Keisa Reynolds is a freelance writer.

Climate
“Solidarity Is How We Win”: After Years of Fighting Toxic Scrapyard, Activists Celebrate a Victory in Chicago
By protesting and going out on hunger strike, environmental justice advocates helped stop a controversial metal scrapper from being built on Chicago’s Southeast Side.

Feature
Democratic Socialist Jovanka Beckles Could Upset Buffy ‘the Bernie Slayer’ Wicks in CA
Beckles is running in the East Bay on a solidly left-wing platform and her campaign is gaining steam ahead of the November 6 election.

Labor
Child Care Isn’t Just Expensive—It Can Be Really Hard to Find

Labor
Washington Supreme Court Rules All SeaTac Workers Must Be Paid $15 Minimum Wage

Feature
Rahm Emanuel Agrees to $5.5 Million in Reparations for Police Torture Survivors
After a decades-long battle by survivors and advocates, Chicago is poised to finally address a dark legacy.