Posts Tagged ‘chicago’
Drawing a Crowd
The Art Institute’s astounding collection of prints and drawings deserves a closer look.
(Chicago Magazine, November 2007)
Tags: art institute, chicago, chicago magazine, degas, durer, jeff fleischer, museum, picasso, pisanello, pollock, raphael, rembrandt, watteau
Voting for Reform
For progressive Democrats, fixing the electoral system is job number one.
(Mother Jones, June 21, 2005)
Tags: barack obama, chicago, howard dean, jeff fleischer, jesse jackson, mother jones, voting rights
Development on the Dunes
A recent proposal to build a hotel at Indiana Dunes State Park reminded advocates and users just how much they love the place — and that they’ll always have to defend it.
(Chicago Wilderness, Fall 2006)
Tags: chicago, chicago wilderness, environment, indiana, indiana dunes, jeff fleischer
Last Thoughts on Studs Terkel
Commentary: America lost one of its finest writers and greatest humanitarians with the death of Studs Terkel.
(BuzzFlash, November 10, 2008)
Tags: buzzflash, chicago, commentary, jeff fleischer, obituary, studs terkel
Illinois Safety Campaign Dissolves Boundaries
An Illinois initiative to prevent violence against women releases its findings today. The program fosters new connections among people working on issues that don’t ordinarily come together. Sixth in our “Dangerous Trends, Innovative Responses” series.
(Women’s eNews, September 11, 2007)
Tags: chicago, illinois, jeff fleischer, sexual exploitation, violence against women, womens enews
Sisters Sing the Healthy Sex Medley
AIDS continues to kill a disproportionate number of women of color. A recent gathering in Chicago brought together activists trying to break through cultural barriers when it comes to educating women about reproductive health.
(Women’s eNews, June 25, 2007)
Tags: chicago, hpv, jeff fleischer, race, reproductive health, womens enews
The Swan Song of Roland
Commentary: Democrats musn’t let Rod Blagojevich get the last laugh with his Senate appointment.
(BuzzFlash, January 28, 2009)
Tags: buzzflash, chicago, commentary, democrats, illinois, jeff fleischer, rod blagojevich, roland burris