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SCOTUS decision on DACA, DAPA immigration programs expected soon
April 25, 2016The Supreme Court finally heard arguments on the case involving Obama's executive orders protecting non-criminal undocumented immigrants.
Read moreDivest from Pentagon, invest in people
April 25, 2016On Tax Day, protesters were staging a press conference with the latest attempt at temporary housing for the homeless.
Read moreFlint doctor awarded for exposing poisoned water; three officials get charged
April 21, 2016Meanwhile, the lead content of Flint water remains way above safe levels, and people are forced to use bottled water for drinking.
Read morePolice accountability report highlights “Chicago’s shame”
April 21, 2016We must reform the police. But we also need a program for urban development, jobs, schools, and hope.
Read moreWe need affordable housing, not condos and townhouses
April 20, 2016As one activist said, "there is a time to write letters, a time to meet, and when all else fails, a time to take to the streets."
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