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Chinese-speaking poll workers reflect on historic election
Amid a pandemic and spike in anti-Asian attacks, being an election judge in 2020 was about supporting democracy and taking a stance against racism.
By Linghua (Lily) Qi | Dec 3, 2020
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Bandcamp Friday > Black Friday
How often can you be sure that so much of your money will reach the people who made what you’re buying?
By Leor Galil | Dec 2, 2020
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Corporate culture at Chicago’s top evictor is ‘an absolute caste system’ 11
Current and former employees at Pangea describe racism, segregation, and a "toxic" workplace.
By Maya Dukmasova | Dec 2, 2020
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A racial reckoning for Boystown
By Adam M. Rhodes
Best of Chicago 2020: Nominate now!
Tucked inside 2,700 copies of the paper is the premiere issue of the Chicago FoodCultura Clarion, the culmination of a collaboration between artist Antoni Miralda and University of Chicago anthropologist Stephan Palmié. Download the Chicago FoodCultura Clarion (PDF) here. -
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