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Micah Uetricht
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After Fighting Rahm Emanuel on Layoffs, Airport Janitors Demand New Union
Chicago O’Hare Airport janitors have spent much of the last year battling Mayor Rahm Emanuel over more »
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Born Losers
Political scientist Corey Robin believes a sense of loss animates modern conservatism. more »
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Why Walmart, Why Now?
Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein sheds light on the new surge of Walmart protests. more »
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Why I Chose to Get Arrested With 174 Occupy Chicago Protesters
The Occupy movement and struggling workers want the same thing CHICAGO—As I was ushered from a more »
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Teachers of Color, Poor Communities Bear Brunt of Layoffs in Chicago
Black teachers in Chicago appear to be receiving pink slips at higher rates than white teachers, according to more »
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The Secret Life of Economists
Conflicts of interest throughout the Dismal Science are more common than you know. more »
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Home Is Where the Fight Is
Steve Meacham is on the frontlines of the foreclosure crisis. more »
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Wis. Capitol Protesters Avoid Eviction, Win GOP Lawmaker to Their Side
Two major victories for cross-class crowd opposing Gov. Walker's proposed unionbusting bill MADISON, WIS.—“We were more »
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Madison Protesters: Collective Bargaining About Workplace Democracy, Not Just Pay, Benefits
MADISON, WIS.—The crowds demanding that Republican Gov. Scott Walker “kill the bill” he proposed more »
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‘Scrappers’ Reveals Tough Lives Cruising Alleys, With Safety Net Made of Metal
They are an anomaly, to most: men (they're usually men) driving beat-up pickup trucks with beds extended upwards more »
