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Sidewalk “chalk” protest for unemployment benefits becomes a crime

December 13, 2011 By John Bachtell

When Occupy Springfield protesters chalked slogans on the sidewalk in front of GOP Congressman Aaron Schock's district office, it suddenly became a crime.

Senate to hold hearings on early voting restrictions

December 12, 2011 By Joe Sims

As thousands of civil rights and labor groups marched in New York City against Koch brothers funded and GOP-led efforts to suppress voting rights, the U.S. Senate scheduled January hearings on the issue.

Thousands gather at UN for voting rights

December 12, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

They came in the thousands to let the forces of reaction know that their voting rights - rights that were fought and died for - will not be taken away.

States move on banks over foreclosure epidemic

December 9, 2011 By Juan Lopez

As street heat and public opinion escalates to "make the banks pay," a number of states are moving aggressively to bring relief to homeowners facing foreclosure.

Chicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools

December 9, 2011 By John Bachtell

The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.