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Home » activism

Tag: activism

Posted inFilm

The Janes is a call to action

by Kat Sachs May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

“What we know for a fact is that making abortion illegal does not stop women from seeking abortions, it just keeps them from getting safe abortions.”

Pride is a celebration, but it also has its roots in a riot.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

No Pride in a police state

by Adam M. Rhodes June 3, 2021August 18, 2021

Do uniformed police belong at Pride parades?

Posted inNews & Politics

It’s in her blood

by Neena Rouhani January 4, 2021August 18, 2021

Three generations of unapologetic Latina activists continue the Lozano family legacy.

Posted inMusic

Chicago’s independent musicians stepped up their activism in 2020

by Jack Riedy December 21, 2020August 18, 2021

With concerts and tours on hold for most of the year, Chicago’s music scene doubled down on mutual aid and fundraising for community groups.

Posted inNews & Politics

A Visual Voter’s Guide

by Sarah-Ji November 2, 2018August 18, 2021

Protest images from the last two years will inspire you to get to the polls.

Posted inNews & Politics

Raised Voices

by Anya Davidson October 19, 2018August 18, 2021

Anya Davidson delivers a comics report from the Women’s March to the Polls.

Posted inBlogs

South-side poet Kwynology wants you to fall back in love with Chicago at her open mike

by Matt Harvey June 25, 2018August 18, 2021

In the Yard will let south- and west-siders share their work in their own community.

Posted inBlogs

Casts of Chicago’s hottest plays send posters to support Parkland students after mass shooting

by Rachel Yang March 1, 2018August 18, 2021

Theaters from around the country are donating materials to furnish Douglas high school’s drama room “to show love and support.”

Posted inBlogs

Queer and proud in a cool protester outfit

by Isa Giallorenzo May 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Artist Angela Davis Fegan sports a red coverall for a staged protest during the Open Engagement conference.

Posted inBlogs

May Day protests draw activists, workers, and students, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd May 2, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Obama is reportedly returning to Chicago for two events Wednesday.

Posted inBlogs

Kim Foxx working to release nonviolent offenders who can’t afford bond, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd March 3, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Chance the Rapper and Governor Rauner rescheduled their meeting for Friday.

Posted inBlogs

Hundreds gather for ‘Not My President’ rally outside Trump Tower, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd February 21, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the grandson of Alderman Carrie Austin has been charged with first-degree murder.

Posted inBlogs

Rahm reportedly met with Jared Kushner and Jeff Sessions in D.C., and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd February 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, arguments in the case of Brendan Dassey from Making a Murderer will be heard in Chicago appeals court Tuesday.

Posted inBlogs

Things to do in Chicago: Bang Bang Pie dinner, a reflection on Obama, and more

by Brianna Wellen January 9, 2017August 18, 2021

Gender in the Old-Time Saloon, Write Club, and more happenings from January 9-12

Posted inBlogs

In the wake of the Facebook Live attack, we need to talk about black anger

by Derrick Clifton January 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Condemn the attack, but also understand the roots of black anger and violence done in Trump’s name.

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