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.

Obama Administration Plans Corporate Tax Cut in Year of Record Profits Obama Administration Plans Corporate Tax Cut in Year of Record Profits

The Obama administration considers cutting the corporate tax rate during a time when Americans are being asked to sacrifice their social safety net.

May 5, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Give a Penny, Save a Teacher Give a Penny, Save a Teacher

Thousands of protesters in North Carolina and Pennsylvania descended upon their State Capitols to demand an end to education cuts, gas companies giveaways, and corporate loopholes.

May 4, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Eighty-Nine Arrested Protesting Paul Ryan’s Medicaid Cuts Eighty-Nine Arrested Protesting Paul Ryan’s Medicaid Cuts

Plus, thousands are expected to turn out in North Carolina and Pennsylvania today to protest state budget cuts.

May 3, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Millions March for Labor Rights Millions March for Labor Rights

Millions of people around the globe hit the streets to demand better working conditions and a path to citizenship and to decry the growing class divide.

May 2, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested

More than 100 May Day protests are planned in the U.S. today. Meanwhile, massive international protests have resulted in police arresting labor and solidarity activists.

May 1, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

No Future, No Peace No Future, No Peace

As the government robs people of their futures with budget cuts, US Uncut asks why huge corporations like Bank of America are permitted to steal from taxpayers.

Apr 30, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights

Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights

This weekend, labor and immigrant rights’ advocates will join forces to combat the anti-union legislation sweeping the country.

Apr 29, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Found: Liberal Outrage Found: Liberal Outrage

The backlash to Paul Ryan’s proposal to end Medicare as we know it has officially begun.

Apr 28, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Governor Snyder’s Emergency Manager Crushes Student Protest Governor Snyder’s Emergency Manager Crushes Student Protest

Governor Snyder's emergency manager deploys agents to crush a student protest opposing the privatization of Detroit public schools.

Apr 27, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Governor Christie Goes to War on Working Families Governor Christie Goes to War on Working Families

The Reverend Al Sharpton and education and labor leaders will participate in protests today opposing the governor’s treatment of working families.

Apr 26, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

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