Activism

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

Although Governor Deval Patrick said it won’t affect his choice of a replacement, the petition drive could raise pressure to involve citizens in the process.

Jan 14, 2013 / Ari Melber

Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day

Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day Call for a Democracy-for-All Act on MoneyOut/VotersIn Day

We all know the damage done by corporate money in politics. On January 19, we have the opportunity to do something about it.

Jan 14, 2013 / Mark Green and Robert Weissman

ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members

ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members

ICE’s contradictory policies are evident in the detention and almost immediate release of two undocumented immigrants. 

Jan 11, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Millennials Occupy TransCanada Offices Across the US Millennials Occupy TransCanada Offices Across the US

Young people across the nation are using militant nonviolent tactics in an effort to spread the message that we can’t afford to continue down an unsustainable path for our cl...

Jan 11, 2013 / StudentNation / Candice Bernd and StudentNation

This Week in Poverty: Smiley Calls for White House Conference on US Poverty

This Week in Poverty: Smiley Calls for White House Conference on US Poverty This Week in Poverty: Smiley Calls for White House Conference on US Poverty

It's the broadcaster's latest effort to focus national attention on poverty in America.

Jan 11, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Police Torture and the Death Penalty in Illinois: Ten Years Later Police Torture and the Death Penalty in Illinois: Ten Years Later

A decade after Illinois Governor George Ryan emptied death row and pardoned four innocent men who were tortured by police under Commander Jon Burge, the city of Chicago has not adm...

Jan 11, 2013 / Flint Taylor

Idle No More: Global Protests for Indigenous Rights

Idle No More: Global Protests for Indigenous Rights Idle No More: Global Protests for Indigenous Rights

Idle No More is Canada's Occupy movement, but with deep, deep roots. Today there will be global solidarity actions in support of Canada's activists.

Jan 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Dear NRA: Stop Undermining the ATT Dear NRA: Stop Undermining the ATT

Implore the NRA to stop its campaign of lies about the ATT, stop interfering in US foreign policy and stop helping human rights abusers overseas get weapons.

Jan 10, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Aura Bogado: Is Canada Leaving First Nations People Out to Dry?

Aura Bogado: Is Canada Leaving First Nations People Out to Dry? Aura Bogado: Is Canada Leaving First Nations People Out to Dry?

The Nation’s Aura Bogado joins RT News to discuss the implications of Canada's Bill C-45 and the growing protest against it, Idle No More.

Jan 10, 2013 / Press Room

President Obama: Pardon Weldon Angelos

President Obama: Pardon Weldon Angelos President Obama: Pardon Weldon Angelos

The story of Weldon Angelos speaks volumes about the unfairness of mandatory minimum sentencing.

Jan 10, 2013 / NationAction

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