Chicago
Voices of Occupy Chicago: fed up with plutocracy
November 9, 2011Until recently, Chicago's Loop, known for its skyscrapers, corporate headquarters and high-powered law firms, was typically silent on weekends.
Read moreScott Walker not welcome in Chicago (with video)
November 7, 2011Wisconsin's union busting governor Scott Walker came to Chicago last week and labor, community and Occupy Chicago reminded him the Windy City is a union town.
Read moreChicago unemployment activist’s message of hope
October 31, 2011When Janet Edburg was laid off from her job at a Chicago photo lab equipment manufacturer three years ago, she experienced first hand the despair felt by millions of unemployed workers.
Read moreChicago lawmakers: It’s time to decriminalize possession of pot
October 28, 2011Several aldermen announced they plan to introduce an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana caught on people by the police.
Read moreOccupy Chicago: A first hand account
October 27, 2011With the crowd chanting and drums and brass playing, the police slowly started surrounding the crowd.
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