Local groups say it’s essential for people to participate even if they don’t see a racial/ethnic category on the form that fits them.
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Deconstructing the perpetual war machine
How Democrats and Republicans keep us constantly engaged in conflict.
Posted inArts & Culture
Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed is a powerful declaration of hope
Four women band together to survive the Libyan civil war.
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Street honoring fascist Balbo to remain after aldermen cave
Congress Parkway—not Balbo Drive—will reportedly be renamed for Ida B. Wells, leaving the honors to a “mass murderer” intact.
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Blaine’s gains and the blame game
A Chicago grade school principal has let Mayor Emanuel have it.
Posted inArts & Culture
Too much chaos makes The Sovereign Statement go wrong
The Neo-Futurists’ new The Sovereign Statement show starts out well, then confuses itself.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The press has been as hard on Obama’s stance on Syria as the public
The press has been as hard on Obama’s stance on Syria as the public.
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On Mohamed Morsi, Al Jazeera, and censorship
On Mohamed Morsi, Al Jazeera, and censorship.
Posted inBlogs
The presidency: take this job and love it
If Obama’s so smart, why does he want four more years?
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Truth and dare
The Committee to Protect Journalists reports at least 43 journalists worldwide were killed this year because of their work.
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Awaiting the Blago verdict
Jurors have reached a verdict in 18 of 20 counts in the Rod Blagojevich trial. They will announce the verdict between 1 and 2. (Sun-Times) A cab slammed into a Streeterville building this morning, killing one person. (Tribune) Mayor Emanuel will host two virtual town halls this week, including one tonight via telephone. (NBC Ward […]
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Sebastian Junger, Harry Shearer, John Waters introduce screenings this weekend
This weekend brings three personal appearances by noted directors.