The Occupy Wall Street movement has been in the media for months now. But are they making any progress? Not as far as I can tell. For any movement ...
Steve Hutensky | Posted 01.22.2012
Groups like the "Occupy" movement are promising signs that we're headed in the right direction. The question is not "what do they want" but "what do we want."
Nicholas Carroll | Posted 01.11.2012
Revolutions come in different shapes and sizes: some violent, some peaceful; some economic, others social. What they have in common is the very word "revolution" -- a turn of the wheel, with the cart moving forwards.
Ali Hayat | Posted 01.11.2012
Since the emergence of Occupy Wall Street, a great deal of attention has been focused on establishing what they want. To understand and get at this movement's demands, we asked, "If you could enact ONE policy to address America's problems today, what would it be?"
George Weiner | Posted 12.27.2011
Occupy Wall Street has a limited window of attention and momentum, regardless of how long they intend to physically occupy. With the clock counting down, I am holding out hope that they can find their purpose.
Anya Kamenetz | Posted 12.25.2011
The growth of student loan debt makes young people furious. It's a betrayal of the American social contract that says if you work hard and invest in yourself through education, you'll be able to build a better life.
Rep. Keith Ellison | Posted 12.13.2011
We don't need concrete demands to sympathize with the frustration and anger that Americans feel. The Occupy Wall Street movement is the grassroots activism we need to pay attention to -- and it is the start of action.
Daniel Burrus | Posted 02.11.2012