Tag: Chicago
A Chicago neighborhood is redefining toxicity in pursuit of environmental justice
Since 2000, toxic tours in this community have evolved from talking about pollution, to now include systemic racism, policing, and mass incarceration.
Chicago’s last black-owned bank got millions in government deposits — then...
As Black-owned banks disappear, politicians are under increasing pressure to save them. Big deposits are a ready solution, but sometimes they burden the banks more than they help.
Why Lindsey Graham is trying to rescue Rahm Emanuel
Now, Graham is an important ally in Emanuel’s campaign for ambassador to Japan.
Chicago cop arrested for storming Capitol building
The charges against Officer Karol Chwiesiuk each carry up to a year in prison if convicted.
As Chicago reopens, we can’t forget our black youth
"Only when we share honest stories about our city and its young people will we uncover the realities that need to be addressed."
‘We need the largest voter turnout’: Sanders takes his campaign to...
“If we’re gonna beat Trump, we need the largest voter turnout in the nation and it looks like Grant Park today.”
“This is a win for our city”: Chicago teachers celebrate end...
After weeks of tense negotiations, the city agreed to reduce class sizes, increase salaries by 16% over the next five years and bring on hundreds more social workers, nurses and librarians.
“Now is the time for our demands to be heard”: Chicago...
"We don’t want to be out of our schools tomorrow but sometimes you have to take a hard step in order to get what’s right.”
Chicago teachers go out on strike again
In 2012 the Chicago Teachers Union woke up union members and educators across the country with a winning strike. Seven years later,...
Chicago police have a serious problem with pointing guns at children
Police in Chicago are using excessive force, leaving children and families traumatized.
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Why Raphael Warnock’s reelection could tip the balance for America’s economic future
“He’s there to work. He’s not there to make the backdoor deals. I wish we could have more senators like that.”
‘Dead’ Republicans redux? Revived as blue-collar workers’ party?
If lying hypocrites want a new deal,
First they make law and order real.
France’s plan for solar panels on all car parks is just the start of...
Creating a more diverse energy supply, much of which is directly connected to the very cars or homes consuming that power, makes a lot of sense.
Greta Thunberg joins 630+ young people in landmark climate lawsuit against Sweden
"The Swedish state fails to meet the constitutional requirement to promote sustainable development leading to a good environment for present and future generations," said the plaintiffs.
The renewable energy transition is failing
Renewable energy isn’t replacing fossil fuel energy—it’s adding to it.