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Several cities in the United States, including Chicago, prepare for upcoming protests and major conventions with unprecedented levels of security.

Wisconsin recall supporters

In the June 5 recall election to unseat Gov. Scott Walker and his cronies, grassroots activists are fighting millions in corporate cash.

James Dimon

JP Morgan’s CEO once complained that traders would need to see psychiatrists in order to comply with financial regulations. Maybe that’s not such a bad idea.

When it comes to running Bank of America, shareholders don’t have much more influence than the demonstrators outside.

Bank of America protest

The financial giant’s shareholder meeting will draw protesters on the outside—and disgruntled investors on the inside. 

Citibank

On the history of the US economy in decline.

At the first International Drone Summit, advocates call for transparency and an end to the US policies that rain terror from the sky.

What qualities and characteristics can help create a real movement?

We do not care a whit about their human rights as long as they satiate our unbridled appetites.

Blogs

For twenty days, students at the New York college have occupied their president’s office in a struggle to defend free education.

May 28, 2013

A proposal that would have allowed states to require clear labels is rejected by Republicans and Democrats.

May 25, 2013

As the spring semester ends and elected officials approach critical votes, students across the country are rising up to take back public education.

May 24, 2013

When will the feds bring big banks to justice?

May 24, 2013

What's happening in St Louis doesn't look like a coal-field war, but the same things are at stake: reciprocity, respect, fair play.

May 23, 2013

In an age of political discourse confined to partisan squabbling, social justice movements and ideas demand attention.

May 22, 2013

The Senate Judiciary Committee moves the immigration bill to full debate—without LGBT inclusion.

May 22, 2013

Journalism has a class and color crisis. How can it be solved?

May 21, 2013

Meanwhile, teachers and activists are on a three-day march to highlight the potentially explosive impact of the closings. 

May 20, 2013

A high court’s preliminary ruling indicates there is not rational basis for Governor Jan Brewer’s attempt to deny driver’s licenses for certain immigrants.

May 17, 2013