
Dig: Chicago’s Left Experiment
Jacobin Radio
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Navigating Community Challenges in Chicago
This chapter explores the intense campaign for the Bring Chicago Home referendum, aimed at securing funding for affordable housing through changes to the real estate transfer tax. It examines the difficulties faced by grassroots organizers amidst significant opposition, misinformation campaigns, and legal hurdles. Additionally, the narrative highlights the need for community representation and the ongoing tensions surrounding migration and policing in Chicago, particularly focusing on the historical impact of systemic racism.
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