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Chicago lawmakers: It’s time to decriminalize possession of pot
October 28, 2011Several aldermen announced they plan to introduce an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana caught on people by the police.
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The Left Party still relevant in Germany
October 28, 2011The Left dropped to about half its 12 percent high; it was weakened or defeated in seven elections in 2011.
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Ohio unionists ramp up push against anti-worker law
October 28, 2011Ohio unionists are ramping up their campaign to repeal right-wing Gov. John Kasich's anti-worker anti-union law, as a Nov. 8 referendum on it nears.
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Attacks on protesters backfire as Occupy raises the heat on banks
October 28, 2011More than 100 arrests in Oakland, unions, their allies, and now Amnesty International have all condemned the use of tear gas.
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Journey by bus to a state capital: A firsthand account
October 28, 2011It was six in the morning of Oct. 26 and two busloads of motivated Chicago teachers and friends were on their way to Springfield to rally and lobby to protect their pensions.
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