Activism

Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Speaks Out, Is Smacked Down Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Speaks Out, Is Smacked Down

Instead of being commended for her bravery in speaking out, she’s called a liar.  

Aug 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin

As Protests Outside Stadium Continue, Ron Paul Supporters Walk Off the RNC Floor As Protests Outside Stadium Continue, Ron Paul Supporters Walk Off the RNC Floor

Protests erupt outside, and also inside, the Republican National Convention.

Aug 29, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

This Is What Voter Participation Looks Like This Is What Voter Participation Looks Like

Nearly half of all California voters are new or occasional voters. In South LA, one group is empowering community members to realize the significance of their vote.

Aug 28, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

Hundreds Protest Bain-Owned Corporation in Tampa Over Low Wages Hundreds Protest Bain-Owned Corporation in Tampa Over Low Wages

The owner of Outback Steakhouse and other chains has fought to lower state minimum wages, which doesn't sit well with low-wage workers. 

Aug 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Chilean High Schools Reignite Education Movement Chilean High Schools Reignite Education Movement

Since both high school and university campus occupations were rekindled mid-August in response to disappointment in the education reform proposals, the government has cracked dow...

Aug 27, 2012 / StudentNation / Brittany Peterson

Hundreds of Activists Protest at the Republican National Convention Hundreds of Activists Protest at the Republican National Convention

Protesters are met with intense security measures, while some continue to live in “Romneyville.”

Aug 27, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Scot Nakagawa: Dismantling the Fulcrum of White Supremacy

Scot Nakagawa: Dismantling the Fulcrum of White Supremacy Scot Nakagawa: Dismantling the Fulcrum of White Supremacy

Why the liberation of African-Americans serves as the key to the liberation of all people of color in the United States.

Aug 24, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Massive Student Protests Continue in Montreal

Massive Student Protests Continue in Montreal Massive Student Protests Continue in Montreal

Tens of thousands of students and their supporters take to the streets in Montreal to protest tuition hikes.

Aug 24, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Talk About Poverty: Mariana Chilton’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty: Mariana Chilton’s Questions for Obama and Romney

An expert on child hunger has five questions for President Obama and Governor Romney in the second installment of our #TalkPoverty series.

Aug 24, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Eight Things I Remembered At #HereUsNow Eight Things I Remembered At #HereUsNow

Lessons from the Student Power Convergence.

Aug 21, 2012 / StudentNation / Angus Johnston

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