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 Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure

Occupy Our Homes has saved another family from foreclosure, continuing the group’s recent string of successes.

Jun 13, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3 Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3

Occupy Wall Streeters arrested on December 17 at a Trinity Church–owned lot and Chicago activists facing terrorism-related charges for NATO protests head to court.

Jun 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana

Teachers in Louisiana have found themselves on the frontlines of austerity.

Jun 7, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?

Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?

Jun 6, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser

Housing and Occupy Wall Street affiliates are planning a “counter-fundraiser” at an Obama fundrasier to draw attention to the need to bring Wall Street to justice.

Jun 4, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Solidarity Forever: Occupy Throws Support Behind Struggles in Quebec, Mexico Solidarity Forever: Occupy Throws Support Behind Struggles in Quebec, Mexico

Activists in Quebec, the United States and Mexico are setting aside nationalism in the spirit of solidarity.

May 31, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Court Updates: More Cases Dismissed, Librarians Sue Over Destroyed Books Occupy Court Updates: More Cases Dismissed, Librarians Sue Over Destroyed Books

More legal victories for the Occupy Wall Street movement.

May 30, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Student Movement Dubbed the ‘Mexican Spring’

Student Movement Dubbed the ‘Mexican Spring’ Student Movement Dubbed the ‘Mexican Spring’

Thousands of students opposing corporate-controlled media and political monopolies took to the streets in Mexico City.

May 29, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Third Case Against Occupy Wall Street Protester Is Thrown Out Third Case Against Occupy Wall Street Protester Is Thrown Out

It raises the question, why were these people arrested in the first place?

May 25, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Global Protests Against Draconian Education Cuts, Tuition Hikes Global Protests Against Draconian Education Cuts, Tuition Hikes

Protests in Philadelphia and Quebec against education cuts and tuition hikes underscore the common struggle against austerity.

May 24, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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