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Students in Austin, Texas; Source: Mary Tuma, The Texas Independent

Inspired by Wall Street protests, students walkout nationwide

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By Jon Collins | 10.06.11 | 7:16 am

Students at schools across the country voiced grievances about rocketing student debt and spiraling job opportunities.

Occupy Wall Street protest livestream

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By Jon Collins | 10.05.11 | 2:28 pm

The UpTake are in New York City providing a livestream of the Wall Street occupation.

Ellison expresses solidarity with Occupy Wall Street

By Jon Collins | 10.05.11 | 1:58 pm

Former Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold has also endorsed the demonstrators, saying that by the time the protests are over that they will make the Tea Party look like a “tea party.”

Minnesotans inspired by Wall St. protests plan to occupy Minneapolis site Friday

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By Jon Collins | 10.03.11 | 10:09 am

Protesters are planning to rename Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Government Plaza as “The People’s Plaza,” according to the group’s website.

Wis. Republicans brace for recall effort on Gov. Scott Walker

By Jon Collins | 09.30.11 | 1:27 pm

A Wisconsin Democratic state senator said allowing Walker to adjust campaign policies would be like giving him control of the chicken coop.

NLRB dismisses labor complaint against American Crystal Sugar, union will appeal

By Jon Collins | 09.28.11 | 1:38 pm

Union members were locked out by American Crystal Sugar after they overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal at the end of July.

Marchers in Madison, Feb. 17, 2011. Photo: Rob Chandanais, Flickr

Almost $44 million was pumped into Wis. special elections

By Jon Collins | 09.20.11 | 12:07 pm

Much of the funding came from outside special interest groups that don’t have to disclose their donors.

Obama protest

Outside Obama’s speech, dissenters not disillusioned

By Jon Collins | 08.30.11 | 2:24 pm

Protesters sought to influence the president on a range of issues, from climate change to the nation’s economy.

You can Run But You Can't Hide table at Edina Car Wash Saturday.

Boycott of Edina business over Bradlee Dean’s ministry spreads

By Jon Collins | 08.29.11 | 6:00 am

An online boycott of an Edina car wash that’s allowed a controversial youth ministry that activists say has taken anti-gay stances to fundraise on their property has spread to three of the company’s other locations.

Protesters at the Minnesotans for a Fair Economy rally

Protesters decry Wells Fargo political affiliations

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By Sam Lane | 08.11.11 | 7:25 am

Protesters at a Wednesday Minnesotans for a Fair Economy rally outside Wells Fargo’s Minneapolis office donned huge puppet masks bearing the faces of Reps. Michele Bachmann, John Kline and Erik Paulsen, claiming they’re killing jobs and refusing to give up their “piece of the pie.”