A new consent decree is a victory against CPD abuse years in the making.
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Mental health advocates are battling self-proclaimed ‘gangster’ alderman Willie Cochran over an empty lot
Organizers of a pop-up mental health services project in Woodlawn vow to fight imminent eviction.
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Advice from Angela Davis in the aftermath of the election
“We will have to struggle over the coming period as we have never struggled before,” said the famed radical feminist. “Freedom is a constant struggle.”
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To black activists, transportation justice matters
African-Americans disproportionately face challenges when it comes to transportation access, costs, and safety.
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The uprising against Riot Fest continues
Activists refuse to be quiet about Riot Fest, but boosters say their claims are off base.
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How protests in Ferguson inspired the occupation of ‘Freedom Square’
Before Chicago activists set up camp at Homan Square, Ferguson activists camped across from police headquarters for 47 straight days.
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What does it mean to be a white ally?
White Chicagoans grapple with their place in the movement for black lives.