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DOJ report could push Chicago closer to community control of police

February 1, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias

Community groups are pushing for a Civilian Police Accountability Council, which would replace Mayor Emanuel’s appointed “task force.”

Trump declares war on Indian Country with presidential signings on DAPL and Keystone XL

January 31, 2017 By Albert Bender

I echo what was said by the elders at Standing Rock this past summer: “It’s not if we win, but when we win.”

Lewis Lubka, 90: North Dakota peace activist and communist

January 31, 2017 By Patrick J. Foote

There was hardly a demonstration in Fargo, ND where you wouldn’t see Lewis Lubka. In fact, Mark Froemke of The Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Union told People’s World, “If Lew wasn’t there, the...

Crowds at St. Louis Lambert International Airport hit refugee ban

January 30, 2017 By Al Neal

“I’m out here because what’s happening is a tragedy; immigrants built and defended this country and in 2017 they’re now losing basic human rights.”

Rep. Kevin McCarthy locks the door on California Medicare activists

January 30, 2017 By Henry Millstein

Rob England, director of the local Labor Council, told of repeatedly finding the district office locked and staff members ducking under their desks when he attempted to arrange meetings.