Allison Kilkenny

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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.

Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages

Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages

This Black Friday, protesters across the country turned out in opposition to Walmart’s poor treatment of workers.

Nov 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Activists Plan Nationwide Walmart Protests for Black Friday

Activists Plan Nationwide Walmart Protests for Black Friday Activists Plan Nationwide Walmart Protests for Black Friday

Protesters will demand more working hours, higher wages and an end to punitive actions against Walmart workers.

Nov 27, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees

Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees

If a company’s employees don't have enough money for food, it’s time to raise wages.

Nov 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Survey: 81 Percent of Universities Say Sequester Has Directly Affected Research Activities

Survey: 81 Percent of Universities Say Sequester Has Directly Affected Research Activities Survey: 81 Percent of Universities Say Sequester Has Directly Affected Research Activities

According to a new survery, 81 percent of participating universities say the sequester, or federal budget cuts, has directly affected their research activities.

Nov 12, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Parents and Teachers Rally to Save North Carolina Schools

Parents and Teachers Rally to Save North Carolina Schools Parents and Teachers Rally to Save North Carolina Schools

Parents and teachers rallied today in North Carolina to participate in a “walk in” to raise awareness about education budget cuts and low teacher salaries.

Nov 4, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Occupy Sandy: One Year Later

Occupy Sandy: One Year Later Occupy Sandy: One Year Later

Occupy Sandy has been an imperfect solution to the failed state, but criticism should be directed at absent government officials, not well-meaning activists.

Oct 28, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Suicide Rate Climbs by 30 Percent in Kansas as Government Slashes Mental Health Budgets

Suicide Rate Climbs by 30 Percent in Kansas as Government Slashes Mental Health Budgets Suicide Rate Climbs by 30 Percent in Kansas as Government Slashes Mental Health Budgets

Even though suicide rates are climbing, the government continues to slash mental health budgets.

Oct 21, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures

Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures Federal Judge Dismisses Much of Suit to Stop DC School Closures

But Judge E. Boasberg will let some civil rights claims move forward, a positive sign for education activists.

Oct 14, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown

Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown Many Government Workers Are Expected to Work for Free During the Shutdown

Government workers all across the country protest the shutdown that deprives them of paychecks. 

Oct 7, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Federal Workers Nationwide Protest Government Shutdown

Federal Workers Nationwide Protest Government Shutdown Federal Workers Nationwide Protest Government Shutdown

Federal workers all across the country are protesting the government’s shutdown. 

Oct 1, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

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