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Tag: Democrats

Posted inPerspectives

America’s Black female mayors face dual crises of COVID-19 and protests – but these women are used to uphill battles

by Sharon Austin July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

Four decades after Ellen Craig-Jones of Urbancrest, Ohio, became the US’s first Black woman mayor, seven of the nation’s largest cities are lead by Black women. And what a time to be in charge.

Posted inPerspectives

After Biden’s primary win, where do progressive politics stand in Illinois?

by Curtis Black March 18, 2020March 19, 2020
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Bernie Sanders endorsed former head of controversial state counterterrorism program

by Asraa Mustufa and Alex Ruppenthal March 16, 2020March 17, 2020
Posted inPerspectives

Fair tax: the other most consequential vote Illinoisans will be making this November

by Curtis Black March 9, 2020March 9, 2020
Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

Why Lori Lightfoot may join black elites backing Bloomberg for president

by Curtis Black February 19, 2020February 19, 2020
Posted inPerspectives

Democratic plans for raising taxes on the rich: A guide for the middle class

by Steven Pressman February 7, 2020February 7, 2020
Posted inPerspectives

Universal coverage, single-payer, ‘Medicare for All’: What does it all mean for you?

by Simon F. Haeder January 10, 2020January 10, 2020
Posted inPerspectives

What Canada and South Africa can teach the U.S. about slavery reparations

by Bonny Ibhawoh July 18, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

A progressive income tax is Illinois’ best shot at solving budget crisis

by Curtis Black May 10, 2018May 10, 2018
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In Illinois, a fight between big money and grassroots insurgencies rages on

by Curtis Black March 22, 2018March 22, 2018

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