Activism

Students Across the Country Unite for the National Day of Action to Defend Education Students Across the Country Unite for the National Day of Action to Defend Education

Today's actions are meant to draw attention to the corporatization and privatization of education, from pre-K through higher education, in both private and public institutions.

Mar 1, 2012 / StudentNation / Rebecca Nathanson

How Empires Fall (Including the American One) How Empires Fall (Including the American One)

An interview with Jonathan Schell, the unlikely oracle of Occupy Wall Street, on revolution, non-violent protest and more.

Mar 1, 2012 / Andy Kroll

Republic Windows Workers Consider Employee-Owned Co-Op Republic Windows Workers Consider Employee-Owned Co-Op

In 2008, a worker occupation at the Chicago factory sent up a flare of resistance. Now those same workers are considering alternatives to working for a boss.

Mar 1, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Occupy Colleges Takes the Next Step Occupy Colleges Takes the Next Step

Occupy Colleges calls for March 1 National Day of Action for Education.

Feb 28, 2012 / StudentNation / Diana Delgado

Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers

Why have so many public workers been accused under the Espionage Act during Obama's presidency?

Feb 27, 2012 / Press Room

In Defense Of ‘The Help’

In Defense Of ‘The Help’ In Defense Of ‘The Help’

Though complicated by controversy, a weekend in Los Angeles with thirty domestic workers underscores the power of Hollywood to propel social change. 

Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue

Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers

Jock for Justice Joseph Williams is putting his health on the line for a cause in which he deeply believes.

Feb 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin

This Week in Poverty: Deal on Unemployment Benefits Leaves Out Poorest This Week in Poverty: Deal on Unemployment Benefits Leaves Out Poorest

Congress extended unemployment benefits, but it’s no good for those who’ve been jobless the longest.

Feb 24, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Virginia Students Hunger-Strike for Living Wage

Virginia Students Hunger-Strike for Living Wage Virginia Students Hunger-Strike for Living Wage

As a last resort to end a fourteen-year campaign for a living wage, fifteen students are now on day six of a hunger strike.

Feb 23, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election

Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election

"The youth didn't lose energy, we lost our leader."

Feb 23, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

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