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EXPLAINER: What's behind the new federal anti-lynching law?

The history of racial violence in the U.S. is the backdrop as President Joe Biden signs the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act into law

The Independent UK

Biden to sign bill making lynching a federal hate crime

President Joe Biden on Tuesday plans to sign a bill into law to make lynching a federal hate crime, more than 100 years after such legislation was first proposed

The Independent UK

In crowded race to replace Bobby Rush, skip personal attacks and petty politics

When we go low, no one wins. People and families are hurt, voters become disengaged, and ultimately, our community loses.

Chicago Sun-Times

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U.S. Senate must pass anti-lynching bill

New law would aid hate-crime prosecutors while acknowledging lynching’s role in enforcing racist political and social order.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins launches run for Rep. Bobby Rush seat: backed by pastor Michael Pfleger

Collins is one of 17 Democrats registered with the FEC for the 1st Congressional District seat Rush will be vacating after 15 terms.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Swain kicks off bid to succeed Rep. Bobby Rush in jammed Democratic primary

Swain’s campaign said he kicks off his bid having raised just over $200,000 from about 75 donors — with the war chest giving him a potentially meaningful running start.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Jackson, the son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, kicks off Congress bid in crowded Democratic primary

"I feel very much prepared," said Jackson. "I’ve traveled the world with my father. I’ve seen greatness. I’ve been in the room."

Chicago Sun-Times

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Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, jumps in crowded primary for Rep. Bobby Rush seat

Jackson joins an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, enters race for Bobby Rush’s congressional seat

CHICAGO — Jonathan Jackson, a son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, announced Friday his intention to seek the Democratic congressional nomination for the congressional seat being vacated when U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush retires at the end of his term.

Chicago Tribune

Lightfoot slams Republicans running for governor over making Chicago crime a campaign issue

"Vilifying the economic engine of your state just strikes me as a really foolhardy strategy," Mayor Lori Lightfoot told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

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