Activism

Pussy Riot and the Two Russias

Pussy Riot and the Two Russias Pussy Riot and the Two Russias

Three members of Pussy Riot have been found guilty of hooliganism. Their protests sparked a wave of support for freedom of speech and human rights among Russians.

Aug 8, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?

Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

Activists Bring Protest to Saks Fifth Avenue, Yo Soy 132 Does Not Endorse Event Activists Bring Protest to Saks Fifth Avenue, Yo Soy 132 Does Not Endorse Event

Activists bring anti-monopolization protest to Saks Fifth Avenue, Yo Soy 132 does not endorse event.  

Aug 8, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Undocumented Immigrants Ride Through the South, Headed for a DNC Coming Out

Undocumented Immigrants Ride Through the South, Headed for a DNC Coming Out Undocumented Immigrants Ride Through the South, Headed for a DNC Coming Out

Why would a group of people who are ineligible to vote engage in electoral politics? We talk to a rider on the “UndocuBus” to find out.

Aug 7, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Occupy Wall Street Protests the World’s Richest Man Occupy Wall Street Protests the World’s Richest Man

Occupy Wall Street protesters, Two Countries One Voice protest the world's richest man

Aug 7, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Omar Jadwat: Stopping Racial Profiling in Arizona

Omar Jadwat: Stopping Racial Profiling in Arizona Omar Jadwat: Stopping Racial Profiling in Arizona

How do you put a human face on an injustice that so often goes under the radar?

Aug 6, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

This Week: A National Look at Voting Rights. PLUS: Remembering Gore Vidal This Week: A National Look at Voting Rights. PLUS: Remembering Gore Vidal

This week, a national look at voting rights courtesy of Voting Rights Watch 2012, a Nation and Colorlines.com partnership. Plus, we remember Gore Vidal's life and work, and editor-...

Aug 5, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day

The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day

Since when did giving millions of dollars to already wealthy corporations become a protest?

Aug 4, 2012 / Cord Jefferson

Peter Kornbluh: WikiLeaks in Latin America Peter Kornbluh: WikiLeaks in Latin America

WikiLeaks revealed a Latin America dominated by American intervention and meddling. 

Aug 3, 2012 / Press Room

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12)

Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Aug 2, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

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