Activism

A Day in Immigration Court

A Day in Immigration Court A Day in Immigration Court

Undocumented immigrant activists have protested on the street and infiltrated detention centers. Their next stop? Courtrooms.

Mar 15, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies)

Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies) Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies)

The problem of unfair and inscrutible boilerplate contracts might find its remedy in Washington or the state capitols—or we might be able to seize the day ourselves.

Mar 15, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15

Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15 Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15

Across the country, universities are breaking their promises—on affordability, diversity and protection against rape. What do students have to say about it?

Mar 15, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO] Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

March 15 marks the start of Hungary’s 1848 revolution—and protesters are once again hitting the streets for basic rights.

Mar 14, 2013 / Laura Flanders

President Obama: Extend Labor Protections to Homecare Workers

President Obama: Extend Labor Protections to Homecare Workers President Obama: Extend Labor Protections to Homecare Workers

The "companionship exemption" is both deeply archaic and patently unfair. 

Mar 14, 2013 / NationAction

UVM Faculty Senate Vote to Support Divestment UVM Faculty Senate Vote to Support Divestment

If UVM commits to divestment, it will be the only public university and the largest university to do so.

Mar 13, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Striking McDonald’s Guest Workers Headed to CEO’s Chicago Home

Striking McDonald’s Guest Workers Headed to CEO’s Chicago Home Striking McDonald’s Guest Workers Headed to CEO’s Chicago Home

Organizers say management retaliated against strikers by locking them out of their homes.

Mar 13, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

A Brooklyn Corner

A Brooklyn Corner A Brooklyn Corner

Day laborers who clean for ultra-Orthodox Jewish households are learning about their rights.

Mar 12, 2013 / Feature / E. Tammy Kim

‘Don’t Frack My Mother’ ‘Don’t Frack My Mother’

One of the hippest and most amusing videos you’ll watch this year might also be the most important.

Mar 11, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

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

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