U.S.
Snow, ice and wind no deterrent as Wisconsin protests begin week two
February 22, 2011Thousands of people braved the cold, even slept outside the state Capitol, to support workers' rights.
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Sit-in aims to end coal’s grip on Kentucky
February 22, 2011Poet Wendell Berry and retired miner Stanley Sturgill were among the Frankfort 14 who occupied the office of Gov. Steve Beshear Feb. 11-14.
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Montanans protest Republican assault on working families, environment
February 22, 2011Montanans assembled at the State Capitol on President's Day to reject the ultra-right state legislature's assault on working families.
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Controversy brews over Calif. redevelopment agencies
February 22, 2011A controversy is brewing over Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to do away with local Redevelopment Agencies and return their functions to local governments.
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Video: Fighting for Chicago mass transit
February 21, 2011Transit workers and environmental activists rallied here in support of mass transit last Thursday, calling for increased funding, not cuts.
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