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The [Friday] Papers

By Steve Rhodes

“Citing the recent election of Donald Trump, the Mexican Consulate of Chicago said it will be on alert and ready to assist Mexican nationals in the greater Chicago area in asserting their rights,” WBEZ reports.
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“Students at Hancock College Prep, a predominantly Latino high school on Chicago’s Southwest Side, said they are worried about deportation,” WBEZ also reports.
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This is the world we now live in – and it goes far beyond the fears of Latinos. Basically, if you’re not an able-bodied white Christian heterosexual male, you have great cause to be scared out of your wits. Obviously I haven’t even scratched the surface with those two links – that’s barely a taste. Reports of violence all over the country are piling up (as are donations to groups like the American Civil Liberties Union) and it’s only going to get worse. Essentially, half the country voted for the same candidate endorsed by the KKK. Our new national mascot is a frog named Pepe. We need to stay together, people.
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See also . . .
America Just Elected A President Who Made This Mass E-Mail Necessary
The country is now a safe space for white supremacists.


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Pie: President Trump, How & Why?
I love Jonathan Pie, but he gets this one wrong. I have the first comment.
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Beachwood Photo Booth: American Ghost
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Here Comes The Chicago Book Expo!
“Chicago’s biggest fall literary event, featuring more than 70 exhibitors from Chicago-area publishers and literary organizations, plus 20 events with local authors on a wide range of topics, will be held this Sunday.”
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From the Beachwood sports desk . . .
Cubs Letter From Kentucky
I Hated Harry Caray & Other Observations From The Cubs Bandwagon.
The Blue & Orange Kool-Aid Report
The Audacity Of Playoff Hope.
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The Week In Chicago Rock
Featuring: K.Flay, Roisin Murphy, Glass Animals, Arkona, Epica, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Like a Villain, Suzanne Vega, Mohsen Namjoo, 2 Minute Minor, Heavy Times, COZY, and The Sueves.
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BeachBook
Elena Delle Donne Also Has Killer Woodworking Skills.

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Maybe the “winners” should be reassuring the losers right now instead of the other way around.
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There ya go. But try to understand!
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Lots of messages like this pouring in from all over the world. But show some compassion for Trump supporters, try to talk to them!
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The Beachwood Tronc Line: If you see something, say something.

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Posted on November 11, 2016