. . . . not so much about saving Wisconsin [& Indiana &
Ohio] fiscally. (Heads are not the story, but they proclaim it, do they not?)
Wisconsin protesters band together day and night
February 26, 2011 …socks, clutching a toothbrush. Protesters of a proposal that would defang public…dozens, scores and even hundreds of protesters have bunked overnight in the 94-year…that has lured hundreds of thousands of protesters. Unlike some causes, such as wars…
By Dan Hinkel
Wisconsin Assembly heads toward vote on collective-bargaining measure; state Senate Democrats continue to stall in absentia
February 24, 2011 …legislators will return. The crowd of union protesters in the Capitol building appeared somewhat smaller…committee. michael.muskal@latimes.com dan.hinkel@tribune.com Hinkel, a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune …
By Dan Hinkel and Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Union fight extends to Indiana
February 24, 2011 …Unions have flooded state capitals to oppose the legislation. On Wednesday, the Capitol in Indianapolis was swarming with protesters, who chanted, sang, ate pizza donated by well-wishers, and hoisted signs that proclaimed, “Stop corporate greed…
By Abby Sewell and Dan Hinkel
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Union battles in 3 states escalate
February 22, 2011 …Ohio, an estimated 5,500 protesters stood elbow to elbow in and…as drums and chants from protesters outside echoed through the…winter cold. Among the protesters was Jeri Hendricks, 56…simon@latimes.com Hinkel reported from Madison and…
By Dan Hinkel and Richard Simon, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times
Wisconsin in near-chaos over anti-union bill
February 18, 2011 …stick to his guns. “The protesters have every right to be heard…passed out bratwurst. Protesters carried signs, including…Democrats still in hiding, protesters saying they would stay the…riccardi@latimes.com Hinkel reported from Madison, Wis…
By Dan Hinkel and Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times
Wisconsin budget battle rallies continue
February 19, 2011 …Capitol rotunda echoed with drums and chants while pro-labor protesters outside chanted ?Kill the bill.? The tea party-led activists…Andrew Breitbart, as he took the stage before the pro-Walker protesters. ?It?s the battle of our times.? dhinkel@tribune…
By Dan Hinkel, Tribune reporter
Opposing crowds surround Wisconsin’s Capitol in union rights standoff
February 19, 2011 …crowd of supporters of Walker’s state budget measure. The Capitol rotunda echoed with drums and voices while pro-labor protesters outside chanted, “Kill the bill.” “Tea party” -led activists responded with chants of their own: “Do your job…
By Dan Hinkel, Chicago Tribune
Blithe Spirit 
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