Mayor Johnson’s $17 Billion Budget Passes, but Challenges Loom for Chicago

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By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

COLUMN: Speaking of Pardons, Here’s Why Jesse Jackson Jr. Deserves One

December 4, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Mayor Johnson Proposes Budget with $300M Tax Hike to Close Nearly $1B Deficit

October 31, 2024

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Kamala Harris Has a Plan for Black Men. Trump Never Did

October 17, 2024

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OPINION: Trump’s Chicago Speech, Same Playbook, Dangerous Rhetoric and Cheers

October 16, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

The Myth of the Immigration Threat: A Close Examination of Illegal Immigration and Its Influence on Democracy

October 1, 2024

By: Special Contributor

The Critical Importance of Racial Issues in America: Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

September 22, 2024

By: Special Contributor

WATCH: Andrew Gillum on Joe Biden’s Leadership, the Promise of Kamala Harris

September 3, 2024

By: Tacuma Roeback, Chicago Defender Managing Editor

Gen Z Steps Up: A New Wave of Activism at the DNC

August 28, 2024

By: Marshelle Sanders

Biden Passes the Torch: Harris Takes the Lead at 2024 Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2024

By: Marshelle Sanders