I have the right to vote and I take advantage of that opportunity. I absolutely honor and appreciate all of the struggles others fought for over a century to give me that right. However, that is not necessarily the only driving force behind my determination to vote every time for every office in every election. […]
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Another Election, Another Angry & Indifferent Vote for Our Failing Democracy
for the past two presidential elections, I’ve voted angry. in 2016, I rolled my eyes while picking Hillary Clinton for president. in 2020, I choked on my own bitterness to vote for Joe Biden. this year, I felt nothing as I voted for the black woman. for many, the fact that there’s even a black […]
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This Presidential Election Won’t Break Black Women
The seemingly forever presidential election has confirmed the level of disdain and disrespect that many have for women in general, and even more that they have for Black women. The language, tone, images, insults, tropes, lies, stereotypes, belittling, dismissing, and demeaning are impossible to pretend don’t exist, yet necessary to ignore and counteract. The underlying […]
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Review: Teri Garr’s Legacy Lives On in 3 Quirky Cult Comedies
This week, the entertainment world lost Teri Garr. Best known for playing Inga in the Mel Brooks classic Young Frankenstein (1974) and Phoebe’s estranged mother on the popular sitcom Friends (1997-1998), the comedic character actress nabbed an Academy Award nomination for her supporting role in Sydney Pollack’s rom-com Tootsie (1982) which features a largely improvised […]
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Photos: The City of Lockport hosts ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Season 3 Premiere
Somebody Somewhere, a Peabody Award-winning comedy-drama that follows Sam, a woman coping with grief, reconnecting with her roots, and finding her community in the least expected of places – her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas, has been charming audiences since it first aired on HBO in 2022. If you are familiar with the suburbs of Chicago, […]
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Chicagoans Elect Live Laughs & Presidential Pics
Politics may make strange bedfellows but it also makes for some interesting entertainment on stage and screen. StageThe political satire Coronation by Laura Winters features a gas mask fashion show and a devious Siri as it questions whether government will be controlled by the public or by Artificial Intelligence in the coming years. Set in […]
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Get Featured in Rebellious Magazine’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
We’re preparing our annual Holiday Gift Guide, and we’d love to feature your business or organization this year! We reach thousands of shoppers across our website, social media and newsletters who are eager to support businesses and organizations owned or run by women, nonbinary folks, members of the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC folks and people with […]
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Early Voting is Underway in Illinois: Find Out if You’re Registered to Vote
If recent presidential election changes have you pondering “Am I registered to vote in the general election in Illinois?” — don’t worry: We’ve got you covered. Here is the easiest way to determine if you’re registered — and how to get back on track if you discover that you aren’t. Am I Registered? Start by visiting […]
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Providing a Fitting ‘Place’ for World-Renowned Sculptor and Trailblazer Richard Hunt
As people navigate public spaces, they pass murals, sculptures, monuments, historical markers and statues, enter buildings, or travel on streets named after people without much thought about who is depicted or honored. But sometimes, the honors do make people stop and notice, elicit emotional connections and responses. People can be moved by the reminder of […]
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Photos: Kate Nash – with Revenge Wife and Joh Chase – Share the Joy of Sad Songs in Chicago
Kate Nash is a kaleidoscopic talent. From her DIY beginnings with 2007’s Made of Bricks to the radio-ready My Best Friend Is You, and back to her angsty, independent – yet still glossy and fun – Yesterday Was Forever, Nash effortlessly blends genres and tones. This year, Nash signed with Kill Rock Stars to release […]