Activism

Cooper Union Occupation Continues Without Media Fanfare

Cooper Union Occupation Continues Without Media Fanfare Cooper Union Occupation Continues Without Media Fanfare

For twenty days, students at the New York college have occupied their president’s office in a struggle to defend free education.

May 28, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Yuck! The Senate Won’t Clear the Way for States to Label Genetically Modified Food

Yuck! The Senate Won’t Clear the Way for States to Label Genetically Modified Food Yuck! The Senate Won’t Clear the Way for States to Label Genetically Modified Food

A proposal that would have allowed states to require clear labels is rejected by Republicans and Democrats.

May 25, 2013 / John Nichols

From Chicago to LA, Students Mass for Racial Justice

From Chicago to LA, Students Mass for Racial Justice From Chicago to LA, Students Mass for Racial Justice

As the spring semester ends and elected officials approach critical votes, students across the country are rising up to take back public education.

May 24, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

This Week in Poverty: Homeowners Take the Foreclosure Fight to the DOJ

This Week in Poverty: Homeowners Take the Foreclosure Fight to the DOJ This Week in Poverty: Homeowners Take the Foreclosure Fight to the DOJ

When will the feds bring big banks to justice?

May 24, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers? Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

What's happening in St. Louis doesn’t look like a coal-field war, but the same things are at stake: reciprocity, respect, fair play.

May 23, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics? Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

In an age of political discourse confined to partisan squabbling, social justice movements and ideas demand attention.

May 22, 2013 / Press Room

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill Senate Committee Passes ‘Rank Discrimination’ Immigration Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee moves the immigration bill to full debate—without LGBT inclusion.

May 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Dispatches From StudentNation Dispatches From StudentNation

From student walkouts in Philly and Chicago to union organizing and MOOCs in California, here are the latest reports by our student activist/writers.

May 22, 2013 / StudentNation

Make the Road New York: Success Through ‘Love and Agitation’

Make the Road New York: Success Through ‘Love and Agitation’ Make the Road New York: Success Through ‘Love and Agitation’

From stopping wage theft to organizing carwasheros, victories have come from meeting workers where they live.

May 22, 2013 / Feature / Jane McAlevey

Why I Opted Out of APPR Why I Opted Out of APPR

A recent graduate of Syosset High School explains why he opted out of his school’s standardized tests.

May 21, 2013 / StudentNation / Nikhil Goyal and StudentNation

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