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.

The Global Austerity Resistance Continues

The Global Austerity Resistance Continues The Global Austerity Resistance Continues

Tens of thousands of austerity opponents took to the streets in Spain, Greece and Portugal this month.

Mar 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Strike Debt Declares Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of ‘Life or Debt’

Strike Debt Declares Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of ‘Life or Debt’ Strike Debt Declares Healthcare Emergency: It’s a Matter of ‘Life or Debt’

Strike Debt, an offshoot of Occupy Wall Street, has declared actions in response to a national “healthcare emergency.”

Mar 6, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

The Weird Blend of Apolitical Denial and Shameless Propaganda at the Oscars

The Weird Blend of Apolitical Denial and Shameless Propaganda at the Oscars The Weird Blend of Apolitical Denial and Shameless Propaganda at the Oscars

This year’s Oscars swung the pendulum from strangely apolitical to peddled propaganda.

Feb 25, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Allison Kilkenny

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

An estimated 40,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, on Sunday to urge President Obama to act against climate change and the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Seniors and Vets to Crash ‘Fix the Debt’ Party Hosted by Honeywell CEO

Seniors and Vets to Crash ‘Fix the Debt’ Party Hosted by Honeywell CEO Seniors and Vets to Crash ‘Fix the Debt’ Party Hosted by Honeywell CEO

Anti–corporate tax-dodging groups, seniors and veterans plan to crash a “Fix the Debt” party hosted by Honeywell CEO David Cote in order to fight cuts to Social S...

Feb 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupiers Arrive in Court Over a Year After Their Boston Encampment Was Raided

Occupiers Arrive in Court Over a Year After Their Boston Encampment Was Raided Occupiers Arrive in Court Over a Year After Their Boston Encampment Was Raided

“You have the right to a trial” includes the right to a speedy trial, but that hasn’t been the case for Occupy protesters in Boston.

Feb 5, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Co-Author of New Occupy Study: Media Misled by Harping on Household Salaries

Co-Author of New Occupy Study: Media Misled by Harping on Household Salaries Co-Author of New Occupy Study: Media Misled by Harping on Household Salaries

Professor Stephanie Luce, a co-author of a new Occupy Wall Street study, takes issue with the media harping on the high household salaries reported in the study.

Jan 30, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

Philadelphia students, teachers and allies—including a majority of City Council members—are pushing back against the district's proposed closing of thirty-seven sch...

Jan 28, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

MSNBC Incorrectly Reports No Permits Were Requested to Protest Obama’s Inauguration

MSNBC Incorrectly Reports No Permits Were Requested to Protest Obama’s Inauguration MSNBC Incorrectly Reports No Permits Were Requested to Protest Obama’s Inauguration

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow incorrectly stated that no protest permits were requested for President Obama’s second inauguration.

Jan 22, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses

NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses

A citywide strike kicks off Wednesday to prevent the privatization of yellow buses.

Jan 15, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

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