John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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Chicago teachers, support staff strike
October 17, 2019Despite ten months of bargaining, the sides remain far apart on restoring staffing levels decimated over the past few decades.
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The Last Cruze: Photo exhibit shows autoworkers’ view of Lordstown shutdown
September 27, 2019Haunting. Partisan. Resilient. Solidarity. These words come to mind when describing LaToya Ruby Frazier's powerful photographic exhibition of Lordstown, Ohio, autoworkers, documenting the shutdown of the General Motors (GM) plant there earlier this year.
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Gun Violence Memorial Project allows victims to speak, even in death
September 24, 2019Part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial until Jan. 2020, it seeks to create a permanent national memorial honoring victims of gun violence.
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With hurricane destruction as backdrop, Democratic aspirants address climate change
September 6, 2019The 7-hour CNN Climate Town Hall was the result of pressure from environmental activists, who had unsuccessfully pushed the DNC to hold such a forum.
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Colonial heritage, socialist future? The complex history behind Hong Kong protests
September 5, 2019The causes of the protests are complex, involving democratic rights, national identity, massive class inequality, and a clash between China's socialist system and the legacy of British colonialism.
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Celebrating 100: The Communist Party USA and the new era of socialism
August 30, 2019Part 8 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.
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At mass rallies, the nation cries out: ‘Do something’ about gun violence
August 21, 2019Recess Rallies demand passage of universal background checks and so-called "Red Flag" laws.
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Changing world balance of forces in new stage of globalization
August 15, 2019Part 7 of the main report delivered to the 31st National Convention of the Communist Party USA.
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