After the Palestinian Nabala Cafe was attacked, owner Eyad Zeid decided not to turn to police. Instead, he found strength and support in community
The Democratic National Convention turned Stormy Daniels, arguably Democrats’ greatest ally, into a punchline
Stanley Howard’s entire life changed in November 1984 when he was arrested and tortured in Illinois by former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge and his “Midnight Crew.” “I was 21 years old, scared half to death, and actually believed that they were trying to kill me by suffocation,” Howard
Calls for a Palestinian American speaker at the DNC were denied, highlighting ongoing tensions with the Democratic Party over Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Organizers say they are proud of bringing together diverse groups of people calling for an end to U.S. military aid to Israel
“Just like 1968! There’s nothing here to celebrate!” Protesters chanted those lines on the first day of pro-Palestine demonstrations outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as the Democrats prepared to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate. Many news outlets have also made comparisons
Chicago organizers expect thousands of protesters from across the city and the country to show up to march at the Democratic National Convention between Aug. 19 and 22. The convention will officially nominate the Democratic candidate for president. The protesters include groups calling for the Democrats to take action on
The primary motivation behind the protest was to express discontent with Trump’s legacy and his political agenda, organizers said
Illinois’ public defender system has a reputation for being compromised and poorly funded. Criminal justice advocates and public defenders have been working to address these issues with new legislation. The core of Illinois’ public defender problem is the lack of independence. Illinois is one of just seven states with no
Justice Democrats spokesperson emphasized the urgent need for deescalation in the Middle East and an end to U.S. financial support for the Israeli military
Advocates and political leaders in Illinois have been at the forefront of developing solutions to the medical debt crisis. Last week, the state Senate approved a measure to remove medical debt from credit reports, offering debt-ridden residents some much-needed relief. But despite this progress, advocates say more needs to be
U.S.-based Palestinians describe a chaotic and unjust process as they fight for immigration relief for their relatives
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