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Rahm Emanuel
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Resisting Militarized Repression: Facing Trump’s Threat to “Send in the Feds”
Trump's threat of state violence has made Chicago's Black and Brown communities determined to resist the repression.
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Beyond Romanticization: Reflections on Obama in the Age of Trump
Fear of Trump has inured many of us to the injury Obama inflicted upon individuals and communities across the world.
Why Are Police the Priority in Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago?
The mayor's plan to add 1,000 more cops to Chicago's notoriously brutal police force won't address the real causes of violence.
What “TIFs” Are and How They Averted the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
How did an obscure and shadowy public financing tool become central to the battle over the future of Chicago Public Schools?
Bill Moyers and Michael Winship | Time for These Two Democrats to Go
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz represent everything wrong with the Democratic Party.
Doubling Down on Force With Tasers Makes Police Problems Worse
The national trend of sanctioning the increased use of police Tasers ignores the underlying problems with using force.
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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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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.
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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.