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Debt protest

The campaign to buy and abolish debt was never intended to fix the debt crisis by itself. It’s an act of solidarity and an opportunity for public education.

With a Democrat again in the White House for the next four years, the labor movement has won some much-needed breathing room, says organizer and author Jane McAlevey.

As we saw in this election, people of color can no longer be called "minorities." It's time to seize that power in the fight for true equality. 

Natural gas drilling rig

In small hamlets and tiny towns you’ve never heard of, grassroots activists are taking a stand in what could be the final showdown for Earth’s future.

Barack Obama

In the next four years—and beyond—progressives must create the political space for the president to represent the majority of Americans.

350.org

350.org’s caravan heads to Washington, DC, to push President Obama to address climate change in his second term.

Barack Obama

We won, but at what cost? Fool me once, shame on Obama, but fool me twice and I’m the one responsible.

Barack Obama

The “rising American electorate” carried Obama and a strong slate of Democrats to victory.

Eve Ensler

With a new play, Emotional Creature, and big plans for V-Day 2013, the activist playwright reaches for new heights. 

Protest

Social movements must bring the creative energy of protest culture to electoral campaigns.

Blogs

The National Labor Relations Board has leveled charges against the College for violating federal labor law.

February 8, 2012

The Obama campaign already appears to be fundraising for its Super PAC—starting in the financial sector.

February 8, 2012

At least 50 journalists have been arrested covering the Occupy movement since it began last September.

February 7, 2012

The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.

February 7, 2012

To win in November, the president believes he needs outside money—but what does outside money need from him?

February 7, 2012

The Occupy movement has called for the dismantling and rebuiliding of a corrupt system. What elements are necessary to effect such change?

February 6, 2012

Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate cause-related marketing campaigns.

February 3, 2012

New York's attorney general has several too-big-too-fail banks in his crosshairs for foreclosure fraud. 

February 3, 2012

The Washington Post spins myths about the poor, Congressional battles impact the poor, and Mitt Romney doesn’t give a damn about the poor.

February 2, 2012

How can independent voices build a progressive movement that relates to the lives of millions of Americans?

February 2, 2012
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