Laura Flanders

Contributing Writer

@GRITlaura

Laura Flanders is the author of several books, the host of the nationally syndicated public television show (and podcast) The Laura Flanders Show and the recipient of a 2019 Lannan Cultural Freedom Fellowship.

Occupy the Dream? Occupy the Dream?

Occupy is planning to “occupy the dream” by occupying offices of the Federal Reserve across the US.  

Jan 2, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Winning Basic Care for Care Givers Winning Basic Care for Care Givers

It's women and “minorities” vs. large corporations and Republican lawmakers. Will grassroots organizers beat big-dollar businesses to win fairness for home care workers...

Dec 27, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Singing the Recall Carol in Wisconsin Singing the Recall Carol in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Solidary singers were singing—illegally—at noon in the WIsconsin Capitol. 

Dec 19, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Depression and Autocracy From Merkel to Michigan Depression and Autocracy From Merkel to Michigan

Governments are suspending the basic rules of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic in the name of emergency financial management.

Dec 14, 2011 / Laura Flanders

What a Difference an Occupation Makes What a Difference an Occupation Makes

The Occupy movement has always been more about doing than demanding and last week, OWS stepped it up another notch.

Dec 9, 2011 / Laura Flanders

JP Morgan Mic Checked at Princeton JP Morgan Mic Checked at Princeton

Occupy Princeton students mic-check a JP Morgan-Chase Treasury Services info session on December 7, 2011. The first direct action taken up by Occupy Princeton—they promise &l...

Dec 8, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Why Immigration Is a Feminist Issue

Why Immigration Is a Feminist Issue Why Immigration Is a Feminist Issue

With draconian laws like Georgia’s HB 87 hitting women especially hard, women’s groups are taking up the fight for immigrants’ rights.

Dec 6, 2011 / Feature / Laura Flanders

Heat From the Arts on Mayor Mike Bloomberg Heat From the Arts on Mayor Mike Bloomberg

At Occupy Museums at Lincoln Center Thursday night, it was "Glass war" not "class war"—and Glass won, composer Philip Glass. 

Dec 2, 2011 / Laura Flanders

The Maldives Need Action at Durban Conference on Climate Change The Maldives Need Action at Durban Conference on Climate Change

The lowest country on the planet needs action at the UN world conference on climate change in Durban. But “Occupy COP17” is expecting much from governments.

Dec 1, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Live From Liberty Square: Laura Flanders at Occupy Wall Street Live From Liberty Square: Laura Flanders at Occupy Wall Street

A live feed of a special broadcast from the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City.

Oct 5, 2011 / Laura Flanders

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