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Rev. Jackson: School Closings Undemocratic
CHICAGO (CBS) — Opponents of Chicago school closures are vowing to fight on, but they appear to have little chance of reversing the mayor’s agenda, unless a federal judge steps in, reports… more →
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Looking Back, Thinking Ahead: What Oppressed Communities Have Taught Chicago in the Fight Around School Closings
wrote 8 hours ago: Third grader Asean Johnson openly calls the school closings racist at a rally on Daley Plaza this pa … more →
Rev. Jackson: School Closings Undemocratic
wrote 9 hours ago: CHICAGO (CBS) — Opponents of Chicago school closures are vowing to fight on, but they appear t … more →
Protests Against School Closings Continue
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wrote 1 day ago: CHICAGO (CBS) – Parents and other community members met outside a West Side school Friday morn … more →
Chicago Closes Schools But Funds Stadium
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wrote 2 days ago: Yesterday Chicago’s School Board decided to close 50 public schools due to “declining enrollment” as … more →
Opponents Vow To Keep Fighting, Despite Vote To Close 49 Elementary Schools
wrote 2 days ago: CHICAGO (CBS) – The decision to close 49 elementary schools in Chicago is done, but bitterness … more →
Reflections on the CTU March by Rachel Kulikoff
wrote 2 days ago: On Sunday, I took two buses, going west and south from Hyde Park for the first time since I’ve … more →
Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 50 schools
wrote 3 days ago: CHICAGO – After what has become one of the most divisive debates in Chicago and in spite of a … more →
Amazing Kid, Not So Amazing Message!
wrote 3 days ago: Remember, I’m a leftist Independent. I am having lots of issues with liberals though. Today my … more →
Movement to stop Chicago school closures will continue says union leader
wrote 3 days ago: Opponents of school closures in Chicago on Moday, May 20 completed a three-day march through neighbo … more →
9-year-old delivers message to Mayor Rahm Emanuel about school closings
wrote 3 days ago: CHICAGO — With just hours until the fate of school closings is known in the third-largest district i … more →
Live From the Heartland Radio Show
wrote 3 days ago: This is the video version of my radio interview this past Saturday morning on the Live From the Hear … more →
Emanuel Stands Firm On School Closings Plan Ahead Of Board Vote
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wrote 4 days ago: CHICAGO (CBS) – On the eve of a Board of Education vote, and amid some vociferous opposition f … more →
Chicago Teachers Union Overwhelmingly Re-Elects Karen Lewis's CORE Caucus
wrote 4 days ago: I’ve got a story up at The Nation about the re-election of Karen Lewis’s CORE caucus and … more →
Dozens arrested at last day of protests over Chicago public school closings
wrote 4 days ago: At least two dozen protesters were arrested as the Chicago Teachers Union and its supporters wrapped … more →
I Feel Like I'm Living in a Dystopian Movie
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wrote 4 days ago: 2012 – Rahm Emanuel shuts down the mental health clinics 2013 – Rahm Emanuel closes the … more →
Teachers' Union To Wrap Up Three-Day Protest Of School Closings
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wrote 5 days ago: Updated 05/20/13 – 5:22 p.m. CHICAGO (CBS) – The Chicago Teachers Union wraps up a three … more →
Chicago Teachers Union Marches For Second Straight Day
wrote 6 days ago: CHICAGO (CBS) – For the second day in a row, opponents of Chicago Public School closures march … more →
I'm from NJ. Why the Heck Am I Going to Go Protest in Chicago?
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wrote 6 days ago: “Children shouldn’t have to risk their lives just to get an education.” “Hey … more →
Lewis Wins Another Term As CTU Chief
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wrote 1 week ago: CHICAGO (STMW) — The Chicago Teachers’ Union has re-elected Karen Lewis to another term as pre … more →
