Activism

Change the Debate

Change the Debate Change the Debate

Obama must stop searching for common ground—and start defining higher ground.

Aug 10, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

Downgrading Democracy Downgrading Democracy

When Congress, the president and the media run roughshod over popular will and citizen action, small-d democracy pays the price.

Aug 10, 2011 / Editorial / Ilyse Hogue

Contract for the American Dream Contract for the American Dream

Check out the "Contract for the American Dream" created from the ideas of over 125,000 Americans.

Aug 9, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Chilean Students Strike for Education Reform

Chilean Students Strike for Education Reform Chilean Students Strike for Education Reform

A national strike by university and high school students is currently under way in Chile to press their demands for reform of the education system.

Aug 9, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Advocates’ Anthem Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Advocates’ Anthem

According to the artist Rha Goddess, we are thrashing through the devastation of history, repeating the mistakes of the past.

Aug 8, 2011 / Video / The Nation

Tell Walmart, Hanes, Target, Macy’s, Lands’ End and Kohl’s to Stop Profiting from Rape Tell Walmart, Hanes, Target, Macy’s, Lands’ End and Kohl’s to Stop Profiting from Rape

Scores of young Southeast Asian female guest workers have been sexually abused and repeatedly raped while sewing clothing for some of the biggest brand names in American retail a...

Aug 8, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Barbara Ehrenreich: On (Not) Getting By in America Barbara Ehrenreich: On (Not) Getting By in America

Jobs are not jobs unless workers can live off of their wages in a way that does not trap them in eternal poverty.

Aug 8, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Top Ten Songs About Nuclear War Top Ten Songs About Nuclear War

Fear of nuclear apocalypse has provided serious creative juice for songwriters and musicians of all genres.

Aug 5, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

How ALEC Turned Prisoners into Corporate America’s Cheap Labor Force How ALEC Turned Prisoners into Corporate America’s Cheap Labor Force

What do breaded chicken patties, office chairs and cruise missiles used in Libya have in common? They are all made by America's 100,000-strong secret workforce: prisoners.

Aug 5, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!

Lifting the Lid on Climate Activism Lifting the Lid on Climate Activism

Just Do It is a call to action that's difficult to ignore, if not refuse.

Aug 3, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

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