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Militant Journalism
Colectivo Coffee workers win fight to become largest cafe union in US
Colectivo coffee workers had been struggling for the unionization of 21 cafes, production and bakery locations before the pandemic began.
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Rally for justice in Chicago suburb after young woman killed by police
Protest forces release of body cam footage and apology from the mayor.
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Illinois rallies to support women in prison
On July 30, more than two dozen activists from the Chicago area travelled by bus to the Logan Correctional Center…
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Chicago hosts Lollapalooza music festival, prioritizing profit over public health
The festival is happening amid a stark increase in COVID-19 spread across Chicago and Cook County.
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Activists keep fighting for justice after killer cop relieved of police powers in Chicago
Despite Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommending that Solano be relieved of his police powers pending investigation, the Chicago…
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‘Free Assange!’ Chicago protesters demand release of whistleblower at British Consulate
The protest was one stop of a nation-wide call to action organized by Assange Defense.
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Chicago police attempt to dismantle memorial to victim of police killing
While most families on Memorial Day were enjoying barbecue, the family of Anthony Alvarez was mourning.
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Facing up to fascists, Alvarez family fights for justice in Chicago
On March 31, Alvarez, father of a two-year-old daughter, soccer lover and worker at a meat factory was shot and…
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Chicago demands justice for Anthony Alvarez on May Day
On March 31, Alvarez was shot and killed by Chicago police officer Evan Solano only minutes from his house.
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Chauvin verdict — People in the street say: ‘Today we made history! Tomorrow, it’s back to work!’
Feature image: Demonstrators holding up four fingers, symbolizing Chauvin’s three accomplices plus Kim Potter, the cop who killed Daunte Wright.…
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