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 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
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 Wall Street readies for what organizers hope will be a massive protest and resurgence for the fledgling group.
Apr 27, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny