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April 6, 2015
Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger
Whether Emanuel wins or loses his fight for mayor, the savvy coalition leading the charge against him may already have changed Chicago politics for the better.
Micah Uetricht
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EconomyAugust 9, 2013
Same Old ALEC
Its annual conference proved that ALEC is still cozy with the NRA—and still pushing the agenda of giant corporations and right-wing ideologues.
Micah Uetricht
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August 7, 2013
ALEC Convention Met With Protests in Chicago
A coalition of labor, community and environmental groups is making it clear that ALEC isn’t welcome in the union town.
Micah Uetricht
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CitiesMay 20, 2013
Chicago Teachers Union Overwhelmingly Re-Elects Karen Lewis’s CORE Caucus
CORE’s victory is a boost to social movement unionism—and a model for other unions around the country.
Micah Uetricht
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Labor OrganizingApril 24, 2013
Retail and Fast Food Workers Strike in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
Demanding a living wage of $15 per hour, employees at Macy’s, Subway, McDonald’s, Victoria’s Secret and more have walked off the job.
Micah Uetricht
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Health CareJanuary 22, 2013
Labor Campaign Pushes Healthcare as a Human Right, Not a Business
Inspired by Vermont’s successful drive for universal healthcare, the Labor Campaign for Single-Payer is working with activists from Maine, California and Oregon to expand healthcare access.
Micah Uetricht
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January 12, 2012
Students Take on Private Equity Fund HEI
The anatomy of a successful student movement.
Micah Uetricht
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Immigration PolicyAugust 2, 2011
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Higher EducationApril 21, 2011
Maryland Passes Its Own Version of the DREAM Act
The bill allows for undocumented students to receive in-state tuition in public universities in the state.
Micah Uetricht