Activism

What Hong Kong’s Occupy Movement Can Learn From History

What Hong Kong’s Occupy Movement Can Learn From History What Hong Kong’s Occupy Movement Can Learn From History

Hong Kong’s democracy movement stands at a crossroads.

Sep 12, 2014 / Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Denise Y. Ho

Overturned Death Penalty Conviction Sparks Debate in North Carolina

Overturned Death Penalty Conviction Sparks Debate in North Carolina Overturned Death Penalty Conviction Sparks Debate in North Carolina

The release of a wrongfully imprisoned death row inmate has opened up a bipartisan conversation around punitive justice in North Carolina.

Sep 11, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

WATCH: Naomi Klein on How Capitalism Is Destroying Our Fragile Climate

WATCH: Naomi Klein on How Capitalism Is Destroying Our Fragile Climate WATCH: Naomi Klein on How Capitalism Is Destroying Our Fragile Climate

A special discussion on how to tackle the most profound threat humanity has ever faced.

Sep 11, 2014 / The Nation

Hundreds of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s New Voting Restrictions

Hundreds of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s New Voting Restrictions Hundreds of Voters Are Disenfranchised by North Carolina’s New Voting Restrictions

More than 450 voters did not have their ballots counted in the state’s May primary as a result of the country’s harshest voting law.

Sep 10, 2014 / Ari Berman

Hope, Voting and Creating the World You Want to Live In

Hope, Voting and Creating the World You Want to Live In Hope, Voting and Creating the World You Want to Live In

Getting to the polls is just the first step.

Sep 10, 2014 / Paul Rogat Loeb

Stand Up for Internet Freedom

Stand Up for Internet Freedom Stand Up for Internet Freedom

We're running out of time to fight for net neutrality.

Sep 10, 2014 / NationAction

For Muslim New Yorkers, a Long Path From Surveillance to Civil Rights

For Muslim New Yorkers, a Long Path From Surveillance to Civil Rights For Muslim New Yorkers, a Long Path From Surveillance to Civil Rights

For years, Muslim New Yorkers have been spied on, not heard; now they’re finding their political voice.

Sep 9, 2014 / Moustafa Bayoumi

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality? What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

An ad that embraces same-sex marriage signals the change in our politics.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report

Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report

A recent investigation of an Apple supplier factory by China Labor Watch and Green America found numerous serious health, safety and human rights violations.

Sep 9, 2014 / NationAction

Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way

Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way

In a remarkable turn of events, a Massachusetts DA drops charges against climate activists—and then defends them.

Sep 8, 2014 / Wen Stephenson

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