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National student lobby event to take place in Washington

March 4, 2011 By Jordan Farrar

This month marks the 42nd annual Grassroots Legislative Conference and National Student Lobby Day, or LegCon as it's come to be known.

Students nationwide rally for public workers

March 4, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

More than 10,000 students and supporters rallied nationwide during a national day of action to defend public education and the rights of public workers.

Unemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy

March 4, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.

Defiant protesters still occupy Wisconsin Capitol

March 3, 2011 By John Wojcik

Protesters still occupy the state Capitol, while thousands demand to be let in.

Latino community rejects DOJ whitewash in Gutierrez case

March 3, 2011 By Gail Ryall

A coalition of community and labor activists in Sacramento, California are demanding justice for Luis Gutierrez who was fatally shot by three deputies last year and were recently cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice.