As any CryptoParty attendee will attest, you can only ensure a reasonably private communication by using “strong, end-to-end encryption,” “strong” here meaning nearly impossible to break, even with supercomputers, and “end-to-end” referring to only the intended parties being able to interpret the communications. Because the users store the keys on their devices, no one in […]
Tag: Vol. 44 No. 30
Issue of Apr. 23 – 29, 2015
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The Savage guide to taking a man’s virginity
Dan Savage’s advice on taking the virginity of a 25-year-old Muslim virgin, coping with a BDSM master who thinks he owns you, and more
Posted inBlogs
Abraham Lincoln’s end must have been a merry one
Because Our American Cousin turns out to be a pretty funny play.
Posted inBlogs
Saba, Longshot, Beach Jesus, and plenty of other Chicago rappers will keep you busy Friday
There are three great local hip-hop shows on the horizon—but they’re all on the same night, so choose wisely.
Posted inBlogs
Younger was just renewed and that’s a good thing
Darren Star’s TV Land comedy is fun for all ages.
Posted inBlogs
Premiere: Rappers Xavier Holliday and Trapo vibe off lax neosoul on ‘Polaroids’
These midwestern rappers make music to listen to while cooling off.
Posted inBlogs
Did you read about the Art Institute, Jill Soloway, and Orphan Black?
Also police force, gut microbes, trash food, the 43rd Ward aldermanic race, a transgender boy and his family, and Vic Mensa?
Posted inBlogs
The Cara Program gets Chicagoans facing extensive challenges back into the workforce
The Cara Program’s Jesse Teverbaugh: “It’s not just about a job; it’s about changing the way you think.”
Posted inBlogs
Dems are being shamed in advance for voting for Hillary
Sleight of hand and political commentary
Posted inBlogs
The sun rises over the Atlas Moth’s pyramid eye on the gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist and Atlas Moth front man Stavros Giannopoulos.
Posted inMusic
BBU’s MC Epic wins the Matthew Freeman Social Justice Award
BBU’s MC Epic wins the Matthew Freeman Social Justice Award, and new music arrives from punk four-piece the Bug and techno duo Juzer.
Posted inArts & Culture
Second City E.T.C. brings us the happiest measles outbreak on earth
The Second E.T.C. revue Soul Brother, Where Art Thou? has plenty of poignance and pointed commentary to go with the yuks.
Posted inFilm
Abel Ferrara is back with a movie about the Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal
Gérard Depardieu stars as a French politician accused of rape in Welcome to New York.
Posted inFilm
The Wrecking Crew reveals the faces behind the hits
A long-gestating documentary looks at the session players who created the west-coast sound.
Posted inArts & Culture
Laura Jacqmin’s new play is a requiem for a teenage jerk
Laura Jacqmin’s new play Look, We Are Breathing brings to life the aftermath of a death by drunk driving.