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Progressive Johnson Triumphs Against “Tough-on-Crime” Democrat in Chicago
Johnson’s opponent, Paul Vallas, ran on a platform of further empowering the already extremely violent Chicago Police.

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Vallas Destabilized Majority-Black Schools Across US
Paul Vallas turned schools into test prep factories, punishing and publicly shaming “failing” schools and teachers.

April 4 Runoff May Determine Whether Chicago Remains Playground for the Wealthy
The Chicago mayoral election pits a neoliberal school privatizer against a public school teacher and union organizer.

In Chicago and Denver, Progressives Face New Challenges — and Opportunities
Chicago and Denver municipal races offer a foretaste of electoral challenges for the left in 2023.

Chicago Grocery Teamsters Face Retaliation for Exercising Their Rights
The workers organized their largely Spanish speaking shop with little help from union leadership, now they face firings.

Chicago Picks Progressive to Take On School Privatizer in Mayoral Runoff
Brandon Johnson’s grassroots campaign centers on expanding resources for Chicago's public schools and taxing the rich.

Lawsuit Uncovers Chicago’s Failure to Provide Disability Protections in Housing
Advocates say people with disabilities are suffering the worst consequences of the U.S.’s affordable housing crisis.

As COVID-Era Funding Dries Up, Activists Fight Austerity in City Budget Battles
Democratic mayors in cities like New York and Philadelphia are pushing for cuts, but organizers are pushing back.

How Chicago Teachers Stopped a Toxic Polluter From Poisoning Their Students
The victory against General Iron and Mayor Lori Lightfoot points the way to clean, green and fully funded schools.

Striking Faculty Demand Mental Health Support for Chicago Students
Teachers’ unions across the country are fighting for better mental health resources after pandemic lockdowns.