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Black Rides for Black Lives uses cycling to highlight the need for police reform

The goal of their recent protest ride was to demand the creation of a Civilian Police Accountability Council, as well as reducing or eliminating funding for the CPD and reallocating money to social services.

Cameron Bolton

July 6, 2020

Black Rides for Black Lives uses cycling to highlight the need for police reform

Streetsblog Chicago |Chicago

Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment options that don’t require a car

Golf courses are open, but beaches aren't. Since summer street festivals and concerns are canceled, Chicagoans need more outdoor entertainment alternatives.

Courtney Cobbs

July 2, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

How to Design Self-Policing Streets

We should be redesigning our transportation system to reduce the chances of Black and Brown residents interacting with law enforcement, and to promote transportation equity.

Courtney Cobbs

June 25, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |COVID-19

Chicago Still Lacks COVID-19 Bus Lane Plan

Chicago is lagging far behind peer cities when it comes to creating dedicated bus lanes, so that passengers spend less time time onboard, reducing their risk of viral exposure.

James Porter

June 17, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Events

Bus Drivers Organizing Against Transporting Police

A rally and march were held to announce “legal charges against the Chicago Transit Authority for breaking workers'... rights to freedom of speech."

Alyssa Iovinelli

June 9, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What Legacy Will You Leave for Racial Justice?

I hope that you make choices today that you will be proud to stand by later in the quest for a more just society.

Courtney Cobbs

June 5, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Events

Op-Ed: Police Have Always Limited Black People’s Mobility and Safety in Public Space

This moment is an opportunity to redefine the role of police and center Black lives, our freedom, and our movement through spaces.

David Zegeye

June 3, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Eyes on the Street

CPD Order Streetsblog to Stop Filming Arrest

A minor encounter with Chicago Police Department officers underscored the importance of making sure police follow laws protecting freedom of the press.

John Greenfield

June 3, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Equity, Open Streets and the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

For Black and Brown people to feel completely safe walking, biking, or just existing in public space, we need to make fundamental changes in the way our society is structured.

Courtney Cobbs

May 11, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

Police must enforce the Stay at Home order fairly, without racial double-standards

It makes sense for police to intervene when dangerously violating the pandemic rules. But we must make sure they're not unfairly targeting people of color for enforcement.

John Greenfield

April 8, 2020

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