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The Chicago Reader is Chicago's largest free biweekly newspaper, nationally recognized as a leader in the alternative press. Since 1971, the Reader has served as Chicago's political conscience, cultural guide, and music authority. Known for its in-depth coverage of Chicago politics, the Reader explores and exposes the news and issues that affect city living. The Reader provides an essential guide to the city's most important cultural events. In addition to reviews and listings of dining, film, theater and the arts, the Reader is the leading voice of Chicago's vibrant music scene. The Chicago Reader reaches smart, opinionated people who make things happen.
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A group called Behind Enemy Lines, an anti-imperialist action coalition, organized an unpermitted march to decry the war in Gaza and Democrats’ role in it Tuesday at the Israeli consulate. | ✍️ Micco Caporale and Josh Druding https://lnkd.in/gAtAWg72
Pro-Palestine activists “make it great like '68” - Chicago Reader
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Organizers and participants shared their thoughts with us as they waited to march in protest of the DNC on Monday. | ✍️ DMB (D-M Brown) and Oriana Koren https://lnkd.in/g_he2ms6
March on the DNC - Chicago Reader
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Both inside and outside the United Center have been action-packed. Here's our recap of the second day of the DNC. https://lnkd.in/gRR8CtkP
Day two at the DNC: Obamas and Pritzker address delegates, pro-Palestine demonstrators rally, and dozens arrested
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Paul Durica’s walking tour celebrates the highs and lows of past political conventions in Chicago. | ✍️ Deanna Isaacs https://lnkd.in/g5uFuD6s
From Abe to Pigasus - Chicago Reader
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What the 1944 DNC can teach us about 2024. | ✍️ Michael Spencer https://lnkd.in/gSR9AV94
The mystic and the haberdasher - Chicago Reader
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Our reporters are on the ground both inside the DNC and at protests surrounding it, bringing us what's happening. Here's a report about Sunday and Monday's events from artist Don Colley and reporter Shawn Mulcahy. https://lnkd.in/gAbQKNHK
DNC faces uncommitted delegates; organizer arrested - Chicago Reader
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After mass protests in 2020, the CPD agreed to overhaul its policies. Even before the DNC, they began walking them back. https://lnkd.in/gnpmZ-nG
CPD walks back protester protections ahead of the DNC
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Protesters demand lawmakers codify protections for bodily autonomy and the rights of queer and trans people and call for a ceasefire in Gaza. | ✍️ Oriana Koren and Shawn Mulcahy https://lnkd.in/g_GPUwHn
Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws protest ahead of the DNC - Chicago Reader
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Chicago band Glutton for Insurrection play to summon an anarchist future where everyone is free from capitalism and the carceral state. | ✍️ Micco Caporale https://lnkd.in/gBWucmjM
Making music to crack open prisons - Chicago Reader
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