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Gun control action will rely on grassroots organizing

January 10, 2013 By Susan Webb

From the White House to anti-violence groups, it's widely agreed that grassroots mobilizing holds the key.

Today in Labor History: Fighting Mary and Mother Jones

November 30, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

On November 30, 1854, "Fighting Mary" Eliza McDowell, also known as the "Angel of the Stockyards," was born in Chicago.

A life in organizing, an interview with Stewart Acuff

August 30, 2012 By John Case

A key voice in the design of the Employee Free Choice Act, Acuff spoke about how much change the very modest improvements in labor law the bill would bring, with his signature faith in working people.

A book for Labor Day: “Playing Bigger Than You Are – A Life In Organizing”

August 30, 2012 By Scott Marshall

This Labor Day workers will be marching and highlighting union and election struggles around the country. After the marches, it might be a good time to kick back and read a good book by a leader...

Chicagoans organize to keep health clinics open

April 27, 2012 By Beatrice Lumpkin

Patient advocate N'Dana Carter chaired the conference. She reminded everyone that the clinic was reopened under the influence of a community protest.