Activism

Man Sets Himself on Fire During Tel Aviv March Man Sets Himself on Fire During Tel Aviv March

The act triggered further protest against inequality and the cost of housing.

Jul 16, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide This Week in Poverty: Houston Janitors’ Strike Goes Citywide

Alice McAfee, a janitor for thirty years in Houston, talks about her work and the latest developments in the citywide strike.

Jul 13, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes 10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes

Funnily enough, not all comedians are defending Daniel Tosh’s rape jokes.

Jul 13, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katie Halper

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12)

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

Jul 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun

The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun

Between Tea Party governors’ refusing to expand Medicaid and the attack ads vilifying Obamacare, progressives have a lot of work to do.

Jul 11, 2012 / The Editors

Today’s Social Justice Heroes Today’s Social Justice Heroes

Let’s celebrate a new generation of activists who challenge the powerful and mobilize the masses.

Jul 11, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier

Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP

Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP

Romney vowed to repeal Obamacare and failed to denounce the GOP’s effort to suppress the African-American vote during his speech.

Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Berman

‘Occupy the Arts’: South Carolina Activists Protest Governor Haley’s Cuts ‘Occupy the Arts’: South Carolina Activists Protest Governor Haley’s Cuts

Governor Nikki Haley wants to eliminate all funding for the South Carolina Arts Commission, but artists and activists are fighting back.

Jul 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Colleges and Occupy Student Debt Join Forces Occupy Colleges and Occupy Student Debt Join Forces

The founder of Occupy Colleges explains why Occupy Colleges and Occupy Student Debt have merged organizations and what it portends for the future of student activism.

Jul 9, 2012 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams

Occupy and the 99% Opposition Occupy and the 99% Opposition

Despite rumors of its demise, Occupy Wall Street has given rise to a flurry of actions targeting the 99 percent. What is this new phenomenon—and what role will it play in Nov...

Jul 9, 2012 / Jeremy Brecher

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