Dreamy synths and infectious rhythms echoed across the walls of The Riviera Theatre in Chicago when XYLØ and The Naked and Famous – along with The Chain Gang of 1974 who kicked-off the show – performed transformative sets on Sunday, Nov. 6. With the stress of Election Day looming, it was a welcome opportunity to […]
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MCA Projects Artist Diana Thater’s ‘Sympathetic Imagination’
Ethics, bio-ecology and the environment are among the many issues addressed (at least by one of the candidates) in the present presidential election. Yet artist Diana Thater has been focusing on these topics for years. Now, more than 20 of her groundbreaking works are on view in “Diana Thater: The Sympathetic Imagination” at The Museum of Contemporary […]
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‘Vote Like Democracy Depends On It’
In her spot-on parody, “How Do You Solve a Problem Like the Donald,” Rebellious Val closes with the words “vote like democracy depends on it.” And I couldn’t have said it better myself. Vote even if, like Uppity-Negro columnist Princess McDowell, you do so wearing a scowl. Vote as if people fought for your right […]
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Hillary Clinton Has a Great Education Idea, Provided It Targets the Right People
Overshadowed by brawls over immigration and emails, early childhood education might be the least controversial proposal from Hillary Clinton. The vast majority of voters support increased federal funding to make early childhood education more accessible to lower-income families. Yet, aside from a handful of articles, the topic has evaded scrutiny throughout this endless campaign season. […]
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#IGuessImWithHer: Voting Angry as Self-Care
“It’s necessary to block out more and more things these days.” — Aaron Hawkins I voted early last week wearing a Black Panther hoodie and a scowl. the voting official gave me my “I Voted Today!” sticker, and I resisted the urge to yell how dirty I felt or how pissed I was to other […]
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Feminist Parenting: Pedicures With My Son
Like most children his age, my four-year-old son has a million interests, and moves in 10 million different directions. He loves baseball, especially the Baltimore Orioles (and any team that isn’t the Yankees). He loves the demolition derby at our county fair, and he doesn’t understand why we don’t enter our minivan. He loves smashing […]
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What’s Up With Those Illinois Ballot Measures?: Here’s One Chicago Feminist’s Take
One of the most important elections in herstory is less than a week away, and I wanted to remind everyone that your vote will influence more than whether or not Hillary is our next president. There are three ballot measures that will affect Cook County and the State of Illinois. Here’s my take on each […]
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‘Abuse Always Starts Small’: Domestic Violence Survivor Shares Her Story to Help Others
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In an attempt to bring light to survivors’ experiences, I was honored to hear the following firsthand account from Jane,* a survivor. (*Names have been changed to protect the identity of those involved.) Domestic Violence is defined as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive […]
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Strip Joker: Comedy and Nudity for Body Positivity
Alex Seligsohn wastes no time taking off her robe. Underneath, she is wearing pearl studded nipple tassels and a black thong. “God, I feel so liberated right now! This is a dream come true!” she says to a cheering crowd. I’m at Strip Joker, a monthly event at Uptown Underground where comedians strip during their set to promote a […]
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‘Pussy Grabs Back’ Protest Held Outside Chicago’s Trump Tower
Chanting “This Pussy Votes” and “Love Trumps Hate,” at least 150 jubilant protesters gathered outside Chicago’s Trump Tower on Tuesday, Oct. 18, joining a national movement of women clapping back against the Republican presidential candidate who has been described as a “walking trigger warning.” We here at Rebellious like to call him a vengeful Oompa Loompa. […]