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Philly school “restructure” plan meets stiff opposition
April 30, 2012As this city's School Reform Commission prepares to roll out a plan for the radical "restructuring" of one of the nation's largest school districts, resistance is building.
Read moreRally counters far right in Denmark
April 2, 2012Five thousand people rallied in support of tolerance and diversity in Aarhus, Denmark, on March 31.
Read moreCourt ditches parts of Wisconsin’s anti-worker law
April 2, 2012Late Friday afternoon a federal judge here struck down two parts of GOP Gov. Scott Walker's 2011 anti-worker law that killed collective bargaining rights for workers.
Read moreGeorgia’s anti-picketing law an attack on the 99 percent
March 20, 2012Unions and progressive groups are fighting a new law that would make forms of protest - including picketing and peaceful sit-downs -- a crime, the AFL-CIO reports.
Read moreWisconsin recall set for June 5 – is the end near for Walker?
March 14, 2012Voters will be headed to the polls for recall elections involving Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and four Republican state senators.
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