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Cutting food assistance increases hunger
November 7, 2013Last week the Illinois Watchdog published an article that trivialized the effects of the Nov. 1 SNAP benefit cuts, stating they were "neither a surprise nor a problem."
Read moreTea party Republicans set back in Virginia
November 6, 2013Virginia held state elections for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general, all 100 members of the Virginia House of Delegates, and some local offices.
Read moreStanding with history, Illinois passes Marriage Equality
November 6, 2013Jubilation swept Illinois after the state legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage on Nov. 5. Illinois becomes the 15th state to pass a marriage equality law.
Read moreLife of Russell Means to be honored in Denver
November 5, 2013On Nov. 7-10, Russell's family and supporters will host "Mitakuye Oyasin - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Russell Means," with programs and panels to honor the huge contributions he made to both the Indian and...
Read moreNothing is happening? Activists are busy in Dallas
November 5, 2013From an SMU organizing seminar to an AFL-CIO rally opposing the way big money is undermining democracy, activism is alive and well in Dallas.
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