Melissa Parks

Melissa Parks is an Editorial Assistant at People's World, responsible for the weekly PDF and organizing the work with volunteers. She is also the Energy Service Technician at Workers Education Society NFP. Ms. Parks is a grandparent of public school students and active in the coalition to keep Chicago public schools open.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Melissa Parks

Labor

A labor of love for People’s World: An appeal for the incarcerated community
March 20, 2026 By Melissa Parks
Donations and sustainer contributions help pay for things like the weekly print edition for our readers locked away behind bars. Can you help?
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Opinion

Chicago parents organize to keep schools open
March 13, 2013 By Melissa Parks
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Board of Education have closed or taken over dozens of schools every year, targeting African American and Latino neighborhoods.
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Melissa Parks

LATEST ARTICLES BY Melissa Parks

A labor of love for People’s World: An appeal for the incarcerated community

Chicago parents organize to keep schools open