Truthout
Chicago
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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.
Chicago Police Officer Charged With Murder After Video Shows Him Shooting Laquan McDonald 16 Times
“I was so disturbed by that videotape ... [by] the amount of callous disregard for this young man laying in the street.”
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The Power of Choice: Chicago’s Black Organizers Refuse a Meeting With Mayor Emanuel
The power of the Black community has been asserted, and the legitimacy of a politician has been denied.
Chicago’s Call for Peace Over Laquan McDonald Video Does Not Extend to Police Department
The Chicago Police Department is suiting up through November 29 to deal with whatever comes after the video is released.
Four Unexpected Things We Learned in Lockup: Reflections on the IACP Shutdown
This action provided insights into the police system and allowed for reflections on our own strategies.
Why Chicago Adjuncts Are Demanding a Union
There are more than 6,500 non-tenured professors working at universities across Chicago - many of whom have no job stability and low pay, despite juggling multiple jobs.
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Long-Banned Chemicals Still in Paint, Contaminating Chicago’s Air
More than 400 pounds of toxic PCBs are emitted to Chicago's air each year.
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Why Did Chicago Activists Shut Down an International Police Conference?
Police brutality is nothing but a way to try to disguise racism behind a gun and a badge.