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Perspectives

Militarization has fostered a policing culture that sets up protesters as ‘the enemy’

By Tom Nolan | June 12, 2020

The militarization of local police departments has been associated with an increase in police violence against citizens.

Perspectives

Now is the time to look inside and fight white supremacy for what it is

By Jeff Kelly Lowenstein | June 3, 2020

The subjugation of black people, enforced by violence and embedded in capitalism, has been the through line of American history.

Race and Culture

Roy Larson, former publisher of The Chicago Reporter, dies at 90

By The Chicago Reporter | March 2, 2020

Credited with helping the magazine survive the succession of its founder, Larson oversaw the Reporter’s redesign, investigations on asbestos in public housing and the launch of Catalyst Chicago.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Why Lori Lightfoot may join black elites backing Bloomberg for president

By Curtis Black | February 19, 2020

The former New York City mayor’s monied interests are winning him support despite his obstinance (and evasion) on stop and frisk, discriminatory hiring, and other racial justice issues.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Nike’s Obama Center donation raises questions about corporate branding, public resources

By Curtis Black | January 17, 2020

With a federal review of the site resuming, the $5 million pledge underscores uncertainties about the Obama Foundation’s plans.

Perspectives

Lower refugee limits are weakening resettlement in the US

By Stephanie J. Nawyn | October 31, 2019

Over the past few decades, the US has gradually lowered the ceiling for refugees.

Economic Development

Obama Center Watch: A federal review, a push for a community benefits agreement, and a lawsuit appeal

By Josh McGhee | August 2, 2019

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest developments and challenges to the Obama Presidential Center.

Perspectives

The long, bipartisan history of dealing with immigrants harshly

By Anthony W. Fontes | July 11, 2019

Trump has expanded and escalated the most punitive policies he inherited from his predecessors.

Perspectives
Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children

Detaining refugee children at military bases may sound un-American, but it’s been done before

By Jana Lipman | June 20, 2019

Fort Sill, a military base in Oklahoma, will soon house 1,400 Central American children, the Trump administration says. It’s not the first time the US has used army bases to house refugees.

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black fatherhood

Breaking myths about black fatherhood this Father’s Day

By Saeed Richardson | June 13, 2019

The inaccurate perception that African American families are devastated by absent fathers that need to return to their responsibilities informs policy and law formulation in a variety of harmful ways.

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