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Fast Food Workers Strike Escalate Stakes on Anniversary
A full day of activities in Chicago are planned to mark the 2nd anniversary [December 4, 2014] of the Fight for Fifteen, including a march/protest in Chicago's loop from 8AM to 11AM.
Chicago Area Peace Activists to Sound Off on Iran Nuke Negotiations Deadline
From the newswire: "With Monday's deadline for a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United States likely to pass without a deal, Chicago area peace activists and academics will hold a press conference to comment on the next steps necessary to ensure peace between the two long-time adversaries. The press conference will take place at 12 noon, Monday, November 24 at Grace Place, 633 S. Dearborn Avenue, 1st floor."
November episode of From The Trenches radio
The November episode of From The Trenches is now available online, featuring an interview with Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti, and the final two of the 2014 Net Neutrality lectures.
Palestinian activist Rasmea Odeh on trial; Chicagoans to protest
Palestinian activist Rasmea Odeh is on trial in Detroit defending herself from alleged immigration violations. Chicago activists are organizing a rally in support on November 12th.
NEIU Delegation Goes to Geneva to combat police torture at the UN
From the newswire: A delegation from Northeastern Illinois University goes to Geneva to testify before the United Nations on torture, with a focus on police torture in Chicago, Ferguson, and beyond.
From the Trenches for October debuts tonight (Oct. 26th) 6PM CT
The October 2014 episode of From the Trenches gets its broadcast debut tonight. Listen on October 26th, starting at 6PM CT on WLUW 88.7 FM. Or you can listen to the episode online now.
Chicago Police Sued to Force Release of Evidence of Possible Cell Phone Spying
From the newswire: "Privacy activist Freddy Martinez sued the Chicago Police Department today [September 23, 2014] to force release of records showing the extent of its use of sophisticated spying equipment that can trick residents' and visitors' cell phones into transmitting personal information to the police."
From the Trenches radio for August/September, featuring Ali Abunimah
The episode of From The Trenches for August / September 2014 features the almost-didn't-happen presentation by Ali Abunimah at the Evanston Public Library.
#Fightfor15 campaign escalates with takeover, arrests
The Fight for 15 campaign for higher wages for fast-food workers struck a blow today in Chicago -- with a takeover of a McDonald's at 87th street resulting in numerous arrests.
Rahm got $100K from Comcast, supported merger with TWC #whatacoincidence
Headline from the International Business Times: "Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Received More Than $100,000 from Comcast Before Boosting Merger" (but his support of the merger has NOTHING to do with the bribes neutral campaign donations).
U-Chicago in trauma care talks with South Side providers
The Hyde Park Herald is reporting that "The University of Chicago Medical Center president Sharon O’Keefe told a state review board that it is in talks with other area medical providers about the South Side’s trauma care needs." See related.
Jewish peace activists disrupt Israeli event, hurled with antisemitic remarks
The Electronic Intifada reports that Chicago activists with Jewish Voice for Peace disrupted an Israeli fundraiser dinner at the Chicago Hilton on Thursday, August 19th. The dinner, which was attended by Rahm Emanuel, saw activists subjected to antisemitic slurs as they were escorted out.
Ali Abunimah Aug. 11th presentation in Evanston is online
If you didn't attend or watch the noted presentation by Ali Abunimah at the Evanston Public Library on August 11th, you can see a recording of the event online here.
Peace Activists once again confront the Chicago Air and WAteR Show
Once again, vast numbers of people will watch the military glorification show on Chicago's beaches called the Chicago Air and WAteR show, and once again peace activists will confront the show.
Evanston Public Library blocks, then reinstates, Ali Abunimah talk on Palestine
In a stunning sequence of events, the Evanston Public Library unilaterally cancelled a talk by Ali Abunimah (longtime Chicago-area activist on Palestine) for reasons of "balance", only to turn around two days later and reinstate the talk on a different date with the claim that the cancellation attempt was "false."
Chicago fast food workers applaud labor panel ruling, rally in support
The National Labor Relations Board ruled this week that the McDonald's corporation is liable for the actions of its franchisees; low-wage workers for McDonald's applauded the move, rallying in Chicago in support.
Chicago Police misconduct records released today
Longtime Chicago journalist Jamie Kalven has won and released a boatload of Chicago police misconduct documents. (See also.)
From The Trenches for July, featuring Chicago protests for Gaza, #NetNeutrality Lectures
The July episode of From The Trenches (Chicago Indymedia's monthly radio show) debuts today (July 27th) on WLUW. Featured segments for the episode: Chicago protests assault on Gaza, The 2014 Net Neutrality Lectures.
Chicago pro-Israel supporter arrested for bringing handgun to rally
From the newswire: "Hundreds of opponents of Israel’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza counter-protested [a] Wednesday pro-Israel rally, which featured an extreme racist view of the loss of Palestinian life in Gaza over the last two weeks. ... One pro-Israel supporter was arrested for bringing a handgun to Stand With Israel’s Wednesday rally in support of Israel’s merciless assault on the people of Gaza...Palestinian supporters expressed frustration at the treatment they received at the hands of Chicago police."
More than 10,000+ protest in Chicago against assault on Gaza
The protest in downtown in Chicago -- which included a march, rally, and die-in -- received coverage in Chicago's corporate media.
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