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Video: ‘The allegory of the activist’
This short film is part of Injustice Watch’s Essential Work project, a first-person storytelling series by young Black Chicago activists.
Injustice Watch Staff
Our team of investigative reporters, editors, residents, and interns examine issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system.
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The murder Chicago didn’t want to solve
In 1963, a Black politician named Ben Lewis was shot to death in Chicago. Clues suggest the murder was a professional hit. Decades later, it remains no accident authorities never solved the crime.
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Meet the reporters: A Q&A with new Injustice Watch staff Josh McGhee and Rita Oceguera
In an interview with Editor-in-Chief Adeshina Emmanuel, Josh and Rita discussed what issues they’re covering, and how they’re making sense of 2020.
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Year in review: Injustice Watch’s best reporting in 2020
2020 was an unprecedented year, and our reporting team worked to cover the courts, judicial elections, the movement against racism and police violence, and Covid-19. Here are some of our best stories this year.
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Es probable que todos los jueces del Condado de Cook que se postularon a la reelección —incluyendo Toomin — se queden en sus cargos
Cada juez del Condado de Cook que se postulaba para permanecer en su cargo, parecía estar preparado para conservar su lugar en el estrado.
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All Cook County judges up for re-election — including Toomin — likely to keep their seats
Judge Michael Toomin, who was the target of opposition by juvenile justice advocates, appeared to narrowly hang on to his seat. Three other judges were also expected to win by slim margins, according to unofficial results as of Wednesday morning.
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Guía para las elecciones judiciales de Noviembre 2020
Guía de Injustice Watch para las Elecciones Judiciales generales y de retención del Condado de Cook de noviembre de 2020
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November 2020 judicial retention election guide
Injustice Watch’s guide to the 2020 Cook County judicial general and retention elections.
