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Same-sex marriage becomes law in Illinois
Beginning June 1, Illinois will issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, finally granting them the long overdue benefits and recognition…
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Chicago protest stands with Rasmea Odeh
Odeh, a well-known feminist and Arab community activist, was abducted from her Chicago home by Department of Homeland Security agents…
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Demolition of La Casita an assault on Chicago public education
In line with the national assault on public education, Chicago Public Schools under the direction of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel demolished…
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Fast-food workers walk out over heat stroke
A new front in the struggle of low-wage workers in the fast-food industry: workers New York City and Chicago walked…
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National days of action against U.S./NATO and Israeli intervention in Syria a success
Beginning June 28, people across the country have responded to the united call for national days of action to oppose…
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Chicago school board to lay off thousands
The city blames the layoffs on the budget. In reality Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his Wall Street buddies have only…
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Rally in Chicago celebrates DOMA victory
On June 26, 500 members and friends of Chicago’s LGBT community rallied in the city’s Boystown neighborhood in celebration of…
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Hundreds in Chicago voice solidarity with Turkey protests
Hundreds of people gathered in Chicago on June 3 to stand against the police terror and brutality used against the…
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Global day of action against Monsanto a big success
Activists from the ANSWER Coalition and the PSL, a member organization of ANSWER, participated in many of the Monsanto protests…
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Workers across the country stand up on May Day
May 1st is celebrated around the world as International Workers Day and is marked by militant struggle demanding rights for…
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