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Thousands to be released early in crack cocaine sentences

November 1, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Nearly 2,000 federal prisoners will be eligible for early release as result of a bill that changes the sentencing for crack cocaine to be closer to the penalties for powdered cocaine.

House Dems call for voter suppression hearings

November 1, 2011 By Joe Sims

Ranking House Democrats John Conyers, D-Mich., and Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., are demanding congressional hearings on voter suppression laws that are being instituted in states across the country.

Workers United convention rallies in solidarity with Occupy Chicago

November 1, 2011 By John Bachtell

Saying that it is "time to take our country back and we will, "over 200 delegates to the Midwest Regional Joint Board Convention of Workers United declared their solidarity with Occupy Chicago on Oct. 26.

Day of the Dead video

November 1, 2011 By Rossana Cambron

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is observed November 1 -2 in many Mexican communities in the U.S.

Untimely storm tests the resolve of Occupy Wall Street

October 31, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

Walking 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.