Activism

An Educated, Escalated Movement

An Educated, Escalated Movement An Educated, Escalated Movement

Massive layoffs, reductions in class offerings and downsizing of graduate programs spurred protests at dozens of universities on March 4. What's next for the student movement?

May 1, 2010 / Clarissa A. León

“This is Racist Stuff”: Baseball Players/Union Speak Out Against “This is Racist Stuff”: Baseball Players/Union Speak Out Against

After several weeks of silence, Major League baseball players, and their union, are starting to speak out against Arizona's anti-immigrant SB 1070.

May 1, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Opposing Arizona Opposing Arizona

Rally for immigrant rights on May Day

Apr 29, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

New Study: Liberals More Open Than Conservatives Online New Study: Liberals More Open Than Conservatives Online

A new study finds that liberal blogs promote deeper participation than conservative blogs do--and are more vocal in asking readers to vote, donate and organize.

Apr 28, 2010 / Ari Melber

The Sociology of Political Blogs: An Interview with Yochai Benkler The Sociology of Political Blogs: An Interview with Yochai Benkler

Ari Melber talks to web expert and Harvard law professor Yochai Benkler about the conservative and liberal blogospheres, the future of blog research and how Obama managed to run a ...

Apr 28, 2010 / Ari Melber

Taking it to the Banks Taking it to the Banks

National protests are challenging the influence of the big banks.

Apr 26, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

A New Climate Movement in Bolivia A New Climate Movement in Bolivia

At Bolivia's climate summit, the prevailing sentiment was rage against helplessness.

Apr 22, 2010 / Column / Naomi Klein

Earth Day: Gaylord Nelson’s Vision; Russ Feingold’s Mission Earth Day: Gaylord Nelson’s Vision; Russ Feingold’s Mission

The current senator from Wisconsin renews his predecessor's environmental message.

Apr 22, 2010 / John Nichols

Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation

Forty years after the first Earth Day, Mark Hertsgaard talks about the environmental movement, the EPA and cap and trade legislation.

Apr 21, 2010 / GRITtv

Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation Tougher Cap and Trade Legislation

Forty years after the first Earth Day, Mark Hertsgaard talks about the environmental movement, the EPA and cap and trade legislation.

Apr 21, 2010 / GRITtv

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