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Chicago

“We can no longer just survive” Oscar Sanchez and the 10th Ward

Oscar Sanchez, Nisha Atalie · February 8, 2023

Former hunger striker and aldermanic candidate Oscar Sanchez talks about building sustainable futures, violence de-escalation, and facilitating community involvement on the Southeast Side.

On Palestine and Local Elections

brian bean · February 6, 2023

Like others before him, aldermanic hopeful Mueze Bawany has come under attack by those seeking to discredit the Palestine solidarity movement. As Israel escalates its violent occupation, our side has to reject the false frameworks of the liberal establishment, even in Chicago’s municipal elections.

Mueze Bawany with a superimposed outline of the 50th Ward

“Schools are the heartbeat of every neighborhood”

Mueze Bawany, Rachel Cohen · February 3, 2023

In the aldermanic race for Chicago’s 50th Ward, Mueze Bawany lays out his vision for a community built around belonging, organizing, and a future for youth.

Busting Down the Door for the Southwest Side

Victoria "Vicko" Alvarez, brian bean · February 2, 2023

Aldermanic candidate Victoria "Vicko" Alvarez aims to put the community in charge of governing Chicago’s southwest side 15th ward. But as a socialist, Alvarez hasn’t lost sight of the need to restructure the larger systems that disenfranchised us in the first place.

Lightfoot and others cut the ribbon at the opening of the new cop academy, while superimposed lines of cops in riot gear look on.

From Atlanta to Chicago, Cop Cities Breed Violence

Nisha Atalie · January 30, 2023

In the wake of the police murder of a forest defender in Atlanta, Chicago leaders just unveiled the completed “cop academy.” These cop cities are training grounds for police violence and must be dismantled to restore a world where life is precious.

“Straight-up Scrooge Behavior” at Howard Brown

Mary Bowman · January 3, 2023

Despite their progressive branding, Howard Brown Health's labor practices and union busting layoffs show how thin their commitment to caring for the LGBTQ community is. This week, unionized healthcare workers are going on strike to fight back.

The Spirit of the Union at the Field Museum

Sean Larson, Daniel Le, Zoe Albion, Paúl Sambrano, Anders Lindall · December 20, 2022

Workers at the Field Museum are building community, camaraderie, and power by organizing a union. Several workers share their stories and why they are joining the cultural worker unionization wave.

Settler Colonialism in Chicago: A Living Atlas

Andrew Herscher · October 10, 2022

The city of Chicago was built upon the settler colonial dispossession of Indigenous peoples and lands. That history of conflict, violence, and struggle continues into the present.

Union Victory at Howard Brown Health

Rob Garness, Audra Thompson, Mary Bowman · October 3, 2022

After years of understaffing and poor compensation during multiple pandemics, strike-ready nurses at Howard Brown Health just won a huge victory. Howard Brown workers discuss their campaign and the significance of their struggle.

No Peaceful Mass in the Anti-Abortion Church

Mary Lowe, Mac L Conception · August 1, 2022

Two Chicago activists who recently disrupted a Catholic Mass explain why defending reproductive rights requires going on the offensive.

What is the “Israel Institute” Doing at the University of Chicago?

SJP UChicago · May 25, 2022

A new report exposes the “Israel Institute” as an extensive propaganda operation that gives cover to brutal Israeli state violence and capitalizes on the oppression of Palestinians in the service of the Israeli military and security industry.

CORE: The Rise and Resolve of CTU’s Fighting Caucus

Elliot Frank, Jack L. · May 4, 2022

The Caucus of Rank and File Educators emerged from a bitter battle against big business plans to destroy public education. By transforming the CTU into a fighting union, CORE teachers have led the struggle to create the schools all teachers and students deserve.

Chicago flag with militarist symbols

Chicago Should Divest from Weapons Manufacturers

Shea Leibow, Greta Zarro · April 28, 2022

Chicago pension funds are currently invested in massive weapons manufacturers. But community investments are not only better political options, they make more financial sense.

Take This Job and Shelve It!

Michelle Hogmire · April 6, 2022

A diary of worker organizing against COVID denial and disposability in a suburban public library, where bosses would rather prevaricate, pontificate, and condescend than admit how much depends on front-line staff.

How the Southeast Side Fought Environmental Racism—and Won

Carlos Enriquez, Oscar Sanchez · March 15, 2022

A major polluter was dead set on opening a metal shredding facility in the middle of a working class neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side. It looked like a done deal until community resistance forced the city to prioritize people over profit.

Chicago student walkout January 14, 2022.

“We are our future”: An Interview with Chi-RADS

Ashley, Cassandra Nolasco, Angel Naranjo, Christian Stone, Tyler Zimmer · January 28, 2022

Rampant talked with members of the radical youth group Chi-RADs about their recent walkout, their ongoing struggle, and their vision for Chicago’s schools and beyond.

We Need Roe and So Much More

Sam Stroozas · January 24, 2022

With the legality of abortion hanging by a thread, we cannot accept lowered expectations. We need all our rights in every state.

Until Cases Decline, Class is Online

Lauren Bianchi · January 10, 2022

Lightfoot’s school lockout has been an embarrassing circus every step of the way, but the CTU is offering a responsible path forward to keep kids safe, argues a Chicago teacher.

Chicago’s Public School Lockout

Rachel Cohen · January 5, 2022

As a Chicago Public School parent, I fully support the teachers fighting to protect our communities during the Omicron surge.

Boeing Kills with Chicago Bills

Chicago Dissenters · January 3, 2022

For twenty years, Chicago has made Boeing rich by destroying working communities. This year, Chicago has a chance to end the deal with the war profiteer.

Intifada at the Art Institute

A.S. Tantawy · December 30, 2021

The first Palestinian exhibit at Chicago’s Art Institue offers a portal into another world and presents an unnerving, urgent call to resistance.

Chicago’s Houselessness Is Entirely Avoidable

Tyler Zimmer · December 16, 2021

While Chicago’s housing market heats up, many people will be facing the cold winter without a house. That’s because housing is not treated as a human need, but an investment opportunity.

A protest sign reading "Fund counselors not cops"

Making Mental Health a Public Priority

Arturo Carrillo, brian bean · December 3, 2021

A leader in Chicago’s fight to fund public mental health care reflects on the ongoing work to right the city’s upside-down priorities.

Walking in Mamie Till Mobley’s Footsteps

Dorothy Holmes · November 17, 2021

Dorothy Holmes reflects on how her personal grief compels her to work toward collective justice.

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