Activism

School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana

Teachers in Louisiana have found themselves on the frontlines of austerity.

Jun 7, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Kill the ‘Kill List’ Kill the ‘Kill List’

Liberals raised a ruckus about President Bush’s human rights abuses. Silence now is not an option.

Jun 6, 2012 / NationAction

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

A Politics for the 99 Percent

A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent

Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.

Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage

Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts

Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts

Robo-calls, residency rules and misinformation stirred confusion among young voters during the recall vote. But turnout remained high

Jun 6, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?

Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?

Jun 6, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington

To prevent an unfair foreclosure, protesters attempted to block the authorities from entering a home on Capitol Hill. 

Jun 5, 2012 / George Zornick

Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser

Housing and Occupy Wall Street affiliates are planning a “counter-fundraiser” at an Obama fundrasier to draw attention to the need to bring Wall Street to justice.

Jun 4, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Fighting for Domestic Workers in California Fighting for Domestic Workers in California

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights would be a huge gain for California workers and a terrific example for the rest of the country.

Jun 1, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Do We Need a Poor People’s Coming-Out Movement? Do We Need a Poor People’s Coming-Out Movement?

One hundred and three million people are poor or near poor in the United States today. Is it time to make the fight against poverty personal?

Jun 1, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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