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Joshua Holland is a freelance writer and editor-at-large at AlterNet. He's the author of The 15 Biggest Lies About the Economy. Drop him an email or follow him on Twitter. subscribe to Joshua Holland's feed

Will the End of San Francisco's Mayoral Race Lead to the Eviction of OccupySF?

Posted on: Nov 8, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Pew Report on Young-Old Wealth Gap is Misleading and Divisive; Could Fuel Intergenerational Class War

Posted on: Nov 7, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Those gunning for Social Security are already using the study to divide the "other 99 percent."

Again? Second Iraq War Vet Allegedly Wounded by Oakland Police

Posted on: Nov 4, 2011, Source: AlterNet

OWS Oakland Takes Over City, Shutting Down One of the Biggest Ports in the Country...But Nightfall Brings More Chaos and Teargas

Posted on: Nov 1, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Calling the protests a "general strike" resulted in an unbelievable amount of media coverage -- a victory for the Occupy movement.

Occupy Oakland Attempts to Shut Down City with America's First General Strike in 65 Years

Posted on: Nov 1, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Today, Occupy Oakland may just pull off a feat that appeared all but impossible a few days ago. If they do, it will represent a dramatic escalation of the movement's tactics.

Are California Police Departments Using a Blatantly Unconstitutional 'Order to Disperse'?

Posted on: Oct 30, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Oakland Police Violence Raises the Stakes for the OWS Movement

Posted on: Oct 26, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Despite the police's inept, violent crowd control tactics, a number of protesters said they were steadfast in their goal of reclaiming the space.

Six First-Hand Observations From Last Night's Chaos in Oakland

Posted on: Oct 26, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The Stunning Victory That Occupy Wall Street Has Already Achieved

Posted on: Oct 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet

In just one month, the protesters have shifted the national dialogue from a relentless focus on the deficit to a discussion of the real issues facing Main Street.

How Video of Police Behaving Badly Made Occupy Wall Street a Global Phenomenon

Posted on: Oct 24, 2011, Source: AlterNet

From the Middle East to midtown Manhattan, the humble cellphone camera is changing the way we view dissent.

It's Not Just Unemployment -- New Data Shows Working Americans' Pay Is "Awful"

Posted on: Oct 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Occupy the Boardroom: 9 Angry, Heart-Breaking Messages to Wall Street's Elites From the 99%

Posted on: Oct 20, 2011, Source: AlterNet

If you've wondered what Occupy Wall Street was all about, these powerful messages should help clarify what's driving the movement.

Romney's Raised More Than Twice the Wall St. Cash as Obama... Why Does the WaPo Say the Opposite?

Posted on: Oct 20, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Which Bank Is the Worst for America? 5 Behemoths That Hold Our Political System Hostage

Posted on: Oct 19, 2011, Source: AlterNet

We've ranked the banks based on how shamelessly they game the political process through lobbying, revolving door politics and campaign donations.

We Have a First Amendment Right to Protest -- So Why All These Arrests Around Occupy Wall Street?

Posted on: Oct 18, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Many of those detained won't face charges, but the arrests take them off the streets.

How the Right's Lame Attack on Occupy Wall St. Shows the Poverty of Conservative Ideology

Posted on: Oct 15, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The Right's response offers us a microcosmic view of everything that's wrong with conservative discourse these days.

Tax Cuts for the Top 5 Percent Cost the Treasury $11.6 Million Every Hour

Posted on: Oct 14, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Dean Baker on How We Can Make the 'Free Market' Work for the 99%

Posted on: Oct 13, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The right has been working for years to rig the market to the disadvantage of most of the population. Why can't we rig it in the other direction?

Naomi Klein Joins Thousands of Protesters to Occupy Wells Fargo Corporate HQ

Posted on: Oct 12, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Rand Paul Is Worried Occupy Wall Street Protesters Will Loot Rich People's IPhones

Posted on: Oct 7, 2011, Source: AlterNet

On Hank Williams Jr, The New York Times Offers The Most Ridiculous He-Said/She-Said Ever

Posted on: Oct 7, 2011, Source: AlterNet

#OccupySF "Crushed"? What I Read on Twitter Didn't Quite Match What I Saw

Posted on: Oct 6, 2011,

If Top 1% Hadn't Ripped Off Trillions, You'd Likely Be Making Thousands of Dollars More Right Now

Posted on: Oct 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The Occupy Wall Street movement is out to focus the nation's attention on decades of increasing inequality.

Putting Pundits to Shame: Protesters Know Exactly What They're Fighting For

Posted on: Oct 4, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Their style may not have been as mainstream as the retirees attending a Glenn Beck rally, but they knew precisely what they were there for.

Was the al-Awlaki Killing Legal?

Posted on: Sep 30, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Alabama Likes its Guest Workers Ignorant and Poor

Posted on: Sep 30, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Religious-Right Homophobes Whine That They're Being Oppressed

Posted on: Sep 29, 2011, Source: AlterNet

It's important to remember that we are talking about people opposing core civil rights for American citizens.

How Conservative Politicians Wait for God to Fix the Economy, With Frightening Results

Posted on: Sep 26, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The theology embraced by American religious conservatives may render them immune to evidence and reason when it comes to economic management.

6 Ways the Rich Are Waging a Class War Against the American People

Posted on: Sep 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Denying the very existence of an entire class of citizens? That's waging some very real warfare against them.

9 Policies Conservatives Were For Long Before They Were Against Them

Posted on: Sep 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Before the memory-hole swallows them up, consider 9 ideas that Republicans had long championed, which when picked up by Democrats, became suddenly toxic to the GOP.

Ready to Fight: Has Obama Finally Shaken Up Washington?

Posted on: Sep 20, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The proposals outlined in the president's fiery speech aren't new, but the administration appears to be getting serious about fighting for them.

Graphic Debunks the Big Lie that Higher Taxes on the Wealthy Hurts Job Creation

Posted on: Sep 19, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Real Class War Is Working to Keep Those Below You Down

Posted on: Sep 19, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Contrary to popular belief, the United States is not a meritocracy, and amid cries of class warfare, Americans are getting the worst of both worlds.

Has American-Style Conservatism Become a Religion?

Posted on: Sep 15, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Fundamentalist religion plays a big role in today's Republican party--but has it gone even further, spreading dangerous beliefs as articles of faith?

How Fearmongering Over Terrorism Is Endangering American Communities

Posted on: Sep 14, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Despite the far greater danger from natural disasters caused by climate change, politicians overspend on "fighting terrorism" while slashing funds from FEMA.

Yet Another Wall Street Billionaire Asks Working Americans to Sacrifice -- Why Do the Media Still Listen to These Guys?

Posted on: Sep 12, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Working America has sacrificed a great deal in the last 40 years, yet wealthy Wall St. CEOs keep asking for more.

How 'Small Government' Conservatives Raise Your Taxes Through Stealthy Back-Door Fees

Posted on: Sep 9, 2011, Source: AlterNet

From drivers' licenses to public schools, state and local governments are raising money any way they can--all while cutting taxes on the rich.

Statistically, You Have a Better Chance of Being Executed by Rick Perry Than Dying in an Airplane Crash

Posted on: Sep 9, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Obama Delivers Impassioned Jobs Speech, But Fails to Take GOP to Task for Blocking Progress

Posted on: Sep 8, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The administration needs to start inflicting some political pain on the GOP for blocking even the modest, business-friendly measures to spur job growth.

Are Wikileaks and Anonymous Hackers All There Is Left We Can Rely on, with Trust in Business and Government at Rock Bottom?

Posted on: Sep 2, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Their ability to bring powerful giants to heel is as compelling as the mythical Robin Hood's battle with a haughty medieval aristocracy.

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