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We Cannot Let The Right Push CORE From CTU Leadership

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We Cannot Let The Right Push CORE From CTU Leadership

by Bryan Tyrpin | February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

It has only been a few weeks since the latest conflict between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union came to a tumultuous end on January 10th. The 4-day work stoppage,…

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Statement in Solidarity with the Chicago Teachers and Staff

Statement in Solidarity with the Chicago Teachers and Staff

by Chicago DSA | January 5, 2022January 5, 2022
The Chicago Democratic Socialists of America stands in solidarity with the demands of…
What Does An Elected School Board Mean For Chicago?

What Does An Elected School Board Mean For Chicago?

by Lillie Therieau | July 8, 2021
With the watershed news of the HB 2908 passing the Illinois House and…
An Examination into Chicago’s Independent Political Organizations

An Examination into Chicago’s Independent Political Organizations

by Simon Swartzman | June 1, 2021June 1, 2021
In Chicago, we have a tradition of political organizations called Independent Political Organizations.…
Red Star Bulletin Issue #21

Red Star Bulletin Issue #21

by Red Star Bulletin | February 24, 2021February 9, 2022
Welcome to Issue #21 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this…
What Karen Lewis Taught Us

What Karen Lewis Taught Us

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | February 12, 2021February 11, 2021
On Monday, February 8, 2021, Chicago lost a titan of the labor movement.…
Tuesday Thoughts With Sean – Unity?

Tuesday Thoughts With Sean – Unity?

by Sean Estelle | January 26, 2021
Last week, on Wednesday January 20th, with much pomp and circumstance, Joe Biden…
The Fight for Safety is the Fight for Equity – An Interview with Members of the Chicago Teachers Union

The Fight for Safety is the Fight for Equity – An Interview with Members of the Chicago Teachers Union

by Jordan Weber | January 11, 2021October 6, 2021
This week Chicago Public Schools (CPS) began forcing some of their teachers and…
Chicago Teachers Union, Socialist Alderpeople Fight Mayor For Safe Schools

Chicago Teachers Union, Socialist Alderpeople Fight Mayor For Safe Schools

by Erick Sherman | January 9, 2021January 9, 2021
Despite below freezing temperatures and an icy edict by Chicago Public Schools (CPS)…
Las Vegas DSA Just Donated $3,000 to Support Striking Educators in Chicago. Here’s Why.

Las Vegas DSA Just Donated $3,000 to Support Striking Educators in Chicago. Here’s Why.

by Eli Namay | October 15, 2019October 22, 2019
The word “solidarity” describes action that recognizes the intertwined nature of our struggles…
Why Chicago DSA Must Go All-In to Stand With the Chicago Teachers Union’s 2019 Strike

Why Chicago DSA Must Go All-In to Stand With the Chicago Teachers Union’s 2019 Strike

by Micah Uetricht | September 23, 2019September 23, 2019
Before the red-state teachers strikes and the blue-state strikes that followed, the Bernie…
Will Chicago educators teach another lesson about solidarity?

Will Chicago educators teach another lesson about solidarity?

by Alan Maass | August 27, 2019August 28, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promised “a city reborn” after eight miserable years of…
Teachers for Bernie

Teachers for Bernie

by Kenzo Shibata | May 29, 2019May 29, 2019
2018 was supposed to be the end for organized labor. The ruling class’…
We Stand with ACERO Charter Teachers

We Stand with ACERO Charter Teachers

by Midwest Socialist | December 5, 2018May 20, 2019
For the first time ever, teachers went on strike at a charter school.…
Educational Justice with Bill Ayers, Mark Warren and Brandon Johnson

Educational Justice with Bill Ayers, Mark Warren and Brandon Johnson

by Midwest Socialist | October 26, 2018May 6, 2019
Activist and education scholar, Bill Ayers, talks with Mark Warren and Brandon Johnson…
The Teacher Strike Wave Continues!

The Teacher Strike Wave Continues!

by Midwest Socialist | October 13, 2018May 5, 2019
Eric Blanc – Formally a high school teacher in the Bay Area, Eric…

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