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Georgia’s anti-picketing law an attack on the 99 percent
March 20, 2012Unions and progressive groups are fighting a new law that would make forms of protest - including picketing and peaceful sit-downs -- a crime, the AFL-CIO reports.
Read moreWisconsin recall set for June 5 – is the end near for Walker?
March 14, 2012Voters will be headed to the polls for recall elections involving Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and four Republican state senators.
Read moreLawmakers and police curtail Occupy Charlotte camp
March 12, 2012Lawmakers have passed a series of new ordinances and changes affecting the public's ability to speak and assemble, as well as expanding police power.
Read morePresident Obama moves G8 meet, Occupy claims victory
March 7, 2012Speculation abounds on the reasons the White House moved the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David.
Read moreRomney’s treatment of pet lands him in the doghouse
February 15, 2012Romney claimed the fuss was all over nothing; Seamus loved rides on the car roof, he insisted.
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