Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update) Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update)
On Monday, 90% of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to support a strike if one is called.
Jun 12, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity
What began as a student walkout against tuition hikes has become a society-wide uprising against austerity, inequality and the police state.
Jun 12, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld
Romney’s Healthcare Plan That Isn’t Romney’s Healthcare Plan That Isn’t
Mitt's Tuesday speech laid out his plans to replace Obamacare—but would only worsen the lack of insurance and market distortion that preceded it.
Jun 12, 2012 / Ben Adler
The Uphill Battle to Enforce Domestic Workers’ Rights The Uphill Battle to Enforce Domestic Workers’ Rights
Nannies in New York state have brand-new labor protections. But it’s proving hard to enforce employment laws at home.
Jun 12, 2012 / Sharon Lerner
Senator Reveals Specifics on the Fed’s Conflicts of Interest Senator Reveals Specifics on the Fed’s Conflicts of Interest
Wall Street titans got over $4 trillion from the Federal Reserve while holding powerful seats there.
Jun 12, 2012 / George Zornick
DOJ Adds to Pile of Lawsuits Over Florida’s Voter Purge DOJ Adds to Pile of Lawsuits Over Florida’s Voter Purge
The Sunshine State’s controversial scheme to scrub voter rolls of supposed non-citizen voters has now drawn more than ire; it’s headed to court.
Jun 12, 2012 / Aura Bogado
The Largest Political Demonstration in American History The Largest Political Demonstration in American History
Thirty years ago today, more than one million people rallied in New York City's Central Park against nuclear arms and for an end to the arms race of the cold war.
Jun 12, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Demand the Future Demand the Future
This summer, OWS-affiliated student groups are planning a national convergence in Columbus, Ohio.
Jun 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States
Nearly half the states have joined the fight to uphold Montana’s ban on corporate expenditures. For the Supreme Court, the pressure’s on.
Jun 12, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Danger of Endless War Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Danger of Endless War
How Obama's use of drones and indefinite detention seriously undermine our democracy.
Jun 12, 2012 / Press Room