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- Blogs, Bleader Mar 23, 2018
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Remembering Chicago Craigslist Personals, the Wild West of Internet dating
Craigslist has preemptively shut down its personals section, the message board that dominated online searches for friendship, love, or sex about a decade ago.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 11, 2017
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The media is itching for a fight with Trump
Journalists preparing to enter the age of Trump are rolling up their sleeves.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 23, 2016
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Steve Bogira is leaving the Reader
The long-form senior staff writer has been with the paper more than three decades.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 2, 2016
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Sketch show The Program offers computer-generated laughs
The iO show was written with a predictive text program created by Clickhole head writer Jamie Brew.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2015
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How Uber is using an army of 'brand ambassadors' to convert Lyft drivers
A Uber brand ambassador tells the story behind his job of convincing Lyft drivers to switch to Uber—while riding in their backseat.
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Oct 8, 2015
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He's got cheatin' on his mind . . .
Sexlessness leads to restlessness. Plus: advice for a would-be adviser, tips for a would-be bottom
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Apr 9, 2015
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Kinkster confidential
Advice for a retired rope bondage top, a husband with specialized tastes in lube, a bondage widower, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 31, 2014
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A guide to navigating the 'musicians' section of Craigslist
There is deep magic in the recesses of Craigslist's "musicians" personals. Here are some shortcuts to navigating it.
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Aug 21, 2014
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Is it insensitive to be attracted to trans women?
Plus: When it’s OK to ask a woman her weight, and what to do when your snooping mother-in-law discovers gay porn and a butt plug.
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love May 1, 2014
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I'm a boner hobbyist—does that mean I'm bi?
Plus: I'm attracted to trans men—does that mean I'm not gay?
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Apr 24, 2014
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Will camwhore for beer
Plus: Selling your panties to customers face-to-face and the paranoia that follows you home.
- City Life, Space Nov 8, 2013
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Greg Burhop's game of barns in Pilsen
A south-side spot simultaneously acts as an unofficial art gallery and an official battleground for board gamers.
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Sep 19, 2013
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Greasy hipster noise sex
What to do about neighbors who won't keep it down. Plus: Do you need to disclose that blow job?
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Aug 15, 2013
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A little help from Dan's friends
Advice this week—on rough fantasies and shitty relationships—comes from author Daniel Bergner and blogger-activist Chris Savage.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Jul 31, 2013
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A portrait of the artists (OK, that might be a stretch) as 18-year-old porno directors
What started as a joke between two college students has led to a casting call, an awkward audition, and several hours of (so far) PG-rated footage. How far will they take it?
- News & Politics, Chicagoans Jul 26, 2013
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This week's Chicagoan: Kayla Lane Freeman, new Chicagoan
"When my dad and I started approaching the city limits and seeing the buildings, that was the first time I started to feel sad, which was strange, 'cause that was the time I should have felt most excited."
- Columns & Opinion, Savage Love Jul 25, 2013
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Should I marry my roughhousing, possibly asexual, crap-in-bed true love?
More no-brainers from the inbox. Plus: another word of advice for FURFAG.
- Best of Chicago, Goods & Services Jun 19, 2013
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Best Apartment Finder
Apartment People
- Arts & Culture, Valentine's Day Feb 7, 2013
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Romance in the 90s (or lack thereof)
As seen through the lens of vintage Missed Connections
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Jan 11, 2013
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Kurt Braunohler, crash-test romantic
The comic excels at kamikaze relationship advice
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 9, 2012
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The best Craigslist ad for a vintage, early-70s motorcycle that I've seen today
The blueprint for selling your vintage motorcycle on Craigslist
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 5, 2012
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A $10 art mystery: the coda
Remember that $10 art mystery we asked you to solve? Well here's the answer! We spent the money. :-/
- Best of Chicago, Goods & Services Jun 20, 2012
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Best Apartment Finder
Apartment People
- Blogs, Bleader May 21, 2012
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A smattering of NATO protest Missed Connections
Out of the streets and into the sheets!
- Arts & Culture, Art Critic's Choice Apr 3, 2012
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The artist engages his alienation
Erik Wenzel's "Fresh Fat" at 65Grand
