Activism

Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’ Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’

Hundreds of activists show up at a Mitt Romney Southampton fundraiser to protest billionaires’ money in politics. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

This Week in Poverty: The Soul Sisters

This Week in Poverty: The Soul Sisters This Week in Poverty: The Soul Sisters

Sister Simone Campbell talks about the Nuns on the Bus and their work to address poverty in America.

Jul 6, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’ NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’

Police have been circulating flyers that look like wanted posters featuring Christina Gonzalez and Matthew Swaye's mug shots.

Jul 5, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation

Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation

The workers at Republic Windows and Doors have formed a co-op, New Era Windows, and made a bid to buy the plant. The factory’s current owners seem intent on selling off its p...

Jul 5, 2012 / Laura Flanders

How Will Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Law Be Implemented Now? How Will Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Law Be Implemented Now?

After the Supreme Court knocked down several of its key components last month, where does SB-1070 go from here?

Jul 2, 2012 / Chris Hayes

National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia

Occupy protesters from around the country converged on Philadelphia for the National Gathering.

Jul 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Los Angeles Chinatown Rages Against Walmart’s New ‘Neighborhood’ Strategy Los Angeles Chinatown Rages Against Walmart’s New ‘Neighborhood’ Strategy

Tom Morello joined the protest against the anti-union store this weekend.

Jun 30, 2012 / Jon Wiener

Chilean Students Demand Education Reform

Chilean Students Demand Education Reform Chilean Students Demand Education Reform

More than 100,000 students in Santiago, Chile yesterday demanded an end to profiteering in education and called for free and quality education to all Chilean students.

Jun 29, 2012 / StudentNation / Brittany Peterson

This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid

In Pennsylvania, 89,000 children have been dropped from Medicaid, including many with life-threatening illnesses who were mistakenly deemed ineligible.

Jun 29, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/28/12) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/28/12)

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.

Jun 27, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

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