Activism

Students and Workers Join Together in Wisconsin

Students and Workers Join Together in Wisconsin Students and Workers Join Together in Wisconsin

In a new video from Madison, students, workers and activists explain the reasons they're fighting back against Scott Walker's anti-union legislation.

Feb 23, 2011 / Video / On The Earth Productions

Wisconsin Protests Grow Beyond Madison Wisconsin Protests Grow Beyond Madison

John Nichols joins The Progressive’s Matthew Rothschild on GRITtv to discuss the forces pushing for Wisconsin's union-busting legislation.

Feb 23, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Students Lead Struggles for Freedom in Middle East and North Africa Students Lead Struggles for Freedom in Middle East and North Africa

The next leader to be toppled will fall because of the desire of students and youth to win a better future.

Feb 23, 2011 / StudentNation / Kevin Gosztola

Unions Are the Core of Progressive Politics in Wisconsin Unions Are the Core of Progressive Politics in Wisconsin

According to John Nichols, the Republicans' efforts to curb workers' rights is about attacking the public sphere and public education.

Feb 22, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Is Governor Scott Walker a Puppet? Is Governor Scott Walker a Puppet?

On The Ed Show, John Nichols says that an ad campaign by the Club for Growth is fueling the assault on Wisconsin workers.

Feb 22, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update

Two days ago, thousands of young people held street protests throughout Morocco to demand constitutional reforms. What's next?

Feb 22, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Wisconsin Revolts: A Stirring Video Chronicle Wisconsin Revolts: A Stirring Video Chronicle

These short films illuminate the passions that have been provoked and the broad-based opposition to Governor Scott Walker's efforts to destroy public sector unionism in his state.

Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg

The Student Week Ahead The Student Week Ahead

A weekly series highlighting the best in student events coast to coast.

Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin

The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin

What has become clear to the protesters over the last week is that, beyond an assault on unions, Walker’s bill is part of a wider attack on working families and public educat...

Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity

A new generation of Moroccans wants dignity—and that is only possible in a true democracy.

Feb 20, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

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