peoples' bailout

Wall Street was rescued by the federal government. Why not bail-out ordinary Americans who are overwhelmed with debt? An organization called Rolling Jubilee is behind this effort.

current issue of Context

The Spring, 2012 issue of Contexts includes several articles that should be of interest to students of stratification. Much of the content of the journal is accessible only through purchase or subscription, but two pieces are both relevant and available at no cost. Understanding "occupy" is a collection of different takes on the meaning and significance of the OWS movement written by several sociologists, including Ruth Milkman and William Julius Wilson. Also informative is Sharmila Rudrappa's India's reproductive assembly line. Women who served as surrogates largely appear to be positive about surrogacy, particularly when compared to alternative employment in garment factories. A piece discussing the "world changing" effect of Michael Harrington's The Other America is available for purchase.

all things "Occupy" video playlist

The REAL news network has provided a large aggregate of videos relevant to the OWS movement and related activity, ranging from Occupy the Primaries to a collection from Occupy the Media.

slideshow: Occupy eviction in D.C.

Lucian Perkins shot this series of images documenting the forced removal of Occupy protesters from McPherson Square in Washington, D.C. during early February, 2012.  His work is part of the Facing Change slideshow collection that addresses various social justice issues.