Activism

Occupying the SEC for a Stronger Volcker Rule

Occupying the SEC for a Stronger Volcker Rule Occupying the SEC for a Stronger Volcker Rule

In a public comment to the SEC, an Occupy working group details troubling loopholes in the Volcker Rule, part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill.

Feb 16, 2012 / Rachel Signer

John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Uprising

John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Uprising John Nichols: Wisconsin’s Uprising

Early 2011 was a dark time for the American left, until the Wisconsin protests began.

Feb 16, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas

John Nichols: What Do Barack Obama and Scott Walker Have in Common? John Nichols: What Do Barack Obama and Scott Walker Have in Common?

Wisconsin's fight back against Governor Walker is the most transformational movement in a long time. 

Feb 15, 2012 / Press Room

America’s Youth Uprising

America’s Youth Uprising America’s Youth Uprising

The renewal of labor militancy and radical politics is being led by a rising generation with its own rock-and-rap passion.

Feb 15, 2012 / John Nichols

Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen?

Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen? Is US Counterterrorism Fueling Islamist Militants in Yemen?

A propaganda video from the Al Qaeda-linked militant group Ansar Al Sharia shows fighters overrunning a security position in the city of Zinjibar, Yemen. Militants captured the pro…

Feb 15, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

John Nichols: Walker Will Not Go Down Easy John Nichols: Walker Will Not Go Down Easy

What has the historic Wisconsin uprising, celebrating its one-year anniversary today, showed America about the power of grassroots movements?

Feb 15, 2012 / Press Room

2012: Year of the Woman? 2012: Year of the Woman?

Challenging the Republican men who are waging the War on Women.  

Feb 15, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Manhattan District Attorney Subpoenas Occupy Protester’s Twitter Account Manhattan District Attorney Subpoenas Occupy Protester’s Twitter Account

Law enforcement appears to be regularly sending subpoenas to social media companies. This time, the target found out about it.

Feb 15, 2012 / Emily Jane Goodman

Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Uprising, One Year Later

Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Uprising, One Year Later Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Uprising, One Year Later

When Governor Walker announced his proposal to strip public employees of most collective bargaining rights on February 11, 2011—little over a month after taking office—…

Feb 14, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Remembering Dr. Stephen Levin Remembering Dr. Stephen Levin

Dr. Stephen Levin's work continues to effect change and save lives.

Feb 14, 2012 / Katie Halper

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