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Why GOP Politicians Are Fleeing Scott Walker-Style Union-Busting

Josh Eidelson, Salon. May 13, 2012.

State Republicans are terrified of pushing anti-union legislation -- and becoming targets like Wisconsin's governor.

Scott Walker's Occupy-Supporting Primary Challenger Talks to Blogger Who Punked the Gov

Ian Murphy, AlterNet. May 6, 2012.

Why run against Walker in the GOP primary? Occupy protester Arthur Kohl-Riggs says it's one man's attempt to keep the Republicans honest.

Influential Union Split on Wisconsin Recall Candidates: Should They Compromise to Avoid "Walker-Lite"?

Josh Eidelson, Salon. April 8, 2012.

The union that kicked off Wisconsin's capitol occupation is conflicted over endorsing a recall candidate who may not roll back all of Walker's cuts.

Fired for a Short Skirt? The Realities of Anti-Worker Laws in Wisconsin and Ohio

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. March 26, 2012.

The bans on collective bargaining, enacted in Wisconsin and overturned in Ohio, have had effects not just on organizing, but on workers' daily lives.

How the Wisconsin Uprising Changed America and Why Its Renegade Politics Are Here to Stay

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. February 21, 2012.

John Nichols talks about his new book, "Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Occupy Wall Street," and what happens next.

What if Citizens United Actually United the Citizens?

Ilyse Hogue, The Nation. January 22, 2012.

This past week saw a flurry of progressive victories that could upset the conventional wisdom about a post–Citizens United world.

Wisconsin Rising: Grassroots Documentary Film Follows the People's Movement in Madison from Revolt to Recalls

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. January 11, 2012.

Sam Mayfield is finishing a documentary on the fight for union rights in Wisconsin this past year, and she tells AlterNet her story.

7 Places the 99% Will Fight Back Hard in 2012

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. January 2, 2012.

With a new year comes new chances for change--and we have some guesses as to where we'll see some exciting actions in 2012.

Wisconsin Recall Breaks Record for Signatures Despite Best Efforts of Pro-Walker Media to Undermine Campaign

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. December 16, 2011.

Behind reports of recall volunteers being harassed, effort crossed half-million signature mark on Thursday.

After Recall, Arizona Moves Towards Humane Treatment of Immigrants

Valeria Fernandez, New American Media. December 7, 2011.

They propose that the city adopt guiding principles that focus on keeping immigrant families together and enforcing the law in a humanitarian way.

Bullies, Liars and Impostors: How Facebook and Go Daddy Shield Scott Walker's Online Guerillas

Adele M. Stan, Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. December 4, 2011.

A spate of online disinformation, bullying and outright calls for the destruction of recall petitions raise the specter of fraud in the Wisconsin recall petition drive.

Del Monte Sues FDA For Agency's Insistence on Recalling Food Suspected of Salmonella

Marion Nestle, Food Politics. September 1, 2011.

The CDC's investigations pointed to imported Del Monte cantaloupes as the source of an outbreak that affected 20 people in several states.

Major Backlash at Right-Wing Ohio Governor Has Him Scrambling for 'Compromise' With Progressives

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. August 19, 2011.

Recall victories in Wisconsin and plummeting approval ratings have John Kasich scared--and now he wants to make a deal with labor and progressive groups.

6 Shady Right-Wing Groups Pouring Money Into Wisconsin Recall

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. August 8, 2011.

As Wisconsin progressives fight to recall Scott Walker's allies in the state senate, here are some of the conservative groups funding their right-wing agenda.

Will Voters Boot Wisconsin Republicans? 7 Things to Know About Tuesday's Recall Elections

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. August 5, 2011.

This Tuesday, six Republican state senators who supported Scott Walker's radical agenda face recall. Here's what you need to know about the issues at play.

36 Million Pounds of Cargill Turkey Recalled as Budget Cuts Weaken Oversight of Food Safety

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. August 5, 2011.

Food safety advocates say this latest outbreak shows how budget cuts have hampered the ability of federal and state health agencies to effectively protect public health.

Payback Time: Wisconsin Progressives & Labor Ready For Recall Elections

Roger Bybee, In These Times. August 2, 2011.

Polls are favorable as progressives head into the recall elections of eight Wisconsin State Senate Republicans who supported Scott Walker's union-busting.

The Fight for WI Workers Is Still On: Activism Is Alive and Well, Now Focused on Recalling Republicans

Josh Eidelson, AlterNet. July 12, 2011.

Nine recall elections over the next six weeks will help gauge the strength of the resistance effort against Scott Walker, and how long it will take to reverse his course.

Seven Ways Scott Walker and the GOP Are Still Trying to Screw Wisconsin's Poor, Working Class, and Just About Everybody Else

Meredith Clark, AlterNet. June 15, 2011.

Wisconsin erupted in protest in February over an attempt to ban collective bargaining, but Gov. Scott Walker didn't stop there in his war on the people of his state.

Out of Control Egg Producer Flouts Regulations: Consumers Deal with 500 Million Salmonella-Tainted Eggs

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. August 25, 2010.

This problem extends beyond the egg industry and is typical of nearly every sector of food and agriculture.

Is Toyota's Brakes Disaster Tied to How It Treats Workers Like Profit-Oriented Robots?

Joseph B. Atkins, Progressive Populist. March 24, 2010.

Toyota's boasts about having a workplace democracy, but its production model seems more interested in worker control.

Mega Giant Corporations Are Very Bad for America

Barry C. Lynn, AlterNet. January 2, 2010.

Wal-Mart delivers at least 30% and sometimes more than 50% of the entire U.S. consumption of products. Why the monopolization of our economy should scare you.

Latest Leafy Green Recalls: A Step-Up in Inspections in Sight?

Daniel B. Wood, Christian Science Monitor. September 21, 2007.

Lawmaker impatience is rising over voluntary industry effort to improve food safety.

Scott Walker Recall Has Wisconsin Democrats Frustrated with Lack of National Party Support

Laura Clawson, December 31, 1969.


Operation Burn Notice, Pro-Walker Site Urging Burning of Recall Petitions, Disappears

Adele M. Stan, December 31, 1969.


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