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Defense funding act assailed for assault on civil liberties

January 24, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The legislation requires the government to arrest and detain indefinitely without trial non-citizens suspected of supporting this country's enemies in the "war on terror."

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.

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.

AFL-CIO launches TV ad campaign

January 23, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The AFL-CIO has launched an advertising campaign telling the country that union workers are just like everyone else - and that they deserve their rights.