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    "We Need to Make a Ruckus": Robert Reich Hails Occupy for Exposing Concentration of Wealth and Power

    In his new book, "Beyond Outrage," former Labor Secretary Robert Reich opens with a dedication to the Occupy Wall Street movement. He writes: "To the Occupiers, and all others committed to taking back our economy and our democracy." We speak to Reich about the success of Occupy in reshaping the national dialogue on the economy and why strong grassroots movements are needed to push elected leaders in Washington to enact a progressive...
    May 08, 2012 | Story
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    From Coal to Foreclosures, Bank of America Faces Protest at Shareholders' Meeting in Charlotte

    Occupy Wall Street protesters, environmental activists, and struggling homeowners are converging in Charlotte today for a protest outside Bank of America’s annual shareholder meeting. The protesters are calling attention to the bank’s involvement in the financial crisis, its support for the coal industry, and its long record of alleged foreclosure abuses. The rally marks a test run for activism targeting September’s Democratic...
    May 09, 2012 | Story
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    Part 3: Norman Finkelstein on What Gandhi Says About Nonviolence, Resistance and Courage

    After an exhaustive study of Mahatma Gandhi’s works, scholar and activist Norman Finkelstein has written a new book about the principles of nonviolent resistance from the Indian struggle for independence to Tahrir Square and Zuccotti Park. [includes rush transcript]
    Jun 05, 2012 | Web Exclusive