Activism

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Against the Pundits’ Class Against the Pundits’ Class

In the media imaginary, working-class people are reduced to stereotypes, while actual workers go unheard. But some of them talk back.

Oct 4, 2019 / Maximillian Alvarez

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Our Children Will Be Casualties of Trump’s Presidency Our Children Will Be Casualties of Trump’s Presidency

This administration is jeopardizing their future by rolling back environmental policies and slashing education budgets.

Oct 4, 2019 / Frida Berrigan

A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student

A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student A Professor of Ethics Weighs In on the Challenges of Being a Low-Income Student

We talked to Jennifer Morton about her new book, Moving Up, and how philosophers can do a better job of addressing life under capitalism.

Oct 3, 2019 / Q&A / Elena Botella

An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold An Unstoppable Movement Takes Hold

The United Nations secretary general recounts the successes of the UN Climate Action Summit and the tough road ahead to ensure the survival our species.

Oct 3, 2019 / António Guterres

This nuclear explosion was conducted at the Nevada Test Site in 1953.

A Coalition to Save the World A Coalition to Save the World

Women state legislators and advocacy groups are uniting to call for a no-first-use nuclear policy.

Oct 2, 2019 / James Carden

Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi’s 150th Birthday

Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi’s 150th Birthday Ro Khanna Reflects on Gandhi’s 150th Birthday

Gandhi's lessons of pluralism and peace could serve us well during this time of division and strife, the representative writes.

Oct 2, 2019 / Rep. Ro Khanna

hong kong lost generation

Hong Kong’s Lost Generation Hong Kong’s Lost Generation

What does it mean to grow up fighting a superpower?

Oct 2, 2019 / Benjamin Haas

Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage

Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage Shock, Fun, and Feminist Rage

As second wave feminism passes into history and a new wave builds, is the world finally ready for Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen?

Oct 1, 2019 / Alix Kates Shulman

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Fight for universal background checks, join a gun control group, and push your congressperson on impeachment.

Oct 1, 2019 / NationAction

Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice

Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice Undocumented Poets and Writers Are Vital to the Struggle for Migrant Justice

Undocumented people are too often silenced—it’s time we listened to their voices.

Oct 1, 2019 / Christopher Soto

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