Hundreds of Thousands Protest Trump’s Interference in Mueller Probe

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2018 In towns and cities across the country, American citizens take to the streets to remind their president that he is not above the law. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jury Convicts Laquan McDonald’s Killer of Second-Degree Murder

DON BABWIN and MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Oct 5, 2018 It’s the first time in half a century that a Chicago police officer has been convicted of such a crime for an on-duty death. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Chicago Could Blow if Laquan McDonald’s Killer Walks

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 3, 2018 Decades of segregation and brutal policing have turned the city into one giant powder keg, leading activists to fear for the worst. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Amazon Is Getting Cities and States to Rob Their Own Citizens

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Sep 24, 2018 If you live in Indianapolis, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta or 16 other lucky cities, congratulations! You’re a finalist in the “Throw-Your-Money-At-Amazon” Sweepstakes! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says He Won’t Seek Third Term

MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Sep 4, 2018 The announcement comes the day before the start of one of the biggest police-shooting trials in the city's history. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Should Finally Put Superdelegates Behind Them

By Norman Solomon / The Huffington Post Aug 23, 2018 Here's an action item that should appear on the agenda at this week's Democratic National Committee meeting in Chicago. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

11 Dead, Nearly 70 Wounded in Weekend Violence in Chicago

MICHAEL TARM / The Associated Press Aug 6, 2018 A weekend burst of violence becomes a political issue when President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, blames the carnage on longtime Democratic rule in the city. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hundreds of Immigrant Youths Housed in Chicago-Area Shelters

By Jodi S. Cohen, Duaa Eldeib and Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica Jul 27, 2018 The nonprofit that runs most of the facilities is generally well-regarded, but an investigation by ProPublica reveals some troubling incidents. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

If You’re a Protester in Chicago, Big Brother Is Watching You

By Mick Dumke / ProPublica Jun 12, 2018 The Rahm Emanuel administration has continued the city's long, troubled history of snooping on groups exercising their First Amendment rights—and now state legislators want to let it use drones. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign: An American Movement Hidden in Plain Sight (Audio Photo Essay)

Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 22, 2018 Corporate media are not covering the fight for America's soul, but the establishment will not be able ignore the growing community that is leading it much longer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poor People’s Campaign: A Struggle Rising From the Streets

Staff and Michael Nigro / Truthdig May 21, 2018 The second week of the campaign kicks off in Chicago, under the theme "Linking Systemic Racism and Poverty." But police are using an unconventional tactic to prevent a movement from building. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Michelle Obama to Release Memoir in November

HILLEL ITALIE / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2018 The former first lady tweeted Sunday that the book, to come out a week after the 2018 midterm elections, is called "Becoming." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )