Young black activists are in it for the long haul
Featuring a network of young leaders, use of technology, and a focus on system-wide change, the Movement for Black Lives represents a politically important moment in civil rights organizing.
Chuy Garcia hits Chicago mayor on video scandal
"As more reporters do their homework about the circumstances surrounding the video, it looks like it was concealed because of its potential impact on, yes, Chicago politics."
Video of San Francisco police shooting young black man draws protests
Many tied Woods' killing to the national trend in the extrajudicial killings of black youth, and their deaths have placed the use of force against communities of color in the spotlight.
"Honor" at Sequim High: changing the rules as rulers saw fit
My de facto campaign manager was my younger sister, Susan, who conceived my campaign slogan: "Dave Beck can go to heck."
A people's agenda: Reflections of a progressive's first year in office
At City Hall the voice of the people, and the engagement of the public, is often an afterthought: We need to get our priorities straight.
Chicagoans rally for an end to racist violence
After reading the names and short biographies of the slain, the mournful airs gave way to determination as the emcees brought forth speakers from the crowd.
