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Progressives Explode After ABC Panel Featuring Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel Launches Attack on Medicare For All

Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel share a laugh during a segment attacking Medicare for All on ABC's "This Week."

Socialist Surge: DSA-Backed Candidates Nab Wins in Chicago Election

Andrea Germanos, staff writer

Andre Vasquez, who just won the seat for alderman in Chicago's 40th Ward

"Political observers and organizers should take these victories as a lesson"

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With Lori Lightfoot's 'Historic, Hopeful Victory' in Chicago Mayoral Race, Progressives Vow to Hold Her Accountable

Jessica Corbett, staff writer

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"Chicago elected a new mayor out of a desire for bold and progressive ideas,...

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Progressive Caucus Rips DCCC Attack on Primary Challengers as 'Slap in the Face of Democratic Voters'

Jake Johnson, staff writer

"If this policy remains in place, it will mean that we will not allow new...

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Toni Preckwinkle (L) and Lori Lightfoot (R)

History Made in Chicago as Lightfoot and Preckwinkle, Two Black Female Progressives, Advance to Mayoral Runoff

Activists and city residents celebrate

'Justice for Laquan!': Jury Finds Chicago Cop Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for Fatally Shooting Black Teen 16 Times

Progressives Near and Far Celebrate Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Seeking Re-Election

#OhareShutdown: Eyes on Chicago as Activists Vow to Block Major Airport on Labor Day

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'Peak Dystopia': Chicago Police Bolster Distrust With 'Bait Truck' Full of Nikes in Poor Black Neighborhood

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Demanding Rahm's Resignation, Anti-Violence Protesters Shut Down Chicago's Lake Shore Drive in March to Wrigley Field

New York City police arrested undocumented immigrants and DACA supporters

Obama Denounces Trump as DACA Decision Sparks Nationwide Protest

Trump is Hiring Lobbyists and Top Ethics Official Says "There's No Transparency"

'We Do Not Stand Down': Sanctuary Cities Vow to Fight Trump's Order

Their Fate Under Trump Unknown, Dreamers Find Support on Capitol Hill

Hedge Fund Managers Are Winning: 2015 Another Year of 'Outrageous Compensation'

From Philly to Australia, People Rise Up Against 'Fossil Fuel Dinosaur Economy'

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Fighting For the People Six Feet Under

FYI, this is still happening: Chicago police have released video of their latest atrocity, wherein a swarm of panicked cops chased and wildly fired at a stolen vehicle before shooting in the back and killing its fleeing driver Paul O'Neal, who was 18, black and unarmed. Afterwards, the officers appeared to high-five each other. Officials say they likely committed a series of procedural "errors." O'Neal's family and many others say they carried out an execution.

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Chicago Teachers Union

CTU Statement on Rahm's Proposed Pension Scheme...

Chicago Teachers Union

If Urban Prep West Can Close, No School Is Safe

Chicago Teachers Union

Janus Backers Aim to Crush Public Education, Undermine Economic and Social Safety Nets

Chicago Teachers Union

Union Responds to Mayor Emanuel’s Plans to Close More Public Schools

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U.S. Supreme Court’s Assumption That Outside Groups Are Independent Is Proven False at the State and Local Levels

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Statement on the Firing of CPD Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy

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Ryan Bellinson

Coronavirus Class Politics: Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste

Jeff Cohen

Let’s Not Restore or Mythologize Obama

Eve Ottenberg

Gentrification, School Closings, and Displacement in Chicago

Steven Singer

Rahm Emanuel’s Non-Apology Apology for Being a School Privatization Cheerleader

Rebecca Burns

The 8 Most Important Labor Stories of 2018

Negin Owliaei

Inequality at the Center of Chicago Charter School Strikes

Juan Cole

Why the Midterm Elections Can't Be Counted on to End Our Constitutional Crisis

Negin Owliaei

Teacher Strikes Are About a Lot More Than Paychecks

Kevin Gosztola

Who’s Who Of American War Criminals And Torture Apologists Endorse Gina Haspel For CIA Director

Ellen Shepard

How To Say No To Amazon