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Chicagoans take to the streets against school cuts

July 23, 2014 By Scott Hiley

The meeting came on the heels of the announcement that CPS was cutting over $50 million from neighborhood schools and diverting it to politically connected charter school.

Netroots Nation 2014: Building a movement in 140 characters

July 22, 2014 By Josh Morris

Many of the panels, views, and strategies focused on at the Detroit conference emphasized activism, getting out the vote and ways to combat right extremism.

Unite Here: Organizing to change lives

July 22, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

Having organized over 10,000 new members in the past year, delegates enthusiastically agreed to organize at least 10,000 new members every year until their next convention in 2019.

Changing the balance of power between Capital and Labor

July 21, 2014 By David Mirtz

The private appropriation of socially produced wealth is capitalism's central mechanism.

Convergence in Jacksonville to call for Marissa Alexander’s freedom

July 18, 2014 By Aleta Alston-Toure

Regional and national activists will come together to support domestic violence survivor Marissa Alexander and strengthen opposition to mandatory minimum sentencing.