Michelle Zacarias

Michelle Zacarias was a staff writer at People's World. A graduate of the Univ. of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Zacarias invested her time in raising awareness on issues of social justice and equality. Michelle self identifies as multi-marginalized: as a Latina, a woman of color and a person with disabilities.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Michelle Zacarias

U.S.

Disability rights movement defends healthcare; demands to be seen
April 18, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
Disability rights advocates are stepping out of the shadows to defend the affordable housing and healthcare they depend on.
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Politics

Rahm’s Hunger Games-esque plan for Chicago schools fails to address systemic problems
April 11, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal would require Chicago Public Schools students to provide proof of acceptance to an institution such as college or the military in order to receive their high school diploma.
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U.S.

Solitary confinement: Prisoners and advocates target an unjust practice
March 31, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
Outcry against the inhumane punishment of solitary confinement is coming from both policy reform advocates as well as from movements of resistance inside prison walls.
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U.S.

Transgender communities build grassroots power in Chicago and nationwide
March 3, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
“Time after time we have shown the strength we have as a community,” says transgender rights activist Jennicet Gutiérrez.
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Culture

“Get Out”: New film shows the horror of white liberals’ racism
February 27, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
"Get Out" directly confronts the violence of white liberalism, allowing us to fully experience the sweeping pervasiveness of racism beyond ultra-right fascist tropes.
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U.S.

Workers who participated in “Day Without Immigrants” face backlash
February 23, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
“If you’re going to be in a community of the immigrants then you need to help them instead of pushing them out."
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U.S.

‘Day Without an Immigrant’ actions showcase unified resistance to Trump agenda
February 17, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
Undocumented people and their allies are demanding that the safety and rights of immigrants be recognized.
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Environment

Standing Rock Sioux announce “Last Stand” but pipeline fight is far from over
February 10, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias
“We are connected to the issues at a deeper level than just simple environmentalism. That’s why we have to continue to resist.”
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