Anti-Austerity Alliance Wins in Illinois

David Moberg, In These Times
Not lying down: Illinois advocates and activists rejected the idea of massive service cuts. (Photo courtesy of Responsible Budget Coalition)Last April, Sandra Wiekerson took a day off from her work caring for elderly people in their homes on Chicago’s northwest side. She joined 15,000 other Illinoisans in the state capital of Springfield for a historic rally and lobbying day.“Raise my taxes,” they chanted. “Show some guts, stop the cuts.” Participants in the ‘Save Our State’ rally, one of the largest demonstrations ever...

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2011/02/17/anti-austerity_alliance_wins_in_illinois_250715.html

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