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Mumia win a victory for democracy

December 8, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

A huge victory occurred yesterday with announcement of the defeat of efforts to execute journalist and activist Mumia Abu Jamal.

GOP dirty trickster guilty of “fraud” in racist robocall

December 7, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

Former Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich's campaign manager, Paul Schurick, was convicted of "fraud" Dec. 6 for his role in a racist robocall seeking to suppress the Black vote.

Occupy Our Homes shakes up mortgage giants

December 6, 2011 By John Wojcik

In 20 cities across America today hundreds of protesters disrupted foreclosure auctions, squatted in foreclosed homes and staged dramatic public showdowns against big banks and housing giants

Act now to stop Senate approved bill allowing indefinite detention of citizens

December 1, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved wording in the National Defense Authorization Bill, which should anger all Americans.

Walker recall campaign off to blazing start

November 30, 2011 By John Bachtell

After just two weeks, over 300,000 signatures have been collected for Scott Walker's recall. So far, collection totals average 1,040 signatures an hour and have far exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.