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Chicago lawmakers: It’s time to decriminalize possession of pot

October 28, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Several aldermen announced they plan to introduce an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana caught on people by the police.

Attacks on protesters backfire as Occupy raises the heat on banks

October 28, 2011 By John Wojcik

More than 100 arrests in Oakland, unions, their allies, and now Amnesty International have all condemned the use of tear gas.

Journey by bus to a state capital: A firsthand account

October 28, 2011 By Sijisfredo Avilés

It 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.

Anti-union water outfit now in court on contamination charge

October 28, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

One of the nation's biggest private water companies, which is pursuing an anti-union campaign, is also in federal court for water contamination and an attempted cover-up.

Occupy Chicago: A first hand account

October 27, 2011 By Jordan Farrar

With the crowd chanting and drums and brass playing, the police slowly started surrounding the crowd.