Activism

Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012 Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012

Paid sick leave fights could benefit from Occupy Wall Street's support, and help shape its direction.

Jan 5, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

FAQ: What Are the Rights of Reporters Covering Protests? FAQ: What Are the Rights of Reporters Covering Protests?

Reporting on protests is no easy job—just ask the thirty-six reporters arrested while covering the Occupy movement. Do reporters have a right to gather the news?

Jan 4, 2012 / Jonathan Peters

Labor Takes Aim at Walmart—Again

Labor Takes Aim at Walmart—Again Labor Takes Aim at Walmart—Again

Organizers have found a new approach to promoting workers’ rights at the retail giant. And it seems to be working.

Jan 4, 2012 / Feature / Spencer Woodman

Wisconsin High School Marching Band Plays ‘Union Maid’ at the Rose Bowl? Wisconsin High School Marching Band Plays ‘Union Maid’ at the Rose Bowl?

Pulaski Schools Superintendent Mel Lightner has denied that the tune played by the Pulaski High Schools "Red Raiders" was Woody Guthrie's "Union Maid."

Jan 4, 2012 / Dave Zirin and Alexander Billet

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus

“Move to Amend” proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send messages.

Jan 3, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Occupy the Dream? Occupy the Dream?

Occupy is planning to “occupy the dream” by occupying offices of the Federal Reserve across the US.  

Jan 2, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

The Rush to Archive Occupy The Rush to Archive Occupy

The rush to preserve and study Occupy Wall Street reflects America’s thirst for grassroots protest—and the belief that such movements are, by nature, ephemeral.

Jan 2, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Dave Zirin Picks the Top Sports Stories of the Year Dave Zirin Picks the Top Sports Stories of the Year

Dave Zirin picks top sports stories of the year.

Dec 28, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Occupy Our Food Occupy Our Food

Food Democracy Now represents a growing movement dedicated to building a sustainable food system.

Dec 28, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Iowa GOP Seeks to Suppress Occupy’s Push for ‘Uncommitted’ Caucus Voting Iowa GOP Seeks to Suppress Occupy’s Push for ‘Uncommitted’ Caucus Voting

Iowa Republicans have announced they won’t count “Uncommitted” and “No Preference” votes.

Dec 27, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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