Big Philanthropy Faces a Reckoning, Too Big Philanthropy Faces a Reckoning, Too
It’s time to challenge philanthropists and their foundations to open up their grant-making decisions to those who’ve been marginalized.
Apr 30, 2020 / Gara LaMarche
The Vulture Capitalists Are Counting on Us to Do Nothing The Vulture Capitalists Are Counting on Us to Do Nothing
If we don’t come together quickly, when America “reopens,” it will be much like the old America.
Apr 30, 2020 / no-paywall / Quinn Slobodian
Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain
Bangladeshi union leader Kalpona Akter explains why garment workers are in the streets.
Apr 23, 2020 / no-paywall / James North
How Trump’s Foreign Policy Puts Troops at Risk of Covid-19 How Trump’s Foreign Policy Puts Troops at Risk of Covid-19
A leaked intelligence brief reveals US sanctions have “left Iran bereft of financial resources to mount an effective public health response.”
Apr 22, 2020 / no-paywall / Ken Klippenstein
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness
He’s the only head of state able to out-Trump Trump in sheer recklessness and social-networked delirium.
Apr 22, 2020 / no-paywall / Andy Robinson
Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic
Fight for affordable housing, support the Latinx community, and help at-risk people in your area.
Apr 21, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction
Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery
Support a stimulus that prioritizes workers, demand housing justice, and fight for equity in this moment of crisis and beyond.
Apr 14, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction
No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All
The Americanization of Italian health care plays a part in the country’s disastrous coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 14, 2020 / Vale Disamistade
A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus
A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”
Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols
Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe
If Washington keeps ignoring the US territory, it could spell disaster.
Apr 9, 2020 / no-paywall / Chris Gelardi