Activism

Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’ Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’

While too many leading American journalists and most politicians cower, Michael Moore steps up to say: "WikiLeaks, God bless them, will save lives as a result of their actions...

Dec 14, 2010 / John Nichols

Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings

Students at Columbia and Penn are unfazed by warnings to not discuss or link to WikiLeaks on social networking sites.

Dec 14, 2010 / StudentNation / Ellie Levitt

Update From the UK Student Protests: Police Beat Protesters Trapped in Parliament Square Kettle Update From the UK Student Protests: Police Beat Protesters Trapped in Parliament Square Kettle

The supposed heart of British democracy has become a searing wound of rage and retribution.

Dec 10, 2010 / StudentNation / Laurie Penny

Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform

Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform

Fueled by serious funds, young advocates of legalization are poised for big gains.

Dec 9, 2010 / Feature / Aaron Houston

Spread the Joy Spread the Joy

Time again for the holiday gift guide.

Dec 9, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

‘Quintessentially American’ DREAM Act Approved By House, But Senate Defers Action ‘Quintessentially American’ DREAM Act Approved By House, But Senate Defers Action

But does it stand a chance in the Senate?

Dec 9, 2010 / John Nichols

Dozens of House Dems Urge Pelosi to Block Tax Deal; Progressive Groups Ramp Up Pressure Dozens of House Dems Urge Pelosi to Block Tax Deal; Progressive Groups Ramp Up Pressure

Almost three dozen House members have signed letter that says: “We support extending tax cuts in full to 98 percent of American taxpayers, as the President initially proposed...

Dec 8, 2010 / John Nichols

Kids vs. Global Warming Kids vs. Global Warming

Many young people are confronting climate change with a seriousness of purpose that can help restore faith in the ability of humans to think beyond our own, short-term, self-intere...

Dec 8, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Conversation: Bill McKibben: We Need Climate Justice Now Conversation: Bill McKibben: We Need Climate Justice Now

According to 350.org founder Bill McKibben, the biggest stumbling block in the path of the climate justice movement lies right under our noses: our own Congress.

Dec 8, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

What Elizabeth Edwards Did for the Antiwar Movement What Elizabeth Edwards Did for the Antiwar Movement

When one of the most prominent women in America embraced Cindy Sheehan's demand that George Bush listen to antiwar voices, it mattered.

Dec 8, 2010 / John Nichols

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