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Illinois’ not-quite-‘automatic’ voter registration could disadvantage citizens of color

Christina Rivers — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:08:01 +0000

Slow implementation of the law impeded registration for the midterm election and could do the same for Chicago’s upcoming municipal elections.

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Why the Dan Ryan shutdown was not an act of civil disobedience

Kelly Hayes, Mariame Kaba and Monica Trinidad — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:56:49 +0000

Father Michael Pfleger coordinated the march against violence with police and elected officials, making it a state-sanctioned event.

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After Janus decision, what’s next for Illinois’ public sector unions?

Curtis Black — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:58:47 +0000

Unions are facing a new political landscape, but state workers have every reason to stick with them, union leaders say.

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A progressive income tax is Illinois’ best shot at solving budget crisis

Curtis Black — Thu, 10 May 2018 17:17:47 +0000

Ending the state's flat income tax rate would reduce taxes for most while raising $2 billion in additional revenue a year, a new report says.

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Entangled by destructive policies, a veteran gets deported

Curtis Black — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:47:03 +0000

As one of thousands of "green card veterans," Miguel Perez Jr. fell victim to inadequate veteran services, a harmful war on drugs, and brutal immigration policies.

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