Among the 1,400 activists arrested during the recent Democracy Awakening and Democracy Spring protests were two very familiar faces and even more recognizable names: Ben … Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s FameRead more
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Revolution Is in the Air
The sustained, daily civil disobedience at the Capitol by demonstrators denouncing the capture of our political system by corporate money is part of one of … Revolution Is in the AirRead more
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What I Learned From My March With Democracy Spring
Yesterday was the most important day of my life. I walked up to the Capitol building and sat on the steps with more than 400 … What I Learned From My March With Democracy SpringRead more
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We want our democracy back
More than 400 people were arrested Monday in a massive sit-in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to protest the influence of big money … We want our democracy backRead more
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Sit-In to Save Democracy
After walking nearly 150 miles over the course of nine days, hundreds of marchers arrived in D.C. on Monday and joined thousands of supporters to … Sit-In to Save DemocracyRead more
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Blocking 300,000 Registered Voters From the Polls
On Tuesday, voters head to the polls in Wisconsin for both the Democratic and Republican primary as one of the country’s toughest voting restrictions takes … Blocking 300,000 Registered Voters From the PollsRead more
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Monitoring people online silences minorities
Most Americans are aware the government monitors and archives their online behavior. But knowing they’re being watch has subliminally stopped some from voicing their opinions … Monitoring people online silences minoritiesRead more
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U.S. Army Officer Sues Obama, Saying ISIS War is Illegal
A U.S. Army officer has sued President Obama, saying the U.S. war against ISIS is illegal. Captain Nathan Michael Smith, who is deployed in Kuwait, … U.S. Army Officer Sues Obama, Saying ISIS War is IllegalRead more