Illinois
Opposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly
January 13, 2012Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
Read moreSidewalk “chalk” protest for unemployment benefits becomes a crime
December 13, 2011When Occupy Springfield protesters chalked slogans on the sidewalk in front of GOP Congressman Aaron Schock's district office, it suddenly became a crime.
Read moreEight minutes when the people of Illinois owned their Capitol (with video)
November 10, 2011Occupy Springfield used the "People's Mic" to make a statement about corporate "terrorism" at the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 9.
Read moreWe Are One Illinois fights back
October 31, 2011Thousands of union members overflowed the Illinois Statehouse to defend their pensions and collective bargaining rights.
Read moreJourney by bus to a state capital: A firsthand account
October 28, 2011It 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.
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