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Nonprofits and the City’s Political Economy: A Case Study

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Nonprofits and the City’s Political Economy: A Case Study

by Ramsin Canon | February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Marxist analysis of attempts by executives of nonprofits to halt labor organizing in the NGO industry. **** On Tuesday, January 31st, Chicago’s City Council held a joint committee subject-matter hearing on what’s…

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Chicago DSA Releases Second Round of Aldermanic Endorsements

Chicago DSA Releases Second Round of Aldermanic Endorsements

by Chicago DSA | September 14, 2022September 14, 2022
The Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has endorsed Angela Clay,…
Madigan Down, But Not Out – City Quietly Renews ShotSpotter Contract – Chicago Bears Consider Move

Madigan Down, But Not Out – City Quietly Renews ShotSpotter Contract – Chicago Bears Consider Move

by Red Star Bulletin | September 3, 2021
Welcome to Issue #26 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this…
Red Star Bulletin Issue #24

Red Star Bulletin Issue #24

by Red Star Bulletin | May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Welcome to Issue #24 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 3

The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 3

by Bryan Tyrpin | December 30, 2020
This is part 3 is a 3 part series. Part 1 can be…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1

The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1

by Bryan Tyrpin | December 28, 2020December 30, 2020
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. You can find part 2…
The Uprising and the Vote on the Chicago City Budget

The Uprising and the Vote on the Chicago City Budget

by Ken Barrios | December 19, 2020
We are finally nearing the end of 2020. The largest uprising in US…
The Real Error in Judgment is Voting for Tom Tunney

The Real Error in Judgment is Voting for Tom Tunney

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | December 18, 2020December 18, 2020
"An error in judgment." That was 44th Ward Alderperson Tom Tunney's response to…
Red Star Bulletin Issue #19

Red Star Bulletin Issue #19

by Red Star Bulletin | December 1, 2020February 9, 2022
Welcome to the 2021 Budget Issue (#19) of the Red Star Bulletin! The…
I Urge You To Vote No On This Malicious Budget

I Urge You To Vote No On This Malicious Budget

by Catlyn Savado | November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
This is the written version of the public comment given by Catlyn Savado…
RSL#04, Lightfoot: New Boss, Same as Old Boss

RSL#04, Lightfoot: New Boss, Same as Old Boss

by Midwest Socialist | May 2, 2020May 10, 2020
Red Star Live host, Ravi Pathare (@ravi_path), recaps recent raucous meetings of the…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s June Session

Report Back: Chicago City Council’s June Session

by Sean Duffy | July 9, 2019July 9, 2019
The Chicago City Council met for its second session of the 2019–2023 term…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s May Session

Report Back: Chicago City Council’s May Session

by Sean Duffy | June 11, 2019June 11, 2019
On May 29, new mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over the first Chicago City…
Running the Socialist Campaign

Running the Socialist Campaign

by Midwest Socialist | May 29, 2019October 6, 2021
You may have heard the news by now. Chicagoans just elected 6 members…
Red Star Bulletin: May 20

Red Star Bulletin: May 20

by Red Star Bulletin | May 20, 2019May 23, 2019
Welcome to the Red Star Bulletin! We just put six socialists into office…
Electoral Victories in Chicago: How the Socialist Caucus Was Built

Electoral Victories in Chicago: How the Socialist Caucus Was Built

by Steve Weishampel | April 9, 2019May 23, 2019
  April 2 was a landmark day for the Left in Chicago and…

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