When Mainstream Meets Occupy: What the New Democratic Message Might Look Like

The 1 percent continue to capture virtually all of the country's income growth as the average incomes of the 99 percent fall, and Americans know it – which is why politicians and mainstream economists are now scrambling to respond.

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Money In Politics Takes Central Stage In New Hampshire Where A Rebellion Is Underway

Lawrence Lessig, who led the NH Rebellion, eschews the term "campaign finance reform" – he prefers "corruption," because money determines who wins primaries, who wins elections, who gets hired, and what laws get passed in D.C.

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Thousands of Californians March In Largest Ever Anti-Frack Protest, Calling For Statewide Ban

Californians marched Saturday through downtown Oakland calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to fulfill his promise as a climate leader by enacting an all-out ban on fracking in the state.

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From #TakeTheSquare To São Paulo’s #FreeYourPark: The Commons Are Coming

There was a time when the occupied square was the world – and the Augusta Park actions now happening in São Paulo, Brazil - open a new phase based on a vision of the commons.

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An App Promises Mobile Justice to Protesters When Law Enforcement Violates the Law

Protesters are equipped with a tool designed to hold police accountable – and it's one that can be traced back to the early days of the Occupy movement.

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Urban Land Grab: Detroit's Foreclosure Future Hangs In the Balance At "Show Cause Hearings"

The hearings serve as an opportunity for the Wayne County Treasurer to enroll a fraction of people in payment plans – to pay off debt they shouldn’t be owing in the first place – and sends the rest packing.

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Foreign Interests Play Key Role in the Central African Republic Conflict

Oil is a central factor driving international involvement – from Chad, France and the U.S. – in the sectarian violence that has engulfed the Central African Republic.

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Umbrella Resurgence As Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Protests Retake the Streets

Packed roads resembled rivers of yellow as protesters carried yellow banners and umbrellas – a symbol of last year's campaign after protesters used them to fend off police pepper spray attacks.

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As the People of Britain Rise Against Fracking, A U.K. Shale Gas Industry Is Crumbling

Scottish government led the charge last week announcing a moratorium on fracking across Scotland, and widespread public opposition is halting the U.K. government’s plans to drill across Britain.

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Musical "Zuccotti Park" Brings Economic Justice to the Stage In New York City

"I was appalled at the bank bailouts, I was frustrated at the unfairness of it all – and wanted to do something to help educate people."

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