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Egypt uprising is turning point for region and U.S.

January 31, 2011 By Susan Webb

When the mass uprising in Tunisia spread to Egypt last week, it took a qualitative turn: Egypt occupies a highly strategic position in the region and has for decades been a linchpin of American policy there.

Union members march on Koch billionaire secret meeting

January 31, 2011 By John Wojcik

Hundreds marched on a secretive gathering of billionaires that constitutes the core financial support for numerous right-wing causes.

Del Valle emerges as Chicago’s progressive mayoral candidate

January 31, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Miguel Del Valle emerges as Chicago's progressive mayoral candidate.

Immigrant rights activists step up fight in Utah

January 31, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

A group of young people with a group called "Cuentame" has taken the fight for immigrant rights to a whole new level.

Sacramentans weigh in on governor’s budget plan

January 31, 2011 By Gail Ryall

Brown has proposed a combination of more than $12 billion in cuts plus extending last years' temporary increase in income and sales taxes for several more years.