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Rally counters far right in Denmark

April 2, 2012 By Tom Mellen

Five thousand people rallied in support of tolerance and diversity in Aarhus, Denmark, on March 31.

Court ditches parts of Wisconsin’s anti-worker law

April 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Late Friday afternoon a federal judge here struck down two parts of GOP Gov. Scott Walker's 2011 anti-worker law that killed collective bargaining rights for workers.

Georgia’s anti-picketing law an attack on the 99 percent

March 20, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Unions 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.

Wisconsin recall set for June 5 – is the end near for Walker?

March 14, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Voters will be headed to the polls for recall elections involving Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and four Republican state senators.

Lawmakers and police curtail Occupy Charlotte camp

March 12, 2012 By Joy Johnson

Lawmakers have passed a series of new ordinances and changes affecting the public's ability to speak and assemble, as well as expanding police power.