Social Justice

Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike

Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike

Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is ending her hunger strike—but the fight for indigenous sovereignty continues. 

Jan 24, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Obama’s Shout-Out to Freedom Obama’s Shout-Out to Freedom

In his second inaugural address, the president stood for collective action, solidarity, social justice. Now let’s make him act on it.

Jan 23, 2013 / The Editors

MSNBC Incorrectly Reports No Permits Were Requested to Protest Obama’s Inauguration

MSNBC Incorrectly Reports No Permits Were Requested to Protest Obama’s Inauguration MSNBC Incorrectly Reports No Permits Were Requested to Protest Obama’s Inauguration

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow incorrectly stated that no protest permits were requested for President Obama’s second inauguration.

Jan 22, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Dispatches From the US Student Movement

Dispatches From the US Student Movement Dispatches From the US Student Movement

A space for students to share news about the wide range of social and political struggles in which they're involved.

Jan 18, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Is Immigration Reform Really Coming?

Is Immigration Reform Really Coming? Is Immigration Reform Really Coming?

Continued racial profiling and record deportations lead some to believe that immigration may not be solved anytime soon. 

Jan 18, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis?

Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis? Melissa Harris-Perry: Who Is to Blame for Haiti’s Ongoing Crisis?

NGOs and foreign governments are preventing Haitians from repairing their broken country.

Jan 14, 2013 / Melissa Harris-Perry

ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members

ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members ICE Arrests, Releases Prominent Immigration Activist’s Family Members

ICE’s contradictory policies are evident in the detention and almost immediate release of two undocumented immigrants. 

Jan 11, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Idle No More: Global Protests for Indigenous Rights

Idle No More: Global Protests for Indigenous Rights Idle No More: Global Protests for Indigenous Rights

Idle No More is Canada's Occupy movement, but with deep, deep roots. Today there will be global solidarity actions in support of Canada's activists.

Jan 11, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Aura Bogado: Is Canada Leaving First Nations People Out to Dry?

Aura Bogado: Is Canada Leaving First Nations People Out to Dry? Aura Bogado: Is Canada Leaving First Nations People Out to Dry?

The Nation’s Aura Bogado joins RT News to discuss the implications of Canada's Bill C-45 and the growing protest against it, Idle No More.

Jan 10, 2013 / Press Room

Occupy Steubenville: Anonymous Takes On Ohio Sheriff

Occupy Steubenville: Anonymous Takes On Ohio Sheriff Occupy Steubenville: Anonymous Takes On Ohio Sheriff

The hacking collective Anonymous brings attention to rape culture within the United States.

Jan 7, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

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