Activism

Undocumented Protesters Arrested at DNC, Police Pre-emptively Detain Prominent Activist Undocumented Protesters Arrested at DNC, Police Pre-emptively Detain Prominent Activist

Ten undocumented protesters are arrested at the DNC, and a prominent activist is pre-emptively detained for reportedly being on a terrorist watch list.

Sep 5, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

The Last Wish of Brian Anders The Last Wish of Brian Anders

The death of Brian Anders didn't make flashy headlines. But it's people like him that make history.

Sep 4, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Hundreds Protest Corporate Greed at the DNC Hundreds Protest Corporate Greed at the DNC

Hundreds of protesters marched in the streets to protest corporate greed as the Democratic National Convention kicks off this week in Charlotte. 

Sep 4, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Labor Day Message: We Can’t Labor Without Our Lives Labor Day Message: We Can’t Labor Without Our Lives

More work, less pay, longer hours, slimmer chances to advance; the message is coming up: the place of struggle is the workplace, but it’s also everywhere else.

Sep 3, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Undocumented Immigrants Take On the DNC

Undocumented Immigrants Take On the DNC Undocumented Immigrants Take On the DNC

The Undocubus activists are calling for the immigration reform that President Obama promised when he first ran for office.

Sep 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

‘Undocumented and Unfraid’: UndocuBus Riders Lead by Example ‘Undocumented and Unfraid’: UndocuBus Riders Lead by Example

In their final stop before arriving to Charlotte for the DNC, UndocuBus riders continue to inspire others to come out of the shadows in North Carolina.

Aug 31, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

No Justice for Rachel Corrie No Justice for Rachel Corrie

An Israeli court absolved the state of responsibility for her death. But the memory of this courageous activist for Palestinian rights will help advance her cause.

Aug 31, 2012 / Neve Gordon

Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney

Jessica Bartholow grew up in a working poor family dealing with hunger, housing insecurity and no affordable healthcare. Now she's trying to make sure other people don't suffer thr...

Aug 31, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

UndocuBus Riders Find Struggle and Hope in Knoxville UndocuBus Riders Find Struggle and Hope in Knoxville

On their way to the Democratic National Convention, UndocuBus riders find community in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Aug 30, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch

Ai Weiwei and the Art of Protest

Ai Weiwei and the Art of Protest Ai Weiwei and the Art of Protest

The courageous Chinese dissident has always had an eye for the point where art and politics meet in performance.

Aug 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Danielle Allen

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