Chicago
Protesters denounce Executive Order 14288 on fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
May 27, 2025Participants noted that the new Trump executive order is another step towards a fascist police state.
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Chicago Teachers Union tells city council to block ‘snap’ curfew ordinance
May 23, 2025The union said the proposal is a “misguided approach” that “disproportionately targets Black youth.”
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DOJ opens civil rights investigation after Chicago mayor celebrates office’s diversity
May 21, 2025Mayor Johnson said Trump’s administration is “more interested in creating division” in the U.S. than inclusivity.
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With labor under siege, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists to hold critical convention
May 19, 2025CBTU members are strategizing on how best to continue their historic role as a bridge between the labor and civil rights movements.
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Chicago activists want support for teens, not ‘snap’ curfews
May 12, 2025Educators say giving police potentially unconstitutional powers does not address problems faced by youth and their communities.
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