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Portugal government falls after losing austerity vote

March 25, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.

Workers target bank backing Gov. Walker

March 24, 2011 By John Wojcik

The Marshall & Ilesley Bank, the largest in Wisconsin, with branches throughout the Midwest has become the target of the Sheet Metal Workers and their union brothers and sisters in Canada.

There were no outsiders in Madison

March 22, 2011 By Joe E. Gutierrez

America called and they came. And it was immediate. Wave after wave of concerned citizens evolved into a tsunami of humanity that descended upon Madison, Wisconsin. As workers, students and everyday citizens with no political bent...

Thousands drown out GOP at Michigan Capitol

March 18, 2011 By John Rummel

The Rally for Michigan Families was the largest and most diverse demonstration since protests against the Republican attack began here a month ago. "The Republicans could never have a rally like this," said one participant.

Wisconsin recall drive is ahead of schedule

March 16, 2011 By John Wojcik

Less than two weeks after recall campaigns against eight Wisconsin GOP state senators got under way, union members and their allies have already collected half the signatures they need.