Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity
What began as a student walkout against tuition hikes has become a society-wide uprising against austerity, inequality and the police state.
Jun 12, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld
The Largest Political Demonstration in American History The Largest Political Demonstration in American History
Thirty years ago today, more than one million people rallied in New York City's Central Park against nuclear arms and for an end to the arms race of the cold war.
Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Demand the Future Demand the Future
This summer, OWS-affiliated student groups are planning a national convergence in Columbus, Ohio.
Jun 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States
Nearly half the states have joined the fight to uphold Montana’s ban on corporate expenditures. For the Supreme Court, the pressure’s on.
Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3 Trials Begin for Occupy Wall Street D17 Arrestees, NATO 3
Occupy Wall Streeters arrested on December 17 at a Trinity Church–owned lot and Chicago activists facing terrorism-related charges for NATO protests head to court.
Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later Reflections From Netroots Nation: Seven Years Later
At the seventh annual gathering of Netroots, the progressive movement focuses on lessons learned.
Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Help the Davis Dozen Help the Davis Dozen
Join your name to the call for the UC Davis administration to immediately withdraw all criminal charges against a group of activists trying to highlight the role of banks in increa...
Jun 11, 2012 / Take Action / NationAction
How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked
Why electoral politics sold out the popular uprising in the Badger State—and why it’s not all over.
Jun 11, 2012 / Andy Kroll
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