WNBA Players—Again—Show the Meaning of Radical Dissent WNBA Players—Again—Show the Meaning of Radical Dissent
While the sports world rushes to cash in on “woke capitalism,” Layshia Clarendon and others in the WNBA are reminding us of the meaning of rebellion.
Jul 27, 2020 / Dave Zirin
Trump’s Secret Police Have Never Been a Secret to Brown People Trump’s Secret Police Have Never Been a Secret to Brown People
The Department of Homeland Security, now menacing Portland, has been terrorizing Muslims, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations since its inception.
Jul 27, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We. Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We.
It’s not just the right thing to do. Climate action is a winning issue for Democrats—and a point of vulnerability for Trump.
Jul 24, 2020 / Varshini Prakash and John Podesta
Tribute to a True Prophet Tribute to a True Prophet
"All of us must get in the revolution."- John Lewis (2/21/40—07/17/20) in his original draft of the March on Washington
Jul 23, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández
Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit? Is Our Generation Ready to Take Up the Torch That John Lewis Lit?
As legends like Lewis pass away, I wonder whether we’re prepared to become the new elders.
Jul 23, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal
Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests
Plus Zoë Carpenter on Portland, and Ivy Meeropol on Roy Cohn.
Jul 23, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police Why Portland Became the Test Case for Trump’s Secret Police
Right-wing groups and media laid the groundwork for federal intervention long before this summer’s protests.
Jul 22, 2020 / Zoë Carpenter
An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin An Ankh Hoodie Tribute to Trayvon Martin
Replica of Trayvon Martin’s hoodie created out of ceramic representations of the ancient Egyptian symbol for eternal life.
Jul 22, 2020 / OppArt / Angelique Scott
George Goehl Talks Deep Canvassing During the Age of Covid George Goehl Talks Deep Canvassing During the Age of Covid
“Something magical happens in the space of a deep canvass conversation. Some trust opens up,” says the People’s Action director.
Jul 22, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky