Activism

Let Former Felons Vote Let Former Felons Vote

 Felon voting is a legitimate part of any functioning democracy. 

Sep 27, 2012 / NationAction

After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles After DADT Repeal: Choosing Our Battles

A year ago, the repeal of “don't ask, don't tell” was a great step for LGB rights, but it did not nearly go far enough.

Sep 26, 2012 / Timothy Patrick McCarthy

Jeff Biggers: The Fight Against ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Jeff Biggers: The Fight Against ‘Show Me Your Papers’

As anti-immigration policymakers legalize racial profiling, a coalition of progressive Arizonans refuse to stand down. 

Sep 25, 2012 / Press Room

Thousands Expected to Converge on Spain’s Parliament to ‘Occupy Congress’ Thousands Expected to Converge on Spain’s Parliament to ‘Occupy Congress’

In anticipation of another major protest against the government's looming plans for more austerity measures, police seal off the Spanish Parliament.

Sep 25, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Thousands Expected to Converge on Spain’s Parliament to ‘Occupy Congress’ Thousands Expected to Converge on Spain’s Parliament to ‘Occupy Congress’

In anticipation of another major protest against the government’s looming plans for more austerity measures, police seal off the Spanish Parliament.

Sep 25, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

The Strike Is Over, Segregation Is Not The Strike Is Over, Segregation Is Not

The Chicago Teacher Strike was just the first step in a march against educational inequality.

Sep 24, 2012 / StudentNation / Christie Thompson

Chicago Teachers, Verizon Workers and Quebec’s Students Prove That Resistance Works Chicago Teachers, Verizon Workers and Quebec’s Students Prove That Resistance Works

Teachers in Chicago, Verizon workers and Quebec's students recently proved that strikes and resistance work.

Sep 24, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Laura Flanders: What Is the Legacy of Occupy? Laura Flanders: What Is the Legacy of Occupy?

Organizers are thinking critically about how to increase impact in Occupy’s second year. 

Sep 20, 2012 / Press Room

Did Quebec’s Election End the Student Movement? Did Quebec’s Election End the Student Movement?

The real victory in Quebec may be students realizing their own power in organizing.  

Sep 20, 2012 / StudentNation / Zachary A. Bell

School is Out(side): A Radical Re-imagining of Public Education in Madison Square Park

School is Out(side): A Radical Re-imagining of Public Education in Madison Square Park School is Out(side): A Radical Re-imagining of Public Education in Madison Square Park

Free University's set up in Madison Square Park is just downtown from the original Free Academy of the City of New York, which was founded in 1847 as a completely tuition-free scho...

Sep 19, 2012 / StudentNation / Anna Robinson

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