Brandon Chew
LATEST ARTICLES BY Brandon Chew
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Politics
Chicago mayor says he will veto controversial ‘snap’ curfew ordinance
June 20, 2025Johnson said the ordinance is “counterproductive to the progress” the city has made in reducing crime and violence.
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Labor
Chicago area workers cite dangerous conditions in filing for union
June 16, 2025Several workers at SureBuilt, a construction product company, suffered severe injuries.
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News
NewsGuild condemns attacks on reporters covering ICE protests
June 12, 2025Australian journalist among people hit by rubber bullets.
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U.S.
Tens of thousands march in Chicago against ICE raids
June 11, 2025Protest grew from several hundred to thousands over the course of a few hours.
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News
Protesters denounce Executive Order 14288 on fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
May 27, 2025Participants noted that the new Trump executive order is another step towards a fascist police state.
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Politics
Chicago Teachers Union tells city council to block ‘snap’ curfew ordinance
May 23, 2025The union said the proposal is a “misguided approach” that “disproportionately targets Black youth.”
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Politics
DOJ opens civil rights investigation after Chicago mayor celebrates office’s diversity
May 21, 2025Mayor Johnson said Trump’s administration is “more interested in creating division” in the U.S. than inclusivity.
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News
Chicago activists want support for teens, not ‘snap’ curfews
May 12, 2025Educators say giving police potentially unconstitutional powers does not address problems faced by youth and their communities.
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