It’s not as important as voting — and encouraging friends and family in competitive districts to vote — but there’s a vigil tonight at 5:30pm at Federal Plaza. I’m hoping it will at least help me emotionally.
BREAKING: A white Chicago police officer has been found guilty of second degree murder and aggravated battery in the shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald.
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