Violence. Can we tell this story diferently? Can we make our stories matter?

Violence. Can we tell this story diferently? Can we make our stories matter? No Comments

Yes, we can. We can do a better job covering the story that has touched us this summer. And, I think, we’ve been doing a better job. But somehow I sense that so much more could done, that so many more strings of information could be followed, so that so many more answers could be [...]

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The Election, Chicago’s Ethnic Communities, What We Need to Say

The Election, Chicago's Ethnic Communities, What We Need to Say No Comments

If you watched the political conventions, maybe you had the same reaction. We are a diverse country and in our diversity we have different and compelling interests. Immigration. Jobs. Education. Fairness. Respect. Dignity for all. Are you going to be telling the folks, who rely on you,  how these issues matter in this election? Isn’t [...]

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The upheaval travels with her

The upheaval travels with her No Comments

Here is a blobpost from one of the women bloggers who have been taken part in our partnership with the Global Press Institute. They are telling the stories of the women in Chicago’s immigrant communities. We’ll post some early ones and keep you up to date on the latest posts. If you have any questions, [...]

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Written by on September 6, 2012