Tag: Chicago
Former East Chicago Councilman sentenced to 20yrs in federal prison
“I want you to look at my family and see all the pain.”
Here’s what happened to the 99 immigrant children separated from their...
Confidential records reveal details about struggles to find parents and traumatic experiences during the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance crackdown.
Mayor 1% Rahm Emanuel will not be missed in Chicago
Emanuel will be remembered for his arrogance, impatience and disregard for regular Chicagoans.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, September 5
Women's March disrupts Kavanaugh hearing, Senator Jon Kyl replaces McCain, Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election, and more.
Elon Musk and Rahm Emanuel’s new transportation scheme is a privatization...
The development is yet another example of Emanuel’s plan to transform Chicago into a city for the wealthy few.
‘No Cop Academy’: Activists stage day-long demonstration against police academy to...
The protest was the latest in a series of actions organized by a coalition of more than 50 community groups dubbed “No Cop Academy.”
Hundreds march in Chicago on Black Friday to protest police brutality...
This Black Friday, NationofChange joined hundreds of people in disrupting business as usual in Chicago to protest police brutality and bring you this special report.
Activists rally in front of Trump Tower in Chicago to protest...
When President Obama was faced with the same questions of intervention in 2013 after Assad and the Syrian government was accused of gassing its own people, many leading republicans came out and condemned a quick action.
On the ground activism: Hundreds march in Chicago to protest against...
"This bill puts at risk health care for over a million people, billions of dollars for Illinois and tens of thousands of jobs."
How Chicago became the first city to make reparations to victims...
The ordinance provides a meaningful model for creating reparations at the local level.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.