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Reshaping Community in the Fight for Clean Air on the Southeast Side
CEJN continues its reflection on the anniversary of the victory to deny the General Iron permit. Here we interview Breanna Bertacchi, member of the Stop General Iron campaign and former hunger striker.
Reflections from the Stop General Iron Hunger Strike
Yesenia Chavez, former Stop General Iron Hunger Striker shares powerful letter reflecting on the two-year anniversary of the hunger strike
Healthier Buildings as a Climate Solution for Chicago
At a time when we’re seeing extreme heat, droughts, floods, and other weather disasters due to climate change, it’s never been more important to take action on climate locally.
Ending Chicago’s Sacrifice Zones
Gina Ramirez and Myrna Salgado-Romo take a look at what it will take to challenge the legacy of structural racism in Chicago that has led to the creation of sacrifice zones.
Just Because We are Poor Does Not Mean We Should Be Treated Poorly
Members of the Southeast Environmental Task Force were recently invited to an event hosted by the Poor People's Campaign in Madison, WI. Here we republish the speech Oscar Sanchez gave at the event.
When the People fight, the People Win: Reflections on the Stop General Iron Hunger Strike
Last month the City of Chicago denied the final operating permit for General Iron. Read from community members as they reflect on the hunger strike that brought this fight to national attention.
