Fannie Lou Who? Why Voting Rights Still Matter Fannie Lou Who? Why Voting Rights Still Matter
What does reporting on voting rights mean at a time when a person's race, gender and class still determines if they'll be targeted for voter suppression?
Jun 15, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
This Week in Poverty: Disposable Families in Ohio This Week in Poverty: Disposable Families in Ohio
Since January 2011, Ohio has thrown 70,000 poor people—including 40,000 children—off of cash assistance.
Jun 15, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Chicago Workers’ Economic Plan: Go Co-Operative! Chicago Workers’ Economic Plan: Go Co-Operative!
While President Obama was speechifying about our possible economic future, workers in one famous Chicago factory were taking a big step towards theirs.
Jun 15, 2012 / Laura Flanders
A Message From Trayvon Martin’s Father A Message From Trayvon Martin’s Father
This Father’s Day, join Trayvon Martin’s father, Tracy Martin, and add your name to this national petition demanding that all “Stand Your Ground” laws be re...
Jun 14, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Reform the NYPD Reform the NYPD
Take this pledge to demand increased transparency and accountability from the NYPD, and an end to discriminatory and abusive law enforcement.
Jun 14, 2012 / NationAction
The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing The Outrage of Stop-and-Frisk Policing
Growing public protest, along with two landmark lawsuits, may put an end to this dragnet policy that overwhelmingly targets young black and Latino men.
Jun 14, 2012 / David Cole
Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure
Occupy Our Homes has saved another family from foreclosure, continuing the group’s recent string of successes.
Jun 13, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update) Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update)
On Monday, 90% of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to support a strike if one is called.
Jun 12, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity
What began as a student walkout against tuition hikes has become a society-wide uprising against austerity, inequality and the police state.
Jun 12, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld
The Largest Political Demonstration in American History The Largest Political Demonstration in American History
Thirty years ago today, more than one million people rallied in New York City's Central Park against nuclear arms and for an end to the arms race of the cold war.
Jun 12, 2012 / Peter Rothberg