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Progressive groups vs. Social Security, Medicare cuts

November 17, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Progressive groups, led by the Campaign for America's Future, are campaigning hard against proposals floated by deficit-cutting "Super Committee" Democrats.

Occupy, unions and allies: “We refuse to be evicted”

November 17, 2011 By John Wojcik

Tthe "one percent" is learning big time today that it cannot evict a nationwide grassroots movement.

Environmentalists claim victory in Tar Sands fight

November 17, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Obama acknowledged that the opposition to the pipeline had played a role in his decision.

White House holds first policy conference on African Americans

November 16, 2011 By Joe Sims

A recent White House conference on African American policy trumpeted the Obama administration's achievement in promoting programs beneficial to the black community.

Evicted Wall Street protesters refuse to give up

November 16, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

"Shame, shame, shame," shouted several encircling Liberty Park as police arrested those attempting to enter the now seized Occupy Wall Street occupation site.