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Opinion

Opinion: Who do they think they are?

Chicago Talks, April 25, 2013

Do our Representatives in Congress represent “the people” or the NRA? Ever since the 1999…

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Multimedia

When actions speak louder than words

Chicago Talks, April 20, 2013

Here’s a series of videos that show the silent protest organized by ArtAmmo  in action:

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Arts & Culture

Art=Ammo joins families in protest against gun violence in Chicago

Chicago Talks, April 19, 2013

Mothers of young victims affected by gun violence, along with Art=Ammo (Artists Against Gun Violence) came together…

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Community

New play confronts violence in Chicago

Chicago Talks, March 23, 2013

Three months into 2013, Chicago has endured over 60 murders. Chicago citizens have voiced their…

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Community

Former Army Commander Blames Lack of Leadership for Violence

Chicago Talks, February 21, 2013

Failed leadership within the African-American community contributes to the gun violence in the city, said…

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Community

Chicago suffers deadliest January in more than a decade

Chicago Talks, January 31, 2013

This month has been the deadliest January in Chicago since 2002, a year that ended…

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Non-Profit Professionals Watch Presidential Debate in Lincoln Square

Chicago Talks, October 17, 2012

Around 70 people from many parts of the non-profit sector sipped drinks, munched burgers, and…

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Some Thoughts on the “Under the Gun” Series — Chicago Justice Project

Chicago Talks, August 16, 2011

Listen to “Under the Gun” Tracy Siska, writing for Chicago Justice Project, commends Rob Wildeboer…

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