Michelle Zacarias

Michelle Zacarias is a staff writer at People's World. A graduate of the Univ. of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Zacarias has invested her time in raising awareness on issues of social justice and equality. She has written and conducted research in several parts of the world; most recently Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where she presented on disability awareness at the U.S. Consulate. Michelle self identifies as multi-marginalized: as a Latina, a woman of color and a person with disabilities. She considers her experiences a privilege, one that she hopes to use as a platform for spreading socio-political consciousness. In her spare time Michelle enjoys drinking pricey wines and watching old school zombie flicks.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Michelle Zacarias

Environment

Willowbrook, Ill. residents call for closure of polluting Sterigenics plant
December 21, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
There have been issues with the plant for several decades, but it was only recently discovered that the Illinois EPA had prior knowledge of the matter.
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U.S.

Chicago mayoral candidate Amara Enyia aims at empowering working-class communities
December 14, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Not since the days of Harold Washington has Chicago seen leadership from the mayor’s office that actually empowers working-class voices. Amara Enyia is out to change that.
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Labor

Workers continue their strike at Cambria “Holdout” Hotel
December 7, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Cambria Hotel employees continue to rally outside the 166 East Superior Street location here, marking almost four months since the first strikers in Chicago hit the picket lines.
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U.S.

Killing of Jemel Roberson challenges “good guy with gun” myths
November 27, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Outrage over the death of an African-American security guard has sparked discussions around the perils of gun ownership.
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News

Trans Day of Remembrance: Expanding focus to include the living
November 20, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Many trans organizers are pushing allies to take a different approach to TDOR this year, focusing instead on trans lives as opposed to just deaths.
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U.S.

Voters oust corrupt, racist Cook County judge
November 13, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Matthew Coghlan's ouster marks the first time in 28 years that citizens in Cook County have voted a judge off the bench.
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U.S.

Chicago homeless coalition pushes new tax on properties selling over $1m
November 8, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Seen as a key decision-maker on the proposal's future, Alderman Ed Burke is the lead partner in a law firm whose specialty is helping clients with property tax appeals.
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U.S.

Chicago’s black and brown youth bring street heat to polls
November 1, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias
Chicago’s black and brown youth set the bar for progressive politics, both on the picket lines or at the polls.
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