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Untimely storm tests the resolve of Occupy Wall Street
October 31, 2011Walking through Liberty Plaza Park (Zuccotti Park) Sunday, October 30, the day after an untimely winter storm, gave proof that Occupy Wall Street is here to stay.
Read moreOccupy Albany avoids police eviction
October 31, 2011Daunting weather did little to dampen the protestors' collective spirit of resolve among the participants in Occupy Albany.
Read moreAFL-CIO ramps up campaign to protect Social Security
October 31, 2011The AFL-CIO is ramping up its campaign to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid from threatened future cuts by the congressional so-called "Super Committee."
Read moreChicago unemployment activist’s message of hope
October 31, 2011When Janet Edburg was laid off from her job at a Chicago photo lab equipment manufacturer three years ago, she experienced first hand the despair felt by millions of unemployed workers.
Read moreNot this old lady! GOP caught in “Grannygate” SB 5 scam
October 31, 2011The granny in "Grannygate" is Marlene Quinn, a 78-year-old Cincinnati woman whose grandson and great granddaughter were saved by firefighters in a house fire a year ago.
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