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Monthly Archives: October, 2025

Who Gets to Control Women’s Pregnancy

The Trump administration seeks to restrict birth control, abolish abortion, police pregnancies of particularly poor white women and women of color, and to exclude reproduction among women of color.

Treasury’s $2 Trillion Payment to Trump, It’s Very MAGA!

Since Trump claims he has gotten $20 trillion for the country, it seems perfectly reasonable that he should get a commission, say 10 percent or $2 trillion. It’s absurd, but would anyone stop such a ridiculous money grab?

‘Jesus Is Being Tear Gassed At Broadview’

The struggle to close the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago includes clergy who are part of a movement of religious leaders opposed to the assault on immigrants.

Service Workers Union Endorses Nevada Assembly Candidate

Union endorsed candidate for Nevada’s State Assembly vows to fight for workers’ rights, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, and lowering the cost of living in the state.

No Kings Rallies Show the Fight Is On!

No Kings Day showed the rising awareness of people to how dangerous the situation is, that everyone’s rights, living standards, and democracy itself is in danger. Millions are mobilizing in diverse ways to confront the situation.

Fragile Ceasefire Victory and the Role of the Global Movement

In 2024, 125 nations of the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister. This and countless other unprecedented acts of resistance took place against a “war” that revealed itself daily as outright genocide. The world’s people expressed their common humanity through actions and voices...sustaining this epic unity for the battles that lie ahead is critical for real peace..."

The Struggle on Skid Row: Stephanie’s Story

Stephanie Williams is long known as the “Queen of Skid Row.” After she saw the police kill an unarmed homeless Black man in his tent, she became a voice for the community, showing how the City terrorizes the homeless, while fighting for housing as a right for all.

“No Kings” Protests Set to Sweep US Even as Trump Increases Attacks on Activists

Republicans are already smearing the protesters, but their intimidation tactics are out of touch with reality.

US Politicians Took Israeli Money to Support Genocide

While cutting social services at home, the U.S. continues has sent its taxpayer-funded resources to Israel throughout the well-documented genocide.

Voices for Unity from Austin and Chicago

Community leaders from Austin and Chicago speak about their views and visions on unity between Blacks and immigrants in the fight for a just world for all.

ICE Fears Put Pregnant Immigrants and Their Babies at Risk

Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for the health of pregnant immigrants, and the health of their pregnancies. This story was originally reported by 19thnews.org.

Over 400 People Charged With “Pregnancy-Related Crimes” Since “Dobbs”

A new report finds that hundreds of people have been charged with so-called “pregnancy-related crimes” following the Supreme Court’s overturn of abortion protections.

Student Walk Out for Palestine at Wayne State University

"The kids are gonna save us all. They have so much heart and they gave me so much hope," says Detroit-based photojournalist Valerie Jean at Wayne State University's 2nd Annual Student Walkout for Palestine.

Government Shutdown and the Blame Game

Using a bold-faced lie President Trump and Vice President Vance blamed immigrants, particularly the undocumented, for the government shutdown now in effect throughout the country. The Republican plan would increase Obamacare payments and make Medicaid cuts.

A Salute to Chicagoans Resisting ICE

The resistance to the ICE invasion is characterized by people recognizing their common humanity and coming together. What is especially heartening are the small acts by individuals giving their neighbors rides to work, groceries taking their children to school.

BLOCK THE BOMBS, BRING ON THE POETS

On September 22, 2025 Representative Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced the Block the Bombs Act during the 119th Congress.

Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order to Protect Constitutional Rights of Chicagoans

Chicago mayor signs order prohibiting use of city properties for ICE enforcement. The order comes after ICE violated Chicagoans’ rights, and because of the federal government threats of militarized activity.

Emmy-Winning Journalist Deported After Reporting on Anti-Trump Protest

Emmy award-winning journalist Mario Guevara was deported to El Salvador – a country he fled over 20 years ago — in retaliation for filming law enforcement activities, says the Committee to Protect Journalists.

ICE Zip-Ties Children During Raid on Chicago Apartments

During a military-style raid on an apartment block in Chicago Sept. 30, ICE agents used flash-bang grenades, blew apartment doors off their hinges and zip-tied children.

A Salute to Chicagoans Fighting ICE

A salute to Chicagoans fighting ICE and to the food delivery worker on a bicycle who outrode ICE agents after they tried to kidnap him on the streets of downtown Chicago.