Activism

This Video Is as Absurd as Corporate Personhood—Updated This Video Is as Absurd as Corporate Personhood—Updated

What will it take to overturn Citizens United—perhaps a viral video? With The Nation’s own Katrina vanden Heuvel, Jim Hightower and more...

Jan 10, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Yale Pushes Gender-Neutral Housing Yale Pushes Gender-Neutral Housing

If the newest Yale College Council effort is successful, juniors will be eligible for gender-neutral housing beginning next fall.

Jan 10, 2012 / StudentNation / Madeline McMahon

Occupy Colleges to Occupy Congress

Occupy Colleges to Occupy Congress Occupy Colleges to Occupy Congress

This is Occupy 2.0 and Occupy Colleges is a part of that mission.

Jan 10, 2012 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams

Why Now? What’s Next? Naomi Klein and Yotam Marom in Conversation About Occupy Wall Street Why Now? What’s Next? Naomi Klein and Yotam Marom in Conversation About Occupy Wall Street

Naomi Klein talks to an OWS organizer about using Occupy as a moment to dream big.

Jan 9, 2012 / Naomi Klein and Yotam Marom

Occupy New Hampshire Counters the Republican Narrative

Occupy New Hampshire Counters the Republican Narrative Occupy New Hampshire Counters the Republican Narrative

The Occupy movement is following Republican candidates in New Hampshire, raising awareness of their records and asking important questions. 

Jan 9, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

What’s Left? Reflections on Michael Kazin’s ‘American Dreamers’ What’s Left? Reflections on Michael Kazin’s ‘American Dreamers’

American Dreamers is a heartfelt assessment of the history of the social movements and individuals who challenged the established order of their day.

Jan 6, 2012 / Alex Lichtenstein

Spencer Woodman: Can Walmart Be Unionized?

Spencer Woodman: Can Walmart Be Unionized? Spencer Woodman: Can Walmart Be Unionized?

Faced with the retail giant's continued suppression and intimidation, Walmart workers have found untraditional ways to unionize.

Jan 5, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Buying Congress in 2012 Buying Congress in 2012

Time to stop being cynical about corporate money in politics and start being angry.

Jan 5, 2012 / Bill McKibben

Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012 Sweet Victories: Lessons for 2012

Paid sick leave fights could benefit from Occupy Wall Street's support, and help shape its direction.

Jan 5, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

FAQ: What Are the Rights of Reporters Covering Protests? FAQ: What Are the Rights of Reporters Covering Protests?

Reporting on protests is no easy job—just ask the thirty-six reporters arrested while covering the Occupy movement. Do reporters have a right to gather the news?

Jan 4, 2012 / Jonathan Peters

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