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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Federal judge blocks Trump administration birth control exemption

January 15, 2019

A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Monday blocked Trump administration rules that attempted to broaden which employers can claim exemption from providing birth control without copayment. The rules,...

Democrat Michael Madigan re-elected House Speaker

January 10, 2019

Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected as the head of the house Wednesday days before Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker’s inauguration. After a four-year battle with outgoing...

A woman holds a sign saying “Enough” at Women’s March Chicago 2018. The organizers announced a service day in lieu of a march in 2019.

Day of service to replace Chicago Women’s March this year

January 10, 2019

In lieu of a march on Jan. 19, Women’s March Chicago will host Operation Activation, a day of community organizing to help others feel safe, included, respected and empowered. Chicago organizers...

President Donald Trump speaks to the nation Tuesday night in a prime-time address from the Oval Office of the White House. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky criticized his speech.

U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky condemns Trump’s call for border wall

January 8, 2019

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) declared, “enough is enough,” in a news release Tuesday night in response to President Donald Trump’s televised speech for his border wall. In his address, Trump...

Former first lady Michelle Obama hugs a student at Whitney Young Magnet High School. Obama visited her alma mater Monday in advance of her book tour.

Ahead of book release, Michelle Obama tells students to find their stories, use their voices

November 12, 2018

CHICAGO — Before kicking off her much-anticipated book tour, former first lady Michelle Obama stopped by her alma mater to chat with high school students and share her key message: finding one’s story...

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