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Corporations are not people

January 23, 2012 By Tom Connolly

"Corporations are not people and money is not speech!" and "Get corporate money out of our democracy" was the theme of two demonstrations in Hartford. Conn.

Nation’s largest annual LGBT rights gathering to meet in Baltimore

January 23, 2012 By Blake Skylar

LGBT activists and allies will come together and develop strategies for this crucial election year, and determine how to build support and political power.

Lopez Obrador again runs for Mexico’s top office

January 23, 2012 By Tim Pelzer

Lopez Obrador is again offering a sharp break from the right-wing policies.

AFL-CIO calls for urgent action to stop Indiana “right-to-work”

January 23, 2012 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO has issued a national appeal for help to stop passage of a so-called "right-to-work" law in Indiana. "We are at war," the AFL-CIO appeal reads. "The assault on workers in Indiana continues."

Sweetheart deal or fair deal on housing?

January 23, 2012 By Van Jones And George Goehl

After months of negotiation with big banks, the White House may announce a settlement that would let the banks off the hook for their role in the foreclosure crisis.