Illinois
Protests call for “Robin Hood” tax to fund jobs, education
February 10, 2012Chicagoans rally for redistribution of TIF money and a stock transaction tax to fund jobs creation, schools, libraries and clinics.
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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.
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Sidewalk “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.
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Eight 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.
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We Are One Illinois fights back
October 31, 2011Thousands of union members overflowed the Illinois Statehouse to defend their pensions and collective bargaining rights.
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