I’ve felt compelled to write something about what it’s like living in Chicago during the moment we find ourselves in now, but luckily Dan Sinker wrote a piece that I can simply link to and quote here:

What I need you to understand is that nobody is letting them go quietly. The Feds’ every movement is announced by a chorus of whistles, by a parade of cars honking in their wake, neighbors rushing outside to yell to film to witness these kidnappings that are unfolding in front of us. Neighbors running towards trouble.

Like Fred Rogers said, “look for the helpers.”

Don’t miss the resources at the end of Dan’s post about how to contribute your time and/or money. Chicago has always been a bellwether for the country: of dangers to come and hope to be found.