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ElectionsApril 5, 2023
The Movement That Made Brandon Johnson Mayor of Chicago
Backed by the powerful Chicago teachers Union, he waged an unapologetically progressive campaign and saw off a “law and order” opponent. Now comes the hard part.
Micah Uetricht
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Climate ChangeFebruary 9, 2021
Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left
His works of history and social criticism have grappled with the political and ecological disasters of the past. His work has now started to become more hopeful about the future.
Micah Uetricht
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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