
Larry O. Dean
@larryodean
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Flint-born, former San Franciscan, Chicago-based singer-songwriter, poet, journalist, educator, and kitchen sink sardonicist.
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2008
Thrilled to have two poems in the debut issue of Blood+Honey @Blood_Honey_Lit
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by Larry O. Dean “Archie’s hardwares are tolerated by his newsagent and passive willingness, Edith (Jean Stapleton)…”
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Legit Climate Scientists Slam Trump EPA Report as a “Farce” and an Embarrassment @MotherJones
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Like the work of a chatbot trained on climate-denier websites, says one top researcher.
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Trump Taps George Santos to Head Dept. Of Labor Statistics @BorowitzReport
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Beltway insiders are calling it one of the most stunning political comebacks in American history.
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Grant Applications Open for Nonprofit Arts Organizations in Chicago Impacted by Federal Funding Cuts | Chicago News | @wttw
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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will give one-time emergency grants between $10,000 to $25,000 to eligible nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Chicago that have experi...
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Chicago murals: Damen Silos were a landmark for graffiti artists to hone their craft @Suntimes
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The demolition of the Southwest Side structures ends decades of artists socializing and crews battling for silo supremacy.
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Tesla Awards ‘Good Faith’ Shares to Musk Worth $29 Billion via @NYTimes.
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The “interim” package announced on Monday was intended to help retain Elon Musk, whose previous pay plan was invalidated by a judge. The car maker’s chief has hinted that he needed a larger stake in...
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States sue Trump admin over trans care access @axios
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The states say the administration is trying to enforce a nationwide ban on gender-affirming care.
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Review of Chicago police response to June immigration raid completed by mayor's office @WBEZ
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Following a game of hot potato over who should investigate complaints of CPD’s involvement with ICE, the review recommends giving the power to Chicago’s main police oversight agency.
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7 insights about chronic absenteeism, a new normal for American schools @hechingerreport
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Even high-income students are skipping more school, but absenteeism rates are highest among low-income students
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Trump squeezes states on college tuition for undocumented students @axios
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The Trump administration is pressuring states to repeal "tuition equity" laws.
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Electricity costs rise amid data center boom @axios
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Residential costs rose 6.5% nationally between April '24 and '25.
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Democrats Regain Advantage in Party Affiliation @Gallup
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Americans' party identification has shifted from a Republican advantage in 2024 to a Democratic advantage in the second quarter of 2025.
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Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump.
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Texas Democrats are leaving the state in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S.
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Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents @theintercept
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Thanks to the Supreme Court and the Trump administration, student loan forgiveness is out of reach for many — unless you work for ICE.
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