The Shock Doctrine Goes to College The Shock Doctrine Goes to College
At UC Davis and other institutions, student-led protests against austerity are met with thuggish riot cops and the criminalization of speech.
Jun 8, 2012 / Joshua Clover
Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students
How dress codes discriminate against women.
Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti
This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers
Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.
Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
What Rio+20 Is All About What Rio+20 Is All About
Unpacking the next round of global talks aimed at curbing climate change.
Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana School Closures and Accusations of Segregation in Louisiana
Teachers in Louisiana have found themselves on the frontlines of austerity.
Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Kill the ‘Kill List’ Kill the ‘Kill List’
Liberals raised a ruckus about President Bush’s human rights abuses. Silence now is not an option.
Jun 6, 2012 / Take Action / NationAction
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement
As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?
Jun 6, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent
Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.
Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts
Robo-calls, residency rules and misinformation stirred confusion among young voters during the recall vote. But turnout remained high
Jun 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game? Wisconsin: Can Playing by the Rules Work in a Rigged Game?
Pro-worker protesters in Wisconsin played by the rules, and were outspent by out-of-state interests $30 million to $3 million. Can they ever hope to win in a rigged game?
Jun 6, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny