Activism

Demand the Future Demand the Future

This summer, OWS-affiliated student groups are planning a national convergence in Columbus, Ohio.

Jun 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States

Nearly half the states have joined the fight to uphold Montana’s ban on corporate expenditures. For the Supreme Court, the pressure’s on.

Jun 12, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3 Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3

Occupy Wall Streeters arrested on December 17 at a Trinity Church–owned lot and Chicago activists facing terrorism-related charges for NATO protests head to court.

Jun 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later

At the seventh annual gathering of Netroots, the progressive movement focuses on lessons learned. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Help the Davis Dozen Help the Davis Dozen

Join your name to the call for the UC Davis administration to immediately withdraw all criminal charges against a group of activists trying to highlight the role of banks in increa...

Jun 11, 2012 / NationAction

How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked

Why electoral politics sold out the popular uprising in the Badger State—and why it’s not all over.

Jun 11, 2012 / Andy Kroll

The Shock Doctrine Goes to College

The Shock Doctrine Goes to College The Shock Doctrine Goes to College

At UC Davis and other institutions, student-led protests against austerity are met with thuggish riot cops and the criminalization of speech. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Joshua Clover

Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students

Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students

How dress codes discriminate against women.

Jun 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers

Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.

Jun 8, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

What Rio+20 Is All About What Rio+20 Is All About

Unpacking the next round of global talks aimed at curbing climate change.

Jun 7, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

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