MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s explosive proposal to take nearly all collective bargaining rights away from most public workers represents just one piece of his vision for the state’s future. Now he’s ready to reveal the rest. (more)
Bahrain, an important U.S. ally off the coast of Saudi Arabia, has been rocked by protests in recent days as the Middle East’s “Rolling Revolution” spreads to the Persian Gulf. (more)
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan protesters seeking to oust longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi defied a crackdown and took to the streets in five cities Thursday on what activists have dubbed a “day of rage,” amid reports at least 20 demonstrators have been killed in clashes with pro-government groups. (more)
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday slammed Iran for its harsh treatment of anti-government protesters and called on governments throughout the Middle East to avoid crackdowns on pro-democracy supporters. (more)
Of the thousands of protesters gathering on the Capitol lawn, hundreds are starting to assemble outside the balcony that extends outside of the house floor. One member came out to snap photos of the crowd chanting “kill the bill” and “Nancy,” a taunt towards speaker Nancy Pelosi. (more)
Even Hollywood showed up to the Capitol to protest President Obama’s health-care bill. (more)
Thai protesters garnered plenty of attention this past week when they turned their demonstrations into a blood sport. After the country’s president resisted pressure from 10,000 anti-government “red shirts” on Sunday, leaders of the anti-government rallies promised they would: (more)
