Illinois
Illinois student targeted by “alt-right” after confrontation at anti-fascist rally
January 31, 2018The latest victim of the alt-right’s targeted harassment campaigns is Tariq Khan, a Ph.D. student in Illinois. After a provocative confrontation by Turning Point USA members, Khan could face a year in jail.
Read moreRacist bus company: “You won’t feel like you’re in China on our buses”
December 7, 2017Using coded language, Suburban Express promised customers a ride with "passengers like you," rather than Asian students.
Read moreIllinois’ Luis Gutierrez moves on from Congress, but not from struggle
December 4, 2017Gutierrez promised to continue organizing to defeat Trump and the GOP congressional majority.
Read moreAutomatic voter registration – A reform whose time has come
June 6, 2017Even as states continue to pass legislation to restrict voting, this reform promises to open the doors wider.
Read moreDisability rights movement defends healthcare; demands to be seen
April 18, 2017Disability rights advocates are stepping out of the shadows to defend the affordable housing and healthcare they depend on.
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