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A 21-year-old signs up to recall Glenn Grothman

March 21, 2011 By Jonathan Huehner

As nervous as I was, I knew in my mind that I was doing something very positive. Signing the recall petition gave me a sense of pride, something I hadn't felt in a long time.

Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol

March 18, 2011 By John Rummel

The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.

Wisconsin recall drive is ahead of schedule

March 16, 2011 By John Wojcik

Less than two weeks after recall campaigns against eight Wisconsin GOP state senators got under way, union members and their allies have already collected half the signatures they need.

Attacks on public workers put women in bulls’-eye

March 16, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Women are calling Republican budget cuts and attacks on public employees a double-barreled "war on women."

Ohio workers shake Capitol in giant SB 5 protest

March 14, 2011 By Bruce Bostick

The walls of the Statehouse literally shook, as thousands of workers, in hard hats and gear, marched to the Capitol grounds behind a delegation of bagpipes and drums.