Allison Kilkenny

Allison Kilkenny is the co-host of the progressive political podcast Citizen Radio (wearecitizenradio.com) and independent journalist who blogs at allisonkilkenny.com. Her work has appeared in The American Prospect, the LA Times, In These Times, Truthout and the award-winning grassroots NYC newspaper the Indypendent.

Articles

US Uncut Targets Corporate Tax Evaders (Activism, Corporations)

The fast-growing protest group believes that instead of asking citizens to sacrifice, government should demand that corporations pay their taxes.

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US Uncut Hits the Streets (Activism)

In its first national day of action, US Uncut rallies outside of Bank of America branches demanding that big banks pay their fair share of taxes.

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Blogs

Occupiers Arrive in Court Over a Year After Their Boston Encampment Was Raided

“You have the right to a trial” includes the right to a speedy trial, but that hasn’t been the case for Occupy protesters...

Allison Kilkenny

Co-Author of New Occupy Study: Media Misled by Harping on Household Salaries

Professor Stephanie Luce, a co-author of a new Occupy Wall Street study, takes issue with the media harping on the high household salaries...

Allison Kilkenny

One in Six Philadelphia Public Schools Is Targeted For Closure

Philadelphia students, teachers and allies—including a majority of City Council members—are pushing back against the district...

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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.

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NYC Bus Strike Kicks Off to Fight Privatization of Yellow Buses

A citywide strike kicks off Wednesday to prevent the privatization of yellow buses.

Allison Kilkenny

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...

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Occupy Steubenville: Anonymous Takes On Ohio Sheriff

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

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GOP Demands More Cuts in Wake of Fiscal Cliff Deal

Boehner's vision for a post-cliff America includes slashing benefits and gutting vital social services.

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