Activism

Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, Texas.

Exclusive: James O’Keefe Is Now Under Investigation for Looting Project Veritas Exclusive: James O’Keefe Is Now Under Investigation for Looting Project Veritas

Prosecutors in Westchester County, N.Y., are pursuing charges against the right’s premiere “gotcha video” scammer, for scamming his own donors.

Aug 18, 2023 / Liz Farkas and Matthew Phelan

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher speaks at a New York City Council hearing press conference at City Hall Park on August 1, 2023 in New York City.

Jewish Women Have a Long History of Organizing for Labor Rights Jewish Women Have a Long History of Organizing for Labor Rights

Fran Drescher is just the latest example of the pivotal role Jewish women have played in the union struggle.

Aug 18, 2023 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Air Quality?

Air Quality? Air Quality?

Climate change is burning our planet.

Aug 17, 2023 / OppArt / Sue Coe

An image of Moscow, Russia's Red Square filled with people celebrating after the failure of the attempted coup in 1991.

In Defeating the August 1991 Coup, Russians Won—and Then Lost—Democracy In Defeating the August 1991 Coup, Russians Won—and Then Lost—Democracy

Will young people continue fighting for freedom?

Aug 17, 2023 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Palestinian human rights activist Issa Amro

“The Only Thing That Holds Them Accountable Is a Camera” “The Only Thing That Holds Them Accountable Is a Camera”

After cofounding Youth Against Settlements, Palestinian activist Issa Amro started giving tours of Hebron, allowing participants to see the violence of Israeli occupation firsthan...

Aug 17, 2023 / StudentNation / Theia Chatelle

Pupil Slicer lead vocalist Katie Davies during a performance at the Bloodstock Open Air Festival in 2022.

How the UK’s Metal Scene Became a Haven for Trans People How the UK’s Metal Scene Became a Haven for Trans People

Amid Britain’s relentless transphobia, the metal community is creating an ever-growing number of trans icons.

Aug 17, 2023 / William Elisabeth Cuthbert

Water Is the Life of NYC…

Water Is the Life of NYC… Water Is the Life of NYC…

...And the planet.

Aug 16, 2023 / OppArt / Groundswell Community Mural Project

Social Security Card

Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines? Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines?

The latest scare was over the Social Security trust fund. The endgame is not to get rid of inflation, or to protect American workers, but to destroy their power.

Aug 16, 2023 / Marshall Auerback

Held v. Montana Youth Climate Change Lawsuit

“Held v. Montana” Is a Historic Victory for Climate Action—but Also Human Rights “Held v. Montana” Is a Historic Victory for Climate Action—but Also Human Rights

Invoking the right to a healthy environment will likely become a replicable strategy for climate lawsuits across the country. “I see more and more of these trials happening.”

Aug 16, 2023 / StudentNation / Meher Bhatia

Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle Message in a Bottle

Climate crisis is real: According to climate scientists, July was the world’s hottest month on record.

Aug 15, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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