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Chicagoans reject Trump’s militaristic threats at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally Hundreds of people gathered to attend Senator Bernie Sanders’ rally in Chicago amid the political backdrop of a potential military takeover of the third largest city in the U.S.

Hundreds of people gathered to attend Senator Bernie Sanders’ rally in Chicago amid the political backdrop of a potential military takeover of the third largest city in the U.S.

Cross the Courts Off the List We have enough information to conclude that the law won't save us.

It's been an open question whether the law would be a productive arena in which to battle the Trump administration and I think we can now conclude that the answer is: Not really.
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Chicago mayor says he will veto controversial ‘snap’ curfew ordinance Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto a curfew ordinance that would allow the police superintendent to declare a curfew anywhere in the city with just 30 minutes’ notice to respond to so-cal...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto an ordinance that would allow the police superintendent to declare a curfew anywhere in the city with just 30 minutes’ notice to respond to so-called “teen takeover” gatherings.

Chicago police say they don't 'assist in immigration enforcement' but have turned over key records to feds Records obtained by the Sun-Times show the police have handed over documents that include the names, addresses and countries of origin of people targeted by federal immigration authorities.

The Chicago Police Department has handed over documents that include the names, addresses and countries of origin of people targeted by federal immigration authorities, records obtained by the Sun-Times show.

NewsGuild condemns attacks on reporters covering anti-ICE protests The NewsGuild-CWA is calling for investigations into officers they say have illegally targeted journalists with “less-lethal rounds and tear gas” amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles against federal i...

The NewsGuild-CWA is calling for investigations into officers they say have illegally targeted journalists with “less-lethal rounds and tear gas” amid ongoing protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration raids.

Tens of thousands march through Chicago to protest ICE raids Tens of thousands marched through downtown Chicago on Tuesday to denounce the violent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles and the militaristic response to demonstrations ...

Tens of thousands marched through downtown Chicago on Tuesday to denounce the violent raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles and the militaristic response to demonstrations by the Trump administration.

Factory workers file for union election amid unsafe working conditions Workers at a Chicago-area manufacturer have filed for a union election to address unsafe working conditions that have resulted in multiple severe injuries.

Workers at a Chicago-area manufacturer have filed for a union election to address unsafe working conditions that have resulted in multiple severe injuries.

Global war on labor: Report says workers’ rights in freefall as right-wing power grows Around the world, workers’ rights are in “freefall,” with the Trump administration in the lead of a global far-right alliance that’s waging a “global war on labor rights.

Global war on labor: Report says workers' rights in freefall as right-wing power grows. Leading the charge is the Trump administration, which is taking a "wrecking ball" to workers and their unions.
#politics #labor
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Liberalism’s useful idiots: How moderate institutions enable authoritarian drift In moments of democratic crisis, those who claim to be the guardians of the liberal order often prove to be its most hapless saboteurs. As the far right consolidates power across the United States—thr...

Liberalism’s useful idiots: How moderate institutions enable authoritarian drift. Will liberal institutions destroy themselves through inaction, cowardice, and complicity?
#politics
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Protestors denounce Executive Order 14288 on 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder The evening of May 25, 2020, was when many first saw the video that has since cemented itself in American history.

"The recent executive orders coming down [from] Trump, he's making the police immune from prosecution," said Frank Chapman.

"He's trying to extend the police’s power so that the police will not be held accountable by the people of this country.”

Chicago Teachers Union tells city council to block snap curfew ordinance The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on city council members to reject a proposed ordinance that would allow police to enact a curfew anytime, anywhere with just 30-minutes notice, in response to so-...

The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on city council members to reject a proposed ordinance that would allow police to enact a curfew anytime, anywhere with just 30-minutes notice, in response to so-called “teen takeover” gatherings.

DOJ opens civil rights investigation after Chicago mayor celebrates office’s diversity The Department of Justice launched an investigation into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hiring practices, just one day after he celebrated his office’s diversity during a media event.

The Department of Justice launched an investigation into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hiring practices, just one day after he celebrated his office’s diversity during a media event.

Chicago lawyers, educators, oppose allowing police to call 'snap' curfews A proposed ordinance in Chicago would grant police the authority to declare “snap” curfews anywhere in the city, in response to so-called “teen takeover” gatherings.

A proposed ordinance in Chicago would grant police the authority to declare “snap” curfews anywhere in the city, in response to so-called “teen takeover” gatherings. It’s a proposal some argue is not only ineffective and unnecessary, but could violate young people’s right to due process.

55 years ago today, 4 students at Kent State University were killed for protesting the Vietnam war.

Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Glenn Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Knox Schroeder, 19

We must stand against war, militarism, and government attacks on protest.

Thousands of workers protest Trump’s policies at Chicago May Day march Thousands of protestors marched through downtown Chicago on May 1 to commemorate International Workers’ Day, 139 years after Chicago workers went on strike as part of a nationwide movement demanding a...

“Donald Trump is ignoring federal judges; he's ignoring the Supreme Court; he's ignoring the Constitution of the United States,” said the Reverend Michael Pfleger. “We must come together and remind him he was elected president. He was not coronated a king.”

Ojibwe leaders stress the dangers of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline Elected officials from two Native American reservations are warning that the location of a proposed oil pipeline in the Great Lakes region could not be worse when it comes to creating the danger of an...

“Any type of oil spill that happens will have a much greater and far-reaching impact than anyone can imagine,” said Whitney Gravelle.

“I mean, we're talking about North America's largest freshwater resource; we're talking about the clean drinking water for over 40 million Americans.”

52% of Americans consider Trump a ‘dangerous dictator,’ survey says At almost 100 days into his second term in office, a slight majority of Americans say they consider President Donald Trump a “dangerous dictator.”

At almost 100 days into his second term in office, a slight majority of Americans say they consider President Donald Trump a “dangerous dictator,” according to a new survey.

Amnesty Intl. condemns Israel and US for ‘live-streamed genocide’ in Gaza A human rights organization condemned Israel, the United States and other countries for their role in what it called a “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza, as the official death toll in the besieged terr...

Amnesty International condemned Israel, the United States and other countries for their role in what it called a “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza, as the official death toll in the besieged territory has exceeded 60,000 since October 2023.

Detained on verge of U.S. citizenship, Mohsen Mahdawi speaks from Vermont prison Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

Speaking to NPR in his first media interview since his detention, lawful permanent U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi finds peace in meditation and hopes "America will fulfill its promise."

Federal cuts to NOAA could be an ‘incredible blow’ for Chesapeake Bay, storm reporting As summer and hurricane season nears, weather and environmental officials say federal cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will negatively impact climate research, education and...

NOAA + National Weather Service slashed before hurricane season
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‘Jesus came from the working class’: Chicago faith leaders to demonstrate on May Day Organizers and faith leaders from Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities gathered to announce the formation of an interfaith gathering at next week’s May Day parade in Chicago.

Organizers and faith leaders from Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities gathered to announce the formation of an interfaith gathering at next week’s May Day parade in Chicago.

‘Capitalism does not like safety’: Chicago union leaders denounce Trump’s NIOSH layoffs Union representatives took part in a community event in Chicago to denounce the Trump administration’s gutting of a health agency that helps keep workers safe across several industries.

Union representatives took part in a community event in Chicago to denounce the Trump administration’s gutting of a health agency that helps keep workers safe across several industries.

“We have to hold America to its promise,” said Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO.

Resolution calls for ‘Mutual Defense Compact’ of Big Ten universities against Trump administration There is an initiative underway to create an alliance among Big Ten universities to defend each other against the Trump administration’s attacks on higher education.

There is an initiative underway to create an alliance among Big Ten universities to defend each other against the Trump administration’s attacks on higher education.

Failing to Rise to the Constitutional Crisis Trump’s defiance of the courts is a declaration that the United States will no longer operate as a constitutional republic.

The Trump administration and its allies have flatly declared that they believe a judicial check on the executive authority wrongly places constitutional restraints on Trump’s desires. The New York Times goes out on a limb and declares this "a path with an uncertain end."

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US Army engineers expedite permits for Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel project In 2014, a researcher from the University of Michigan identified the Straits of Mackinac as the “worst possible place for an oil spill in the Great Lakes."

Environmentalists and Native American tribes have considered the aging Line 5 pipeline an existential threat for years.

In 2014, a researcher from the University of Michigan identified the Straits of Mackinac as the “worst possible place for an oil spill in the Great Lakes.”