U.S.
Obama urges end to “poisonous political climate” in Illinois
February 18, 2016He came home to a place that launched his political career - the Illinois state capitol - and addressed lawmakers on creating a "better kind of politics."
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Minority voters must focus on what, not who
February 18, 2016We've learned that a rising tide doesn't raise all boats. Some boats are buoyant yachts, others small row boats and some are stuck at the bottom.
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Chicago parents in 160 neighborhoods join teachers in demanding school resources
February 17, 2016In Chicago, the issue of getting the resources kids need is particularly urgent.
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Activists of every stripe unite in ICE civil disobedience
February 17, 2016The anti-deportation event marked a significant moment in coalition-building for immigrants' rights in Chicago.
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Young black activists are in it for the long haul
February 16, 2016Featuring a network of young leaders, use of technology, and a focus on system-wide change, the Movement for Black Lives represents a politically important moment in civil rights organizing.
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