Allison Kilkenny

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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.

A Tale of Two NATOs: Permitted Marches Meet the Black Bloc

A Tale of Two NATOs: Permitted Marches Meet the Black Bloc A Tale of Two NATOs: Permitted Marches Meet the Black Bloc

The protests against NATO have been a weird mix of permitted marches and black bloc actions.

May 20, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

NATO Meeting Kicks off With Harassment of Protesters, Ominous Warnings to Press NATO Meeting Kicks off With Harassment of Protesters, Ominous Warnings to Press

Chicago police have wasted no time in employing strong-arm tactics against activists and media gathered for this weekend’s summit.

May 18, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Chicago Prepares for NATO

Occupy Chicago Prepares for NATO Occupy Chicago Prepares for NATO

Occupy Chicago and other protest groups announce their plans for week-long protests and direct action in opposition to NATO.

May 14, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy the Farm Highlights Issue of Food Sovereignty Occupy the Farm Highlights Issue of Food Sovereignty

Occupy the Farm, an offshoot of Occupy Wall Street, occupied a farm in California to draw attention to the issue of food sovereignty.

May 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Thousands Turn Out to Protest Bank of America Shareholders’ Meeting Thousands Turn Out to Protest Bank of America Shareholders’ Meeting

Thousands of protesters have converged upon Charlotte, North Carolina today to protest Bank of America’s annual shareholders’ meeting.

May 9, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Charlotte City Manager Declares Bank of America Shareholder Meeting ‘Extraordinary Event’ Charlotte City Manager Declares Bank of America Shareholder Meeting ‘Extraordinary Event’

A broad coalition of activists plans to converge on Bank of America’s headquarters and annual shareholder meeting this week. In response, Charlotte’s city manager has d...

May 8, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Georgia County Sheriff Evicts Four-Generation Family In Raid Resembling ‘Drug Bust’ Georgia County Sheriff Evicts Four-Generation Family In Raid Resembling ‘Drug Bust’

A Georgia County sheriff evicted a four-generation family being defended by Occupy Atlanta.

May 4, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Massive May Day Turnout Highlights Media’s Disconnect From Reality Massive May Day Turnout Highlights Media’s Disconnect From Reality

How the establishment media failed during their May Day coverage.

May 3, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Tens of Thousands March in Oakland, New York for May Day

Tens of Thousands March in Oakland, New York for May Day Tens of Thousands March in Oakland, New York for May Day

Occupy Wall Street, unions and immigrants rights groups collaborated in massive protests around the world on Tuesday, though no one would know that from the establishment media.

May 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Prepares for May Day: No Work, No School, No Banking

Occupy Prepares for May Day: No Work, No School, No Banking Occupy Prepares for May Day: No Work, No School, No Banking

Occupy Wall Street readies for what organizers hope will be a massive protest and resurgence for the fledgling group.

Apr 27, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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