Activism

Jim Messina Visits Wall Street Jim Messina Visits Wall Street

The Obama campaign already appears to be fundraising for its Super PAC—starting in the financial sector.

Feb 8, 2012 / George Zornick

On Power and Russia’s Protests On Power and Russia’s Protests

The prosperous, urban middle-class—those who benefit from the government’s policies—have revolted against it. If even they don’t support the existing order,...

Feb 7, 2012 / Boris Kagarlitsky

Occupy Wall Street and a New Politics for a Disorderly World Occupy Wall Street and a New Politics for a Disorderly World

In a volatile era, OWS’s participatory democracy makes more sense than top-down government.

Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / Carne Ross

Occupy Press Freedoms Occupy Press Freedoms

At least 50 journalists have been arrested covering the Occupy movement since it began last September.

Feb 7, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs

The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.

Feb 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Online Feminism’s Big Win Against Komen for the Cure Online Feminism’s Big Win Against Komen for the Cure

With Karen Handel's resignation, online feminism's victory against the giant cancer charity is complete.

Feb 7, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Obama Unleashes His Super PAC

Obama Unleashes His Super PAC Obama Unleashes His Super PAC

To win in November, the president believes he needs outside money—but what does outside money need from him?

Feb 7, 2012 / George Zornick

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Real Change Must Come From Real People Katrina vanden Heuvel: Real Change Must Come From Real People

The Occupy movement has called for the dismantling and rebuiliding of a corrupt system. What elements are necessary to effect such change?

Feb 6, 2012 / Press Room

New Film Takes on Komen Foundation and ‘Breast Cancer Industry’ New Film Takes on Komen Foundation and ‘Breast Cancer Industry’

Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate cause-related marketing campaigns.

Feb 3, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Schneiderman Goes After Banks for Foreclosure Fraud

Schneiderman Goes After Banks for Foreclosure Fraud Schneiderman Goes After Banks for Foreclosure Fraud

New York's attorney general has several too-big-too-fail banks in his crosshairs for foreclosure fraud. 

Feb 3, 2012 / George Zornick

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