Activism

No Harassment -- Egypt

What the Egyptian Revolution Can Offer #MeToo What the Egyptian Revolution Can Offer #MeToo

I helped protect women from assault during the protests—those experiences can benefit feminists all over the world.

Jan 22, 2018 / Yasmin El-Rifae

Trump Protests 2018

Donald Trump Is Not a Stable Genius, but You Should Be Donald Trump Is Not a Stable Genius, but You Should Be

New habits for another year under the Trump administration.

Jan 22, 2018 / Rebecca Gordon

Tom Brady against the Jaguars

The Progressive Case for the New England Patriots (Seriously) The Progressive Case for the New England Patriots (Seriously)

The team referred to as Team Trump is far more complicated than its critics would admit.

Jan 22, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Women's March

What Happens When Women Fight Back What Happens When Women Fight Back

A year after Donald Trump’s inauguration—and the Women’s March that eclipsed it—women are the best hope to save the country—as long as we stay out of our own way.

Jan 19, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Adam Rippon US Skating Championships

Olympian Adam Rippon Stands Up to Mike Pence’s Homophobia Olympian Adam Rippon Stands Up to Mike Pence’s Homophobia

Joining the historic ranks of Olympic dissenters, the first openly gay US Winter Olympian has challenged the Oval Office. 

Jan 19, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Ravi Ragbir Immigration Protest

ICE Is Going After People Who Were Once Off-Limits ICE Is Going After People Who Were Once Off-Limits

Under Trump, nowhere is safe for undocumented immigrants—not in the shadows and not in the spotlight.

Jan 19, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader

Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader Paul Booth—Fighter, Strategist, and Visionary Labor Leader

Not everyone who emerged from the white-hot heat of the ’60s was able to survive. Paul Booth did much more than that.

Jan 19, 2018 / Lived History / Si Kahn

Immokalee Workers Florida

What Farmworkers Can Teach Hollywood About Ending Sexual Harassment What Farmworkers Can Teach Hollywood About Ending Sexual Harassment

A proven model for creating a safer workplace exists in Florida’s tomato fields.

Jan 18, 2018 / Greg Kaufmann

Women's March on Washington

How Trump Brought Feminism Back With a Vengeance How Trump Brought Feminism Back With a Vengeance

Katha Pollitt, plus Bob Dreyfuss on Russiagate and David Bromwich on Trump’s ruling passions.

Jan 18, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

LeBron James at Utah Jazz

The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump The NBA Has Become a Site of Resistance Against Racism and Trump

MLK Day wasn’t a day for syrupy tributes, as players connected King’s holiday to the current moment.

Jan 17, 2018 / Dave Zirin

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