Micah Uetricht

Micah Uetricht is the editor of Jacobin and the author of Strike for America: Chicago Teachers Against Austerity, and coauthor, with Meagan Day, of Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go From the Sanders Campaign to Democratic Socialism.

Brandon Johnson celebrates at podium

The Movement That Made Brandon Johnson Mayor of Chicago 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.

Apr 5, 2023 / Micah Uetricht

Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left

Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left 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.

Feb 9, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Micah Uetricht

Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger

Meet Rahm Emanuel’s Other Election Day Challenger 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.

Apr 6, 2015 / Cities Rising / Micah Uetricht

Same Old ALEC

Same Old ALEC 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.

Aug 9, 2013 / Micah Uetricht

ALEC Convention Met With Protests in Chicago

ALEC Convention Met With Protests in Chicago 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.

Aug 7, 2013 / Micah Uetricht

Chicago Teachers Union Overwhelmingly Re-Elects Karen Lewis’s CORE Caucus

Chicago Teachers Union Overwhelmingly Re-Elects Karen Lewis’s CORE Caucus 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.

May 20, 2013 / Micah Uetricht

Retail and Fast Food Workers Strike in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

Retail and Fast Food Workers Strike in Chicago’s Magnificent Mile 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.

Apr 24, 2013 / Micah Uetricht

Labor Campaign Pushes Healthcare as a Human Right, Not a Business 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 healthcar...

Jan 22, 2013 / Micah Uetricht

Students Take on Private Equity Fund HEI Students Take on Private Equity Fund HEI

The anatomy of a successful student movement.

Jan 12, 2012 / StudentNation / Micah Uetricht

Illinois Passes Bill For Undocumented Youth, Makes An Even Dozen State-Level DREAM Acts Illinois Passes Bill For Undocumented Youth, Makes An Even Dozen State-Level DREAM Acts

Yesterday, Gov. Pat Quinn (D) signed the Illinois DREAM Act into law.

Aug 2, 2011 / StudentNation / Micah Uetricht

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