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.

OWS Marks Six Month Anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge Arrests OWS Marks Six Month Anniversary of Brooklyn Bridge Arrests

Hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protesters march across the Brooklyn Bridge to mark the six-month anniversary of one of the largest mass arrests of activists in US history.

Apr 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

NYC Marches In Solidarity Following Oakland Mass Arrest NYC Marches In Solidarity Following Oakland Mass Arrest

Following the mass arrest of hundreds in Oakland, cities across the country march in solidarity with Occupy.

Jan 30, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

‘We’re Not Broke’: The Movement That Helped Spark Occupy Wall Street ‘We’re Not Broke’: The Movement That Helped Spark Occupy Wall Street

US Uncut, the movement against corporate tax-dodging, served as a precursor to Occupy Wall Street. Now, the documentary We're Not Broke details the rise of the group.

Jan 13, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

The Rush to Archive Occupy The Rush to Archive Occupy

The rush to preserve and study Occupy Wall Street reflects America’s thirst for grassroots protest—and the belief that such movements are, by nature, ephemeral.

Jan 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Highlights Authoritarian Behavior by Police Occupy Highlights Authoritarian Behavior by Police

Police forces have grown increasingly authoritarian and now work at the behest of massive corporations, so why do Americans still balk at the idea they're country is turning into a...

Dec 18, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Mayor Tin Ear Mocks Occupy Wall Street Mayor Tin Ear Mocks Occupy Wall Street

Bloomberg derided Occupy Wall Street and journalists who cover it at a private party at Gracie Mansion.

Dec 7, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Los Angeles Eviction Delayed Occupy Los Angeles Eviction Delayed

The LAPD arrived at Occupy LA early this morning, and though a handful of arrests were made, the camp remains open.

Nov 28, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Wall Street and the Importance of Creative Protest

Occupy Wall Street and the Importance of Creative Protest Occupy Wall Street and the Importance of Creative Protest

Determination and creativity have been Occupy Wall Street's formula for success.

Nov 21, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Meet Your Police State: Chapel Hill Edition Meet Your Police State: Chapel Hill Edition

Wielding assault rifles, twenty-five police dressed in full riot gear raided an abandoned car dealership in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A group of demonstrators had reclaimed the ...

Nov 14, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Egypt Declares November 12 an International Day Of Action Egypt Declares November 12 an International Day Of Action

Pro-democracy activists from Tahrir and beyond are appealing to Occupy movements for solidarity.

Nov 7, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

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