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
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