Chicago
Scott Walker not welcome in Chicago (with video)
November 7, 2011Wisconsin's union busting governor Scott Walker came to Chicago last week and labor, community and Occupy Chicago reminded him the Windy City is a union town.
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Chicago 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.
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Chicago lawmakers: It’s time to decriminalize possession of pot
October 28, 2011Several aldermen announced they plan to introduce an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana caught on people by the police.
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Occupy Chicago: A first hand account
October 27, 2011With the crowd chanting and drums and brass playing, the police slowly started surrounding the crowd.
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Chicago honks for jobs (with video)
October 14, 2011During this week of action for jobs there are activities big and small all over Chicago.
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