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Steve Achilles

@stevea13.bsky.social
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Family, Nonprofits, Misericordia, Chicago, Level 5 Leadership, Hockey, and a good book.

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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Idaho has an Independent running for US Senate: #AchillesforIdaho
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Source: CBS News share.google/C4pJotfGrIka... Before Trump was it the President? It feels more like Congress failing to do its job that led to trump.
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Sen. Thom Tillis says that, without checks on power, "we will have a sort of dictator king if we're not careful"
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, retiring soon, says without checks on power, U.S. democracy is at risk. He discusses his fears for the future of U.S. democracy and his relationship with President Trump.
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 05/10/2026
Durkin, the moderate suburban Republican who has long opposed President Donald Trump, said he's tired of "the Darren Bailey shtick."
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Former Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin crosses party line to endorse Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I enjoy getting long cuts of MAGA Republicans. It might be the best thing the press can do th show the ridiculous arguments and foolishness of many of their ideas.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 01/10/2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the city’s corporate class of ignoring Black and brown lives Wednesday in a wide-ranging speech to a crowd of business leaders at the City Club of Chicago.
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At City Club, Mayor Brandon Johnson asks why rich put profits over ‘the lives of my neighbors’
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Mike Luckovich nails it again
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Theo does a great job with his cartoons.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Vote Independent
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I think you need to add Pope Leo to your list.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Losing good prosecutors who don't trust Trump's DOJ is scary.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 25/09/2026
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More of this ...
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 23/09/2026
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 21/09/2026
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s proposed Welcome Hall would spoil one of Chicago's "great urban vistas" and should be sent back to the drawing board, writes Sun-Times architecture critic Lee Bey.
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Griffin MSI's new design must go back to the drawing board: 'Carbuncle in the park'
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Pablo @un5toppabl0.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Ohtani had to become the Dodgers all time leader in homeruns to get the MVP not just the left handers 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Sammy Sosa's Iconic Homerun Celebration
Alt: Sammy Sosa's Iconic Homerun Celebration
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 17/09/2026
A senior executive at Microsoft believes AI systems built on the work of others will be seen as “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions” and possibly the greatest robbery of labor in human history, according to court documents unredacted Thursday in an ongoing lawsuit.
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New docs in AI copyright suit reveal startling admission by Microsoft exec over ‘astonishing theft’
A senior executive at Microsoft believes AI systems built on the work of others will be seen as “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions” and possibly the greatest robbery of labor in human ...
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 17/09/2026
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 15/09/2026
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. President Donald Trump and Congress are not rushing to act.
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Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. President Donald Trump and Congress are not rushing to act.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I appreciate this interview and America has entered the Idiocracy.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 12/09/2026
Chicago Youth Awards bring honor, pride to West Side community
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Chicago Youth Awards bring honor, pride to West Side community
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 11/09/2026
Donald Trump’s pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending.
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Donald Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don’t seem thrilled with the idea.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 09/09/2026
As contract talks stall, CPS lunch workers unveil pledge for school board candidates
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As contract talks stall, CPS lunch workers unveil pledge for school board candidates
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What is more embarrassing than our president is the people who still support him.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I wish more Americans had health care in other countries. Our medical system provides worse care than any other developed country. We pay too much for poor outcomes.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 07/09/2026
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: mrf.lu/2DXDl
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 06/09/2026
Operation Midway Blitz, one year later: A changed Chicago forges on after the resistance
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Operation Midway Blitz, one year later: A changed Chicago forges on after the resistance
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I think a majority of Americans feel like they don't belong on either side of our politics.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Cruz is the embodiment of what is wrong with American politics. Vote for the best person NOT a party.
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A Canadian map company that keeps all data in Canada. Currently in beta, please support 🇨🇦🍁. 🔗 maplemaps.ca
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I would by a seat and bring popcorn to watch Newfies give him the s**t he deserves.
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Blackfoot Niitsítapi🪶🇨🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💙🌎🌲🌳🔥🐾🐾🐝🦋🦅🦬🦫🐋🦆🦉🐧🐦‍⬛🐻🦊 @thoughtsnations.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Just downloaded #MapQuest and deleted #Google maps! MapQuest won’t change the name of #LakeOntario. 🪶🙌🏽🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🖕🏽🇺🇸
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Even more tired of the voters who support them
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Get it done Europe! We need to see governments who stand up to bullies and for their citizens.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Tiffany Henyard
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Tiffany Henyard
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
America has failed moral leadership.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
An example of why we leave next to but not in Oak Park. This town spends money like it's going out of style.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 29/08/2026
Biblioracle: ‘The Nerd Reich’ looks at tech industry billionaires’ impact on democracy
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Biblioracle: ‘The Nerd Reich’ looks at tech industry billionaires’ impact on democracy
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 28/08/2026
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Another tubberville?
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The coach and AD need to be disciplined.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I wonder if she will be as bad as tubberville
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This makes me less nervous. Glad to have smart people like @normeisen.bsky.social to help explain what is going on.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
finance.yahoo.com/economy/poli... This is a good start to address the inequitable capture of assets by owners. We also need to address companies like Walmart and McDonald's that thrive on low salaries that push people to government assistance despite working full time.
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Mark Cuban wants to solve wealth inequality by making employers choose between paying higher taxes or giving every member of staff company stock
“If we continue to see growing disparity in income, you risk unrest and further division, which is the most expensive tax on every business.”
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
She is right. But she forgot to add that falling for MAGA does make her stupid and an accomplice.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Thank you. I may not always agree with every stand, but this country needs you and thank you for the important work you do.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I can't understand why someone with Secretary Bessent's expertise will suck up to Trump.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Another food problem! It is getting scary to buy food.
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Steve Achilles @stevea13.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It is a massive waste of money and in Chicago I feel less safe.
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