“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.”
Tag: activism
Posted inNews & Politics
It’s in her blood
Three generations of unapologetic Latina activists continue the Lozano family legacy.
Posted inMusic
Chicago’s independent musicians stepped up their activism in 2020
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
Protest images from the last two years will inspire you to get to the polls.
Posted inNews & Politics
Raised Voices
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
In the Yard will let south- and west-siders share their work in their own community.
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Casts of Chicago’s hottest plays send posters to support Parkland students after mass shooting
Theaters from around the country are donating materials to furnish Douglas high school’s drama room “to show love and support.”
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Queer and proud in a cool protester outfit
Artist Angela Davis Fegan sports a red coverall for a staged protest during the Open Engagement conference.
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May Day protests draw activists, workers, and students, and other Chicago news
Also, Obama is reportedly returning to Chicago for two events Wednesday.
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Kim Foxx working to release nonviolent offenders who can’t afford bond, and other Chicago news
Also, Chance the Rapper and Governor Rauner rescheduled their meeting for Friday.
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Hundreds gather for ‘Not My President’ rally outside Trump Tower, and other Chicago news
Also, the grandson of Alderman Carrie Austin has been charged with first-degree murder.
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Rahm reportedly met with Jared Kushner and Jeff Sessions in D.C., and other Chicago news
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
Gender in the Old-Time Saloon, Write Club, and more happenings from January 9-12
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In the wake of the Facebook Live attack, we need to talk about black anger
Condemn the attack, but also understand the roots of black anger and violence done in Trump’s name.