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Interview with Chilean student leader Camila Vallejo: They’ll see that it’s worthwhile

November 2, 2011 By Juan Pablo Montero

She's president of the Chilean Students' Federation, and a picture of Karl Marx hangs in her office. Camila Vallejo, 23 years old, has been instrumental in propelling Chile's student movement, mobilized now for almost six months.

Retired librarian sees trouble ahead

November 2, 2011 By Blake Skylar And Kevin Gustafson

Rahm Emanuel announced there would be significant cuts in the city's library system. These cuts would reduce staff members' 60 plus hours a week to 40.

In Ohio town, Solidarity Day rally vows to repeal SB 5

November 2, 2011 By Tim Steinhelfer

Hundreds rallied on the courthouse lawn in Newark, Ohio, on Oct. 30, "Solidarity Day," calling for repeal of Ohio's union-busting SB 5 law.

Mass Day of Action gains broad support in Oakland

November 1, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Occupy Oakland's Nov. 2 mass day of action is gaining broad support from unions, community organizations and faith groups.

Untimely storm tests the resolve of Occupy Wall Street

October 31, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

Walking through Liberty Plaza Park (Zuccotti Park) Sunday, October 30, the day after an untimely winter storm, gave proof that Occupy Wall Street is here to stay.