John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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Mega-storm now underway a taste of what may be
October 29, 2012"Frankenstorm" is a reminder that voters in the 2012 Elections have a stark choice between radically different approaches to environmental policy, climate change, and science.
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Climate change and science – key election issues
October 26, 2012The "Frankenstorm" is the latest reminder that voters in the 2012 Elections have a stark choice between radically different approaches to environmental policy.
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In Wisconsin, historic bid for Senate amidst presidential battle
October 19, 2012If elected, Democrat Tammy Baldwin will become the first openly gay senator in U.S. history, and the first woman senator from the Badger State.
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Walmart warehouse workers win strike, full back pay
October 8, 2012In what is being described as a historic victory, 38 workers at Walmart's largest distribution center in North America ended their 21-day strike and have returned to work.
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Protest shuts down Walmart warehouse
October 2, 2012In a spirited act of civil disobedience, 14 clergy, labor and community leaders were arrested for blocking access to Walmart's midwestern distribution centerin Elwood, Ill.
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Tea party tries to save one of its own in Illinois
October 1, 2012Right-wing groups are pouring more than $1 million to support the reelection campaign of Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill.
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Parents and students back Chicago teachers
September 18, 2012Hundreds of parents and students demonstrated their solidarity with striking Chicago teachers in rallies across the city Sept.18.
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Chicago teachers to vote Sunday on ending strike
September 14, 2012CHICAGO- Teachers here will vote on Sunday, Sept. 16, whether to continue or end the weeklong strike. Some 800 elected union delegates met today and decided they needed to see - in writing - more details...
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