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Activism Tactics That Work
May 9, 2013 | Group Think

Five activists share organizing tactics they use to produce results, not just rhetoric. MORE

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Moving Beyond Alinsky Activism
May 8, 2013 | Group Think

Activism in America and around the globe draws on the strategies and tactics of many cultures and philosophies. But to the extent that a certain model has dominated in the American left, it’s the progeny of Saul Alinsky and the … MORE

In this photo taken Oct. 18, 2011, Andrew McLeod, a student from the Colors Hospitality Opportunities Workers (CHOW) Institute, pours a lemon-caper sauce on a plate of monk fish and carrots as he works in the kitchen learning culinary arts skills at Colors Restaurant in New York. The restaurant-cooperative was founded by workers from the Windows of the World Restaurant, located in the World Trade Center, who survived the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Speak Up Every Time You Dine Out
February 23, 2013

Help waiters and kitchen staff in restaurants get the paychecks, health care and sick days they deserve, but often don’t receive. Continue reading

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Saru Jayaraman on Justice for Restaurant Workers
February 22, 2013

Activist Saru Jayaraman marches with restaurant workers struggling to make ends meet, and talks about how we can best support their right to a fair wage. Continue reading

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Preview: Taming Capitalism Run Wild
February 20, 2013

On this week’s show, Richard Wolff and Saru Jayaraman talk about fighting against rampant capitalism, and for economic justice. Continue reading

In this photo taken Oct. 18, 2011, Andrew McLeod, a student from the Colors Hospitality Opportunities Workers (CHOW) Institute, pours a lemon-caper sauce on a plate of monk fish and carrots as he works in the kitchen learning culinary arts skills at Colors Restaurant in New York. The restaurant-cooperative was founded by workers from the Windows of the World Restaurant, located in the World Trade Center, who survived the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
“Behind the Kitchen Door” Author Encourages Diners to Speak Out
February 20, 2013 | Take Action

Activist and author Saru Jayaraman urges Americans to support better pay and working conditions for waiters and kitchen staff in restaurants. Continue reading