Brandon Johnson Could Be Chicago's Most Transformative Mayor In Decades
Johnson has a chance to renew the promise of progressive politics in the city—just like Harold Washington did 40 years ago.
Source: thenation.com
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Laura Washington: Early voter turnout in Chicago elections is high. Will the interest persist?
In the Feb. 28 election, the fate of City Hall’s fifth floor is just one reason voters should care. There are highly contested aldermanic races across the city.
Source: chicagotribune.com
Exclusive - Rep. Ashley Hinson Campaign: Media Label You a Racist If You Stand Up to 'One-Party Democratic Rule'
Rep. Ashley Hinson's (R-IA) campaign told Breitbart News the media will label you a racist if you stand up to "one-party Democratic rule."
Source: breitbart.com
'Punch 9 for Harold Washington' review: Powerful doc recalls the surprising rise of Chicago's first Black mayor
Film works as an invaluable reminder of that pivotal time for those who were there — and a history lesson for those who weren’t.
Source: suntimes.com
Want to help the poor? Make it easier to start, run a business
Stop growing government, stop spending enormous amounts of money, let people keep more of their own money, make it easier to start businesses and keep them open.
Source: suntimes.com
Reflections on the "People's Mayor" on his centennial birthday
We wanted Harold. We had Harold. We still miss him.
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Source: suntimes.com
Hundreds turn out for centennial celebration for Mayor Harold Washington
Mayor Harold Washington would have turned 100 this coming Friday, and Tuesday also marks 39 years since he was elected mayor of Chicago.
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Source: cbsnews.com
'Shining Girls': Chicago time-travel series starring Elisabeth Moss teased in trailer
The ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ star plays a victim of a time-traveling attacker (Jamie Bell).
Source: suntimes.com
<p>Harold Washington faced stiff resistance from his own party when he became Chicago&#39;s first Black mayor in 1983; his response stressing public infrastructure and voting rights foreshadowed the Biden administration&#39;s efforts to overcome intransigence and obstructionism.&nbsp;</p>
Source: historynewsnetwork.org