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Chicago Conference Advocates Armed Resistance, Taxing the Wealthy

12/4/2025

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At the National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression (NAARPR) conference at the Chicago Teachers Union Center, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he inherited a 'white supremacist system' and proposed taxing wealthy.
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez called Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 'Nazi project' and urged socialism.
Other speakers promoted armed resistance and community control over policing.
The conference adopted resolutions endorsing armed resistance, the Palestinian struggle, and a black-majority Southeast state.

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At the National Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression (NAARPR) conference at the Chicago Teachers Union Center, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he inherited a 'white supremacist system' and proposed taxing wealthy.
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez called Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 'Nazi project' and urged socialism.
Other speakers promoted armed resistance and community control over policing.
The conference adopted resolutions endorsing armed resistance, the Palestinian struggle, and a black-majority Southeast state.