As oil continues to spew into the Gulf of Mexico, New York residents worry that a disaster of similar…
‘AVATAR’ ACTIVISM: James Cameron Joins Indigenous Struggles Worldwide
By Jessica Lee NEW YORK CITY—Blockbuster Hollywood director James Cameron said that he is committed to helping indigenous peoples…
GRAND CANYON, Ariz.—The American Southwest has again become ground zero in the debate about nuclear power. Since December, miners…
Face-off in Georgia: Undocumented Students Confront the Sheriff
Four immigrant students walked into Gwinnett County Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Ga., wearing shirts reading “undocumented” on March 3 and…
Undocumented Students Face Down Georgia Sheriff
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—Four immigrant students walked into Gwinnett County Courthouse March 3 wearing shirts reading “undocumented” and demanded to speak…
History Loses One of Its Own HOWARD ZINN DIES, 87
Legendary historian, playwright and social activist Howard Zinn likely died just the way he would have wanted — from…
Legendary Historian and Activist Howard Zinn Dies, 87
Legendary historian, playwright and social activist Howard Zinn likely died just the way he would have wanted — from…
The Indypendent was honored with five awards from the New York Community Media Alliance, which recognizes excellence in New…
Clock is Ticking in Copenhagen
The COP-15 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Dec. 7–18 is generating huge amounts of news coverage in…
Several hundred New Yorkers attended the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ) hearing Nov. 10 at…
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