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The watershed mayoral election ushers in a new political landscape, setting the stage for a crop of young activists joining the City Council.
The mayoral candidate’s reformist persona is being challenged by hardline police accountability activists.
True accountability requires amending the Fraternal Order of Police contract that shields and encourages misconduct.
A historic agreement that will dictate the direction of police reform in Chicago for years to come was approved by a federal district judge Thursday.
While some celebrated the conviction and others protested the political system that tried to cover up the murder of Laquan McDonald, both groups seem to agree that in the city of Chicago and for people of color, justice remains a work in progress.
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.
The mayoral race has turned into a rare opportunity for Chicago to resist autocratic politics and have a robust debate on the critical issues facing the city.
Although Rahm Emanuel is bowing out, the system that conspired to cover up the shooting must still be held accountable.
Several questions remain after Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Police Supt. Eddie Johnson released a draft plan to reform the Chicago Police Department.
As Rahm Emanuel courts flashy projects amid a slew of scandals, it seems the mayor is more accountable to big-money donors than to neighborhood constituents.