Allison Kilkenny

@allisonkilkenny

Allison Kilkenny is the co-host of the progressive political podcast Citizen Radio (wearecitizenradio.com) and independent journalist who blogs at allisonkilkenny.com. Her work has appeared in The American Prospect, the LA Times, In These Times, Truthout and the award-winning grassroots NYC newspaper the Indypendent.

Occupy Hong Kong May Be in Its Last Days Occupy Hong Kong May Be in Its Last Days

Long after the Occupy camps at Zuccotti Park in Manhatttan and St. Paul's Cathedral and Finsbury Park in London were evicted or decamped, an encampment in an unlikely location stil...

Jul 17, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Man Sets Himself on Fire During Tel Aviv March Man Sets Himself on Fire During Tel Aviv March

The act triggered further protest against inequality and the cost of housing.

Jul 16, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

‘Occupy the Arts’: South Carolina Activists Protest Governor Haley’s Cuts ‘Occupy the Arts’: South Carolina Activists Protest Governor Haley’s Cuts

Governor Nikki Haley wants to eliminate all funding for the South Carolina Arts Commission, but artists and activists are fighting back.

Jul 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’ Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’

Hundreds of activists show up at a Mitt Romney Southampton fundraiser to protest billionaires’ money in politics. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’ NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’

Police have been circulating flyers that look like wanted posters featuring Christina Gonzalez and Matthew Swaye's mug shots.

Jul 5, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia

Occupy protesters from around the country converged on Philadelphia for the National Gathering.

Jul 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

The Resistance Continues as Citizens Fight Budget Cuts The Resistance Continues as Citizens Fight Budget Cuts

Citizens across the country continue to battle budget cuts, in ways large and small.

Jun 26, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Thousands Occupy Tel Aviv, Police Respond With Brutal Force Thousands Occupy Tel Aviv, Police Respond With Brutal Force

Protesters for equality are met with violent represssion.

Jun 25, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions

Thousands of doctors strike in the UK over changes to their pensions. Are they greedy, or does society have skewed priorities?

Jun 21, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Activists Protest G20 While US Media Talk Trivialities Activists Protest G20 While US Media Talk Trivialities

Thousands of activists in Mexico continue to protest the G20 while certain US media pundits blather away about trivialities. 

Jun 19, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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