Next Congress to be Most Diverse Ever
The 115th Congress will be sworn into service on January 3, 2017, and is scheduled to run for two years...
Year: 2016
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Releases Video Statement on Hate Crimes in the United States
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released a video statement on the FBI’s newly announced 2015 hate crime statistics as well...
“Resist Trump!” Protest Set for Saturday
Protesters vowing to build a large scale protest movement to resist further attacks on immigrants, Muslims, women and other...
Breakfast with All Chicago Celebrates 13% Decrease in Homelessness
Inspires Renewed Commitment to Housing People Experiencing Homelessness in Chicago CHICAGO, IL - Each year, Breakfast with All Chicago...
Con Artist Brought to Justice: Arizona Woman Faked Cancer, Scammed Veterans
An Arizona con artist will be spending the next 25 years behind bars after being convicted of 18 felonies in...
100 Latino Workers Rally for Union Election at South Suburban Egg Pasteurizing Plant
Yesterday, 100 Latino workers at Michael Foods, Inc. in Lansing, Il, joined by local clergy supporters, held a rally for...
State Senator Raoul Vows to Continue to Work Toward an Elected Chicago School Board
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago 13th) presented legislation establishing an elected Chicago school board in the...
“Stranded by the State” Premieres, a New Video Series Chronicling the Human Impact of Illinois’ Ongoing Budget Crisis
In These Times magazine and Kartemquin Films partner to release director Liz Kaar’s online video series illustrating the personal toll...
The National Hellenic Museum Expands Educational Programming on Greek Culture and History
Hellenic Foundation grant allows NHM to reach even more students CHICAGO, IL - The National Hellenic Museum (NHM)...
“We Will Stand Up to Racist Mob Threats in Mt. Greenwood”: Press Conference Today
"We Will Stand Up to Racist Mob Threats in Mt. Greenwood” November 5, Joshua Beal, a Black man, was shot...
