Michelle Zacarias
LATEST ARTICLES BY Michelle Zacarias
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Labor
Workers say holdout Hyatt has the power to end their strike
October 3, 2018With summer fading and tourism season sizzling down, workers are hoping the remaining hotels will come to a collective agreement soon so that they can all return to work.
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U.S.
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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U.S.
“Gasping for air”: Deputy recounts Laquan McDonald’s final moments
September 19, 2018The defense’s primary argument rests on the notion that McDonald posed a threat to Van Dyke and the public.
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U.S.
Demonstrators demand justice for Laquan McDonald, killed by Chicago cop
September 6, 2018“We’ll be out here every day until we get a conviction.”
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U.S.
Dejanay Stanton of Chicago is 17th Black trans woman murdered in 2018
September 4, 2018Community activists say that violence against Black trans women is a trend that needs to be addressed by the community and media alike.
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Labor
With Labor Day looming, Chicago hotel workers vote to strike
August 27, 2018The impending strike could cause a significant blow for business, especially with the upcoming Labor Day weekend drawing in tourists.
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U.S.
Criminal charges against Chicago Slutwalk protester dropped
August 22, 2018Police body camera footage was used to refute claims by officers that Lee Dewey had assaulted an officer.
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Culture
‘BlacKkKlansman’ glosses over police and white supremacy ties
August 16, 2018Though the movie lacks nuance in its discourse around racism, it confronts viewers with the reality of our current political climate.
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