While Illinois has been struggling to balance its budget, most efforts still seem to be focused on cutting programs. This tactic often has been
Author: Mike Davis
Mike Davis is a local community organizer for groups such as the Coffee Party and Moveon.org and works with Veterans for Peace on a regular basis.
US approves new reactors, while Fukushima radiation is killing Americans
A study originally published in December 2011 came to the conclusion that the US death rate may have increased by 14,000 as a result
99 percenters’ top 5 grievances against the 1 percent
When confronted with accusations regarding his history as a corporate raider with Bain Capital, Mitt Romney has famously responded that his accusers are “jealous”
Chicago has money for security, but not for libraries
Chicago will be the site of both the G8 and NATO summits from May 19-21, 2012. President Obama will act as host, and leaders
Illinois struggles to help returning vets
Illinois has been trying to assist veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. On December 14th, 2011, Governor Quinn signed into law the “Welcome Home
Kids in prison: Illinois’ expensive, dangerous and failed policy
America has one of the highest rates of incarceration for juveniles in the world – as of 2008, the US rate was five times
Rural Illinois residents are “SORE” about new hog farm
Residents of Hancock County, Illinois are organizing an effort to prevent an industrial hog confinement facility from opening in their area. Junction Acres LLC
Federal & state executioners need a drug fix
A lethal drug has been in short supply since its Illinois manufacturer has expressed a desire to not be known as the supplier, and
Xmas bonus: a corporate-tax-cut deal for big Illinois companies
At the very moment that Americans are becoming more aware and upset with disparities in income, wealth and corporate influence, Illinois Governor Quinn has
Corporations push privatized education – with predictable results
Private corporations are setting their sites on the education industry, as spending on education comes under review as budget concerns continue to plague states