Activism

Election 2018 Nevada Voters

Take Action Now: Protect Voting Rights Take Action Now: Protect Voting Rights

Tell your representatives to reinstate key voter protections, and head to the polls on election day to help guard against assaults on voters’ rights.

Nov 12, 2019 / NationAction

The Hidden History of the 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team 

The Hidden History of the 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team  The Hidden History of the 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team 

Author Andrew Maraniss joins the show to talk about his new book, Games of Deception.

Nov 12, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive

This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive

Riding a wave of tenant victories across the country, People’s Action hopes its grassroots-led campaign will sway platforms for the 2020 election.

Nov 12, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann

Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason

Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason Charging for Asylum? It’s Unpopular for a Reason

Between new fees for asylum seekers and withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, the United States is trying to stand out in all the wrong ways.

Nov 12, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

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Crib Crib

Bottles and Barrs.

Nov 12, 2019 / OppArt / Steve Breen

We Need a Green Bailout for the People

We Need a Green Bailout for the People We Need a Green Bailout for the People

Here’s what the government should demand when the economy tumbles and Wall Street comes begging.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Kate Aronoff

‘The Inheritance’ Takes E.M. Forster Out of the Closet

‘The Inheritance’ Takes E.M. Forster Out of the Closet ‘The Inheritance’ Takes E.M. Forster Out of the Closet

Bringing Howards End into today’s gay Manhattan, playwright Matthew Lopez shows that “Only Connect” is still a radical message.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Darryl Pinckney

Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG

Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG

The House’s steadiest advocate for peace knows what it takes to stand up for your ideals.

Nov 12, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Kshama Sawant Amazon

Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant

Her win is a sweet victory for foes of big corporate money in politics—but it really was a struggle.

Nov 10, 2019 / John Nichols

Bernie’s Immigration Plan Is Good

Bernie’s Immigration Plan Is Good Bernie’s Immigration Plan Is Good

The senator’s newly released plan—to halt deportations, abolish ICE, create a path to citizenship, and boost worker protections—marks a shift not only in Democratic policy but even...

Nov 8, 2019 / John Washington

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