Noah Berlatsky

Noah Berlatsky is a freelance writer in Chicago. You can follow his writing at Everything Is Horrible (noahberlatsky.substack.com).

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DNC protesters expecting thousands to pressure party on Israel

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color photograph of an outdoor protest. people wave "LANDBACK" and Palestinian flags

Illinois needs public defender reform. Is a new state bill the right step?

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color photograph of a stressed lawyer sitting at a desk with several piles of paperwork beside her

Chicago approves measure to eliminate medical debt from credit reports

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color stock photo of an older Black couple sitting at a table in their house looking at a bill

Sex workers and advocates organize to stop trafficking raids around Super Bowl

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Activists say increased police raids around the Super Bowl only harm and traumatize consensual sex workers without actually h

Chicago City Council prepares to vote on resolution to support ceasefire in Gaza

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color photograph of an outdoor protest in support of palestine. people wearing keffiyeh hold a large white banner with a pale

Illinois’ home confinement law faces continued challenges 2 years after it goes into effect

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color photograph of a young Black father sitting on a bed holding his toddler while reading together

Low-wage workers in Chicago file sexual harassment charges against current and former employers

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color photograph of an outdoor protest of mostly Latinx workers holding up a banner with red text that reads "My body, our po

Illinois has banned book bans, but activists say there’s more to be done to fight censorship

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Illinois has banned book bans, but activists say there’s more to be done to fight censorship

Chicago police torture memorial finally moves forward, but police violence continues

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color photograph of a black man holding a large white poster with red text reading "police torture victim" and "justice delay

Illinois organizers push to abolish cash bail as they await court ruling

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color photograph of a white car from the side. duct taped to the side is a large white paper poster that reads "Prison = Deat