Activism

What young people are doing to make progressive change

Campus Progress Reporter: I Was Caught in Police Violence at Occupy DC

The ugly turn of events came as a shock after an orderly day of enforcing federal no-camping regulations at McPherson Square.

Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Emily Crockett

Conservative Commentator Sure Loves Police Violence

The tased Occupy DC protester ended up in the hospital—but not before making Erick Erickson’s day.

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 by Emily Crockett

‘This is a Hostage Situation’: Police Trap, Arrest Occupy Oakland Protesters and Journalists

Mass arrests and police violence appear to have violated the Oakland Police Department’s own crowd-control policies.

Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Emily Crockett

Chris Dodd Threatens Legislators Over Anti-Piracy Legislation

Both bills are dead for now, but the MPAA chairman tells elected officials not to ask him “to write a check for you” if they don’t support anti-piracy legislation.

Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 by Emily Crockett

Youth Activists Mic Check Oil Lobby, Promise ‘This Will Not Be The Last Big Oil Hears From Us’

Youth activists interrupted the State of the Energy Industry earlier this week to deliver the 99 percent’s message to polluters’ biggest lobbies.

Posted Monday, January 23, 2012 by Rebecca Leber

Protesting Citizens United, Occupiers Rally at Supreme Court, White House, Capitol

The occupiers hit all three branches of government during the #J17 protest.

Posted Friday, January 20, 2012 by Emily Crockett

Georgia Ad Campaign Bullies Obese Kids

But obesity isn’t only about making bad food choices.

Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Dahlia Grossman-Heinze

BREAKING: Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline

The Obama administration announced the rejection today. Young Americans and indigenous activists say they’ll keep struggling against the pipeline in other forms and Tar Sands production.

Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 by Candice Bernd

VIDEO: Students Protest Guantanamo Bay, 10 Years After Opening

In a massive protest in Washington, DC, both high school and college students called for closing the U.S. military prison.

Posted Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by Naima Ramos-Chapman & Tara Kutz

Protesters to Occupy Congress, the Courts, and Corporations

Occupiers will flood the Capitol on #J17, and United For the People will protest corporate personhood on #J20 and #J21.

Posted Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by Emily Crockett

Occupy Colleges to Occupy Congress

New Site Looks To The Future of Occupy

An Occupy offshoot is working to explore the future of the movement.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012 by Jon Christian

Five Minutes With Occupy Documentary Maker Kevin Breslin

Breslin filmed the filmers, creating a documentary about Occupy Wall Street and citizen journalism.

Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Emily Crockett

Congress Attempts to Accelerate Decision on Keystone XL Pipeline through Tax Measure

The State Department warned legislators not to force their hand on the controversial pipeline decision—but the Senate approved a payroll tax extension with a pipeline rider.

Posted Thursday, December 22, 2011 by Candice Bernd

Occupy Comics: Graphic Novel Heavyweights Go Head To Head Over Occupy Wall Street

Alan Moore supports Occupy Wall Street. Frank Miller does not.

Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011 by Jon Christian

Who’s Occupying Colleges? Wall Street

The aggressive recruiting tactics practiced on American college campuses are diverting talented students from pursuing careers in science, public service, and entrepreneurship.

Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by Alyssa Battistoni

A House Divided: Occupy Homes Movement

Occupy Our Homes organizers are trying to maintain inertia after becoming a high-profile offshoot of Occupy Wall Street.

Posted Monday, December 19, 2011 by Jon Christian

Virginia Tech Shooting Prompts New Calls for Campus Gun Regulations

Advocates say having guns on campus results in unintended consequences.

Posted Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Naima Ramos-Chapman

Occupy Denton Tragedy Marks Lessons for Campus-Based Encampments

The loss of a fellow Occupier at an encampment site on the University of North Texas highlights the lack of infrastructure and humanity for the homeless and those struggling with drug addiction and offers insight for the future of campus occupations.

Posted Monday, December 12, 2011 by Candice Bernd