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Opposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly

January 13, 2012 By John Bachtell

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.

Undocumented and unafraid: the Chicago Six on trial

January 12, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Six undocumented youth appeared in Chicago's Circuit Court yesterday: They are the first-ever undocumented immigrants in Illinois to be put on trial for protesting immigration policy.

Immigration rights activists applaud hardship waiver proposal

January 12, 2012 By John Rummel

This past Friday, the Obama administration announced rule changes in immigration policy that would allow undocumented immigrants to seek a hardship waiver while staying in the United States.

Labor and community groups call for action as mortgage fraud settlement nears

January 11, 2012 By Joe Sims

Take action, says Working America in response to reports that the Justice Department is nearing an agreement with several banks responsible for ripping off home owners by mortgage fraud.

Romney scores not-so-big win as Republicans argue over “vulture capitalism”

January 11, 2012 By John Wojcik

Mitt Romney, "frontrunner" for the GOP presidential nomination, emerged as the leading candidate with only 37 percent of the vote.