Lee Sustar Will the U.S. hijack Syria’s revolution? The U.S. decision to send small arms to Syrian rebels highlights a growing effort by foreign powers to divert the revolution into a sectarian war.
Elizabeth Schulte Resisting the Big Brother state The U.S. government has always tried to silence dissent--but the 1960s movements showed that even the most powerful state can be stopped.
Yoni Golijov We won’t abandon LICH Health care workers are fighting to stop SUNY's life-threatening attempt to close Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn.
Dave Zirin The ghosts of Mexico City People are in the streets in Brazil, raising slogans that connect austerity and spending on sporting events to a much deeper rot.
Johnny Mao Taking a ride for respect OUR Walmart's "Ride for Respect" brought workers from more than 30 cities to the front door of Walmart's corporate headquarters.
Panos Petrou A new center of the resistance in Greece Opponents of austerity in Greece have united behind a workers' occupation of the state TV and radio broadcaster against threats it will be shut down.
Interview: Miguel Borba de Sa Brazil’s collective rage A Brazilian activist explains how mass protests have spread across the country, with left- and right-wing forces vying for influence.
Alan Maass Speaking out for Lynne Supporters of imprisoned radical attorney Lynne Stewart are planning a day of protest in Washington, D.C., and beyond.
Katie Feyh Texas sneak attack on abortion rights Activists are protesting anti-choice bills introduced in a special session of the Texas legislature called by Gov. Rick Perry.
Jérémie Bédard-Wien Strange customs Customs officers attempted to teach one activist from Quebec a skewed version of history when he traveled to the U.S.
