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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.

Chicago Votes in Favor of Removing Police From Mental Health Crisis Response
The response to the referendum was a victory for organizers who have fought to get police out of mental health.

Incarcerated Women in Illinois Win Court Battle Against Brutal “Tactical Team”
The lawsuit was filed by women who were subjected to humiliating strip searches as part of a staff training exercise.

Let’s Replicate Chicago’s Antiwar Organizing Victory Against Boeing
The win against Boeing could inspire more organizing against corporations that fuel militarism on the public's dime.

Almost Every Square Inch of the US Is Being Battered by Climate Change Today
Probably, you’re hot right now. Or soaked. Or in the dark. Or frightened. Or all of the above.

Abortion Funds Are Preparing for a Storm. To Help, “Get in Where You Fit in.”
“The fact that we have to talk about decriminalizing pregnancy is a strong argument for abolition,” says Kelly Hayes.

Three More Starbucks Locations in Buffalo Will Soon Vote on Unionization
If successful, the workers will join the two corporate-owned Starbucks locations that have already formed a union.