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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

The Daily Northwestern


Trejos: Don’t let Puerto Rico declare bankruptcy

Trejos: Don’t let Puerto Rico declare bankruptcy

May 12, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, the famous comedian John Oliver teamed up with Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of “Hamilton,” to raise awareness about Puerto Rico’s economic crisis. Puerto Rico’s government...

Workers, protesters and activists march to the Burger King on Orrington Avenue on Sunday afternoon to protest low wages in Evanston. The marchers later demonstrated outside McDonald’s on Dempster Street, demanding better working conditions.

Workers protest McDonald’s, Burger King over minimum wages

May 1, 2016

Evanston workers, activists and community members marched to Burger King, 1740 Orrington Ave., Sunday afternoon as part of a demonstration against low wages and poor working conditions in fast food restaurants...

Lamps: Bernie Sanders’ progressive agenda not based on sound economics

Lamps: Bernie Sanders’ progressive agenda not based on sound economics

February 17, 2016

It is no wonder that Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign has received so much support. Sanders has given America the rare chance to elect a candidate who unabashedly pushes for many positions which are uncommon...

Students protest alongside Chicago workers and activists Wednesday. Around 30 Northwestern students joined the demonstrations, which were part of the national Fight for $15 campaign to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour.

Evanston residents emphasize affordable housing, minimum wage issues

April 16, 2015

Activists in Evanston looking to raise the minimum wage say the lack of affordable housing in the city presents an equally important problem. Residents joined in rallies across Chicago on Wednesday...

Gelman: Dissecting Obama’s State of the Union address

January 22, 2015

Emboldened with the knowledge that his approval rating is at 50 percent for the first time since Spring 2013, President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday night with...

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