Indy at 15: Learning to Think Like a Journalist
I worked as a production assistant at Democracy Now! after I graduated college in 2007. Being in that environment…
The Indypendent
Jaisal Noor
Chicago Teachers Strike Enters Fourth Day
Labor unions back striking teachers, while Democrats remain silent. This report was originally published by TRNN.
Investors Seek To Profit From Privatizing Public Schools
In the wake of the continued right-wing push to dismantle public school systems, private equity and venture capital are…
Police Killings of People of Color a Systemic Problem
A recent report found that one African American dies in an extrajudicial killing every 36 hours. What are the…
New York Residents on Rent Strike Against Slumlord
This article was originally published by TRNN.
Activists Occupy to Fight Racism and to Struggle for Racial Justice
In New York City, communities of color play key role in shaping the Occupy movement This article was originally…
The (Mostly) Silent March Against Stop-and-frisk in New York
In New York on June 17th, tens of thousands marked Father’s Day by taking part in a silent march…
Growing National Movement Against “High Stakes” Public School Testing
Across the country, public school parents are organizing to demand an end to excessive "High Stakes" testing. Besides being…
Neighborhood Schools: The fight for the Future of American Public Education
In the US, the historic struggle for quality education continues to unfold as America’s public schools have become the…
Occupy Wall Street Bangs Pots and Pans with Students in Quebec
On May 30, 2012, Occupy Wall Street activists took to the streets of New York to march for…