Occupy and the Police in Philadelphia Occupy and the Police in Philadelphia
This mini-documentary explores the internal conflict over police confrontation at the Occupy National Gathering, particularly as it relates to the future of the movement.
Jul 26, 2012 / StudentNation / Zachary A. Bell
The Adjectives of Sally Ride’s Life and Death The Adjectives of Sally Ride’s Life and Death
Was Sally Ride’s choice to stay private about sexual orientation a personal one? In a country increasingly fractured on equality, the personal unfortunately remains political...
Jul 25, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Paid Sick Days for All Paid Sick Days for All
Momentum is growing on the local level but federal legislation has stalled in the face of the anti-regulation crowd's well-funded opposition.
Jul 25, 2012 / NationAction
Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial
Ten voters will attempt to show in court that the law has clear and racially biased impact on Pennsylvanians’ right to vote.
Jul 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Abandoned by the State: Second Israeli Man Sets Himself on Fire Because of Debts Abandoned by the State: Second Israeli Man Sets Himself on Fire Because of Debts
A second Israeli man lights himself on fire to escape overwhelming debt.
Jul 24, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Protest Greets the International AIDS Conference in DC Protest Greets the International AIDS Conference in DC
With the return of the largest global AIDS conference to the US after a two decade absence, marginalized groups are still fighting for a seat at the table.
Jul 24, 2012 / Melissa Gira Grant
Destroying the Commons Destroying the Commons
How the Magna Carta Became a Minor Carta.
Jul 23, 2012 / Noam Chomsky
Tens of Thousands Protest Mexico’s New President Tens of Thousands Protest Mexico’s New President
At least 32,000 protesters marched through Mexico City chanting slogans like “Pena Out” and “Fraud, Fraud” to contest the election results.
Jul 23, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Alexander Cockburn and the Radical Power of the Word Alexander Cockburn and the Radical Power of the Word
Alex, who has died at the age of 71, believed to the end in the necessity of information and insight as essential elements of an activism that would begin the world over again.
Jul 21, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
The Story of Change The Story of Change
Why conscious consumerism is a great place to start, but a terrible place to stop.
Jul 19, 2012 / Peter Rothberg