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In Ohio, the People Push Back on Fracking
by Joshua Kahn Russellposted Jun 26, 2012 - Tired of waiting for their leaders to ban the destructive drilling practice, citizens passed their own resolution—and took over the Statehouse to make it heard.
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Wisconsin’s Uprising: It’s Not Over
by Andy Krollposted Jun 11, 2012 - The recall failed. So what’s next for the Cheddar Revolution?
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Use the People’s Veto to End Citizens United
by Fran Kortenposted Jun 08, 2012 - Widespread, multi-sector activism is exactly what is needed to amend the constitution.
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Dear Bank of America, We’re Not Leaving Our Homes
by Amy Deanposted Jun 05, 2012 - The fight against unjust evictions just got fiercer as the national Occupy movement joins forces with community anti-foreclosure groups.
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Street Credibility: Homeless Protesters Fight For Recognition
by Claudia Roweposted Jun 05, 2012 - Do corporations have an obligation to help the poor in their communities? These unconventional occupiers think so.
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From Sitting In to Taking Over: A Worker-Owned Cooperative at Republic Windows and Doors
by Yana Kunichoffposted Jun 04, 2012 - Once a symbol of worker mistreatment and the failures of the financial system, the famous Chicago factory may soon be run cooperatively by its workers.
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What Comes Next?: Building on Occupy and the 99% Spring
by John Cavanagh, Robin Broadposted May 30, 2012 - Many movements, many similar messages. What could the increasing cooperation between protesters mean for the future of the 99 percent?
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The Rise of the New Economy Movement
by Gar Alperovitzposted May 23, 2012 - There’s economic reform, and then there’s economic transformation. How entrepreneurs, activists, and theorists are laying the groundwork for a very different economy.
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Fighting Foreclosure Together
by Laura Gottesdienerposted May 21, 2012 - The demand for housing justice is bringing activists from different ideologies together to fight—and win—against foreclosures.
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Endowment Activism: How Students Can Move Big Money
by Martha van Gelderposted May 17, 2012 - Think broke students have no power to influence Wall Street? Think again.
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How Small Groups Can Power Big Change
by Sarah Byrnesposted May 16, 2012 - Progressive social movements don’t often take inspiration from conservative megachurches. But their lessons about organizational structure may be worth a second look.
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Bank of America, Bad for America
posted May 11, 2012 - Video: Protesters take on Bank of America in New York.
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The Bank Vs. America Showdown
by Mark Englerposted May 11, 2012 - In shareholders’ meetings and in the streets, how 99% Power is taking on Bank of America.
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May Day Makes Waves in Seattle
by Ayla Harbinposted May 07, 2012 - Photo Essay: Hip hop rallies, immigrant marches, and ... Grandmothers Against Bullshit?
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No News is Bad News for Nonprofit Journalism
by Josh Stearnsposted May 03, 2012 - Nonprofit news organizations are winning awards and covering issues mainstream media doesn’t, so why is the IRS clamping down on nonprofit media?
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