All Power to the People
A conversation with members of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party
Op-ed: Anti-Black and Anti-Immigrant Racism Reinforce One Another. Solidarity Is the Only Way We Win
Lightfoot’s decision to house migrants in shuttered Woodlawn school without community input should unite us in demanding real investments—not keep us apart
Assault Weapon Ban Draws Praise from Chicago Violence Prevention Advocates
The Protect Illinois Communities Act, facing legal opposition from Republicans, makes Illinois the ninth state to ban high-powered guns used in mass shootings
Affordable Housing Advocates Push for Co-Ops
Co-op members, City officials, and housing organizers weigh in on whether limited-equity housing co-ops can provide affordable and sustainably priced housing
Book Reviews
King David and Boss Daley
Professor Lance Williams traces the stories and conflicts of two powerful Chicago leaders, David Barksdale and Richard J. Daley, in upcoming book
A Memoir from a Former Border Patrol Agent
Jenn Budd’s memoir about her time in the U.S. Border Patrol reveals the agency as racist, sexist, lawless, and dishonorable
A Guide for the New Era of Abortion
Robin Marty’s ‘The New Handbook for a Post-Roe America’ explores options for preventing and ending pregnancies, avoiding digital surveillance, and more
‘The Evergrowing Industry of Warehousing Men and Women’
Melanie Newport’s forthcoming book outlines the racist history of Cook County Jail
Book Review: ‘The Beauty of Your Face’ by Sahar Mustafah
A young Palestinian-American woman develops her faith to grapple with grief, loss, and growth