Chicago

Chicago teachers step up resistance to school closings

Chicago school teachers held a large rally on May 20 that focused on resisting attempts to shut down as many…

May 23, 2013

Massive protest held against Chicago public school closings

Thousands of teachers, parents and community members rallied on March 27 in the Chicago downtown area to protest Mayor Rahm…

March 28, 2013

Profiteering, racism behind closing of 61 Chicago schools

Chicago — The Rahm Emanuel administration and the Chicago Public Schools, along with politically connected corporate interests, are making a calculated…

March 27, 2013

Comandante Chávez honored in Chicago

Chicago — A tribute to a great revolutionary took place on March 8 at Calles y Sueños, a center for art…

March 16, 2013

Answering a wrong analysis: U.S. working class will fight back

Whenever revolutionary activists from the United States travel abroad, among the first questions they are asked by their peers is…

March 11, 2013

Chicago protesters say ‘No’ to Greek fascists

Chicago  — About 100 concerned anti-fascists showed up Jan. 19, a very cold winter day, to demonstrate at the Greek consulate…

January 24, 2013

Chicago New Black Panther Party focuses on local issues

Chicago — The first public meeting of the newly re-established Illinois Chapter of the New Black Panther Party was held on…

January 11, 2013

Ramsey Clark’s unique contribution to human rights

As assistant attorney general for the Lands Division, Ramsey Clark played a key role in drafting the Civil Rights Acts…

January 9, 2013

Chicago teachers’ union points the way

The teachers’ strike last September was a high-water mark in the class struggle in Chicago, and it shows in which…

January 4, 2013

Memory of Black Panther Party leaders honored

Chicago — On the 43rd anniversary of the cop massacre of Black Panther Party leaders Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. and Defense…

December 16, 2012