Activism

Greg Kaufmann: What’s Next for the Anti-Poverty Contract?

Greg Kaufmann: What’s Next for the Anti-Poverty Contract? Greg Kaufmann: What’s Next for the Anti-Poverty Contract?

Tens of millions of Americans can rise out of extreme poverty—if policy-makers respond to a growing national movement.

Mar 20, 2013 / Press Room

Democracy Is for People

Democracy Is for People Democracy Is for People

Eleven states and more than 400 cities and towns have called on Congress to put forward a constitutional amendment to reverse the disastrous Citizens ruling.

Mar 19, 2013 / NationAction

Josh Eidelson: Will Justice Be Served for McDonald’s Guest Workers?

Josh Eidelson: Will Justice Be Served for McDonald’s Guest Workers? Josh Eidelson: Will Justice Be Served for McDonald’s Guest Workers?

The US’s guest worker program is riddled with holes—and abuse. Just ask McDonald’s workers on “cultural exchange.”

Mar 18, 2013 / Press Room

American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring

American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring American Employment Winter: Beware Reports of Spring

The numbers on job creation and unemployment are not as positive as they first appear—just watch American Winter.

Mar 18, 2013 / Laura Flanders

This Week in Poverty: SEIU Hospital Workers Strike for Affordable Healthcare

This Week in Poverty: SEIU Hospital Workers Strike for Affordable Healthcare This Week in Poverty: SEIU Hospital Workers Strike for Affordable Healthcare

A nonprofit, Catholic healthcare giant makes hundreds of millions in profits, raises the salaries of corporate executives and asks workers earning $31,000 a year to pay a $3,100 de...

Mar 18, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Open Letter to McDonald’s CEO: Meet With Student Strikers

Open Letter to McDonald’s CEO: Meet With Student Strikers Open Letter to McDonald’s CEO: Meet With Student Strikers

McDonalds franchisees are taking advantage of young guest workers. Find out how to help.

Mar 15, 2013 / NationAction

A Day in Immigration Court

A Day in Immigration Court A Day in Immigration Court

Undocumented immigrant activists have protested on the street and infiltrated detention centers. Their next stop? Courtrooms.

Mar 15, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies)

Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies) Small Print, Big Problem (Part II: Remedies)

The problem of unfair and inscrutible boilerplate contracts might find its remedy in Washington or the state capitols—or we might be able to seize the day ourselves.

Mar 15, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15

Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15 Dispatches From the US Student Movement: March 15

Across the country, universities are breaking their promises—on affordability, diversity and protection against rape. What do students have to say about it?

Mar 15, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO] Occupy Hungary? [VIDEO]

March 15 marks the start of Hungary’s 1848 revolution—and protesters are once again hitting the streets for basic rights.

Mar 14, 2013 / Laura Flanders

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