Activism

The Occupy Movement Can’t Be Sprayed Away

The Occupy Movement Can’t Be Sprayed Away The Occupy Movement Can’t Be Sprayed Away

The pepper-spraying of UC Davis students reminds us all over again why Occupy is so urgent.

Nov 22, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Democratic Promise of Occupy Wall Street

The Democratic Promise of Occupy Wall Street The Democratic Promise of Occupy Wall Street

Will it last? Skeptics are entitled to their doubts, but I'm confident that, as with the Populist movement of a century ago, OWS will bring lasting change

Nov 22, 2011 / Books & the Arts / William Greider

The People’s Library of Occupy Wall Street Lives On

The People’s Library of Occupy Wall Street Lives On The People’s Library of Occupy Wall Street Lives On

The NYPD has twice raided the occupation’s collection, confiscating and destroying books. But never underestimate the power of librarians.

Nov 22, 2011 / William Scott

Civil Society at Ground Zero Civil Society at Ground Zero

Occupy Wall Street has exposed a system that regards people as disposable, but not usually so literally.

Nov 22, 2011 / Rebecca Solnit

President Obama: Protect Students

President Obama: Protect Students President Obama: Protect Students

An urgent plea from an undergraduate Occupy activist.

Nov 22, 2011 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli

The Erin Brockovich of East LA The Erin Brockovich of East LA

When Martha Sanchez became a community organizer, the paint-cleaning company that was polluting her neighborhood and sickening local children met its match.

Nov 22, 2011 / Sasha Abramsky

Questions for Adolfo Pérez Esquivel Questions for Adolfo Pérez Esquivel

The Nobel Peace Prize winner opens up on Occupy Wall Street, the United Nations and prospects for serious social reform.

Nov 21, 2011 / Kelly Hearn

Katrina vanden Heuvel: ‘There Is a Movement Brewing in America’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: ‘There Is a Movement Brewing in America’

Obama’s conciliatory leadership style has failed to confront the corrupt culture of Washington.

Nov 21, 2011 / Press Room

Why I Got Arrested at Occupy Wall Street Why I Got Arrested at Occupy Wall Street

Civil disobedience says, in effect, that the law is not sacred when a better world is at stake.

Nov 21, 2011 / Max Fraser

Occupy Wall Street and the Importance of Creative Protest

Occupy Wall Street and the Importance of Creative Protest Occupy Wall Street and the Importance of Creative Protest

Determination and creativity have been Occupy Wall Street's formula for success.

Nov 21, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

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