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Punished for Survival: Domestic Violence, Criminalization and the Case of Naomi Freeman
At the heart of Naomi Freeman's case is the question: Does a domestic violence survivor have the right to defend her own life?
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Memorial Blockade: A Love Letter to Communities Resisting Police Violence
A recent direct action by Chicago activists represented a city raging against corruption, systemic abuse and state violence.
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Impending Chicago Teachers’ Strike Adds Power to Nationwide Movements Against Inequality and Racism
As Chicago protests continue, the teachers union has an opportunity to make powerful demands for racial and economic justice.
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Millions of Students Attend Schools in “Potential Impact Zones” for Oil Train Disasters
Every week, barrels upon barrels of volatile crude oil crisscross Chicago by rail, endangering tens of thousands of schoolkids.
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Freeing Killer Cops and Caging Domestic Violence Survivors: Do Black Lives Matter in Chicago?
Police officers are rarely penalized for killing people, but Black women are frequently punished for choosing to survive.
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In Chicago, New Police Reform Task Force Triggers Feeling of Déjà Vu
Chicago is once again gripped by a familiar story.
Burger King Footage Is Still a Mystery in the Laquan McDonald Shooting Case
Allegations of police tampering continue to fuel theories that there is more information.
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After Massive Protests, Mayor Emanuel Fires Chicago’s Top Cop
The perception that police crimes are routinely hidden from public view is one that is shared by many in Chicago.
Racism and Mass Incarceration in the US Heartland: Historical Roots of the New Jim Crow
Racialized police violence in Chicago is not an aberration; it reflects a long history of discriminatory policing in the Midwest.
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Sent to US for Drug Rehab, Puerto Ricans Endure Humiliation at Unregulated Centers
Seeking rehabilitation, many Puerto Ricans have come to Chicago only to find abuse and neglect.