(Hartford) On April 15th, 2010, about 400 workers at 4 Ct nursing homes began their strike against Spectrum Healthcare for unfair labor practices….1 year later, their struggle continues.

(Hartford) Following the successful solidarity rally held 3 days earlier by local unions and allies,  MoveOn.org organized another show of support for Wisconsin workers facing threats to their right to bargain collectively.

(Hartford) Hundreds of union members and allies converged on the capitol to show solidarity with Wisconsin workers. Many attendees stopped by on their lunch break as the rally began at noon and lasted about an hour.

(Middletown) Members of Queer Liberation Front helped organize a rally at Javapalooza in Middletown in response to the recent incident where the owner used homophobic language against a young customer.

(Hartford) Activists and community members gathered on the steps of City Hall on Monday, November 15, 2010 to voice their support for the proposed, four part, Hartford Civil Rights Ordinance.

The ordinance seeks to:

* Limit police officers role in intelligence collection programs that compromise civil liberties

* Puts limits on racial and religious profiling by making officers fill out a form describing all encounters as a way to foster accountability

*Stops police from engaging in undercover infiltration of  peace and/or political groups that engage in 1st amendment activities

*Limits collaboration with federal officials, especially when concerned with immigration enforcement