Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US? Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?
The head of the Bank of England now says bankers’ lies about interest rates “meet my definition of fraud.” Will US officials finally crack down?
Jul 17, 2012 / John Nichols
Occupy Hong Kong May Be in Its Last Days Occupy Hong Kong May Be in Its Last Days
Long after the Occupy camps at Zuccotti Park in Manhatttan and St. Paul's Cathedral and Finsbury Park in London were evicted or decamped, an encampment in an unlikely location stil...
Jul 17, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Occupy and the 99% Opposition Occupy and the 99% Opposition
Despite rumors of its demise, Occupy Wall Street has given rise to a flurry of actions targeting the 99 percent. What is this new phenomenon—and what role will it play in Nov...
Jul 9, 2012 / Jeremy Brecher
Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’ Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’
Hundreds of activists show up at a Mitt Romney Southampton fundraiser to protest billionaires’ money in politics.
Jul 9, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’ NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple ‘Professional Agitators’
Police have been circulating flyers that look like wanted posters featuring Christina Gonzalez and Matthew Swaye's mug shots.
Jul 5, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia
Occupy protesters from around the country converged on Philadelphia for the National Gathering.
Jul 2, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure
Occupy Our Homes has saved another family from foreclosure, continuing the group’s recent string of successes.
Jun 13, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3 Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3
Occupy Wall Streeters arrested on December 17 at a Trinity Church–owned lot and Chicago activists facing terrorism-related charges for NATO protests head to court.
Jun 12, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
The Shock Doctrine Goes to College The Shock Doctrine Goes to College
At UC Davis and other institutions, student-led protests against austerity are met with thuggish riot cops and the criminalization of speech.
Jun 8, 2012 / Joshua Clover
Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?
Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?
Jun 6, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny