“We cannot incarcerate our way out of violence. ...
“If the victim had been your wife, Stacey, would you want ICE to deport that rapist? Yes or no?” Johnson refused to answer, responding only, “Let’s move on.”...
President Donald Trump wanted to send the Texas National Guard to Illinois....
"Today we honor the life and legacy of a revolutionary fighter, a fierce writer, a revered elder of Black liberation, and a leader of freedom whose spirit continues to live in our struggle."...
"A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential — not just economically, but in civic energy, creativity and community life. That’s bad news for a state that depends on young people to power its workforce and its future."...
Mayor Johnson is a despicable human being....
Mayor Brandon Johnson admitted he hires black citizens because they're "the most generous people on the planet."...
"I'm not doing that to an effort to bully you guys, but I do believe that your policies are hurting the American people."...
This should be delicious....
"He wants to pull a $40 million line of credit and put the city in even more debt. It's your fault, because you gave half of the money to illegals."...
Johnson wants a board that will oust Chicago Public School CEO Pedro Martinez because he won't bend the knee to the mayor and Chicago Teachers Union....
"Before calling for a roundtable on antisemitism, a true leader should begin by demonstrating a modicum of empathy for the Jewish community — we have seen none of that."...
One activist: "But if you’re going to give out a handout, give it to the people that are already here that are struggling. That should make sense to anybody."...
"I will exercise my vote and my right, and I vote 'aye.'" - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D)....
Bill Melugin reminds the mayors that "they deal with a tiny drop in the bucket compared to the sheer numbers of people coming across."...
"The governor of Texas needs to take a look in the mirror of the chaos that he is causing for this country. This is not just a Chicago dynamic. He is attacking our country!"...
"Also, the West Side and the South Side Black communities have been earmarked for having funds – never seen it. We're still waiting those funds to come into those communities."...
