Activism

Eric Reid

Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle Eric Reid: Forged in Struggle

After kneeling with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid is finally back with an NFL team and still speaking truth to power.

Oct 3, 2018 / Dave Zirin

On the Campaign Trail, Anguish Over the Kavanaugh Nomination Is a Powerful Motivation

On the Campaign Trail, Anguish Over the Kavanaugh Nomination Is a Powerful Motivation On the Campaign Trail, Anguish Over the Kavanaugh Nomination Is a Powerful Motivation

Women candidates in Georgia remembered Anita Hill, believed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford—and put their anger into campaigning.

Oct 2, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Demonstrators opposed to the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh protest inside the Hart building on Capitol Hill.

This Is Our Chance to Stop Kavanaugh This Is Our Chance to Stop Kavanaugh

Uplift the actions of brave protesters, attend a vigil, or head to DC.

Oct 2, 2018 / NationAction

Rikers Island Complex

NYC Prosecutors Are Stoking Fear About the Mass Bailout, but Their Arguments Don’t Add Up NYC Prosecutors Are Stoking Fear About the Mass Bailout, but Their Arguments Don’t Add Up

District attorneys’ comments belie the true purpose of bail in New York and ignore the safety risks of jail itself.

Oct 2, 2018 / John Pfaff

A Woman Can Never Be Likable Enough

A Woman Can Never Be Likable Enough A Woman Can Never Be Likable Enough

From an early age, we’re taught to please men. What if we got angry instead?

Oct 2, 2018 / Katha Pollitt

A hazard sign indicating radiation

Earth’s Greatest Threats Lie With Humans Earth’s Greatest Threats Lie With Humans

But how do you explain that to a child?

Oct 2, 2018 / Frida Berrigan

Colin Kaepernick Greeting Fan

The Untapped Power of Sports Fans The Untapped Power of Sports Fans

Brian Hess joins the show to talk sports gambling, mobilizing sports fans.

Oct 2, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Created Today’s Democratic Politics

Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Created Today’s Democratic Politics Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Created Today’s Democratic Politics

Jackson turns 77 this year, after almost six decades of fighting for the dispossessed and disenfranchised.

Oct 2, 2018 / Steve Cobble

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Is Fighting for Its Soul. Can a Progressive New Government Save It? Amsterdam Is Fighting for Its Soul. Can a Progressive New Government Save It?

The new city government has big ambitions—but the challenges could prove even bigger.

Oct 2, 2018 / Sebastiaan Faber

Everyday Superheroes

Everyday Superheroes Everyday Superheroes

The case of Ms. L vs. ICE.

Oct 2, 2018 / OppArt / Sasha Matthews

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