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Militant Journalism
Working-class Chicagoans demand ‘no new rate hike’ at Peoples Gas public hearing
After Peoples Gas executives laid out their plan and reasoning for the rate hike, several Chicago-based non-profits, organizing groups and…
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Analysis
Progressives propose Chicago ordinance to save city’s mental health care
The capitalist system is behind many mental health crises
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Analysis
Gov’t of Waukegan, Illinois, tries to hide extensive history of abuse by cops
The city government of Waukegan, Illinois, tried to bury an internal report revealing misconduct and evasion of discipline in the…
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Analysis
Migrant crisis shows need for working-class unity in Chicago
Democrats and Republicans are both to blame for the migrant crisis
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Militant Journalism
Chicago welcomes Cuban ambassador
The ambassador’s aim was to meet with as many trade associations, unions, churches, politicians, community organizations and activists engaged in…
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Militant Journalism
Workers vote to unionize at LGBTQ nightclub in Chicago’s gentrifying Boystown neighborhood
Demands of the union drive included higher wages, increased health benefits, paid sick time, consistency in scheduling and a say…
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Militant Journalism
Revolutionary socialist Chicago City Council candidate makes waves in election
Rather than running for her own personal political career, Santoyo made it clear from the start that she aimed to…
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Militant Journalism
Chicago rideshare workers demand a living wage and accountable politicians
The drivers are a part of the Chicago Gig Alliance, a member-driven organization which includes gig workers for companies such…
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Militant Journalism
Socialist Ana Santoyo announces run for city council in Chicago’s 45th Ward
Santoyo is a union worker, a mother and a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
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Analysis
Report reveals mass lead contamination in water of poor Chicago communities
Like Jackson, Mississippi; Flint, Michigan, and countless other cities throughout the country, Chicago's working-class communities are being poisoned by their…
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