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Chicago’s Gerrymandered Wards Are a Political Mess

Latest in Topic: Elections

Chicago’s Gerrymandered Wards Are a Political Mess

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | March 19, 2021

The Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission has begun accepting applications to be part of a citizen’s commission to redraw Chicago’s wards. By law, Chicago must redraw its wards every ten years following demographic…

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When a Boss Gets Fired

When a Boss Gets Fired

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | January 22, 2021January 21, 2021
It was an unceremonious exit. A few days before the election, former Illinois…
Against A “Godawful Patriot Act Mark II”

Against A “Godawful Patriot Act Mark II”

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | January 15, 2021
In many ways, the image of a QAnon shaman wearing a bearskin Viking…
The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

by Chris Mason | December 9, 2020
Despite what Republicans or Trump say, the 2020 presidential election is over. Biden…
Bob Reiter’s Defense of Mike Madigan is Indefensible

Bob Reiter’s Defense of Mike Madigan is Indefensible

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | November 27, 2020
There was no reason for Madigan to suspect it was over. After all,…
Politicians Are Clowns, But The Circus Is Capitalism

Politicians Are Clowns, But The Circus Is Capitalism

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | November 19, 2020
Rod Blagojevich is a clown. As the Trump campaign desperately tries to find…
Soy un Chavista: For the Clean Break, Against the Dirty Break

Soy un Chavista: For the Clean Break, Against the Dirty Break

by Adeeb Kasem | November 17, 2020
Moments into the first presidential debate, Trump accused Biden and the Democrats of…
In Chicago, It’s Your Civic Duty to Vote In Your Local School Council Election

In Chicago, It’s Your Civic Duty to Vote In Your Local School Council Election

by Margo Gislain | November 16, 2020
This summer, Chicago saw some of its only tangible wins to date in…
Chicago DSA Goes Viral: An Interview with Sean Estelle

Chicago DSA Goes Viral: An Interview with Sean Estelle

by Zach Shearer | November 14, 2020
You recently had a video of a protest in downtown Chicago go viral.…
We Can’t Afford To Listen To John Kasich

We Can’t Afford To Listen To John Kasich

by Matt T. | November 12, 2020
John Kasich, former governor of Ohio, who championed legislation seeking to cripple unions…
The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party

The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party

by Sean Duffy | November 10, 2020
The failure of a constitutional amendment to allow a Graduated Income Tax in…
In the Time of Monsters

In the Time of Monsters

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | November 7, 2020November 9, 2020
There are times when a victory is a failure. For Democrats, this is…
For Illinois to Survive, Progressives Must Bury Madiganism

For Illinois to Survive, Progressives Must Bury Madiganism

by Brian Bennett | November 6, 2020
The last few weeks have shattered Illinois’ hopes of making an economically sensible…
It’s Time to Abolish The Electoral College

It’s Time to Abolish The Electoral College

by Chris Mason | November 3, 2020November 3, 2020
The Electoral College There’s no doubt that the electoral college is an undemocratic…
Will Bidencare Save Us From The Wreckage of COVID-19? Probably Not.

Will Bidencare Save Us From The Wreckage of COVID-19? Probably Not.

by Aidan Smith | October 28, 2020
As a system that values profit over the well-being of its people, the…
To Fight the Actual Racist “Machine” that Harms Young People, Judge Toomin Needs to Go

To Fight the Actual Racist “Machine” that Harms Young People, Judge Toomin Needs to Go

by Emma Gonzalez, Bettina Johnson, and Melanie Wagner | October 10, 2020October 11, 2020
Rallying cries to defund the police have become commonplace on the heels of…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Micah Uetricht

DEBATE DEFLATE: Micah Uetricht

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
The presidential debate was a complete shitshow, but Micah Uetricht sees an organizing…
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