Chicago
Chicago Women’s March centers intersectionality, pushes for midterm turnout
October 16, 2018There was a strategic effort to garner a more youthful crowd this year with focus on the task: March to the Polls.
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Murder conviction of Chicago cop a turning point in the fight for justice
October 10, 2018The struggle will continue - but while the battle for justice remains, McDonald’s family can finally mourn their son in peace.
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Police officer guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Laquan McDonald case
October 5, 2018Officer Jason Van Dyke is guilty of 2nd-degree murder and aggravated assault.
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While being arrested at McDonald’s workers demo, Rev. Barber gets ‘genius grant’
October 5, 2018Barber said the MacArthur grant is “a gesture of support, to do more of what you’re trying to do. It doesn’t say rest on your laurels."
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Van Dyke defense still trying to put Laquan McDonald on trial
September 27, 2018Trying to shift focus off their client, the defense called up several witnesses to testify on McDonald’s troubled past.
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