Michelle Zacarias
LATEST ARTICLES BY Michelle Zacarias
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Environment
Chicago rallies against Trump’s EPA pick
February 8, 2017"Slowing, and eventually reversing climate change so that our planet is eventually inhabitable, is not a partisan issue.”
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Environment
GOP Senator Hoeven to U.S. Army Corps: “Proceed with Dakota Access pipeline”
February 1, 2017Water Protectors have geared up for another long hard battle against the “Black Snake” pipelines.
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Politics
DOJ report could push Chicago closer to community control of police
February 1, 2017Community groups are pushing for a Civilian Police Accountability Council, which would replace Mayor Emanuel’s appointed “task force.”
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Environment
Trump gushes over pipelines
January 26, 2017Trump was an investor in Energy Transfer Partners, owner of the Dakota pipeline.
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Politics
Obama farewell address: Much achieved, more still to do
January 11, 2017Obama's parting words have been familiar since his first campaign in 2008: “Yes, we did. Yes, we can.”
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U.S.
Millions rely on ObamaCare; Republicans are taking steps to kill it
January 10, 2017Republicans in the Senate took the first step toward handing control of the U.S. healthcare system back to private insurance companies.
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Environment
Guidelines for visitors to Standing Rock
December 6, 2016What does it means to center indigenous voices in the fight against the Dakota Access pipeline?
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Environment
Oil giants not rerouting Dakota Access pipeline; #NoDAPL fight continues
December 6, 2016“I will not be considering this a win until I see the drill pad removed, their mercenaries sent home, and I walk upon Sacred Ground Camp once again,” said one Water Protector.
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