economy
Cook County sheriff refuses to foreclose as housing crisis deepens
October 20, 2010In a dramatic expression of public anger at the growing foreclosure crisis Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart yesterday refused to enforce foreclosures issued by big banks.
Read morePatrick Toomey defends tax cuts for the rich
October 19, 2010There are clear differences between the Democrats and Republicans in the Nov. 2 elections.
Read moreIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Unemployed Man!
October 19, 2010Ultimatum, a superhero who fights negative attitudes with platitudes, ("Stop blaming others and start blaming yourself!"), runs afoul of his Board of Directors and becomes Unemployed Man.
Read moreForeclosure moratorium is our victory
October 18, 2010As banks across the country begin implementing foreclosure moratoriums, it is important for the left to step back for a second and claim the victory - something we are usually pretty bad at.
Read moreAfrican American leaders launch Illinois voter drive
October 15, 2010CHICAGO - African American community leaders have announced a drive to turn out 100,000 votes in Cook County for Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat running for re-election.
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