Are we really just going to ignore the fact that the entire reason she tried to leave was because a masked, armed ICE agent rushed her car, slammed on her door, screamed at her, and jammed at the handle? That is not standard police procedure. That is not a lawful warning. That is intimidation.
To make matters worse, officers were shouting conflicting commands—telling her both to “get out of here” and to “get out of the car.” Those orders cannot be followed at the same time. In a moment already filled with fear and confusion, they created chaos, not compliance.
She was clearly attempting to back up and maneuver around the vehicle next to her—not attack anyone. As she was backing up and turning her wheel to avoid the officers, the agent who ultimately shot her had already begun drawing his weapon. The ICE agent was not run over and suffered zero injuries. The discharge of his weapon was in no way necessary, justified, or proportional.
And can we stop calling the woman in the car a “domestic terrorist”? In what reality does that label apply to someone confronted by armed, masked, untrained men in unmarked vehicles? Any reasonable person would perceive that as a threat. The aggression came from them.
This is exactly why people are protesting. The demonstrations are increasing because ICE agents continue to use aggressive, escalatory tactics—masked officers, unmarked vehicles, confrontational approaches—that create fear instead of safety. These protests are a response to a pattern of behavior, not a single incident.
After she was shot, not a single ICE officer provided life-saving aid. No immediate medical assistance. No attempt to stop the bleeding. That failure alone raises serious questions about training, accountability, and basic duty of care.
This isn’t isolated. It’s happening city after city. This time, it escalated to someone being killed—and that should alarm everyone.
The loudest the crowd has been at Bulls game is the second missed free throw by Timberwolves leading to free chicago style hot dogs. #chicagobulls#bulls
Frank Gehry (1929–2025)
Today, the architectural world loses one of its most fearless innovators. Frank Gehry’s work reshaped skylines and redefined how we think about form, movement, and material, long before digital experimentation became part of our daily practice.
His buildings weren’t just structures; they were acts of imagination that opened new territories for architects, designers, and artists everywhere. Few figures have shifted the discipline as profoundly or inspired as many to pursue bold, unconventional ideas.
Gehry’s legacy reminds us to stay curious, stay rebellious, and keep pushing the boundaries of what architecture can be.
Rest in peace to a true legend.
#FrankGehry #ArchitectureIcon #ParametricArchitecture
"If we’re convinced that political violence comes from only one side of the divide, then the temptation toward punitive authoritarianism is overwhelming. “They” are evil and violent, and “they” must be crushed.
If, however, we accurately understand that America has an immense problem with violent extremism on both sides of the ideological aisle — even if, at any given moment, one side is worse than the other — then the answer lies in reconciliation, not domination. In fact, it’s the will to dominate that magnifies the crisis and radicalizes our opponents." https://t.co/W5osnjz6g0
Such respect for @GovCox for the heartfelt, thoughtful plea he just delivered to our frayed American community. We can continue to barrel down this path of increasing violence, or choose a better path and resist the siren song of hate and division.
Super Sky Point to Ryne Sandberg, my favorite second baseman of all time. I will never forget the countless hours tuned into WGN with Harry Caray and Steve Stone during those beautiful childhood summers that lasted forever. Before we knew how fast time actually flies and that our heroes don’t live forever. He could hit, he could field, and he did it all with class. Ernie Banks may be Mr. Cub but Ryno capably took that mantle for my generation. Somewhere in my heart it’ll always be 1984, Harry will always be three sheets to the wind while looking for blondes in the bleachers between pitches, and Ryne Sandberg will always get the clutch hit or make the great defensive play to save the day. That’s how I remember it because that’s how it was. Nobody ever wore Cubbie blue better. St. Peter, don’t throw this man fastballs. But I’m sure Bruce Sutter already told you that. #RIP
@jeff_gluck You always have the best content of the Chicago Race. I've been following along since the first street race three years ago. Great job as usual. I hope you are all coming back!