Perspectives
Is the only way to fix policing to end it?
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After years of abuse, cover-ups and costs, many Chicago activists say it’s clear that policing can’t be reformed.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Instead of more policing, a model to provide more services
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Stakeholders in Illinois, around the country and across the spectrum are proposing ways for police, as first responders, to arrest and incarcerate less and help more, but additional funding is needed.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Community role in police reform in question amid attorney general race
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As Lisa Madigan negotiates a consent decree to enforce changes at the Chicago Police Department, candidates for her position weigh in on whether they think local groups should play a role.
Perspectives
Evaporating dreams: Ending DACA puts whole communities at stake
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Creating policies that help Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients thrive would benefit us all, not just the undocumented.
Race and Culture
In Chicago, Dick Gregory cultivated fame and activism
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The late comedian set the bar for black celebrities taking a stand on civil rights by risking arrest and lost income for causes throughout his life.
Perspectives
Widening the tent for a multiracial labor movement
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Unions, which embraced black workers, must better address immigrant rights and the struggle against police violence.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Emanuel shuts out community role in police reform—again
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In reversing his stance on a consent decree for Chicago police, the mayor continues to resist ceding control to those directly affected by abusive policing.
Gallery
Photos: Women’s March and anti-Trump protests in Chicago draw huge crowds
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Demonstrators flooded the streets downtown on Inauguration Day and the next morning for the Women’s March on Chicago.
TCR Talks
Bill Ayers on being a white ally and the future of progressives
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Read or listen to an interview with veteran organizer Bill Ayers about the election of Donald Trump and his advice to activists today.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Low-wage workers prepare to step up pay fight in Trump era
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On Tuesday, Fight for 15 supporters plan actions in Chicago and nationwide against “an extremist agenda to move the country to the right.”