Activism

End the ‘War on Drugs’ End the ‘War on Drugs’

The 40th anniversary of President Nixon's declaration of the War on Drugs comes amid growing recognition that the policy, and all that it wrought, is a complete disaster.

Jun 16, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

Fighting Foreclosure in Boston

Fighting Foreclosure in Boston Fighting Foreclosure in Boston

An unlikely grassroots coalition is keeping residents in their homes, one property at a time.

Jun 15, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Thousands Protest Budget at Wisconsin Capitol Thousands Protest Budget at Wisconsin Capitol

Demonstrators returned to Wisconsin's Capitol to protest the Republican-led “extraordinary session” used to pass Gov. Walker's controversial budget.

Jun 15, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Edward Glaeser: Have Cities Become America’s Ugly Stepchildren? Edward Glaeser: Have Cities Become America’s Ugly Stepchildren?

Harvard Professor Edward Glaeser argues that the country needs policies that create a "level playing field" between our deprived cities and the outlying suburban and rura...

Jun 14, 2011 / The Nation Video and On The Earth Productions

Barbie’s Rainforest Destruction Habit Revealed Barbie’s Rainforest Destruction Habit Revealed

Implore Mattel to become a leader in the use of sustainable forest products.

Jun 13, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

Government Case Against Whistleblower Thomas Drake Collapses Government Case Against Whistleblower Thomas Drake Collapses

Faced with the prospect of trying to convict a man for leaking unclassified information, the DoJ put together a misdemeanor plea deal.

Jun 13, 2011 / Marcy Wheeler

US Uncut, Yes Men to Bust Corporate Tax Dodgers in Cayman Islands US Uncut, Yes Men to Bust Corporate Tax Dodgers in Cayman Islands

The two activist groups are getting the band back together to pull off another attention-grabbing mission: a fact-finding hunt in the Cayman Islands to expose the tax dodging ways ...

Jun 10, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights? Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights?

Musician Carlos Santana spoke out at Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game in Atlanta against a new law that shreds the civil rights of Georgia's latino population. The c...

Jun 9, 2011 / Press Room

Are Low Income Home Buyers Facing a New Credit Crunch? Are Low Income Home Buyers Facing a New Credit Crunch?

Melissa Harris-Perry argues that civil rights and fairness depend on access to stable housing.

Jun 9, 2011 / MSNBC

Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights? Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights?

Musician Carlos Santana spoke out at Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game in Atlanta against a new law that shreds the civil rights of Georgia's latino population. The c...

Jun 9, 2011 / PBS

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