Activism

Can a Movement Save the American Dream?

Can a Movement Save the American Dream? Can a Movement Save the American Dream?

Van Jones of Green For All has joined MoveOn.org, the Campaign for America’s Future and dozens of other progressive organizations to challenge the reign of private interests.

Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage and Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Statement From Troy Davis A Statement From Troy Davis

Here are the words of Troy Anthony Davis, due to be executed today by the state of Georgia

Sep 21, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Wall Street Occupation Continues Wall Street Occupation Continues

The #OccupyWallStreet protest continues with tense standoffs between activists and police, and a guest appearance by Roseanne Barr. 

Sep 21, 2011 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Top Ten Death Penalty Songs (In Tribute to Troy Davis) Top Ten Death Penalty Songs (In Tribute to Troy Davis)

Here's my stab at a list of the top ten songs ever written in opposition to capital punishment.

Sep 20, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Howard University Protest in Support of Troy Davis

Howard University Protest in Support of Troy Davis Howard University Protest in Support of Troy Davis

Student involvement in the Troy Davis case has been especially strong.

Sep 20, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Can Educating Consumers Help Make Farm Labor Fair? Can Educating Consumers Help Make Farm Labor Fair?

The traditional labor movement is hitting roadblocks trying to organize farmworkers. But campaigns that push the bounds of union organizing are finding success, on and off the farm...

Sep 20, 2011 / Michelle Chen

Stop the XL Pipeline Stop the XL Pipeline

We deserve an emergency response to an emergency.

Sep 20, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement

Twelve major events in the evolution of the food movement.

Sep 17, 2011 / The Notion / The Nation

#OccupyWallStreet: Searching for Hope in America #OccupyWallStreet: Searching for Hope in America

Hundreds of protesters demand an end to America’s two-tier system that allows the rich to buy elections while the poor shoulder the burden of budget cuts.

Sep 17, 2011 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement Timeline: Milestones of the Food Movement

Twelve major events in the evolution of the food movement.

Sep 17, 2011 / Video / The Nation

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