It’s election day in Chicago, and until it’s over political types here are unlikely to write about much of anything…
What We Bring Home
Last weekend, I attended the Color of Violence 4 conference in Chicago. According to the event’s website the project was…
Radical Women, Radical Love
In honor of Women’s History Month, I asked some of the women I admire to share their own reflections about…
Pop Up Justice: Art and Protest Outside Rahm Emanuel’s Office
When we fight, we do it like we mean it. And that’s what we’ve been doing in Chicago in recent…
A Huge Step Forward in the Fight for Reparations for CPD Torture Survivors
Supporters of Chicago’s proposed Burge Torture Reparations Ordinance scored a huge victory yesterday when Ed Burke, the Chairman of Chicago’s Finance…
Resistance in Chicago: This Isn’t Improv
I’m looking forward to taking a personal day from organizing tomorrow, but I’m also grateful for my hectic schedule. Politicians…
And They Were Celebrated
Helping to organize last night’s Women to Celebrate event did my heart so much good. This is an incredibly hectic…
Trauma Center Now: Why We Shut Down Michigan Avenue
Guest post: Chicago activists Veronica Morris Moore and Victoria Crider reflect on their participation in a direct action that shut…
Community Shout Out: Women Who Build Movements
This week, I asked some of the powerful movement builders I know and work with to contribute to a piece…
Women to Celebrate
As the few remaining tickets to next week’s Women to Celebrate event disappear, I wanted to say a few words…
Transformative Spaces 