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Shall Women Be Equal Before the Law? (50 Progressives)

The removal of all forms of the subjection of women is the purpose to which the National Woman's Party is dedicated.

Elsie Hill and Florence Kelley

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Activists Protest Romney's 'Koch Problem'
Allison Kilkenny

Hundreds of activists show up at a Mitt Romney Southampton fundraiser to protest billionaires’ money in politics. 

July 9, 2012
NYPD Brands Occupy Wall Street Couple 'Professional Agitators'
Allison Kilkenny

Police have been circulating flyers that look like wanted posters featuring Christina Gonzalez and Matthew Swaye's mug shots.

July 5, 2012
National Occupy Gathering Kicks Off in Philadelphia
Allison Kilkenny

Occupy protesters from around the country converged on Philadelphia for the National Gathering.

July 2, 2012
'Jamie Dimon, You're No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood' (VIDEO)
Laura Flanders

Nurses and their allies launch a national campaign to push for a tax on financial transactions.

June 19, 2012
Occupy Our Homes Saves Another Family From Foreclosure
Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Our Homes has saved another family from foreclosure, continuing the group’s recent string of successes.

June 13, 2012
Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3
Allison Kilkenny

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.

June 12, 2012
Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later
Ilyse Hogue

At the seventh annual gathering of Netroots, the progressive movement focuses on lessons learned. 

June 11, 2012
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin's Stunning Citizen's Movement
Nation in the News

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

June 6, 2012
Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?
Allison Kilkenny

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?

June 6, 2012
Occupy Our Homes Faces Off With US Marshals in Washington
George Zornick

To prevent an unfair foreclosure, protesters attempted to block the authorities from entering a home on Capitol Hill. 

June 5, 2012