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Voices of Occupy Chicago: fed up with plutocracy

November 9, 2011 By Special to People’s World

Until recently, Chicago's Loop, known for its skyscrapers, corporate headquarters and high-powered law firms, was typically silent on weekends.

Protests slam closing of Dallas main post office

November 9, 2011

Union members and North Texas Jobs with Justice rallied outside the Dallas main post office the morning of Nov. 7. Response from post office customers and thousands of passers-by on Highway 30 was generous and positive.

Congress eyeing backdoor route to slashing benefits

November 8, 2011 By John Wojcik

Republicans and Democrats inclined to go along with the slashers are reportedly considering adoption of a new formula that would allow progressively larger reductions in Social Security and other benefits.

12,000 ring White House to protest tar sands pipeline

November 7, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

An estimated 12,000 tar sands protesters encircled the White House, Nov. 6, chanting, "Stop the pipeline, stop the greed, and give the people what they need."

Occupy Tucson has new home

November 7, 2011 By Alex Maldonado

Activists believe the Occupy Tucson movement, with it's new and improved downtown location, is growing and has gotten its second wind.