Yes Men, US Uncut Behind GE Hoax Yes Men, US Uncut Behind GE Hoax
The Yes Men and US Uncut were the groups behind a prank that falsely stated GE announced plans to return $3.2 billion that it received as a tax refund to the federal government as ...
Apr 13, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Moby Joins Budget Fast Moby Joins Budget Fast
Grammy-nominated recording artist Moby has joined forces with MoveOn.org to put together a video supporting budget hunger strikes.
Apr 13, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
DC Mayor Arrested Protesting Budget Cuts DC Mayor Arrested Protesting Budget Cuts
Several DC leaders, including Mayor Vincent Gray, were arrested during a budget cut protest outside the Capitol on Monday.
Apr 12, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Less Funding, More Tasering Less Funding, More Tasering
As lawmakers cut budgets, some state Capitols are preparing to deal with the unruly masses by force.
Apr 11, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts
In total, 28 members of Congress (all Democrats) have joined the nationwide fast opposing budget cuts.
Apr 9, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Citizens Go to Jail to Protest Budget Cuts Citizens Go to Jail to Protest Budget Cuts
With all the normal doors of recourse shut to average citizens, protesters go to jail in order to protest severe budget cuts.
Apr 8, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
‘Tax the Rich, Not the Poor!’ ‘Tax the Rich, Not the Poor!’
Despite the fact that a majority of Americans want defense spending cut and the wealthy taxed at higher rates, Congress has shown only a willingness to slash social programs.
Apr 7, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Workers Fight Back Against More Than 700 Anti-Union Bills Workers Fight Back Against More Than 700 Anti-Union Bills
Nationwide, workers are pushing back against hundreds of anti-union bills and widespread budget cuts.
Apr 5, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
The Resistance Has Begun The Resistance Has Begun
The rich got too greedy and took to much, and now average Americans are fighting back—not by looking to their leaders but by physically occupying banks, streets and state Cap...
Apr 4, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
2011 Budget Cuts: A Matter of Life and Death 2011 Budget Cuts: A Matter of Life and Death
For thousands of protesting Americans, their state budget cuts aren't merely an inconvenience, they're a matter of survival.
Apr 2, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny