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No One Is Coming To Save Us: Building A Fighting Left Against Capitalism And COVID-19

Latest in Tag: defund the police

No One Is Coming To Save Us: Building A Fighting Left Against Capitalism And COVID-19

by Emily H. and Em G. | January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

The federal government has made it clear that no one is coming to save us from COVID-19. The Biden administration’s interests lie in upholding the status quo and keeping the economy churning…

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Beyond the Headlines, Communities are Working to Replace Police with Actual Public Safety  

Beyond the Headlines, Communities are Working to Replace Police with Actual Public Safety  

by Yuch Aris and Jack Lewis | December 20, 2021December 21, 2021
As the movement to defund the police has grown more popular, many mainstream…
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…
Do You Feel Shame, Aldermen?

Do You Feel Shame, Aldermen?

by Brian Bennett | October 6, 2020
This piece was originally given as a public comment at the Chicago City…
The Black Abolitionist Network: An Interview with Jasson Perez

The Black Abolitionist Network: An Interview with Jasson Perez

by brian bean | July 27, 2020July 27, 2020
This article originally appeared at Rampant. After the first weeks of the rebellion…
General Iron Will Put Profits Over People on Chicago’s Southeast Side

General Iron Will Put Profits Over People on Chicago’s Southeast Side

by Carlos Enriquez | July 16, 2020July 16, 2020
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency authorized in June a permit that would allow…
An Abolitionist Moment in Chicago

An Abolitionist Moment in Chicago

by Steven Lazaroff | July 6, 2020July 14, 2020
This moment holds possibilities for change that we have never before experienced... we…
Class Enemy of the Week: Miguel del Valle, Sendhil Revuluri, Dwayne Truss and Lucino Sotelo

Class Enemy of the Week: Miguel del Valle, Sendhil Revuluri, Dwayne Truss and Lucino Sotelo

by Midwest Socialist | June 26, 2020December 3, 2020
The brutal murders of George Floyd, Breona Taylor, and countless other unarmed Black…
How to Demand Racial Justice Right Now

How to Demand Racial Justice Right Now

by Sean Larson | June 22, 2020June 22, 2020
Now is a moment of historical urgency, demanding action from organized socialists. If…

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