Yana Kunichoff - In These Times

Yana Kunichoff is a Chicago-based investigative journalist and documentary producer. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Pacific Standard and the Chicago Reader, among others. She can be reached at yanakunichoff at gmail.com.

Second City Has Been a Comedy Mecca for Decades. Now Its Workers Are Voting to Form a Union.

When Green Jobs Come at the Expense of Unions

A declining Rust Belt town turned to wind power—and away from organized labor.

Sanctuary in the Streets: How New Alliances Are Revitalizing a Past Movement

A revitalized sanctuary movement is spreading to unexpected places, resisting the threats posed by Trump’s presidency.

Russian Dissident Masha Gessen on Why Outrage Is Not Optional

She puts her hopes in civil society and a vibrant public sphere.

Even Trump Can’t Stop the Tide of Green Jobs

Chicago Parents Enter Week 2 of Hunger Strike Protesting Corporate Ed Reform and Dyett HS Closure

Did ICE Violate Its Own Deportation Guidelines in Arresting Chicago-Area Unionized Meatpackers?

Faced With I-9 Immigration Raid During Negotiations, Chicago Meatpacking Workers Walked Off the Job

Mexico-EU Trade Agreement “Could Be Worse Than NAFTA”

Chicago Teachers Union Rejects District’s Call for 7% Pay Cut, Files Unfair Labor Practice

Yes, Rahm Has Brought Businesses To Chicago—But Their Labor Records Aren’t Pretty

“To this mayor, black and brown lives do not matter”: 3 Arrested at Die-In at Rahm Emanuel’s Office

Protesters demand reforms to alleged abuses in Chicago’s criminal justice system, including a discriminatory “stop-and-frisk” program and secret interrogation site.

Mental Health Activists Say Rahm Emanuel Exploded at Them: “You’re going to respect me!”

The incident came almost three years to the day that another activist died after her mental health clinic was closed by Mayor Emanuel.

With 82% of Chicago Votes for Paid Sick Leave, Labor Groups Call for Action

Progressives Had a Pretty Great Night in Chicago’s Elections

Who’s Afraid of Chicago’s Progressive Aldermen? Rahm Emanuel, That’s Who.

The Chicago mayor's super PAC has spent large amounts of money to protect his allies on City Council—and take down those who oppose him.

The Anti-Standardized Testing Movement Claims a Victory in Chicago

When the Teenager Is the Breadwinner

Is Gentrification Inevitable?

Some activists are trying to beat back the tide of the market.

Should We Trust Him? The Mixed Results of Obama’s Past Immigrant Relief Measures

Past executive actions for undocumented immigrants under the president's administration haven't always delivered.

Will Chicago Progressives Unite Behind Chuy Garcia, Rahm’s 11th-Hour Challenger?

Rahm Emanuel Has a New Progressive Challenger in Chicago’s Mayoral Race

Meet the High School Social Studies Teacher Taking On Chicago’s Right-Wing Democrats

Till I.C.E. Do Us Part

Tens of thousands of American families are torn asunder by U.S. immigration policies.

Puerto Rico Unions Threaten Strike Against Austerity Budget

One Year After Closings, How Are Chicago’s Public Schools Now?

An End to Sweatshop-Made City Workers’ Uniforms in Chicago?

A Boycott Today Keeps the Testing at Bay

A model Chicago alliance of teachers, students and parents is leading the way in a nationwide testing refusal movement

Los Angeles Teachers Demand a Change, Starting with Union Leadership

One Year After Rana Plaza, Safety Issues in Walmart Supply Chain Persist

CPS Threatens Teachers Over Standardized Test Boycott

Chicago Students and Parents Say ‘No’ to State Tests

Advocates Equip Worker Centers in Fight Against Sexual Violence

Fired Whole Foods Worker Fights for Cold Weather Protections

To Karen Lewis’ Challengers, CORE Members Say: You’re Fighting the Wrong Fight

Justice for the Jobless

Unemployed Americans are fighting for a federal jobs program.