Perspectives
Making Black Lives Matter
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In her newest book, historian and political activist Barbara Ransby examines the emergent Black Lives Matter Movement, discussing its roots and motivations, its politics and its future.
Perspectives
Van Dyke conviction offers moment of accountability for Chicago police
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Unlike so many times before, in the case of Laquan McDonald, justice worked. But not without the help of journalists, street activists, and extraordinary public scrutiny.
Perspectives
Universal basic income could redress the high cost of underemployment in Chicago
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In a booming economy failing to provide enough living wage jobs, the city can more than afford to try Ald. Ameya Pawar’s proposal to relieve poverty.