Activism

Rebecca Traister: The Politics of Women’s Anger

Rebecca Traister: The Politics of Women’s Anger Rebecca Traister: The Politics of Women’s Anger

Rebecca Traister on women’s activism—before and after the Kavanaugh hearings.

Oct 12, 2018 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

The Democratic Donkey

Democratic Autopsy: One Year Later Democratic Autopsy: One Year Later

Progressive momentum could lead to historic breakthroughs in the midterms and beyond. Realizing such potential will require transforming and energizing the Democratic Party.

Oct 11, 2018 / Norman Solomon, Jeff Cohen, Pia Gallegos, Sam McCann, and Donna Smith

Election 2018 Nevada Voters

Meet the Cooks and Casino Workers Leaving Their Jobs to Campaign Against Trump Meet the Cooks and Casino Workers Leaving Their Jobs to Campaign Against Trump

In Nevada and elsewhere, stakes are high for the canvassers hoping to swing the Senate.

Oct 11, 2018 / Rebecca Gordon

Congress Needs Radicals Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Congress Needs Radicals Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Congress Needs Radicals Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Establishing a forceful left caucus in Congress might be even more important than picking the perfect Democratic nominee for president.

Oct 11, 2018 / Waleed Shahid

Ady Barkan tax bill

I’m Dying. Here Is What I Refuse to Accept With Serenity. I’m Dying. Here Is What I Refuse to Accept With Serenity.

Voting is not nearly enough. We need to become organizers.

Oct 11, 2018 / Ady Barkan

Black church voters

Voting From the Pews Voting From the Pews

Why black churches in Georgia are helping congregants cast ballots by mail.

Oct 11, 2018 / Stephanie Russell-Kraft

Unite Here Strike

Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston

Pro baseball players have made millions for themselves by unionizing and standing together. They should support striking hotel workers in their fight for better pay.

Oct 10, 2018 / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

Demand Action in Response to Climate Scientists’ Urgent Warnings

Demand Action in Response to Climate Scientists’ Urgent Warnings Demand Action in Response to Climate Scientists’ Urgent Warnings

You can also support progressive ballot initiatives and learn about the rise of fascism in Europe.

Oct 9, 2018 / NationAction

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thumbs Up

A Blue Wave Next Month Could Be the Start of a Progressive Sea Change A Blue Wave Next Month Could Be the Start of a Progressive Sea Change

If Democrats flip the House, the Congressional Progressive Caucus will have the leaders, agenda, and institutional muscle to drive the debate.

Oct 9, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

1.5 to Stay Alive, Says a Landmark UN Climate Report

1.5 to Stay Alive, Says a Landmark UN Climate Report 1.5 to Stay Alive, Says a Landmark UN Climate Report

A 2 degrees C rise would be catastrophic, and avoiding it requires radical change and climate justice.

Oct 9, 2018 / Tom Athanasiou

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