Activism

World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day

Demanding Dorothy Parvaz's freedom is a great way to mark World Press Freedom Day.

May 3, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

Eighty-Nine Arrested Protesting Paul Ryan’s Medicaid Cuts Eighty-Nine Arrested Protesting Paul Ryan’s Medicaid Cuts

Plus, thousands are expected to turn out in North Carolina and Pennsylvania today to protest state budget cuts.

May 3, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

My Friend Len Weinglass My Friend Len Weinglass

Remembering a 1950s radical who developed his values, critical thinking and world view in a time when non-conforming was rare.

May 3, 2011 / Michael Steven Smith

Arizona’s Choice Today: Tucson Students Lead New Civil Rights Movement Arizona’s Choice Today: Tucson Students Lead New Civil Rights Movement

Stumbling further into the quagmire of a national public relations disaster, drastic new measures by the Tucson Unified School District officials have turned the “manufacture...

May 3, 2011 / StudentNation / Jeff Biggers

Millions March for Labor Rights Millions March for Labor Rights

Millions of people around the globe hit the streets to demand better working conditions and a path to citizenship and to decry the growing class divide.

May 2, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

The Student Week Ahead The Student Week Ahead

A weekly series highlighting student activism coast to coast.

May 1, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested More Than 100 US May Day Protests Planned, International Activists Arrested

More than 100 May Day protests are planned in the U.S. today. Meanwhile, massive international protests have resulted in police arresting labor and solidarity activists.

May 1, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

No Future, No Peace No Future, No Peace

As the government robs people of their futures with budget cuts, US Uncut asks why huge corporations like Bank of America are permitted to steal from taxpayers.

Apr 30, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights

Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights Massive May Day Protests Planned to Campaign for Workers’ Rights

This weekend, labor and immigrant rights’ advocates will join forces to combat the anti-union legislation sweeping the country.

Apr 29, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing

Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing Three Printers Refuse LGBT Student Publication, Citing F-Word, Images of Cross-Dressing

Three printing companies have refused to publish the spring edition of an LGBT magazine at Kent State University, citing concerns over its images and language.

Apr 28, 2011 / StudentNation / David Spett

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