What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence.
Brandon Johnson
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Brandon Johnson is a Democratic politician from Illinois, currently serving as the Cook County Commissioner. He has been an advocate for social justice and equity, focusing on issues such as education, public safety, and community development. Johnson has been vocal about the importance of defending democracy and combating authoritarianism, often referencing the need for collective action to address systemic issues. His recent statements highlight his commitment to these principles and his engagement with the community on various pressing matters.
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June 23, 2026
Since declaring a Transfemicide State of Emergency, our administration has strengthened the City’s capacity to support LGBTQ+ Chicagoans.
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by number of sourcesViolence has no place in our city, and those responsible will be held accountable.
Getting in and out of Soldier Field is an absolute nightmare. Let me tell you how bad it is. Bears vs. Packers; I’m at the game, we’re losing. I decide to leave to beat the traffic.
Let me tell you how bad it is — Bears vs. Packers, I’m at the game, we’re losing. I decide to leave to beat the traffic. Before I get out of the footprint, the Bears had come back to win.
Are you ready to defend this democracy? Are you ready to fight fascism? Are you prepared to destroy authoritarianism once and for all!
There is no rebellion in Chicago. There are just good people standing up for what is right.
The judge established that the Trump administration is unreliable. They lie, misrepresent, and put people in danger.
This president is unstable, unhinged, a double-minded individual that quite frankly is a threat to our democracy, and it's certainly not the first time that Donald Trump has called for the arresting of a Black man unjustly. I'm not going…
There is a process that the National Guard goes through before they're actually released into the streets of Chicago or anywhere.
We will not tolerate ICE agents violating our residents’ constitutional rights nor will we allow the federal government to disregard our local authority.
The Trump administration they are completely delusional right now, and what they are promulgating in this particular moment are not just unconstitutional measures.
From public safety to public education to public transit, this president is cutting the services that working people rely upon.
Argentina gets $20 billion and the South Side gets nothing. What happened to America First?
Right when we are finally on the brink of moving forward, Trump just cut off the funding.
While Chicagoans and visitors are enjoying another gorgeous Sunday, they are being intimidated by masked federal agents flaunting automatic weapons for no apparent reason.
My question is: Why did Trump cut $468 million from the ATF’s budget in his nasty signature bill? Why did he cut funding for the agency responsible for getting guns off our streets by almost 30%?
The people of this city are accustomed to rising up against tyranny and if that’s necessary, I believe the people of Chicago will stand firm.
We do not want or need military occupation in our city. We do not want or need militarized immigration enforcement in our city.





