing civil unions for both gay and straight couples. The bill is considered a hard-won victory for gay and lesbian couples, since it will…
January 2011
As a Chicago resident, am I going to die tomorrow?...
Pitchfork: Do you ever go to any big shows at places like Madison Square Garden?
Sufjan Stevens: Almost never. I wanted to see Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber because I wanted to see what the high-production thing really looks and feels like. But I think the biggest show I went to last year was Arcade Fire at Madison Square Garden, and there wasn't really that much production to it. They have enough energy onstage that they don't really need all that. But my resolution this year is to really seek out these big production shows and try to get tickets.
“We were all delighted, we all realized we were leaving confusion and nonsense...”
– On the road, Jack Kerouac. (via r-is-for-raven)
Rahm Emanuel releases details of his plans for... →
doitdoitdoitnow:
Since he will probably win… these are nice things he is calling for. [souce: stevevance.net]
He will build 25 miles of new bike lanes each year and prioritize protected bike lanes.
…initiate a review of [the Bike 2015 Plan’s] goals and timelines to identify opportunities to expand the plan and accelerate the pace of implementation.
“…create a bike lane network that allows...
Gay Marine’s husband surprised at respect shown by... →
ashleighfhill:
Well, look how easy dignity can be.
This is such a wonderful article. I can’t wait for the world to be at a place where this is not out of the ordinary. I can’t wait for this to be routine or standard in this country.
camillemarie:
gingernation:
fortyone:
Fake...
acandleandawick:
johnny flynn / shore to shore
China censoring Egypt protests, are they afraid? →
lostinthesprawl:
mohandasgandhi:
caraobrien:
China has blocked the search for “Egypt” on Sina’s microblogging service, reported Al Jazeera.
Instead of getting results, users who search for that term are greeted with the message “According to relevant laws, regulations and policies, the search results are not shown.”
Sina’s service is seen as China’s version of Twitter.
While the...
Al Jazeera English: Live Stream →
thejuthikakid:
I don’t care where the hell you are from, look at this for a bit.
Watching Chicago mayoral debates. Two minutes in...
The on-again, off-again, move-to-Washington,... →
Texas Used Stimulus to Cover 97% of Its Deficit →
pantslessprogressive:
Even as he railed against the Recovery Act, Texas Gov. Rick Perry used the government’s stimulus plan to cover 97 percent of the state’s budget deficit in 2009:
From CNN:
“Turns out Texas was the state that depended the most on those very stimulus funds to plug nearly 97% of its shortfall for fiscal 2010, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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Arcade Fire tickets have arrived. Rejoicing.
Gap Between Rich And Poor Named 8th Wonder Of The... →
At a press conference Tuesday, the World Heritage Committee officially recognized the Gap Between Rich and Poor as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” describing the global wealth divide as the “most colossal and enduring of mankind’s creations.” “Of all the epic structures the human race has devised, none is more staggering or imposing than the Gap Between Rich and Poor,” committee chairman Henri...