Progress Illinois talks about the Restoring America’s Commitment to Consumers Act.
What Ails the Senate
Christopher Hayes at the Nation weighs in on the filibuster.
Panel discussion on Republic Windows and Doors
Join Tom at the Public Square, a program of the Illinois Humanities Council, for a panel discussion on the ongoing repercussions of the historic Republic Windows and Doors factory occupation.
Rick Perlstein and the Columbia Journalism Review
Rick Perlstein is an excellent writer and friend who was recently interviewed by the Columbia Journalism Review about the Washington Post’s coverage of ACORN. Rick has a website that is worth a look, and of course his 2008 book Nixonland should be read by everyone.
Judge v. Quinn discussed at Progress Illinois
Progress Illinois has been following the case from the beginning. Their latest report is on today’s oral arguments:
Quinn v. Judge update
This morning, oral arguments for Quinn v. Judge were held in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court. You can listen to the discussion at the Seventh Circuit Court’s website. That’s Marty Oberman speaking on behalf of the plaintiff.
Health care is a public good
You can’t capture health care just for yourself. You have to share it with others in order to protect your own health.
More on the Parking Meter Lawsuit
Better Government Association director Andy Shaw talks about the lawsuit on WFLD-TV.
Chicago Parking Meter Lawsuit
Clint Krislov is the lead on this suit. Despres, Schawartz & Geoghegan developed several of the counts.
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