Activism

Chris Hedges: The AP Records Seizure Is Part of a Pattern

Chris Hedges: The AP Records Seizure Is Part of a Pattern Chris Hedges: The AP Records Seizure Is Part of a Pattern

The Justice Department’s intrusion is just part of a larger trend that includes Obama’s crackdown on whistleblowers and indefinite detention of suspects without a trial...

May 15, 2013 / Press Room

Abolition in Maryland

Abolition in Maryland Abolition in Maryland

“I killed the thing that almost killed me,” said Kirk Bloodsworth, who faced execution in Maryland, the latest state to outlaw capital punishment.

May 15, 2013 / David A. Love

Closure at Kent State?

Closure at Kent State? Closure at Kent State?

The newly unveiled May 4 Visitors Center attempts to reconcile the search for truth with the need for reconciliation and healing.

May 15, 2013 / Tom Hayden

Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details

Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details

'A Punk Prayer' distills the group's protest and trial into a parable on Vladimir Putin's free speech crackdown.

May 14, 2013 / StudentNation / Alec Luhn and StudentNation

Occupy Offshoots Return to Highlight Student Tuition Hikes, Food Sovereignty

Occupy Offshoots Return to Highlight Student Tuition Hikes, Food Sovereignty Occupy Offshoots Return to Highlight Student Tuition Hikes, Food Sovereignty

This week, the movement experienced a cross-country resurgence. What’s next?

May 14, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On

While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On

Advocates are pleading Obama to suspend the deportations of those who would gain status under a new immigration bill.

May 13, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Take Back Pride, Honor Bradley Manning

Take Back Pride, Honor Bradley Manning Take Back Pride, Honor Bradley Manning

Bradley Manning’s bravery to stand in solidarity with occupied people everywhere by speaking truth to power makes him a hero who stands in the best tradition of LGBTQ history...

May 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Keegan O’Brien and StudentNation

New York Students Join Solidarity Rally at Cooper Union [PHOTO ESSAY]

New York Students Join Solidarity Rally at Cooper Union [PHOTO ESSAY] New York Students Join Solidarity Rally at Cooper Union [PHOTO ESSAY]

Pictures and quotes from the May 8 rally to keep Cooper Union tuition-free.

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / Caleb Savage and StudentNation

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (5/10/2013) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (5/10/2013)

Security in Somalia, racism at the Grey Lady and the biggest atomic security breach in United States history. Also: hipsters, Game of Thrones and the "Russian Facebook." ...

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Tell Eric Holder: Ban the Solitary Confinement of Youth

Tell Eric Holder: Ban the Solitary Confinement of Youth Tell Eric Holder: Ban the Solitary Confinement of Youth

The isolation of solitary confinement causes anguish, provokes serious mental and physical health problems, and works against rehabilitation for teenagers.

May 10, 2013 / NationAction

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