By Erica Christoffer One of the first things state Rep. Greg Harris does in the morning is update his Facebook status. “Greg Harris is [at] Chicago House bakery opening this am, community mental health meeting this pm, and Truman College Economy Forum tonight,” Harris wrote just before 5:30 a.m. Oct. 21. Like many Facebook users, … Continue reading »
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Local Greens’ movement gains speed statewide
By Erica Christoffer They call themselves “Greens.” They are left of center, environmentally progressive and despise the country’s two-party political system. While this movement has long called Rogers Park home, it has quietly gained speed throughout the rest of Chicago. They are the Green Party of Illinois. And with Rich Whitney’s success two years ago … Continue reading »
Is free speech a human right? An examination of China.
By Erica Christoffer Patrick Burkhartzmeyer of Minneapolis lived in Shijiazhuang, China for 10 months teaching English at Hebei University of Science and Technology. During his time in China he couldn’t access Hotmail, view most blogs, or use search engines to find information on China’s history. What Burkhartzmeyer encountered has become known as “the great firewall … Continue reading »
Stricter criminal sentences supported in Mexico, death penalty discussed
By Erica Christoffer Hilario Rodriguez knows about the increased violence in Mexico all too well. A resident of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, Rodriguez’ father lives in Michoacán, not far from Morelia, the state capital where Mexican Independence Day celebrations were terrorized when hand grenades were thrown into a crowd Sept. 15. Seven people were killed. His … Continue reading »
Palin gets praise, vice presidential debate sways undecided voters both ways
By Erica Christoffer Oct. 2, 2008 It’s all about Sarah. At what was expected to be one of the most-viewed vice presidential debates in history, nominees Sen. Joe Biden and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin went toe-to-toe Thursday night at Washington University in St. Louis. What sets this debate apart from vice presidential debates past? Sarah … Continue reading »
Live, from the vice presidential debate press room
By Erica Christoffer Oct. 2, 2008 Three minutes before 8 p.m. Thursday night it hits me – I really am covering one of the most anticipated political events during this historic election. I was overwhelmed. I had to tell someone – share what I was experiencing. So I updated my status on Facebook. “OK, Alexandra … Continue reading »
