On their debut album, All of Them, local pop ensemble Glad Rags explore how interpersonal transgressions can ripple through creative communities, and even as they grapple with anger and grief, they never lose the sense of joyful discovery that underground scenes can provide. Led by vocalist-keyboardist and Sex No Babies member Mable Gladly, Glad Rags […]
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Survivors find support at Mujeres Latinas en Acción
The country’s longest-standing Latina organization helps more than 8,000 clients a year in English and Spanish.
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Alec Klein, Northwestern professor accused of sexual misconduct, resigns
Six months after former students accused him of sexual harassment and bullying, the award-winning journalist, a director at the Medill Justice Project, resigns.
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Northwestern journalism professors respond to sexual misconduct allegations against Alec Klein
“We hear you. We’re listening,” the faculty wrote to the “Medill Me Too” group.
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Alec Klein, accused of sexual misconduct by former Northwestern students, takes leave of absence
Medill Justice Project director requested a leave after ten women signed letter alleging a history of harassment and inappropriate behavior
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Ten women sign letter accusing Northwestern journalism professor Alec Klein of sexual harassment and assault [UPDATED]
Former students and employees who worked with Klein on the Medill Justice Project come forward with allegations stretching back a decade
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Is it time to reimagine justice and accountability for sexual misconduct?
Abolitionist educator Mariame Kaba explores how survivors of sexual harassment and violence can find justice outside the legal system, and how perpetrators can embrace accountability.
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The Illinois General Assembly is back in session with little hope for a budget deal, and other Chicago news
Also, CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson is “ready” for his kidney transplant.
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Police are still searching for suspects in sexual assault of 15-year-old girl streamed on Facebook, and other Chicago news
Also, a kombucha bar is opening in Logan Square later this month.
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Report: More possible lobbying violations found in Mayor Emanuel’s personal e-mails, and other Chicago news
Also, police are searching for a group of men who allegedly gang-raped a teen girl on Facebook Live.
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City ethics board warns aldermen to not accept free tickets to White Sox home opener, and other Chicago news
Also, the ACLU criticizes former U.S. attorney Zachary Fardon’s open letter on Chicago violence.
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Mariame Kaba, modern abolitionist, on feminism that fights state violence
Kaba spoke at DePaul Thursday night on feminism and movement building under Trump.
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Alderman: Rahm will hire hundreds of cops to stop gun violence surge, and other Chicago news
Also, Derrick Rose’s alleged gang-rape case is back in the spotlight.
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Trump campaign raised a measly $1,600 from downtown donors and other Chicago news
Also, the bizarre murder in a high-rise gym, and the University of Chicago again investigated over its handling of sexual assault.
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Is my teenage son a monster in the making?
Dan Savage and guests, a doctor and a dominatrix, weigh on in psychopathic sex killers and ethical sadism.