Student Power ’13 Student Power ’13
Last year’s Convergence, the first of its kind, inspired and informed a year of unified student action. There are still spots left for this year's confab.
Jul 30, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Localize This! An Action Camp for Progressives Localize This! An Action Camp for Progressives
The Localize This Action Camp focuses on artful activism and engaging progressives in the strategic use of creative tactics.
Jul 29, 2013 / StudentNation / Kyle McCarthy and StudentNation
Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities Largest Fast Food Walkout Begins in Seven Cities
Today marks the beginning of the largest fast food walkout in US history.
Jul 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
This Week in Poverty: Food Policy, EITC Expansion and Financial Security for All This Week in Poverty: Food Policy, EITC Expansion and Financial Security for All
Antipoverty news items from around the country.
Jul 26, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Looking for ‘Climate Justice’ on Houston’s East Side Looking for ‘Climate Justice’ on Houston’s East Side
What does a concept like “climate justice” mean in communities already suffering the toxic impact of fossil fuels? An interview with Houston native and environmental-ju...
Jul 25, 2013 / Wen Stephenson
Political Dreaming in the Twenty-First Century Political Dreaming in the Twenty-First Century
Where has it gone?
Jul 25, 2013 / Ira Chernus
Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’ Responses to ‘Congressional Hunger Games’
Five national leaders in the fight against hunger and poverty offer their perspectives on the SNAP debate and what we need to do to fight back.
Jul 24, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice
Across the country, students are occupying capitols and hitting the streets for racial justice—and generational ideals whose time has come.
Jul 23, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia
The anti-corruption activist’s mayoral campaign in Moscow is dividing voters, while testing the country’s diminished opposition party.
Jul 22, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs Abortion Rights Freedom Ride Departs
This week, caravans depart from New York City and San Francisco on an Abortion Rights Freedom Ride to defend the reproductive rights of women and protect some states’ last ab...
Jul 22, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny