State Department to Delay Keystone XL Pipeline…Politics or Public Good?
In the wake of arrests and demonstrations, the decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline has been delayed until 2013. Both critics and supporters say the Obama administration was influenced by the protests. Could this be the sign of a new dynamic in Washington?
A delay on the Keystone XL pipeline project is be
Interview: Tom Hamilton talks about Occupy Philly
Tom Hamilton, guitarist for Brothers Past and American Babies, has been an active participant in Occupy Philly since the movement started. Here, he talks about why.
Occupy vs. Tea Party: By The Numbers
Let’s break down the differences – and similarities – between America’s most popular protest movements.
On the Ballot, Tomorrow: When Life Begins
Mississippi voters will decide when life begins at the polls tomorrow. The result could lead to the most restrictive reproductive laws in the country.
Election Day 2011: Tuesday, November 8
Tomorrow, (Tuesday, November 8) is Election Day. Local and state-wide elections will be held all across America. Here’s the lowdown on some of the most notable.
Power Dynamic Shifting Between People and Banks
Bank of America dropped its $5 monthly fee for debit cards. “National Bank Transfer Day” is tomorrow, with thousands of people expected to pull their money from large banks. Has the power shifted to the people?
A Constitutional Amendment to Limit Money in Politics
In the wake of the Occupy Wall Street protests, a Senator has proposed a constitutional amendment that would limit corporate influence in politics. But even this brash move would not keep corporations from being considered “people” in the eyes of the law.
Did Oakland Cops Forget How Civil Disobedience Works?
Violent police crackdowns are only adding fuel to Occupy Wall Street, argues a HeadCount blogger. Why didn’t they realize that in Oakland?
Why is Obama cracking down on Medical Marijuana?
What could possibly be behind the Obama Administration’s recent crackdown on California’s medical marijuana industry?
Registering Voters at Occupy Wall Street
HeadCount volunteers and interns have been hitting “Occupy Wall Street” to register voters. The reactions have been eye-opening.