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Analysis
The battle for Chicago’s schools: a referendum on public education in 2024
The 2024 elections are not just about choosing school board members; they are a referendum on the future of public…
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Militant Journalism
Artists Against the Blockade raises thousands for Palestinian and Cuban medical relief
On the 71st anniversary of the July 26 Movement, artists, musicians and organizers congregated for the fourth Artists Against Apartheid…
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Militant Journalism
Protesters in Chicago challenge Bridge Industrial’s racist environmental attack on workers in Tacoma, Wa.
An Earth Day protest in Chicago opposes a massive warehous project in south Tacoma, Washington
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Analysis
Illinois House moves to reverse Chicago’s decision to keep cops out of public schools
Research has demonstrated that police presence does not keep students safer, while restorative justice practices have shown significant benefits.
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Analysis
Migrant crisis deepens at inhumane Chicago shelters
The current crisis is not caused by migrants or by existing homeless populations.
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Militant Journalism
Greedy nightclub owners close historic LGBTQ nightclub amidst workers’ strike
Former security staff member and union organizer Chelle Crotinger spoke with Liberation News.
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Militant Journalism
Thousands gather in Chicago suburb for funeral prayer for 6-year old Palestinian boy
Many in the crowd also pointed fingers and blamed the media for their role in causing this horrific murder.
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Militant Journalism
Working-class Chicagoans demand ‘no new rate hike’ at Peoples Gas public hearing
After Peoples Gas executives laid out their plan and reasoning for the rate hike, several Chicago-based non-profits, organizing groups and…
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La clase trabajadora de Chicago exige que “no se suban las tarifas” en la audiencia pública de Peoples Gas
El 1 de agosto, la Comisión de Comercio de Illinois celebró una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de subida de…
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Analysis
Progressives propose Chicago ordinance to save city’s mental health care
The capitalist system is behind many mental health crises
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